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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1921
Page
3
A 1921 piece by Angela Patri explores a girl named Madge whose extreme shyness affects daily life from classroom calls to asking for carfare. Through patient guidance, school staff, and the simple aid of a book in hand, she learns to face people, taking years to overcome the habit while emphasizing steady, compassionate support for shy children.
A children's tale about Jannie Ant in an anthill narrates his kind deeds. Mother Ant grants him the duties of tending ant cows and guiding them softly to better honey. Jamie treats the cows gently, avoiding harsh treatment as he seeks pasture for them.
The Erlebacher house announces a one fourth off sale on fur trimmed suits and coats all tailored garments evening street and afternoon dresses millinery. This peak year sale promises the finest merchandise newest styles and moderate prices with winter garments included and spring styles excluded.
Janne and Happy Giggles confront an army of marching ants threatening Janne’s precious cows. The elf uses a magic whistle to transform the cows into harmless green lumps, misdirecting the ants. The ants fight among themselves, letting Janne and the cows escape to the anthill.
An editorial warns against extreme weight loss methods and dieting pests who boast of rapid fat reduction. It argues gradual, healthy changes beat starvation or drugs, notes age and prosperity encourage inactivity, and urges prevention over drastic measures to stay trim and active.
A collection of maxims stressing that failure teaches success, choosing the lesser or neither evil, and the value of youth effort. It urges self knowledge as the hardest lesson and the habit of continual improvement to reach one’s best.
The fall fashion issue highlights a versatile men’s and boys’ shirt with front closure options from coat style to hip-over style. Detachable or stitched-on collars, sizes from neck 12 to 19 inches, price 15 cents, plus pattern details for 31 3 4 yards of fabric. The Washington Post Fashion Magazine offers over 300 styles and lessons, price 10 cents a copy.
Adele Garrison portrays a tense scene as Lillian defies a planned Kingston trip insisting on independence, while Robert Savarin weighs the power balance in their relationship. The narrative hints at looming strain, maternal strain, and a costly mutual misread before a final departure.
An unusual mix of lunar and mutual aspects signals radical changes in transactions that may culminate with lasting satisfaction if astral danger signals are heeded. Treachery is possible but offset by strong protective friends. Those with birthdays may enjoy an excellent year in business and home life. A child born today could be clever talented and rise to a public role.
A collection of maxims about wisdom and behavior. Includes lines on hunger, friendship, home wisdom, and following the customs of others.
Winifred Black notes a change in American hospitality with a breakfast style luncheon called break fat featuring grilled ham eggs waffles and blossom honey served with coffee or tea. The piece champions thoughtful welcome and homey simplicity, contrasting lavish traditional luncheons with genuine hospitality seen in Mrs Casey's tea in a needy mother's kitchen.
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