“The Life of the Party” by Irvin S. Cobb
Mishaps and mayhem befall a wealthy lawyer that finds himself on the wrong side of town in an outlandish costume after a theme party.
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Connie Mack Remembers the Early Days of Baseball
For better or worse, baseball was a different kind of game in the 1880s. Connie Mack shares his memories in this article from 1936.
Before I Go
Linda McCullough Moore writes of the complicated relationship between two siblings.
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Gallery Cover Gallery: John Falter’s New York City
Illustrator John Falter was originally a country boy, but he couldn’t get enough of New York City’s stately buildings and elegant parks. These covers show Falter’s affection for New York.
“An Apartment House Anthology” by Dorothy Parker
A colorful cast of characters fills a Manhattan apartment house with wild parties, thrice-told stories, and memories of days gone by.
Selling Cars to Women in the 1930s
A fascinating 1932 marketing report explains why the automobile, once owned and driven only by men, was now appealing to women in greater and greater numbers.
Man of Letters
A succession of unread letters forces a father to examine the strained relationship he has with his son.
The Vulture’s Guitar
A boy discovers a connection to his absent father in an unlikely place.
“Hobohemia” by Sinclair Lewis
A Midwestern lumber businessman pens a pessimistic Russian novel to win back his poet lover.
Little Basin, Big Bear, Tiny Star
While on a camping trip with her lover, a woman suspects the relationship’s bizarre beginning may lead to an unhappy ending.
News of the Week: Westminster Dogs, Cheesy Wedding Gifts, and 51 Ways to Make Meatloaf
In the News of the Week for February 17, 2017, Westminster Dog Show watchers are singing “Rumor Has It,” the MLB considers a rule change, Domino’s Pizza starts a wedding registry, nekkid women return to Playboy Magazine, and more.
The Magic of Wild Alaska
Grizzlies, glaciers, and grandeur: experience the magic and wonder of this great northern land.
“Thankless Child” by Rose Wilder Lane
Midwestern small town girls Lois and Ernestine come of age at the turn of the century.
The Liberation of Irma Ruger
First love fuels two rivals to enter a bicycle contest, but the girl they’re fighting for could be their fiercest competitor.
Sherry at the Knights of Columbus
Sherry’s musical talent had always been her calling card, but would her nerves betray her on the night of the parish’s annual talent contest?
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Gallery Cover Gallery: Dogs with Jobs
Whether they’re sledding across the arctic or leaping through hoops at the circus, these dogs love their jobs!