Grant's New Orleans Visit Ends In Masses Of Support
In spring 1880 Gen Grant wrapped a world tour with a New Orleans stop marked by a sweeping show of black crowds. The procession swelled from curb to curb as Grant, met by United States regulars and Grand Army of the Republic members, spoke briefly at Wesley Chapel. A surge of enthusiasm followed, with preachers, students, and thousands pressing close. Grant, exhausted yet steadfast, journeyed on to hat shops and city streets, then reflected on the reception and his reluctance to speak in public.
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Grant
New Orleans
Confederate States
Crescent Fis
Uoo
Moses
United States
Grand Army of the Republic
Jacksonville
Rex
Gartzell
Lamaslow
Ste
William
Petes
Seon
Seok Chin
Grai
Webster
Gen. Grant
Stout
Tate
Wes- Tey Chapel
St. Louis Republic
Matron's Street Toilette From an Elegant English Style
A detailed description of a pale gray English serge toilette with a turquoise blue taffeta shirt, black satin trim, and a double ruffle neckpiece. The ensemble features an Eton jacket, pale gray lapels, smoked pearl button trimmings, and a gray gravé straw hat adorned with turquoise taffeta, forget-me-nots, and white accents.
To Live with the Qld Folks
An exchange in the Chicago Post recalls a father torn between losing a daughter or gaining a son in law as his daughter nears marriage. The anecdote hints at family dynamics and humor surrounding nuptials.
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Chicago Post
Fashion notes for fall gowns and silhouettes
The article previews advance styles for early fall emphasizing the shirt waist and sheath skirt. It highlights silk lined gowns, silk foundation fabrics, and French chalice trimmed skirts with silk braid bands. The cream French flannel waist features madder silk stripes and matching cuffs with striped silk bow trims.
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Helen Grey-Page
No Woman Exempt From Regularity in Health Claims
A promotional health note asserts regular menstrual function as essential, warning about pain and derangement. It features Miss Gertrude Straes of Eldred Pa endorsing Lydia E Pinkham remedies and inviting women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
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Gertrude Sraes
Eldred
Lydia E. Pinkham
Little Girls Fashionable Skirts and Shirts This Summer
A bygone dressmaker trade guides child fashion with new skirts for ten to fourteen year olds. Ready made pieces mirror matron styles with ruffle trims and braided embroidery. Shirts show gathered bands, blousey waists, and lace collar details as Helen Grey pages note.
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Helen Grey-Page
Toby jugs revive English style in new American pottery
New American pottery offers Toby jugs modeled after the old English line. They come in fine china and heavier opaque ware in sizes from family water pitchers to cream-size jugs. Each depicts Napoleon in high boots with dark chapeau. Colors include dark ambers, green, or gray. Also offered are Toby jugs and mugs bearing German and Irish faces for mantel or bachelor dens.
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Xew Pottery
Napoleon
Dewey Honored at Home With Modest Gratitude
Admiral Dewey says he does not want fetes or demonstrations at home, preferring gratitude to be shown by his country for duty as a soldier. He praises American patriotism for the Philippines and notes anti expansionists will not alter the welcome home for the naval hero.
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Dewey
Admiral Dewey
America
Philippines
Farragut
Wit and Wisdom and Worthless Meddling Echoes
A collection of aphorisms from various thinkers and public figures contrasts wit and worldly insight. Amid brief quotes, a Washington fundraising note reports $24 checks from named officials for Puerto Rico relief, while local endorsements and medical testimonials appear alongside government spending figures for the Philippines and a Long Island property plan by a group of experts.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Nel Winley
U Wobart
Tent
Blizs
Gilbert of U S Geological Survey goes to Seattle
Prov Gilbert of the United States Geological Survey has traveled to Seattle to study whether the Pacific coast is sinking into or rising above the ocean.
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Prov
Gilbert
United States Geological Survey
Seattle
Washington
Pacific Coast
It Ended Her Trouble with Favorite Prescription and Pellets
Mrs FE A Bender of Keene Coshecten County Ohio reports reversing prolapsus and weakness after a year of suffering. She credits using one bottle of Favorite Prescription and one of Pellets, noting she has had no symptoms since and has taken no medicine.
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FE. A
Bender
Keene
Coshecten Ca
Ohio
Exclusive Plaid Stock Attracts New Fashion Shoppers
B. AB. advertises larger assortments of plaids from 10c to 2.00, featuring exclusive SKIRTING PLAIDS and wool options. Highlights include 40c wool skirting plaids, 35c mixed plaids, 35c waist styles, 50c lines, and smart 7c to 80c varieties. Emphasizes samples as proof of choiceness and value to attract customers.
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Chhidren’s
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