Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth) Laughlin

Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth) Laughlin
Clara Elizabeth Laughlin (1873–1941) was an American author, journalist, and travel writer known for her extensive writings on travel and personal advice. She gained popularity for her book "Everybody's Lonesome: A True Fairy Story" (1909), which showcased her storytelling ability. Laughlin also wrote "The Work-A-Day Girl" (1913), offering guidance to young women in the workforce, reflecting her commitment to addressing social issues of the time. Additionally, she established a travel service, leading to her well-received series "So You're Going to Paris!" and other travel guides.

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I Ferdinand Foch was born at Tarbes on October 2, 1851. His father, of good old Pyrenean stock and modest fortune, was a provincial official whose office corresponded to that of secretary of state for one of our commonwealths. So the family lived in Tarbes, the capital of the department called the Upper Pyrénées. The mother of Ferdinand was Sophie Dupré, born at Argèles, twenty miles south of... more...

CHAPTER I CHOOSING A PLACE TO LIVE Blessed indeed are they who are free to choose where and how they shall live. Still more blessed are they who give abundant thought to their choice, for they may not wear the sackcloth of discomfort nor scatter the ashes of burned money. Most of us have a theory of what the home should be, but it is stowed away with the wedding gifts of fine linen that are cherished... more...