Give the child his hour and let him be free
A 1921 essay by Angelo Patri argues that children need one hour of carefree choice daily. Overprotection stifles growth. allow exploration of books, music, art, sports, and play. Freedom teaches self-discovery, responsibility, and balanced desires through noncoercive guidance.
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Leiguré
Ima
Angelo Patri
The Old Girl and the New in New York past and present
Winifred Black surveys a new book on the Smart Set of Old New York, contrasting rigid late 19th century manners with modern women and men. She laments dress codes and proprieties, notes studio apartments and bobbed hair, and ponders whether today’s youth seek broader lives or bolder freedoms.
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New York
Amma
Billy
Jimmie
Hly
Jess
Dahlia
Wife Confesses Secret Wish for New Spring Suit
A light domestic exchange unfolds as a wife reveals to her husband a secret longing for a fresh spring suit and matching hat, prompting a playful vow to share all secrets in return. The dialogue balances humor with a hint of marital affection as the couple trades disclosures.
Visit to Aunt's House Yields Strange Creature
In Australia, David spies a queer small animal tearing grasses near woods. He fears startling it yet is drawn to observe as Happy Giggles reveals a playful elf like creature. They chase the curious being, hoping for a closer view to prove its odd nature.
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Australia
Happy Giggles
Daddy
Potoroo
Happy
Giggles
Daddy Poloroo
Mamma
Daddy Potoroo
Happy Diggles
Voteroo
Daddy Potorov
Daddy ‘Potoroo
London and World Facts in Odd Botched Notes
A jumble of curiosities and snippets ranges from London traffic and Krupp works to exotic animals and a tale of Potoroo family life. The piece weaves brief notes on licenses, visitors, inventors, sea testing devices, and a children’s animal story about Daddy and Mamma Potoroo, ending with a lurking threat by a dark-handed intruder.
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Krupp
Késen
London
England
East Africa
Behold the Bird of Tithe and the Indian Summer
An essay on middle aged men and Indian Summer, contrasting youth and aging. It mocks the Dangerous Age and flirtation with flappers, praising restraint yet noting social shifts. The speaker urges acceptance of adult life, marriage, and the passing glow of youth.
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E&ds
Gscoffers
Anntique
Horoscope for November 20 by Genevieve Kemble
Today’s horoscope notes travel and change may occur unexpectedly. Warns against fire or theft risks and advises caution with money. Individuals born on this day are restless and headstrong while others may face delays in new ventures and potential setbacks.
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Teddy
Sheery
Midge
Aldo
Yougi
Orhia
Becelever
Ma Rf
Doll Outfit Description From Old Pattern Notes
A fragment describes a doll dress with a short kimono sleeve surplice style and Tam o Shanter hat. It lists sizes 16, 18, 24 inches and fabric yardage estimates for 24 and 22 inch dolls, noting pattern details and reader interest.
Marriage Troubles Continged From Yesterday Tale
A fragment from a serialized tale depicts Mrs. Graham entangled with a mystery aboard the reservoir grounds. Col Travers questions her about a suspicious affair, mentions a badge, and hints at hidden authorities while Lt Hastings and Capt. Hastings shift rooms during an uneasy exchange. CONTINUED MONDAY.
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Travers
Reservoir Grounds
Lilian
Secrets of Health and Happiness and Writer's Cramp
The article critiques popular health secrets and explains writer's cramp as chronic muscle overexertion not a neurosis or palsy. It warns against overreliance on brain or nerve theories, favors rest and muscle relief, and notes changing occupations may help. It includes reader questions on a wood massage cream formula and yeast usage.
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Lee
W. H. Bates
New York
Four Doctors Gave Her Up in Kenosha Wisconsin
Mrs Mary Renestock of 270 Wisconsin St Kenosha Wisconsin credits Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound with curing a six week bout of what doctors called inflammation of the bowels After four doctors said she could not live she followed the remedy and recovered She urges other women with irregularities inflammation ulceration displacement backache headaches nervousness or the blues to try the product Also notes the doctor told her to discard his medicine and continue with Pinkham s Medicine.
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Kenosha
Wis
Bes
Lydia
Pinkham
Mary RenesTock
Wisconsin St
Wisconsin
Abe
Lydia E. Pinham
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