Lawrence family faces changing fortunes in Clippersville
The Bos tom Lawrence clan spirals from a 4000 acre California ranch to a smaller farm as father dies. Eldest children toil to support siblings while 25 year old Sam and younger Cass pursue education and romance. Ariel, Phil, Gail, Lily Cass and Van Murchison figure in affairs as Ariel sneaks out and Gail eyes marriage prospects with Yale graduate Van.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostom Lawrences
California
Clippersville
Sam
Little Fel
Nto Iron Works
Gail
Ariels
Phil
Venice
Lily
Cass
van Murchison
Yale
Lawrence
Dick Stebbins
Ariel
Lily Cass
Van
Chippa
Arthur Chipp
Los’ Gates
Edith
Lily Wibser
Credt
Weekend at Far Niente brings Gail into elite social circle
Gail attends a Los Gatos estate house party hosted by the Chipps with Van and friends. Amid social tension and exclusion by Lenore Phipps and others, Gail endures guarded hospitality, joins in dances, and plans a charade while fearing scrutiny and the looming return to normal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail
Los Gatos
Van
Martha
Far Niente
Mrs. Chipp
Mary Spence
Lucia
Lenore
Oldest City of the United States Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine claims status as the country’s oldest city with preserved relics. Fort Marion, a 1756 coquina fortress, stands as a national monument maintained by the St Augustine Historical Society. Visitors tour 103 by 109 foot courtyards and a 25 foot watch tower amid historic chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine
United States
Don Pedro Menendez
Lee River
Little Colony
Francis Crake
Fort Marion
Chicago Tribune
St Augustine
Acoustics Question Echoes in Great Cathedrals
An analysis notes how organ notes linger in Milan Milan Cologne and St Peter's making renditions a jumble. In St Pauls London and Hollywood Bowl two listeners ninety feet apart can hear whispers clearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Cologne
St. Peter’s
St. Paul's
London
Hollywood Bowl
Patterned Frock For Business Girls With Simple Chic
The smart business girl wears a pattern that blends fashion and utility. A simple collar and curved yoke shape the bodice with bosom fullness, paneled pleated skirt for walking ease, puffed sleeves, and options to suit personal style. Pattern 2230 in sizes 14 to 42 costs 15 cents and includes illustrated sewing instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York
Proverbial Quip Sparks Debate in Detroit News
In a brief Detroit News exchange the doctor comments on twin birth weights five and six pounds. The remark about men being born equal echoes through the snippet highlighting early 20th century attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News
Goose Flicker on the Road
A driver recalls racing at 70 miles per hour and meeting a flock of geese. His response to a boy’s fear is calm, admitting goose flesh but no real fright.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucky Lawrences
Kathleen Norris
By Kathleen Norris
Chapter
Lucia Tevis
Vassar
Mary Tevis
Boston
Jim Speedwell
Hunter
Fred
Bill Billings
Lenore Phipps
Mrsa. Phipps
Lenore Murchison
Ocean
el Nido
Jackson Farm Road
Niente
Mary
Bill
Jim
Mrs. Billings
Mr. Hunter
Bill‘Billings
Mockerson
Halfmoon Bay
Mackerson
WNU
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!