Christmas Dog and Family Reunion in Grady House
A penniless Grady family finds Christmas joy when a stray Pekingese appears at their door. Susie and Bill warm the dog, while a stranger claiming kinship, Tom Grady, turns out to be Tim Grady’s youngest brother. Mrs. Grady welcomes him, and the family’s Christmas becomes merrier with unlooked for kin and a new dog gift.
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Hey
Ma Grady
Gradys
Pa Grady
Susie
Bill
Susie Grady
Bill Grady
Gorry
Tim
Tim Grady
Mrs. Grady
Tom
Tom Grady
St. Patrick
Norah
Big Tom
Bouffant Frocks and Evening Shawls Steal the Spotlight
Amid midwinter social whirl, bouffant taffeta gowns with marines and metal shawls dominate fashion pages. Paris imports and marvellous shawls set a regal tone for debutantes and society women, with florals, hemstitched malines, and jewel-like borders fueling a season of lavish outfits and accessorizing.
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Sheba
Christmas holly types misnamed in regional notes
Four kinds of Christmas holly are described. Native American holly grows along the eastern and southern Atlantic coast. European holly is glossy and larger leafed and grown in Oregon. California holly, called toyon or Christmas berry, resembles mountain laurel and grows on California coast and foothills. Oregon holly, or Oregon grape, leaves resemble true holly but is Warberry.
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Atlantic
Cape Cod
Texas
Oregon
California
The Kitchen Cabinet
The Kitchen Cabinet from 1926 presents Edgar Guest verses about diligence and integrity as a measure of character. The brief item frames honesty as the test of worth and echoes the era's moral tone.
Crappie Common Names Across Regions and Range
The crappie is commonly named bachelor camp bellite mew light sac a lait tinmouth carpet and chenqua pin. Its range extends from New York and Vermont westward through the Great Lakes to the Mississippi valley and thence to the Dakotas and Texas.
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New York
Vermont
Great Lakes Region
Mississippi Valley
Dakotas
Texas
Making Plants Grow Better Prompts Poison Ivy Skepticism
In the magazine Beyond Redemption, the headline "Making, Plants Grow Better" appears. Montague asserts that poison ivy would not succeed, expressing doubt about the plant’s effectiveness.
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Montague
Silver sword plant faces decline on Maui due to goats
On Maui's Halepana crater rim a rare silver sword plant grows in inaccessible crAGS revealing a survival story. The plant resembles California's yucca and clusters at the base of tall slender stems with silver plumes but is becoming scarce from mountain goat ravages.
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Hawaiian Islands
Maui
Garden Island
Haleakala
California
Dr Peery’s Dead Shot cleans worms in one dose
An advertisement for Dr. Peery’s Dead Shot claims a single dose medicine to purge worms or tapeworms. It lists address 372 Pearl St N as the contact point and markets the product as old-fashioned relief.
Too Much Noise at Fashionable Party
A celebrated pianist consents to play at a party but finds guests talking nonstop. He whispers to the hostess asking not to disturb two young ladies, who reply that he need not play loudly.
Cuticura Ad Promises Skin Improvements
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for better skin. It advises applying Cuticura Ointment on rising and retiring, then washing off after five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water to treat complexion issues dandruff itching and rough hands.
Spinach Dealer Nicknamed the Sandman Sparks Comment
In a witty exchange a character asks why a dealer is called the sandman and receives the reply that he sells spinach, highlighting a humorous nickname based on product.
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Sandman
Mystery Hand Heals Through Night Call
A terse exchange hints at a medical scene as a caller reports dialing a doctor last night. The pivotal moment arrives when the doctor sees the hand being held, revealing a surprising link between aid and illness.
Three Day Colds Threaten Lungs
The notice warns that a cough or cold lasting beyond three days risks moving into the bronchi and lungs. It promotes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a deep acting remedy, claiming quick relief and hospital quality, priced at a dollar for double quantity.
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Ayer
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Evans Streets
Cincinnati
West Virginia
Gash Commission
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W. Va
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