The Escapade in England Ends in Royal Mercy
The story unfolds after a Puritan marriage, with Ellen and Debie plotting escape from Carrington and Strathgate. Amid duels and pursuit, King George devises a merciful gambit to pardon Lord Carrington. Admiral Kephard and the king scheme a public feint to grant mercy at a future moment, awaiting the denouement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Slocum
Lord Carrington
England
Ettling
Jingland
Carringa Castle
Carringtons
Cecily
Lord Strathgate
Lady Carrington
Deborah
Noa.m
Debbie
Portsmouth
America
Ken
Carrington
Seton
Strathgate
Ellen
Ton
Ortsmouth
Britannia
Lord Blythedale
McOunter
Debie
Swords
George
Sir Charles
Elien
Charles
Windsor
Fashionable Silk Voile Bodice and Velvet Evening Dress Designs
Describes four historic dress designs with details on bodices, sleeves, skirts, trims, and materials. Includes silk spotted voile bodice with insertion bands, black filet net dress over pale gold satin, white muslin-de-soie design with green sprig print, green velvet bows, cashmere and spotted net evening bodice, and peacock blue Rajah satin overskirt with Greek key edging and black satin sash. Materials lists accompany each design.
Is Drink Necessary for Europeans in India
Consul General William H. Michael of Calcutta argues Europeans and Americans in India do not need liquors to stay well. He notes drinkers of spirits and wines are more prone to fevers, urging dress, weather protection, moderation in meat, purified water, abstention from alcohol, ample sleep, and vaccination to maintain health and reduce contagious diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold H. Mann
India
William H. Michael
Calcutta
The Best Razor Strop and the Glass Edge
A barber recalls the best razor strop he ever owned a piece of ground glass gifted by an old barber. He dropped it and it broke and he has struggled to find a replacement. He believes the grinding process gave the edge that cut well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clut
Fully Covered Definition of Bachelor Provokes Schoolboy Spelling
A schoolboy submitted a written definition of bachelor describing it as a man who has no wife nor wants a wife or cannot get one. The informal phrasing highlights local dialect and humorous misspellings in a classroom exercise.
The New Butterfly Comb Arrives For Hair Adornments
A butterfly accessory collection includes barettes and combs with silver butterflies to wear atop a Psyche knot or three hair puffs. The featured butterfly uses finely wrought gold bands and a body of colored stones, mounted on a shell hairpin.
Formerly Interne Hospital State University of Iowa
Contact information lists offices at 461 Black and 263 Black, Atlantic. The note references hospital and university affiliation in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interne
State University of Iowa
Atlantic
Probate Practice and General Law in Atlantia
Wills drawn and probated, reports prepared for administrators and guardians, appointments secured, probate practice a specialty. General law business transacted by Atlantia law firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantia
Scheme of pansy decoration for luncheon
Describes a charming luncheon decoration using a low silver bowl filled with pansies in colors. Suggests wire netting over the bowl, a large round mirror with fern border, and small potted pansies at each plate in silver or cardboard cases. Recommends matching candle shades and silver candlesticks for a cohesive pansy theme.
Gown Returns to Fashion With Oldest Gen Back Swing
A description of a vintage style gown resurging in modern fashion recalls a 30 year old look. The outfit features a tight-fitting green broadcloth gown with an overskirt, long sleeves, and brown fur trim. Accessories include a brown fur toque with green center and feather, and a granny’s brown fur muff.
Fleur-de-Lis Buttonholes Trend in Fashionable Finishes
Ornamental buttonholes expand beyond satin and velvet to include braids and felts. Designs vary from straight to intricate shapes, enhancing blouses and coats. Caution urged to avoid overtrim, using buttonholes as trims rather than crowding other embellishments.
Dark colors dominate fashion in gowns and dresses
In gowns and morning to afternoon wear dark colors are most in vogue with bright tints of old rose and saffron noted as exceedingly fashionable.
Jabot Effects From The Eighteenth Century Fashion
Describes ethereal jabot styles with ten inch wide silk scalloped edges and triple box plaited lisse stitching. Details inner ribbon band, back joining bow, and fluffy lisse butterfly accent. Ruching sits on embroidered bands or silver ribbon with a large reading bow at the closure.
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By Cyrus Townsend Brady
Illustrations BY
Ray Walters
W. C. Chapman
Baxter
Wilen
Thames
Kephard
Beatty
Collier
Captain Beatty
Admiral Kephard
Gailor
Tropics
Chas, A. Grubb
Attorney AT Law
4Th & Chestnut Streets
Iowa
G, R, Miller
Gillespie Building
Musson
Atlantta
C, G, Clark
R. A. Gamble
Osteopathic and Medical
Opera House
Orrich Puorn
A. Hovan Prone
T. B. Swan
DR. C. L, Campbell
Res
C. W. Savery Abstracter
U.S. Mullins
Ophra
Wray Laboratory
Charles D. Finley
Josephine Cook
Finley
Chestnut St
Atlantic, Iowa
Fleur-de-Lis
Butler
M. H. Butler
J. A. Giffen
T. O, Thurman Furniture Company
W. Im, Baile Expacner
Atlantig, IA
D, O. Herbert
East Wirth Street
D. S
Disbrow
J. Litterst
Walnut Street
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