Revelations of a Wife in an Autocar Crisis
Adele Garrison portrays a tense scene inside a family car as a quarrel erupts between a powerful owner and his chauffeur over backing out on a narrow road. The son, Ted, supports the chauffeur while the elder woman’s nerves flare, and a nervous engine standoff ends with Jones fixing the engine to depart.
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Lillian
Ted
Jones
Fintl
Cale
Henry
Mattatxs
Don Bbe
Advice to Girls by Annie Laurie
Three young girls seek guidance on propriety and friendships away from home. The Troubled Trio advises against accepting kisses from men and urges maintaining self respect and wholesome charm while awaiting proper friendships. Annie Laurie invites letters on feminine topics for future replies.
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Dpar
Annie Laurie
Miss Laure
The Kindness of Fate and a Singer’s Rise
Winifred Black tells of a lyric soprano who loses money after her father’s death, halts lessons, moves to lead music in public schools, and rises to fame as Mrs. Orator with a country home and city apartment. The tale notes her earlier tears and belief that fate opposed her destiny.
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Orator
When the One Man in the World Leaves a Dream
A young woman dreams of marriage and a life of lessons and keepsakes until a phone call reveals the One Man in the World has run off with another wife. She rises to fame as a writer despite shattered plans, pondering prayers and fate.
Diary of a Fashion Model at a Child’s Birthday Party
Grace Thorncliffe describes a Saturday at Mrs Carlton’s daughter Muriel’s ninth birthday party. She observes guests, notes Pam admiring a pink dress, discusses Crepe de Chine frocks, organdie aprons, and Cluny edging, and reflects on the simple dress being stylish for a child’s occasion.
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Diary of
Grace Thorncliffe
Carlton
Vis Carlton
Mre
China
Paris
Evers
Pam
Klish
What Baby Really Needs to Live and Grow Strong
An article traces infant mortality decline in New York City from 241 per 1000 in 1891 to current levels, attributing progress to milk pasteurization, better feeding, housing, and maternal care. It emphasizes feeding quantity and timing, environment, and vigilant medical advice for suspicious feeding issues.
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New York City
Rane
Swelling on the abdomen and general health Qs addressed
Reader asks about a right abdominal swelling felt under the ribs diagnosed as a fat tumor and weight concern for an 18 year old. Advice urges surgical removal of tumors when possible and proper nutrition, plus general health guidance. Dr Copeland answers questions on nose spot treatment, water nose snuffing, and warns against nasal irrigation risks.
Nine days when privates wore the most attractive colors
The tale recalls General Zachary Taylor in Mexico and a Gulf of Mexico visit by a naval commodore. President Lincoln jokes with Grant about military regalia as Grant cites Taylors simple camp dress and attire. The anecdote, retold by Horace Porter, highlights vanity and etiquette in uniform.
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Lincoln
Grant
Taylor
Mexico
Horace Porter
Zachary Taylor
Corpus Christi
Gulf of Mexico
Army
Navy
Home making tips and a surprise military meeting
The piece starts with home making advice by Wanda Barton on moving, packing, labeling, and notifying suppliers and post addressed to ease relocation. It shifts to a humorous scene where Commodore Taylor and a General endure formal ceremony, then abandon it for a candid, practical discussion.
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Wanda Barton
Grasshopper Seeks Change Beyond Meadowlands
Johnny Grasshopper along with Tilly Tumble Bug and Cheery Cricket leave the meadow after Grasshopper longs for change. They ride Tippy Turtle across the brook and face dusty roads, chickens, and constant hustling before finally resting in the greener meadows, learning to appreciate their home.
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Tilly Tumble Bug
Hiram
Johnny Grasshopper
Tilly Tumbler
Cheery Cricket
Ther
Tippy Turtle
Turtie
France
Johnny Grasshoppe
Chee Cricket
Maelyves
Tippy Tutle
Johnny Grasa Hopper
Tily Tumble Bug
Cha Cricket
Gardena
Sol Tows a Horoscope By Genevieve Kemble
The April 27 horoscope foresees strong sidereal influence favoring progress and prosperity. Those employed should expect promotions or advancement with favorable outcomes and potential changes or travel. Individuals born today may see a splendid year of success and financial gain, while a child born now shows rapid life progress with good fortune given proper care.
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