Fashion and romance mingle in 19th century revival notes
The piece surveys a revivalist mood in beauty marks and lace inspired by eighteenth century styles. It highlights mouche vanity, delicate fans with miniature mirrors, sheer gowns, Grenadine ribbons, and ornate jackets influenced by Watteau and Cavaliers, plus early White House social life and Tyler era reminiscences.
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Paris
Madame
Daughters of Presidents and Mrs Semple at the White House
The piece recalls the elder daughters of presidents including a prominent daughter of Zachary Taylor. It describes Mrs. Semple’s prominent role in the White House era, noting limited women’s presence at public dinners and the charity of those days, with emphasis on her charm and influence during the Tyler administration.
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United States Navy
Robert Tyler
Elizabeth Tyler
Waller
Semple
White House
Mia
Cyter
Executive Mansion
Tyler
Margaret
Pearl
Ellia
Mecklenburg
Julia Gardiner
Elizabeth Dandridge
Betty Taylor
Taylor
Uved
Zachary J. Taylor
Louise
Washington
Alplemaul Corps
Sion
Prince de Joinville
Bee
Adventures on a Henley houseboat with the Jimmies and Bee
Bee and I recount a week on a Henley houseboat with Mrs Jimmie and Mr and Mrs Jimmie. We test hospitality, confront selfish guests, and defend American courtesy amid river adventures and a tense flag incident with a German musician and a Princeton guest.
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Lilliam Bell
Europa
Jimmie
France
Germany
Trussia
Henley
Gee
Jimmies
Bee
Hotel Cecil
London
Southampton
Duke
Jim
Miss Wemyss
Sir George
Ters
Bic George
George
Mies Wemyss
Princeton
Jimmi
Thames
England
Daughters and Widows of U S Presidents Named in Obituary Context
In Winchester Virginia Mr Nellie Grant Sartoris former president’s kin Nellie Grant Sartoris is noted as deceased. Mrs Mollie Garfield now Mrs Stanley Brown resides in Washington. Miss Fanny Hayes daughter of President Hayes married at Fremont Ohio. Harry Eaton Smith Elfen Herndon Arthur and Ruth Esther Marion Cleveland mentioned as daughters of ex presidents with varied residencies including New York Saratoga Springs and Winchester.
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Winchester
Nellie Grant Sartoris
Washington
Stanley Brown
Mollie Garfield
Fanny Ayes
Hayes
Freemont
Harry Eaton Smith
Elfen Herndon Arthur
New York
Mary Harrison McKee Hies
Saratoga Springs
Ruth
Esther
Marion Cleveland
Harrizon
United States
Kitchen as Home Lab in Household Harmony
The Sunny South urges women to improve kitchen comfort to aid servants, praising good treatment, shared responsibilities, and tasteful, practical home design. Advice covers wardrobe care, hats repurposed as lamp shades, and cheerful kitchen culture fostering loyalty and happiness throughout the household.
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Sunny South
Geiter Household Department
Summy South
Tlanta
Emmons Blaine
Aervanta
Iteha
Kitchy
Santa Fe Woman's Board of Trade and Plaza Improvements
Santa Fe's Woman's Board of Trade, formed during the Columbian Exposition, transformed the plaza beside the governor's palace into a leveled, bordered space with a stone coping and fountain. The group also founded a free library and reading room, established a visiting relief committee, and promoted cruelty prevention to animals. Recognized by tax officials and city government, the board funds its work without controlling public funds.
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Woman's Board of Trade of
Santa Fe
Board of Trade
Old
New Mexico
Fenta Fe
Crown Colony of Spain
Woman's Board of Trade
Tralec
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Grenadine
Sumter
New Orleans
Louisiana
Thor Cavalier
China
the Daughters of Presidents
Mr and Mirs
Sister Bee and
Jimie
America
Eleanor
Fee
Jimmle
Beo
Teo
Atateroom
Hon
Edwardes Edwardes
Leghorn
Santa Fe’s Woman’s Board of Trade