Dear Miss Mason Advice on love and parental pressure
A reader asks whether to marry a Joliet man with $25 weekly pay and $800 savings, while another seeks guidance on overbearing parents and staying out late. The column urges waiting for higher earnings and better times, and suggests the mother’s advice may prevent future trouble. A second reader asks why a man has not responded to letters, and the columnist says lack of interest means no reply is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
East Chica
Joliet
Ap Theld
Hig
Ame
Tess
Must Control Temper in a Dear Miss Mason Letter
Eleanor asks if her boyfriend truly loves her after quarrels. The response notes he likes her but must learn temper control and avoid words that hurt, acknowledging forgiveness follows heated exchanges.
Paul Shanahan Named Spectator Manager
Paul Shanahan, former newspaper man from South Bend Rockford and Lansing, Michigan, takes the role of general manager of The Spectator. He and his wife reside at 1210 North Raynor Avenue.
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Paul.Shanahan
South Bend
Ind
Rockford, Ill
Lansing, Mich
The
Spectator
Shanahan
N. Raynor Ave
Dream Haunting Sunset Poem Fragment
A fragmentary 19th century style poem describes a viewer on heights in a blaze of fulgent sunset. It notes a world of tender hues flooding skies and a tranquil river below as twilight steals the day and a peaceful hour arrives.
Gifts to War Vets Presented by J. J. Cohen
J. J. Cohen owner of the ed gifts to war veterans with a yearly Armistice day distribution. The line of march proceeded with the high school band in front of the White store. At nine o'clock each member received a two pound box of oats and the line moved to noon. Local R. C. T. groups received lighter ashtray sets while sponsors got compact lipstick gifts. A prize was awarded for the best drilled sponsor.
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Urestas Ieee
J. J. Cohen
de Thesore
R. C
Salt Water Thread Trick for Ring Suspension
A historical note describes preparing a thread trick by soaking a small glass with water and salt, stirring until dissolved, then tying one end to a borrowed ring and suspending it. The salt water adhesion explains the thread’s grip despite seeming slack, with the display concluding the ring remains held.
Poultry Prices Report Sparse Amid Market Rebound
A brief item notes a high poultry price standstill with reduced deliveries. It mentions 89,000 fowls tied to a sale or stock count, reflecting tight supplies and shifting market conditions.
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Affairs of
Paul Shanahan
Elizabeth Herd
Higginsville
University of Missouri
College of Agriculture
Hyde
Juliet
In Delam
Litzgeralds
Spe
Sora
Cass Street
Collins
Exchange Store
E. Jefferson Street
Rialto Theatre
Eddie
Ronald Colman
Barber
Joliet, Illinois
Lindhorst
SAVE
CIE
Baby
Flint
Flint’s
Stillman
Radio Guide
Radio World
Vain Buren St
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