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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
8
In a 1921 prose fragment, Beatrice and Melita scheme amid a web of ambition and passion. Poppy weaves influence while a husband’s gaze and rival suitors test loyalties as power, wealth, and desire intertwine in a drama of intrigue and late imperial social rituals.
A fragmented reminiscence reveals a husband narrator recalling his wife Ani and her family. The text references Aiordor, Talbot, and Lilli with scattered dialogue about motherhood, reputation, and societal judgments. The piece presents a troubled, stream of consciousness style memory with blurred names and events.
A vintage beauty guide urges affordable care for working women with limited means. It promotes boracic acid powder for clear skin and simple cheek color from common kitchen items, advising nightly dusting after cleansing and using clean cotton for application.
Thora notes a buzzing near a sycamore as Bear family honey theft by bees unfolds. Butter Ball and friends fear the bees will raid their honey, while Mr. Hoe explains the danger of large appetites. The scene shows anxious toddlers, siblings, and animal adults reacting to a buzzing threat.
A jagged reminiscence dated 1971 recounts a mother figure and Slocum family, with blurred dialogue about control and fear. The narrator recalls coercive behavior, a failed attempt to resist, and a desire to understand fate, ending with faded lines about longing and continuing struggle.
The passage describes various beauty practices emphasizing hair care. It notes the cost and effort of styling, advocates a morning routine to boost appearance, and mentions using a damp wave technique with a hair net at night to preserve waves and avoid damage. It reflects period beauty norms and practical tips for maintaining hairstyle.
A whimsical recipe outlines making jelly squares and candy layers. It describes dissolving jelly in hot water, adding corn syrup and bolting water, mixing with gelatin, and forming layered candy in a pan. The instructions emphasize chilling overnight and cutting into small squares for serving.
A fragmented list details traditional dinner items and cooking steps including mutton roll, beef dishes, printed ingredients like pota toes celery parsley dill and butter, with instructions to simmer long then bake or chill. Mentions meals for tomorrow and various side dishes and garnishes.
An article touts a remedy called Luvoptite from Martin's Drug Binre to help weak eyes. It claims rapid results in two days for a single weak eye case and stops eye pain and inflammation while promising a small bottle for any case of weakness or strain.
A fragmentary personal note discusses wedding gifts and preparations for an approaching June or summer wedding. It mentions glassware, cut glass, goblets, vases, and cream creams, plus bridal favors and fashion, with casual gossip about proposals and a cautionary tale of an opportunistic suitor. The tone uses local shop references and advice on prudent financial planning for brides.
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