Oscillating Fragments and a Duchess in a Continuing Tale
A patchwork of domestic tips and snippets mixes with a melodramatic scene. An unnamed girl, Griswold, and Miss Osborne discuss a governor impersonation while a reporter teases at a family rift involving the duchess of Ballywinkle and the duke. The chapter ends with “TO BE CONTINUED.”
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Gaid
Griswold
Li Hmn
Atlanta
Setgobdy
Ballywinkle
Thomas Ardmore
New York
Ardmore
Mr. Ardmore
The Esthetic Cat and the Cat’s Quiet Virtues
The piece extols cats for affection, courage, patience, endurance, good judgment, self-control, and independence. It lauds feline beauty and spirit, comparing admired poets and artists who cherished cats, noting their mysterious wanderings and appeal to domestic comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baudelaire
von Scheffel
Poe
de Musset
Henry Irving
Hypnotism In Medicine Recognized by Medical Profession
Hypnotism has been recognized by the medical profession since the fifteenth century according to the historical overview. The note highlights early medical adoption and ongoing interest in hypnotic techniques within clinical practice.
Potato Dumplings From Mash and Cheddar Cheese
Four heaped tablespoonfuls of mashed potato with half an ounce grated Cheddar and five dessert spoonfuls flour form a stiff paste with one and a half beaten eggs. Shape into twelve balls, boil in salted water then serve with grated cheese and browned fresh butter. A hint of shallot may be added to the butter.
Baked Rice Pudding Recipe from Old Cookbook
Instructions for baked rice pudding using one third cup rice boiled, drained, with one pint milk four level tablespoons sugar nutmeg galt and 2 3 eggs buttered dish. Bake like custard stirring till set. Tapioca variant soaks overnight then proceeds as above in moderate oven.
Recipe for Entire Wheat Gruel Preparation
Directions for making entire wheat gruel require 1 1/2 tablespoons of whole wheat flour 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt Mix flour to a smooth paste with a little cold water add to boiling water stir until thickened then boil ten minutes Add milk reheat remove from fire add salt and strain
Girl's Raglan Coat Adapts For Winter School Wear
Illustrated raglan coat for girls shown in cravenette, waterproof yet light, ideal for commuting to school in winter. Available also in tweed beige or cloth. Matching hat in dark green with small feather. Material needed: two and a half yards of 48 inch wide fabric.
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Cravenette
Pretty new winter model gown with plum purple tones
An admiring description highlights a plum purple winter gown with a straight narrow knee length skirt, deep fold with black satin piping, and two back panels creating a broad waist effect. A large coat features a black satin cord at the back, peplum hip fit, voluminous collar, and French gray broadcloth with Egyptian braid detail, centered on the back.
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Acters Gratoris
Winsborne
Jan
Miss Osborne
Department of Law
University of Virginia
Mgr. Bosworth
Raglan
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