Manassas Retreat and its Far Reaching Lessons
The article recounts the First Battle of Manassas Bull Run, detailing Union overconfidence, Confederate resolve, and a chaotic retreat to Centreville observed by William Howard Russell and others. It notes the lasting impact: a shift to a long, total war mindset requiring resources, organization, and morale from both sides.
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Schorer
Staelf
Union
Planic
Republic
Coura ‘Hood
Bull Run
Manassas
Lincoln
Washington
Fages
Potomac
Wiliam Howard Russell
Endow Times
Queen Victorian
Russell
Sir William Russell
Stonewail” Jackson
Centrevilla
Centreville
Commissariat
Arlington
Eat Run
Tinton
South
Dawn
Kentucky
Mel Warfield
Tong
Ward
Lami
Bull Ran
Hough
the Belt Syndicate
Worthy's bicycle plan for Mimmie a Christmas surprise
In a summer tale, Worthy Worthington nicknamed Worthy solves a puzzle to buy his sister Mimmie a bicycle. He proposes to earn the money by gardening for his aunt, doing chores, and saving until Christmas. He persuades Auntie to let him work in her garden and save for the gift.
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Worthington
Worthy
Bobby
Bubby
Chubby
Mimmie
Minnie
Auntie
Dame Fashion Smiles By Grace Jewett Austin
Dame Fashion explores lapin coats rabbit fur and new glove colors as color trends rise. The piece notes rabbit fur coats seen in California farms and wash gloves in light blues greens and reds. It references fashion history and Eve as a playful creator of color pairings in 1829 Western Newspaper Union.
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Grace Jewett Austin
Dame Washion
California
Mother Goose
Eailly
Daniel
Eve
Western Newspaper Union
Pendleton court correcting reckless driving charge error
A Pendleton (Gre) court halted proceedings to correct a gross error in a reckless driving case. The complaint had claimed five victims in a year, but the young defendant correctly pointed out there were only four, noting one was the same person twice.
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Pendleton
Gre
Tice
Capper
Riddles and Wordplay Fragments From an Odd Letter
A collection of incomplete jokes and puns about thumps hot feelings three word lessons toys in theater mummie stockings birds and blinds with wordplay on mispronunciations and swallowed meanings. The pieces resemble a humorous miscommunication note.
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Trarlers
Three-Tiered Skirt Becomes Fall Fashion Highlight
Navy blue maire taffeta fabric forms a three tiered skirt gaining favor in winter fashion. A white cravat on the model adds a crisp contrasting touch to bright color pairings.
Felt Hats Return as Winter Fashion Feature
Felt hats will remain popular this winter though not dominant. The style emphasizes elongated neck lines and softer brims to pair with high fur collars without discomfort. French editors note the "liquette" felt, while colors like garnet reds and dark greens are expected to be worn widely.
Popular Princess Model From Paris Inspires New Dress
The design features curved underarm seams and shoulder darts for fit, a contour front panel, side plaited skirt, and a vest that forms scarf ends. Made in flecked blue worsted with cream hatiste details, it adapts to crepe-back satin for a two-tone look.
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Paris
Hatiste
Lingerie Sets Redefine Silhouette in New Fashion Lines
A fashion authority notes lingerie follows the new silhouette with sheer supple materials shaped to smooth curves and seams. Described are one two and three piece ensembles in crepes taffeta mousseline de soie batiste and lace. Brasieres cut on bias or curved with darts provide support while ribbon or jeweled straps finish evening pieces.
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New York
Batiste
Modes and fabrics captivate AH Women Tweeds and trims
Notes on popular woolens include tweeds for coats and dresses with satin and velvets. Beiges and browns dominate hosiery while beige fur collars and beaver or wolf fur trims appear on sport coats. Velvet bows grace crepes and elk materials as younger and older shoppers favor circular, pleated, or plain U skirts.
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Cobb
North
Centrtville
Pune
Witherto
Pyramid of
Cheops
Hoye
Ute Lerses
Coe
Itive Sau Union
Mary Graham Bonner
Grace J. Austin
Seta
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