Baby Watch Sparks Family Friction in Teething Scene
In a domestic vignette from 1923, Anthony, a teething infant, annoys his father David Andrews and triggers a chorus of mothers led by Mrs. Spear. Paula and Dorothy Baxter debate chewing gums and watches as the baby fusses, then a kindly janitress Mrs. Murphy ferries the child away for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Andrews
Paula
Melly
Anthony
David
Mrs. Spear
Society of Mothers
Dorothy Baxter
Fie
Davis
Mrs. Murphy
Making the Most of Personality and Appearance
A fragmented discussion on plain and attractive women, urging how plain individuals can enhance success by grooming, makeup, and poise. It compares traits of plain and attractive women, cites the value of confidence, and notes beauty as an advantage in professional stages.
Best If I Were Young Again
Poet Edgar A. Guest reflects on youth and pride in doing one’s best. He urges a young person to value hard work and diligence in any chosen path, warning that today’s effort shapes tomorrow’s reputation. The verse ends with a hopeful call to strive to excel in every duty.
Report on Shrine Fund Assembled for Immaculate Conception
The Rev. Dr. Bernard A. McKenna prepares a report to the Catholic University building committee on the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A Tuesday meeting at Cardinal Dougherty's Philadelphia residence will discuss raising 5 million dollars and Salve Regina Christmas card sales, totaling 3 million distributed yearly to the shrine fund.
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Bernard A. McKenna
Thomas A. Shahan
Catholic University
Cardinal Daugherty
Philadelphia
Melkienna
Daily Cook Book item fragment
Readable text fragment mentions chicken and broth but content is fragmented making specifics unclear. The note appears to be a partial kitchen tip or recipe reference without complete steps or measurements.
Story of Human Race by Uncle Ray Childs Egypt Taxes and Nobles
The piece explains ancient Egypt where landholding nobles grew powerful, tenants labored for shares of harvest, and nobles fought to expand rule. Kings rose from successful nobles as tax collecting clerks tracked payments while royal officers enforced order. The article previews The Pyramids of Egypt.
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Uncle Ray
The
Nile
Egypt
Doctor Dolittle Concludes Bird Powered Build on Lake
Speedy orchestrates a three day operation gathering stones sand seeds to create an island tomb for Shabba as birds drop a rain of rocks over Lake Tanganyika. Mudface thanks John Dolittle for his kindness, and the Doctor prepares to depart for Fantippo.
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Junganyika
Speedy
John Delittle
Lake Dunganyika
Mudface
Mead Shabba
John Doulttie
New York Tribune, Inc
Trilby of Capital to Be Dined Tonight
The Post with a feature on the city’s famed Trilby titled winner in the Prettiest contest. Officials announce a gathering tonight to honor the hat and its wearer as a symbol of style in the capital.
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Trilby
Film Flapper Talks About Blood and Gold Cast
Film writer quotes the Flapper on Blood and Gold casting with Conrad Nagel Alma Rubens Wyndham Standing and director Albert Parker. She praises Mae Busch Mae Ellech Mae Busch and Mae Elloch in other projects while noting Nagel’s need for a fuller role and praising actors Hobart Bosworth Patsy Ruth Miller and Creighton Hale in related works.
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Evez Klump
Connecticut
Marion Davies
Reah
Conrad Nagel
Mae Ellech
Senstrom
Nagel
Tole
Hobart Bosworth
Patsy Ruth Miller
Creighton Hale
Wheeler Spidstate
The Fir and the Palm Synopsis
Helen and Cyril Horshaw return to a country house where a love triangle unfolds. Helen grows drawn to Toby Roxas, while Cyril’s secret longing for his wife remains unspoken. A gathering at Helen’s house deepens tensions as old loyalties and desires surface amid social rituals.
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Helen
Cyril
Lord Horshaw
Horshaw
England
Aie
Arma
Tls Marchie
Aleave
Ayrit
Belen
Trelen
Beldwins
Emeette Jom Baldwin
Toby Roxas
Amall
Baldwin
Toby
Ima Cottage
Kin
Christopher TyWdewey
Gyril
Tony
Vivien
London
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Mary Heaton
Mildred Holland
Sue
Ines
Edgar A
Ian
Mike
Edgar A. Guest
Daily Cook Book
Jane
Eddington
Doctor Dolittle
Hugh Lofteng
Palma
Doctor
Fantippo
Island Builders
Federal-American
Federal-American National Bank
F Street
Princess Bibesco
Denin
Alan
Reina
Virginia
Rotherbued
Lydia
Blaine
Selina
Neiler
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