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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1924
Page
5
A Washington Post column by Frances McDonald urges women to confront problems rather than panic. It contrasts men's mechanical problem handling with women's tendency to give up, arguing that facing issues squarely yields solutions and urging readers to write for guidance.
Margaret Verity, stranded with her guardian on a remote coast, endures a harsh though hopeful voyage of self reliance. As she learns to survive by work and imagination, a distant steamer offers a possible rescue while her complex romance with Mount threads through their isolation and plans.
A king meets a boy and rides away from the state with the child. People wonder why the king acts so foolishly while the boy shows him kite flying and fishing spots. The king smiles sadly, telling the boy that dreams may be possible beyond royal power.
INEZ KLUMPH OW discusses ambition in cinema, noting Madeleine Brandies plans one picture based on a poor family tale and a seven children plot. Betty Blythe faces a hoax stock offer while Pedro de Cordoba, in a Cuban jail tale, aims to gather material for a future screen role as a bandolero.
An instructor urges actors to avoid neck strain by proper voice use. Start with a throat specialist and voice coach, or self study. Practice breathing from the diaphragm, speaking clearly, and keeping tones low and rounded to reduce neck tensions and throat enlargements.
John Dolittle and Matthew Mugg visit a shop where Dolittle buys a green canary for two pounds ten, hoping for a singer. The bird proves remarkable, filling the wagon with a hauntingly beautiful canto that outshines any ordinary canary, setting the Doctor on a memorable listening adventure.
Letters on personal health discuss corns and bunions from shoe pressure. Remedies include baths, corn medicine, padding, and broad-toed shoes. also advice on toe pads and leather inserts, with cautious notes on improper home treatments and potential heart-related symptoms.
A historical scene describes Roman coastal homes where the wealthy fled city noise. The text notes two story houses with shaded sides, rare interior baths, and public baths every nine days. An artificial island residence with statues, Hercules pillar, music, and fenced wild beasts entertained guests, possibly trained to expect food.
Eastern High has 26 extra inch seats and desks ordered to convert rooms into classrooms due to enrollment growth. A $10,900 organ is to be installed in the auditorium, funded from the school’s original equipment fund, which remains sufficient to cover the organ purchase.
The American Business club held a luncheon yesterday noon with Representative Free of California as principal speaker on Japanese immigration. Fifty four members attended and Dr C R King won the attendance prize. Frank Myers arranged future talks by Senator Royal S. Copeland and Mar. Roberts Rinehart.
The Wrington Board of Trade Merchants and Manufacturers association and the Federation of Civic associations join with the Washington Chamber of Commerce to plan an honorary dinner for the district commissioner. Date not set, but likely within two weeks, says A E Seymour secretary of the chamber. Countess Von Bernstorff, daughter in law of the former German ambassador, was a visitor at Harrisonburg with Col and Mrs Joseph T. McAllister.
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