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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1932
Page
5
Dear Miss Mason. There I love said he loves me, but has never asked me out. Dear Miss Mason: When we chance to meet any of her friends my girl disengages her arm. Is she ashamed of me. The boy may need encouragement.
A reader asks about a boy following a girl and whether to elope given the girlfriend is 17 and her mother bans outings until 19. Miss Mason advises patience, while Claire suggests signaling the unwanted pursuit, and Ernie counsels not to elope.
A reader asks how to handle a fiancé who slaps her claiming love. The reply warns to avoid abuse and suggests setting boundaries or reconsidering the engagement.
A brief quarrel over personal space prompts a cautioned reply. Johnny urges respecting boundaries after a friend objects to being touched, noting that others may talk.
A brief excerpt shows Roddy praising a girl who accepts gifts only on Christmas and her birthday. He asks why she limits gift giving and urges to hold on to her prized affections. The tone is affectionate and intimate.
A reader asks Dear Miss Blake if she should keep loving a friend who makes her unhappy. The column advises against wasting time on an incompatible boyfriend.
A reader asks who should receive theatre tickets when a woman invites a young man. The answer: the gentleman receives the tickets before arrival, not the usher. A second reader asks about bridal tables and replies that only wedding party members sit at the bridal table, not the parents.
Question about whether to invite in laws to a ten year wedding anniversary. Advice notes you may skip some relatives including the sister-in-law, but warns that excluding her sister-in-law will likely hurt your wife. Recommends balancing invitations and goodwill.
Advice states the bride’s family buys the wedding dress and trousseau regardless of the fiancé’s income. The best man’s age is not specified, but the bride’s family typically supplies the dress, veil, and related items within their means.
Fresh beef tongue is simmered until tender then served with diced carrots turnips celery peas beans onions and tomatoes. The dish bakes with potatoes and a broth made from tongue liquor, with a browned flour gravy poured over the tongue and vegetables.
An appeal issued by street commissioner Samuel Shepley urges residents to rake and burn fallen leaves to keep the city clean. He cautions that great care is needed when children assist in piling and burning leaves.
The list names many Joliet veterans confined to Dwight Hospital and Hines Memorial Hospital in Hines Illinois. Comrades include Amedo Miniut Art Janke John F Connor E McConnell Alta Wignall Louis Valek Charles Woodhull Ed McGovern Albert Frederick Pat Cain Wm Ryan John Allen Carl Schutler Joe Speaker and Clifford Shoemaker.
A reflective poem questions which friends are genuine and who has an axe to grind. It notes distrust with new acquaintances and urges proof of true loyalty. The second fragment describes decor with percale and rickrack edging on curtains and painted glass items with naturalistic flower sprays and striped borders.
Winners in the Shop advertisement word contest include John Wagner of 100 Clement Street Miss Frances Johnson of 212 North Hebbard Street and P A Nelson of 1519 North Prairie Avenue. A new misspelled word contest will appear in the Spectator soon.
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