Daring Beginnings Show Value of Earned Income in Marriage
Kathleen Norris argues couples can marry on modest earnings, citing letters from readers about Gwen and others. She recalls midlife couples who built from humble starts to stable lives, showing that ambition and work can yield practical happiness despite limited income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atice Markle
Ada Month
Meg
Aiwett
Gwen
Alice Marble
Toplin
Sara
Do It Yourself Home Fixes From Simple Steps
A roundup of practical tips from preserving envelopes with moistened strings to easing glue softening with hot vinegar. Guidance covers cleaning fireplace tiles with lemons and salt, using linseed oil on stones, protecting ink addresses, and keeping glue fresh with modeling clay.
Norwalk Farm Woman Wins Blue Ribbon at State Fair
Norwalk resident Mrs. Homer Henry won a blue ribbon in the Iowa State Fair culinary division with her first exhibit. Little Sally Henry celebrated with a hug as Mrs. Henry praised Fleischmann's New Improved Active Dry Yeast for its speed and ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk Farm Woman
Sally Henry
Homer Henry
Norwalk
Fleischmann
The Captain’s Last Question About Pallbearers
A wealth manager known for inspecting crews reportedly died and at his funeral he asked how many pallbearers would carry him. The remark highlights his habit of sizing labor and foremen before his death.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virgil
Eans Been
Len Kicis
Sunnyside
Chet
Roos
By Clay Hunter
Bessie
BY Nick Penn
Mutt
Jeff
Bud Fisher
Cso
Susie
Jitter
By Arthur Pointer
Wylde and Wooly
Bert Thomas
Curry
Way Curry Ui
Nanny Hk
Marvin
Kathleen Norris
Sli
SANO