Desk Plot Deepens in Stockbridge Mystery
Lilian and an attorney plot to smuggle a desk from a schoolhouse, using staged crates and a hidden crate to conceal the item. They arrange a trusted courier from Crest Haven to relocate the desk after nightfall, while drawing sleuths away.
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Stockbridge
Lillian
Wise Words on Mind, Morality and Power
A fragmentary discourse extols restraint in pursuit of any goal, arguing that small minds bend to fortune while great minds rise by principled action. It warns that words can reveal moral weakness, urges purity of purpose, and praises quiet acts of self-control and kindness as lasting gold.
A Merry Christmas Message From Winifred Black
A reflective holiday piece urges reader to open hearts and share kindness. It tells of a lonely cashier and an elderly woman who brighten each other’s Christmas through small acts. The column extols generosity, connection, and the idea that Christmas heals isolation when people reach out and speak from the heart.
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Indy
Degen
Ionesome
Cinnamon Buns and Variants From a Home Bakery Article
A vintage bakery guide details plain, cinnamon, jelly filled and hot cross buns. It covers ingredients like milk, shortening, sugar, currants and yeasts, plus steps for mixing, rising, shaping and baking with notes on glazing and frosting.
Easy Ways to Appear Your Best on Christmas Day
Lucrezia Bori shares post shopping fatigue remedies to look refreshed for Christmas. A warm fragranced bath with camphor and benzoin, facial cold cream massage, ice rubs, hot towels, and a skin tonic attributed to Sarah Bernhardt aim to lift skin tone and brighten the face for the holiday gathering.
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Lucrezia Bori
Sarah Bernhardt
Hardened Children During Cold Holidays May Harm Health
A historical health column warns against overexposure and excessive clothing in cold weather, arguing for a middle approach to keep children active outdoors while protecting them from strong winds. It discusses skin conditioning, dangers of overcoddling, and advice on proper dressing, indoor warmth, and timely outdoor breaks. It cites Dr. L. Hirshberg handling reader questions and safety guidance on childhood care.
A Woman Conquers Jealousy This Christmas Tale
A girl once consumed by envy learns a moral lesson at Christmas. She vows to conquer jealousy, gifts happiness, and sends warm wishes to Annie Laurie and other readers. The note urges thoughtfulness and true joy of the season.
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Josh
Anvy
Marie
Pashion gown described with yellow and silver brocade
A fashion note details a yellow and silver brocade evening gown with deep hip pockets wired to hold the skirt, sable fur outlining the pockets, and silver cloth facing. The bodice features a bias silver lace line, a pale orange binding, short sable trimmed kimono sleeves, and a decorative girdle of brocade or orange fabric.
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Midas
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