I Confess, No. 25

This issue of "I Confess," a magazine of personal experiences published in January 1923, features serialized narratives primarily in the confession genre. The lead story, "The Highest Law: Ann's Struggle to Escape It," concerns a department-store clerk who falls for Pete, a handsome thief, marries him despite knowing his criminal background, and becomes entangled in his illegal activities. The narrative details her deteriorating situation: Pete pressures her to assist in crimes, becomes violent, and consorts with two criminal associates, Tim Callahan and Shorty Camp. Ann discovers a newspaper clipping about a wealthy Texan named George Canfield, suggesting Pete plans something dangerous. Other stories include "Big and Brave as a Herring" (a girl stowaway's maritime adventure), "Uncle Oscar's House Party" (about a would-be vamp), and "My Roads to the Stars" (continuing narrative). The issue concludes with a department called "Tell Your Troubles to the Trouble Doctor" and announces 1923 prize offers. The magazine's back matter includes numerous advertisements for correspondence courses, patent medicines, and mail-order goods typical of the period.