The Poet of Eldersville Finds Wings for Sue
In Eldersville Nettie Grigsby helps at the library while Sue Hadley earns praise for her work. A visiting poetry prize reveals Sue’s talent and Nettie’s buried plan to leave for a chicken venture, as Sue’s joy and future at the library clash with Nettie’s new neighborly romance.
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Grigsby
Nettie
Myrtle
Sue
Hadley
Nettle
Eldersville Argus
Nettie Grigsby
Myrtle Haines
Elderaville
Miss Grigsby
Golding & Golding
Clayton Grigsby
The
Argus
Alice
Alma Austin
Entre Nous
Mr Massey
Uncle Clayton
Myrtie
Eldersville
Millonaires
Sam Hook
Ellié Garage
Hadley Farm
Hadleys
Rankin
Thornton
Nettlebeard
Lttle City
Pacific Quarterly
Jaz
Sue Hadley
Miss Hadley
Fatura
Will
Rediscovery of ancient scarlet glass secret unveiled
Pieces of brilliant scarlet nontransparent glass found in Egyptian tombs fascinate researchers. The fifteenth century Chinese revived the technique, then lost it again until Sir Herbert Jackson demonstrated part of the recipe at the British Royal Institution.
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Herbert Jackson
British Royal Institution
Poultry House Design to Boost Chickens Profit
Farm advisor W A Radford explains how proper chicken house design and equipment boost profitability. The plan emphasizes good light and ventilation, roosts, feeders, and electrical lighting to increase chick survival and egg production.
Purchasing a Home Needs Careful Thought
The article advises buyers to weigh finances and practical features, noting real estate agents emphasize fixtures, decorations, and visual appeal. It highlights wife’s eye for design, conveniences, and eye catching elements as strong sale persuaders alongside solid construction and foundations.
Awnings Add Touch of Color to House
The most unusual artistic effects in exterior decoration are being obtained with awnings. The secret lies in an original exclusive scroll design that blends hues so they become an integral part of home architecture. The color treatment is tasteful and suitable for every type of house.
Home ownership brings lasting comfort to men
The article argues buying a home provides a unique satisfaction and a sense of security. It notes few men are unhappy to step through their own door and that debt tied to the purchase is offset by the pride of owning a home.
Casements of Steel Refine Newer Homes
The article highlights steel casement windows as a stylish, durable choice for homes. It notes European-inspired design, cost parity with other window types due to modern fabrication, rust resistant copper steel, double weathering, heavy brass-bushed hinges, welded frames, and friction stays for adjustable ventilation.
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Europe
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promoted for Women
Denver woman shares relief from sleepless nights and fear of leaving home during the Change of Life after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recommends it based on her own experience and her mother’s past use.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Denver
Colo
Mes. T. A. Mine
Adams Street
Coloraca
Financial Waste and the Free Amateur Exhibition
A Washington Star quote notes Uncle Eben criticizing as imprudent the idea of staging a free amateur boxing exhibition to channel angry passions, framing the discussion as a caution against public prize fights and excessive money allure.
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Eben
Washington Star
Joint-Ease Relieves Rheumatic Pain Quickly
An old ad claims Joint-Ease eases rheumatic pains in joints and muscles. It advertises rapid absorption and frequent use for faster results, listing uses from sciatica to sore muscles and feet with a price of 60 cents and a mailing offer from Deslowell Maine.
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America
Deslowell Maine
Job negotiation sparks clash over salary
An exchange shows tension as an employer questions a candidate's salary request while the applicant defends asking for fair pay, citing uncertainty about experience and workload.
Old Fashioned Couple Outing Described as Pretty Sight
A genteel woman walks beside her husband in a traditional attire, presenting a scene of old-fashioned charm and tidy propriety admired by onlookers in a cautious, genteel mood.
Baby feeding and Castoria pitch for mothers
Advertises infant fluid intake guidelines and Fletcher's Castoria as a universal remedy. Claims two ounce per pound rule after six months and three ounce per pound rule in first six months. Promotes Castoria as purely vegetable with a protective signator and a motherhood book with each package.
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Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
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William A Radford
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Ruth Brittain
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