Wives of Tomorrow Advice Column Letter to Jim
A Washington Post advice column response from Frances McDonald to Jim on marriage roles. It contrasts a wife absorbed in home duties with a husband among "big men" and urges prioritizing a woman's self development and motherhood, predicting later choices and alienation if imbalance continues. The piece ends by inviting readers to submit problems for future columns.
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Italy
Vottles
Jim
Washington Post
Frances McDonald
Washington Port
How to Keep Well by Dr Evans in New Jersey suburbs
A reader asked about milk supply safety and pasteurization in Nutley East Orange and nearby towns. The article discusses epidemics, milk handling, pasteurization notes, and public health concerns affecting residents in the three-town district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Evans
Wanda
Tyrange
Nutley
Pasteur
Ana Popong
Sy Aran
Ian Yon
The Absentee by Edgar A. Guest
A poem about a person stealing a day from duties and the blunt record of wages kept by a clerk. The narrator imagines the writen pages revealing nothing but cold totals while his inner joy and sorrow flow beyond the ledger. The piece ends noting the bleak record stands through the ages despite the narrator’s private relief.
The Daily Death Trap and a Bath Tub Warning
A satirical poem claims germs lurk in bath tubs and mocks the idea of bathing being dangerous. It contrasts science with bravado and hints at prohibition themes while weaving assorted clippings about the klan and bootleggers.
Making the Most of Personality by Mildred Holland
A 1924 guidance piece argues most women have slight bowing in legs and offers home remedies. Tips include standing with feet apart, crossing legs at night to shift flesh inward, and stocking choices to mask flaws. It claims posture and leg carriage improve alignment and even fat distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Holland
Dani
The
Republic Synd
Special ZR 3 Stamps Interest Collectors
European stamp collectors were thrilled by news that the dirigible ZR 3, slated to fly to Lakehurst NJ this fall, will carry mail with special stamps. Letters to the United States, South and Central America, and Canada will cost one gold mark for 29 grams and 60 pfennigs for postcards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedrichshaven
Germany
Lakehurst
United States
Central America
Canada
Adventurous Doctor Dolittle style visitor at Aunt Rosie's
Aunt Rosie greets a polite stranger at her door while Emily phones for tea. The visitor, who says little but seems known, wears a calm charm as Rosie struggles to recall his identity amid a flutter of bustle and a green parrot. Tomorrow's tale hints at a window cleaner.
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Ant Rosie
Emily
Sery Emily
Rosie
Peta
Child's Story of Human Race by Ramon Coffman
A readable fragment of a children's reader describes medieval marriage norms and gender roles. It notes that fathers often arranged marriages, with betrothals preceding weddings, and contrasts spinster and married life. The piece depicts domestic tasks, like spinning and carding wool, and references era lighting and daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon Coffman
Eggplant Dish Echoes Syrian Style Meatless Flavor
Complainant grocer notes limited eggplant calls as dishes rely on substitutions for meat. A Syrian style recipe blends lamb, onions, celery, tomatoes and eggplant, sauteed with butter and spices, then simmered. Variations offered and a note about returning articles to owners appears at the end.
Man in the Shadow advances perilous prison escape plan
Derek Blakeham, released on a warder’s ruse, flees Honefjker prison with help from Warder Stedding and pursues Cecily Pendall as he contends with impersonations, betrayal, and a dangerous plot to reclaim love and safety. The costly gamble to outwit foes drives a tense pursuit across England as he confronts his own past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derek Blakehatm
Pendail
Cape Town
South Africa
Cecily Pendall
Ax Cecily
Derek
London
Edtlys
Pendall Wee
Sherek Onder
Smith
England
Slakeham
Tum
Pendall
Dickeno
Carside Cecily
Stedding
Stakeham
Aigkeham Welke
Tickeon
Tondous
Tord Blakeham
Tickann
Derek Lemrnn
Cechy
Dickvon
Ted Maule
Cecily
Honebjker
Dilson
Carside
Mickson
Dickson
Slanacham
Mr Mason
Dickson Slakeham
Electric Light Works
Power plans for River Shannon development proposed
A firm submitted detailed plans to the Free State government for the River Shannon project. The proposal outlines development to supply electricity and reduce current state consumption, aiming to deliver roughly the same amount of power the state uses now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubin
River Shannon
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