Radical stamp reform shifts Washington and Franklin portraits
The government plans to replace three quarter portrait stamps with straight profile designs of Washington for all denominations except the one cent, featuring Houdon bust accuracy to save money and boost artistic appeal. Franklin remains on the one cent. two cent stamps would carry Washington and a laurel motif, with production details and cost savings outlined. The overhaul follows lessons from foreign stamps and aims to standardize design while preserving national imagery.
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Tasio
Washington
Franklin
Uncle Sam
Jedward VI
U. S
United States of America
Tom
Benjamin Bremidin
Hdi
Questioning in class leads to learning
The history teacher urges students to ask questions when puzzled, not during recitation. A new pupil, James 1, asks what made him come after Elizabeth, prompting a moment of curiosity in The Standard report.
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James 1
Elizabeth
Box and Box Christmas Gift Request
A man asks what to give for Christmas. She requests boxwood for a window box to stay green all winter. He suggests she order it herself to save him trouble. She predicts it will cost a dollar and be three little green box trees.
Maxims That Live From Poor Richard’s Almanac Treated
A compact history of Benjamin Franklin and Poor Richard’s Almanac. It covers Franklin’s role in printing, the famed maxims, and notable lines such as to grind and money in repentance. It notes the 1720 start of his printing career, the 1752 Almanac publication, and his grave at Fifth and Arch streets.
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Richard
Benjamin Franklin
Pennsylvania
Charles Miner
Miner
Henjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Franklin
Richard Saund
Venducs
Felix
David Tait
Pennsylvania Gazette
Poor Richard
Market Street
Fifth
Arch Streets
New England Courant
Whistler Critics and the Art of Collecting
A satirical verse by Yen O Claol debunks critics who overanalyze art in museums, turning judgment into data. It lampoons scholars who seek fame through meticulous filing, rating, and cataloging of the fifteenth century, reducing vivid works to statistics.
Macedonian Well Festival Drenches Children in Water
In Macedonia Greeks stage demonstrations during dry summers with a child procession visiting wells. A garlanded maiden leads, while at each stop the children sing a rhyming prayer for ruin and the crowd laughs, creating a romantic yet ominous scene.
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Macedonia
Dennyson
Wide World Magazine
Sneery Thoughts of a Snappy Cynic in Collier's Weekly
A fragment discusses fashioning clever remarks in print about ladies and fashion, noting anyone with minimal schooling could publish a book. It references epigrams about Mrs. Jive and Parisian figures and hints at Tempests of satire in Collier's Weekly.
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Jive
Collier
Grueling con test query sparks two fellows’ lies
A garbled note mentions a grueling con test and two fellows who lied about a bet, but details are unclear. The fragment references a tense dispute, implying deceit around a wager and possible aftermath. Further readable context is needed to identify people, places, and outcomes.
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Bill
Parisian waist limits appetite in old dress suit tale
A humorous tale compares a Parisian woman's self restraint with a man’s struggle to fit into his old dress suit. The narrator recalls oysters eaten to the limit, a growing waistline, and the resolve to sacrifice a last bite for the sake of a perfect waist while dining.
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Paris
Emma Eames Praises Vivisectionist Donors in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Mme Emma Eames extols the unselfish devotion of rich New York women and vivisectionists. She likens their suffering and insults to a dentist’s first patient tale from the Pittsburg Gazette, highlighting grim tales of persistence in work for living.
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Mme
Emma Eames
Pittsburg
New York
Pillsburg Gazette
Man to Man and a Christmas Star Tale
Dolly’s mother tries to teach the season’s meaning as Mars glows in the sky. The child, sleepy and blunt, responds with a playful misquote about wishing a game to the heavens, ending the moment with a child’s whimsy and a dash of humor.
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Dolly
Mars
Small Dolly
Lippingett
Philippines Gossip: A Chief Describes Expedition Struggle
A late chief corporal recalls an infantry regiment’s expedition hardships. After hours of arduous ascent a private groans that the climb resembles a tableland. His comrade jokingly quips that they are climbing a leg of it, reflecting morale amid dusty campaigns.
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Celal
Bil
Philippines
Just Found Out. Prat. McGoogle Speech
In a muddy street crossing Prat. McGoogle paused and sat, then rose with quick remarks. Mrs. McGoogle spoke after an alley away and complimented his vocabulary saying she never knew he had such a magnificent vocabulary.
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Knew His Son Photographer Caption Muddled Voice
Fragmentary OCR note describes a photographer urging a young man to place a hand on his father’s shoulder. The mangled text mentions Florida and Joe, but overall context and exact identities are unclear.
Flattery and Truth in Social Speech for Women
A discussion on whether women prefer flattery over blunt honesty, arguing that mild flattery can ease social interaction and bolster confidence. It cautions against excess flattery, noting genuine kindness and tact strengthen poise, while crude honesty may harm resilience and social appeal.
Paris Favors The Overgown In 18th Century Fashion
Paris embraces the overgown look with sheathlike gowns open to reveal embroidery and underskirts. Descriptions include soutache embroidery on the gown, velvet tunics with embroidered edges, and low knee buttons. Footwear features eighteenth century mules, with Directoire style frocks and swept, showy skirts.
Filet centerpieces and drawn work in old fashioned embroidery
Odd squares of Het are repurposed into charming centerpieces by sewing into white linen with a narrow border and eyelet connections. Wallachian and Bledermaist embroidery decline in popularity, drawn work remains favored but costly. Monogram satin stitches within openwork medallions appear in one design.
Ermine Adaptable Fichu Stole Captures Fancy Effects
Ermine demonstrates unusual adaptability to decorative finishes including a fichu stole cut to finish just short of the waist at the back. The garment is drawn to the figure by various decorative devices enhancing its silhouette and appeal.
Needle Case Design With Embroidered Cover
The illustration shows a needle case with a cover reading Needles in embroidered text. Flannel leaves are held by silk cord along the center and a double loop. Ribbon ends sewn on both sides tie to hold the cover together. A second sketch shows how it’s done and a suitable size is suggested, though shapes may vary.
The Width of Skirt Today in Fashion Notes
The dressmakers favor a modern clinging skirt width of about two yards or slightly over. The guide notes a fashionable street style, reflecting current tailoring trends.
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