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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1922
Page
2
Angelo Patri recalls Charlie Carter and the Carter children mischief with stray animals. Milk disappears as Charlie feeds the abandoned creatures. Neighbors joke about S P C A plans and looming village fund to exterminate helpless animals.
Oscar Wilde arrived in New York to a press throng and eager feature coverage. He joked with reporters about declaring nothing but his genius, delighted audiences with wit, and recalled anecdotes of dinners, cigars, and a famous quip about his declarations and temper.
Readable fragments present old maxims about care for tomorrow, self reliance, and social conduct. Mentions include a mule and master, King Arthur, and a line about borrowing, plus a humorous note on Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands as an expert smellist and horsewoman. Individual attributions are sparse.
In a classroom tale, David meets Mr. Narwhal at a fenced tank. Squeedee jokes about tusks as the Narwhal describes his 16 foot tusks, life in captivity, and a past hunt that brought him here. He notes his happiness, steady care, and a dream of enduring worth despite changing times.
David tries to coax information from Mr Narwhal who jokes about being eaten and burned fat. The wry exchange ends with Squeedee gone and Narwhal refusing to talk further amid hoarse laughter.
The forecast predicts an active day with Mars and Luna favoring initiative and enterprise. Jupiter supports growth and finances though health may need attention, with caution against deception. Those born today may see a year of expansion and wealth, while a generous bold child is mentioned. a playful aside closes the item.
A wife hides a black eye as she and Dicky visit a tiny side-door restaurant. An old, near-sighted man gawks at her, breaking into gossip as Katie bursts from the kitchen amid a comic, chaotic scene. The episode ends with a cliffhanger: “CONTINUED TOMORROW.”
A humorous portrait of marriage expectations from 1922 by Helen Rowland. The speaker lists the paradoxical desires a wife has for absolute truth and jealousy, material care, and equal partnership, all framed as impossible to fully satisfy. The piece ends with a nod to the author rights.
A reflective piece on mental health inspired by shell shock and stress. It links worry and fear to physical decline, urging readers to keep body and digestion sound to sustain a steady mind. A soldier’s struggle alongside cautions about overwork and despair frame the message.
The Washington Post Fashion Department advertises patterns No. 1408 to No. 1413 in sizes 16, 18 years and 36, 38, 40 inches bust. Prices are 15c each. Ordering instructions include sending 10c for a Spring fashion magazine and sending address to Jane Miles, Patterns.
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