Decoration Day in Carolina Tales of Slavery and Honor
An aged Black storyteller recalls a plantation Decoration Day in Charleston area, where a enslaved nurse named Tilda Jackson and Missus Carter honor a fallen man by laying him to rest in a grave amid flowers. The tale follows years of reconciliation after the Civil War, the search for family, and Nellie Munson’s romance with Massa John, ending with a vow to honor the dead every Decoration Day.
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H. Luqueer
Jinney
Caroliney
Tilda Jackson
Tilda
Carter Plantation
Charleston
Carter Place
Thea
Jackson
Arun
Kentry
Breff
Iseus
Las
Missus
Ebery
Jennie
Massah Carter
Chile
Massa John
Walder
John
Liddy Carter
Nellie Munson
Liddy
Nellie
Miss Nell
Heyes
George
Lucy
Jinnie
Grabe
Nellie Dun
At the Soldiers Graves and Memorial Day observance
A solemn poem extols fallen comrades who died for the Union, praising their love of country and liberty. Marching through verses, May flowers adorn graves as Old Glory waves, pledging steadfast Union fidelity. reflections on future trials and faith in God accompany memories of brave men. Also described are period fashions, muslin gowns in sage green and brown palettes with velvet trimmings and elaborate skirts and bodices.
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Dresden
Two Holidays United by Sacred Observance and Joy
A historical editorial calls for solemn remembrance of Memorial Day and Independence Day as complementary red-letter holidays. It urges a sacred service at dawn, thanksgiving, music, and then public celebration, stressing patriotism, self sacrifice, and enduring communal spirit as vital to the nation’s future.
Modes-Quaint Mouslin Frocks and Outing Gowns Featured
In Woman's Corner notes describe white satin revers and embroidered vests for summer wear, praising white ensembles with chiffon and net details. It tracks evolving outing gown styles, noting a shift from reefer coats to lighter jackets with voluminous skirts in pale tan and cadet blue plaid, trimmed in white.
Grandmothers would adore these summer muslin frocks
The article praises dainty muslin dresses for summer wear. Frocks echo older fashion with intricate trims and quaint designs, reviving century old styles while revealing little of the ground fabric.
Mrs. Cleveland Surprises Visitor With Private Reception Invite
A Washington visitor praised Mrs. Cleveland for her memory for faces. In a public reception line she saw a varied crowd and, after asking her name and address, received a private invitation. The story highlights the president's wife graciousness and memory.
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Prairies
Hints to Housekeepers From a 19th Century Note
A compact list of domestic tips advising on kitchen and home care. Scrape kettles with a shell and steam an old fowl before roasting. Soak salt fish in sour milk to freshen. Do not use carpet broom for other tasks. Use chloride of lime or copperas to fight sewer gas. Sulphur dissolves in dia rubber. A pinch of soda on a hot stove removes odors.
Breezy Chicago Scene at the Artful Rendezvous
A large gentleman in a light suit speaks to a man near an elegant woman in cream silk. The pair discuss a glamorous woman as the lake breeze sighs and the scene plays out with casual, hushed conversation.
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Chicago
Presett
She Told Her Love in a Poem or Slang Note
A fragment reads as a stylized dialogue about love and desire with dialect spellings and unclear context, suggesting a personal note or lyric. The piece hints at intimate longing and social distance, reflecting regional speech and urban imagery.
Choice Farming Lands Open Along Chicago Great Western Line
Thousands of acres in over twenty counties are now available for settlement on favorable terms. Address H. F. Hunter, Information Agent for South Dakota, 295 Barn Street, Chicago, Illinois, for details. The text also notes a historical figure of 3,700,000 soldiers and daily military costs.
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Chicago, Kee & St. Paul
H. F. Hunter
South Dakota
Barn Street
Chicago
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