Ellen and Gibbs Seek New York Studio and Fame
Ellen Latimer, an aspiring artist, and her husband Gibbs are living in Port Ashington with their son Tommy. After a serious accident, Ellen recovers as Gibbs gains early painting success, then plans a return to America to pursue a New York studio and better prospects for portraits, while their family grows and tensions surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apter
Ellen
Joe Latimer
Elsie
Port Ashington
New York Town
Mre Sewall
Mreese
Gibbs
Yvonne
Tommy
Paris
Iitte Rose
Josselyns
America
New York
Thomas Gibbs
Fifth Avenue
Main Street
Ellis Island
Liberty
Lillian Josselyn
Lillian
Gibba
Elien
Josselyn
Tom
Filen
Return to New York Home Brims With Family Reunion
Ellen and Gibbs travel aboard and arrive at Port Washington and New York landmarks. They reunite with Gibbs family including Joe and Lillian, meet George Lathrop and Harriet, and discuss Joe’s prospects and Harriet’s illness recovery while adjusting to city life and gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen
Breveort
Gibbs
Killen
Wheatley Hills
Port Washington
Thomas
Mrs. Rose
Ellen
George Lathrop
Joe
Lillian
Harriet
Italy
George
Quote by Thoreau on comfort and crowds
A fragmentary Thoreau line contrasts preferring a pumpkin seat and self containment with avoiding being crowded on a velvet cushion. The tone hints at individual sovereignty and rustic simplicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoreau
America's Bulwark and the Principle of Self Government
Quoted reflection on self government as the great principle of popular representation and administration. Emphasizes that the system enables broad participation in councils and defines national identity and future hopes. The quote attributes this idea to Daniel Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Social entanglements at city hotel linger in luxury
Nain shelters the families in a city hotel for over a week of luxury and leisure. Ellen enjoys afternoons and parties with Aunt Elsie arranging pleasant companionships. Harriet arrives at a dinner hosted by George Lathrop, and Ellen extends friendship with Joe, amid ongoing social closings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain
Elsie
Ellen
Tommy
Elen
Gibbs
Joe
George Lathrop
Harriet
Radio Listings Across Cities Show Concerts and Talks
A dense roster lists radio programs from cities including Buffalo Chicago Detroit and New York with times and formats such as orchestra concerts talks and musical segments. Notable entries include Gene Austin specials and various station lineups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCX
Detroit Free Press
WFAA
Dallas News
Aida Choral Club
Wtas Elgin
Whas Courier-Journal
Louisville Times
Los Angeles
KHJ
WMC Memphis Commercial Appeal
Ckac Montreal
WJZ
New York
WJY
WEAF
Gene Austin
KGO Oakland
Wtay Oak Park
Woaw Omaha
WIP Philadelphia
WFI Philadelphia
Woar Philadelphia
Des Moines Woman Burned in Gasoline Stove Explosion
Mrs. Harland J. Paige aged 21 was badly burned when a gasoline stove exploded after lighting it. She is in critical condition, having saved herself by rolling on the floor. Earlier, Dr. C A Boice’s Ford sedan backed into a White Way Garage wrecking car, crushing both rear wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Harland J. Paige
Ing
White Way Garage
Fragmentary note on Tibetan beetle trade and Tibet office
A damaged snippet mentions Tibet and beetles in a vague trade context. The readable words reference Tibet, beetles, office, and a possible discussion of trade or official action without clear details.
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By Kathleen Norris
Illustrations By
Irwin Myers
Kathleen Norrie
Gibbe Osse
Great Hotel
the Biltmore
Josselyes
Herman Schultz
West Chester
Washington
Alice Cunningham
Persia
Iowa
Dr. G. Schmoeller
Kansas City
Mrs
Frank Gobble
Dakota
Minnesota
Charles Nelson
Port Byron
Richard Johnson
Beth Klein
T. Paul
D. M. Bridges
Muscatine
Mrs. Neiswanger
East Washington Street
Will Ball
Mildred Ball
Cedar Rapids
Chauncey Howe
J. O. Elder
A. R. Miller
New London
Mr. Miller
Mrs. J. Reade McCrory
Ter
West Jefferson
Milt Godfrey
East Jefferson Street
Earl Gilmore
Ida Mae Belle
Lowell Earl
Sigourney
Will Shuman
Gilmore's
Long Beach
Calif
Charles W. Chance
Billie
Cleveland
Mattie Fellows
Dorothy
Harold
Peoria
Harvey Chance
Ohio
Monmouth
Radio Digest
The
Associatedress
WGR Buffalo
WMAQ
Chicago News
WQJ
Chicago
KYW
WEBH
WLS
WLW
Cincinnati
WWJ
Detroit News
Wcae Pittsburgh
KGW Portland
KPO San Francisco
U. S
WGV Schenectady
WBZ Springfield
WRC Washington
Are. Claude Tucker
Eugene
Batavia
Fairfield
BY Taylor
Rolly
Nesterdam Srld Blater
Rockefeller
Ford
Everett True
Gnoough
Mac
Dr. C.A. Boice
Stanley
APEAR
Ander Tet
Bright Bode
Prominge
Chewtt
Tibet
Mae Aa Ast
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