Downtown shopping and a war bride rumor
In a lively domestic scene Mrs Jarr argues with her husband about shopping downtown while tensions rise over a visiting war bride or similar guest. Interwoven is a dream theory discussion, citing Freudian and other schools, with Adam and Eve dreams tied to fortune and homecoming within a 1919 McClure Syndicate column.
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Jarre
Arlyri
Techio
Dole
Mr Jarr
Mrs Jarr
Kittingly
Mra Jarr
Alek
the Press Publishing Co
Freud
Havelock Ellis
Guardid
Reo Clis
Adam
Eve
McClure
Sugar Purity Doubts Prompt Public Inquiry
The Post receives letters from readers like AnS Morkington UDC raising questions about a peculiarly colored sugar sold nationwide. They urge government and the wealth departments to publicly state if the sugar is safe, its coloring origin, and whether its sweetening power matches standard white sugar.
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Sts
Wealto
Anyang
Therm Beter Organization
Wholesale Beef Prices in Washington by Swift & Co Sales
Swift and Company U S A reports weekly carcass beef prices realized across periods shown, with averages declining from May through December. Values range from 22.82 at the start to 14.74 late in the year, reflecting seasonal price shifts in Washington wholesale markets.
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Swift & Co
Éictober
Swift and Company U.S.A
Doctors Recommend Bon-Opto for the Eyes
Physicians and eye specialists prescribe Bon-Opto as a safe home remedy for eye troubles and to strengthen eyesight. Sold under money refund guarantee by all druggists.
Postmaster General Burleson and the One Cent Stamp
A Washington Dispatch verse by James J. Montague quips that Postmaster General Burleson once urged lowering postage to one cent. The satire muses on rising prices for clothes and food, the joy of letters, and the burden of writing when stamps shrink costs. The piece ends with holiday mail advice and dated humor.
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Burleson
Washington Dispatch
New York Assembly
The
Bell Syndicate Inc
Christmas Candies and Desserts From a Home Kitchen
A collection of candied treats and confections including citron fudse walnut creams kraiit nougat corn crisps chocolate peanut butter podge and cocoanut candy with simple steps and measurements. Recipes use common ingredients like eggs sugar butter flour dates walnuts and chocolate and advise baking cooling and cutting into pieces for serving.
Embroidered chiffon gown notes and dates with nuts
A fashion item discusses an orchid shaded chiffon frock with orchid and silver embroidery. It highlights the beaded neckline, draped skirt, and ostrich plume detail, interspersed with unusual dated cooking tips and scattered fashion commentary.
Confessions of the Seven Hundredth Wife Excerpt
Fragment from 1919 literature notes titled Mrs Solomon Says. The piece travels through poetic addresses about marriage, romantic temptations, and moral reflections. It includes archaic phrasing, scattered verse, and stylistic asides reflecting early 20th century sentiment.
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Mrs. Solomon
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Washington
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Mt Comics
By Helen Rowland
Bureau of Education
Noaero Agamn
Xmas
New Idea
Arthur Jordan Piano Co
Homer L. Kitt
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Treas
Chickering
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