Telephonic Romance in Circleville Household
A Circleville telephone office scenes unfold as Margaret Baxter of the Chicago girls helps keep a household connected. Mary the housekeeper and Tim the gardener clash with a domineering aunt Ellen while Mr. Dickson navigates family tension and a planned reunion with Margaret. In the end the Dicksons reverse plans. Aunt Mary need not come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Circleville
Chicago
Margaret Baxter
Mr. Dickson
Jack
Margaret
Charley
Mary
Reginald
Ellen
Henry Dickson
Excelsior Hardware Company
Tim
Parthies
Miss Ellen
Paddy O’glyn
Donegal
Ios
Miss the
Butterfly Eilen
Reggie
Charles Dickson
Mr. Dickson, Sr
Miss Baxter
Sleeping Time: Eight Hours Sleep To Live Longer, Doctor Says
A New York physician argues that eight hours of sleep in every twenty four is essential. He warns that those who sleep less rob themselves of vital energy. He predicts future centenarians will sleep more than eight hours daily and that burning the candle at both ends is unsustainable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickson
Chicago
Mary
Mr. Dickson
Aunt Mary
Gianchieren
Margaret Baxter
Pope
New York
Simple One Piece Apron Pattern For Girls
Aprons are essential for every girl both at home and on vacation to keep dresses neat. The simple one piece apron pattern No. 45.8 fits sizes 4 to 12 years and requires only a hemmed edge and two buttonholes or pins. Include size and address when sending 10 cents to the office for mail delivery, with pattern number clearly written.
New Russian Style Dress Pattern for Little Girls
A pattern for a one piece dress with a box plait underarm and a novel collar offers a jaunty air and wide skirt. Suitable for girls up to 12 years, in serge or cashmere, with braid trim. order No. 4610 by sending 10 cents and size details.
Home sewing pattern for a boyish blouse with pockets
The design features pockets a big turndown collar and a broad front plait for showing off buttons. Suitable for cotton or lightweight flannel blouses, it’s easy to sew at home costing about a quarter of ready made and adaptable from a discarded flannel shirt. Pattern No. 4615 sizes 65 to 12 years.
Ocean Yacht Race Sparks International Naval Ties and Innovation
The Atlantic Kaisers Cup race is praised for boosting yachting, naval architecture, and sportsmanship across nations. Commodore Tod helped spark the event with Sir Thomas Lipton, while Lords Crawford and Brassey attend to foster friendly competition. American entrants Atlantic Endymion Hildegarde and Tod's Thistle face German and British hopefuls like Sunbeam Wa lalla and Fleur de Lys. Redmond and Armour push for strong chances amid challenging conditions.
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Atlantic Ocean
New York Times
Robert E. Tod
Sir Thomas Lipton
Kaiser
Earl of Lonsdale
Thomas
Earl of Crawford
Lord Brassey
Walalla
Sunbeam
Areon
Herr Tietjin
Ingomin
Mosle
Atlantic
Endymion
Hildegarde
Commodore Tod
Thistle
Ocean Racing
Fleur-de-Lys
Ailsa
Mr. Redmond
Lem Miller
Allison V. Armour
Germany
Western Heart Warmers and Boosters Club Create Local Aid
Miss Eva Booth, Salvation Army commander, praises Chicago’s warmth and envisions a $70,000 shelter for working women. In Normal Illinois, the Boosters club at Bloomington selects a church by Sunday vote, compelling each of its 55 members to contribute a dollar for the chosen service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Booth
Salvation Army
Chicago
New York
Wellington Hotel
New Yorker
Boosters’ Club
Normal
Bloomington
Newest School Dress Pattern No 4611 For Girls 6 to 14
Pattern No 4611 offers a bretelle suspender style with a kilted circular waist and a full blouse suitable for young girls and older sisters. It lists fabrics from serge to wash waists and features optional seutaehe braid detailing. Send 10 cents with pattern number and size.
Color Change in German Army Uniforms
The German army plans a uniform color shift from dark blue to a cloudy gray for field service. Three battalions have received the new tunics, which will be looser at the waist while trousers caps and helmets stay the same.
Oil discovery thrills Rowsburg community in Ohio
Great excitement spreads through Rowsburg Perry township Ohio over a new oil well on S Hohensil property. The oil is unusually clear almost kerosene like and, when refined, lights as well as the best lamp oils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowsburg
Perry Township
S. Hohensil
Hew Suits and Estate Actions in Sullivan County
Multiple civil matters listed including Turman as administrator seeking to set aside a deed and sell real estate, Howlett versus Hopewell on note and lien enforcement, guardian Peters case to sell real estate, Springer minor heirs petition to convey property, Hunt versus Pige, Norris cases on note mortgage and divorce, Ersinger vs Gambill mandamus, and Sullivan County board of commissioners involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Turman
Joshua Setty
John Setty
John G. Howlett
Williar Rhopewell
Catharine Hopewel
Charles F. Collins
W. E. Collins
Charles Walter Springer
Julia Springer
John W Mason
Tward B. Springer Guardian
Kizzie Hunt
Will H. Pige
Hattie L. Norris
Charles B. Norris
State of Indiana
John Ersinger
Wiles Gambill
Jos. Asbury
Louis O. Turnbull
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Mandamus
Marriages Licenses Reported For Harvey Douglas and John Kreeman
Harvey J Douglas to Viola Brown and John L Kreeman to Ida May Russell are listed as recent marriages in the licenses section. Both couples appear in the local registrar records with certificate entries and closing filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey J Douglas
Viola Brown
John L.K Nreman
Ida May Russell
True Economy and the Art of Prudent Buying
A brief note on practicing true economy by distinguishing needs from luxuries and buying at the right time. The writer recalls spoiling a four dollar set while economizing and the loss after destroying a knife in the process.
City stores set price on goods at three dollars
The article notes that city retailers will offer items at a three dollar price point. The line implies a sales price and mentions the standard or tag line Our price suggesting a value-driven promotion.
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T. C. McChee
Petre
Marha
Martha Dean
Mer Comfort Shoes and
Suip
Pers
Ford
Sea Island
Oxfords
Hatry
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