The Rose Garden Husband in a Wartime Marriage Plot
Phyllis Braithwaite agrees to marry Allan Harrington to become his nurse while he is recovering from illness. Mrs Harrington exerts control as Allan remains distant, and Phyllis navigates fashion buys and hospital visits, forming a wary bond with Allan and his devoted mother.
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Mhyilis
Phyllis
Miss Braithwaite
Eo Jong
Mrs. Harrington
Mr. Harrington
Aston
Allan Harrington
Doc Guenther
Liberty Teichery
de Guenthers
Harring Lane
Liberty Sher
Harrington Wolfhound
Albert
Mrs. de Guenther
Angola
Allan
Jim
Guenther
Mia
Angelu
Harrington House
Wrabs Co
Jone
France uses inheritance tax to push higher birth rates
The piece argues the war’s burden falls on the middle class, especially families with children, while intelligent policy in France aims to boost births. It notes state taxes indirectly fund education and welfare while heavy taxes fall on hopeful parents, potentially slowing birth rates among the educated.
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France
Vratee
Havng
Crisia
Lift off Corns with Freezone Ad Claims
A brisk advertisement claims Freezone removes hard and soft corns and calluses between the toes with a few drops from a tiny bottle. It promises rapid relief from pain and bothersome growths at a low cost through drug stores without pain.
Charity Measure by a Rich Indy Clergyman
A clergyman in a poor parish shows a rich Indy round to move a charitable woman to help. He laments passing through the poorest shows and asks the driver to slow and brighten the streets with lamp light, hoping to stir generosity for his people.
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Indy
Chuck
James
Cascarets Ad and Humorous Childhood Tale
An old Cascarets advertisement promotes a gentle laxative with claims to health benefits and non irritation. A short humorous vignette shows Harold misinterpreting a note about hanging pictures, asking his father why he cannot get it up.
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Harold
Harald
Son
Diamond Dyes Promise Fadeless Color For Any Fabric
The advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a guaranteed way to revive faded garments with a rich color on wool, silk, linen, cotton, or blends. It notes a direction book inside and a color card to match materials, urging shoppers to consult their dealer.
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Ady
Off the List and Following Up a France Address Change
A reader recalls being asked in France to notify a publisher a month in advance when changing address, noting a subscription lapse or non renewal after receiving the notice. The fragment references a Home Sector context and address update requirement.
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Blank
France
Still Married Gerald I Tender You My Hand
A playful exchange remains unresolved as a marriage persists despite insinuations of divorce. The speakers joke about legality and vows, noting they are not yet divorced and continuing their intimate exchange with humor.
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Gerald
Geraldine
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as soothing tender feet and toe pain. It promises quick relief for shoe pinches and bunions, recommending powder use in shoes or foot baths and noting it is sold everywhere.
Green How 7.0 Ride Leads To Zoo Outing
Springer takes his children on a spring afternoon outing with a zoo visit proposed. His wife recalls a prior promise to visit mother, and the disagreement centers on which plan to follow for the family excursion.
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Springer
Wil
Mother's
Kidney trouble warning and home remedy promotion
An article promotes consuming four tablespoons of Rad Salts each morning to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys, claiming it neutralizes urine acids and ends bladder disorders. It discusses symptoms like back pain and cloudy urine and touts Rad Salts as an inexpensive, reliable remedy from pharmacists. It also includes unrelated jokes and notes about public figures.
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Tampa
Andy
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J. B. Lippincott Company
Jess
Allin Harrington
Christian Science Monitor
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Bristol University
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Allens
O Greereen How
Ei Aigeatees
Smith
Brown
Jones
Gabby
New York
Cincinnati Enquirer
Tesla
Hunt
Lida Valley Railway Co
A. B. Richards Medicine CO
Sherman. Texes
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