Mrs Solomon Says No to Marriage by Helen Rowland
A fragment from Mrs Solomon Says presents Helen Rowland’s satire on marriage with a prince and four brides, highlighting vanity, beauty and the idea of choosing a partner for love over material gain. It notes lines about beauty, wealth, and the folly of seeking a spouse for vanity, concluding with marriage notices from Rockville and surrounding areas.
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The Goblin and the Dirty Face Bedtime Tale
A grim bedtime vignette features a goblin dragging Tommy to the bathroom to scrub his dirty face. The memory of the ordeal lingers, as Tommy remains dirty each night. The scene is framed amid a 1920s compilation with satirical lines about income tax and political figures.
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Dream Interpretation of Floods Across Dream Traditions
A 1920 discussion contrasts oracle and folk views on dream floods. Some see misfortune, others see guidance depending on water clarity and whether one is swept away. Psychoanalytic and somatic schools weigh physical triggers, while mystics link clear water to good omens and muddy to caution.
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Yamay
Divorcee of New York to wed Belgian count
Mrs Helen Welsh of Chestnut Hill Philadelphia plans July marriage in France to Count Jean van Zonickens after a transatlantic courtship. She is a former New York banker’s daughter and twice a divorcee who rose from poverty in 1918 with husband Charles Nawhbold Welsh. The piece also notes sculptor William Rudolph O Donavan’s death in New York, born 1844 in Virginia and a Confederate veteran.
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Philadelphia
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Chestnut Hill
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Charles Nawhbold Welsh
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Preston County
Next Bests for War Time Homes and Fashions
The piece suggests cozy home ideas during wartime such as upcycled seating by the fire, bamboo tables with shelves, and placid cushions. It notes planting inexpensive greens to brighten winter days, hosting a simple supper party, and affordable decorating tips with frocks and blouses in black taffeta and white organdie. It highlights practical, thrift minded living and modest entertaining as satisfying alternatives to costly outings.
Hand care tips for busy homemakers and dress details
The article suggests practical skin care for hands worn by housework and offers fashion notes on a delicate dress with lace trims. It advises daily moisture, moderate water exposure, and wearing rubber gloves during chores to protect nails and skin. It also includes hints on sewing and dress embellishments for a refined look.
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Fine Furniture and Linen Goods Auction Listing
An auction catalog itemizes solid mahogany and walnut beds, tables, and chairs including 13 piece cane and mahogany suite and four poster mahogany bed. It also lists linens such as pure linen crash, cotton sheets, pillow cases, napkins, towels, with prices for each item.
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Seasonable Grass Rugs On Display In Fresh Designs
New and fresh floor coverings shown exclusive wares Waite Crex and Imported Grass offered in sizes from 18x36 inches to 12x15 feet Prices comparable to similar goods Fibre Rugs from popular makes such as Rattania Cherokee JTorraime Neeyak feature excellent patterns and unusual colorings A few rugs in homes can improve summer comfort and reduce winter wear on flooring.
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Waite
Crex
Matting Options for Halls and Corridors
Fibre matting runners available in 24 30 and 36 inch widths. Grass matting runners offered in 21 27 30 36 54 72 and 96 inch widths. Napier matting for halls comes in 27 and 36 inch widths.
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