Townsend's Letter on Politics and Summer Life
George Alfred Townsend reflects on the 1880 era unit rule in the Cleveland camp, Saratoga convention politics, and the dawning of a busy campaign season. He surveys summer resorts, Long Branch and Coney Island drainage, and contrasts Democratic ideals with money in politics while praising local art and urban growth. He folds in notes on Canada and the Enos-Eno names, closing with social observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Globe
New York
Cleveland
Carl Schurz and Co
Abe
Joe McDonald
Phaeton
Apollo
Jim Blaine
Long Branch
Elberon
United States
West End
Hildreth
New Hampshire
Saratoga
Jersey
Coney Island
Brighton
Jerome
Seaau
Austin Corbin
Long Island
Long Island Railroad
Boston
Flower
Sr. Cleveland
Young Astor
Astors
Congress
Astor
Ridmund Burke
Glasgow
Gladstone
England
Uelr
Lim
Chicago
Buffalo
Folger
General Bolivar
Hancock
Clark Mills
Washington
George Alfred Townsend
N. B
Canada
Eno
Enos
Enoch
Enic
Enic Arden
The Woman's Hour Fashion Notes on Little Folks Attire
Fashion notes detail sailor hats for country wear, New York child bazaar, pink gingham tips, infant caps, mother Hubbard frocks, Marinier suit for girls, and boyish styles. Describes fabrics, trims, and accessories for children from babies to youths, emphasizing graceful, washable designs and practical freedom of movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Mother Hubbard
New York
Virginia
Glimpses of Fashion From Many Sources on Dressways
Mohair travels dresses gain favor with gray, pale gray blue, and dark navy as seaside suits. Green in dark and bronze shades suits summer fatigue better than blue or brown. Large lace collars, velvet dog-collars, and bow accents mark dressy afternoon wear. Street looks favor simple linen collars and bows. oddities in brooches and pins heighten chic. Pinks and pinking revive, sleeves relate to bodice, tailoring refined, and tuck methods detailed for finished skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Demurest
Fancy-Work and Color in Home Art and Comfort
A column on using natural color palettes in crafts notes that skilled eyes select materials by use rather than cost. It highlights nature as a guide for soft shades, praises William Morris designs, and describes tassa silk embroidery with a raised stitch that positions silk on the surface for visibility and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
Cleveland
Flower
Belmont
William Travers
Arthur
Garfield
Hayes
Grant
Washington
Middletons
South Carolina
Francises
Junius
Browns
Rhode Island
Tilghimans
Gainsboroughs
Maryland
Shippens
Benedict Arnold
New York
Keep
Ana
William Morris
Leek” Art School
New England
India
Morris
Morris Agency
Vantine
Summer home decor and craft ideas from Demurest
Readers are guided through spring refresh tips for rooms and furniture. Advice covers India silk and Morris crewel sizes, upholstery supply sources, and cost considerations. Step by step instructions describe mantel and shelf drapery, crocheted fringe, curtain laces, and a durable handmade table with a velvet edge.
Crazy Patchwork Quilt Design Described in Detail
A vintage guide explains crazy patchwork using cant on flannel as the base. Silk satin velvet and lace pieces are arranged with turned edges, fancy stitches, and embroidered etching figures. The finished quilt features a plush border and satin mane, with a matched splasher trimmed in lace and ribbon bows.
Paper Rack from Fans for Wall Decor and Note Storage
A bright ornamental wall rack made from fans holds papers and light items. Construct by spreading one front fan, using partially opened side fans, and back two fans tied or pasted to form a rounded top. fasten firmly with ribbons or cards. Large fans suit paper storage. smaller ones fit bedrooms for notes and cards.
Table Spread Border Designs for Crimson Velvet Blocks
A description proposes a decorative table spread with borders on two sides in crimson plush velvet or velveteen fabrics. Each block features a distinct design, with optional embroidery in the corner lacking a border, and a large cord or flat braid edging. Creative options include mosaic patches and varied materials.
Checkers Correspondence Games From The Bristol Matches
Record of multiple draughts games between players in Bristol and Warren Maine with moves from 11.16 18.22 to 11.16 9.13 and notes by G W Brown and others. Mentions games 1799 1800 1801 1802 and notes on wins losses and draws with minor corrections and reader queries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Brown
Messrs
H. Z. Wright
Warren
Me. Robertson
Portland
Bristol
A. Jones
Vevay
Ind
Shire
Drummond
GLOBE
Drumimond
Locklin
West Farmington
Ingalls
Russell
W.L. Hannahs
Conn
Ae Gas
OW Wits
G. W.rown
W. C. Eveleth
West Batavia
N. Y
W. D. Ingalls
Richford
Isaiah Barker
Cambridgeport
Mass
W. Wins
Gros
W. Flower
Gould
J. R. Yeoman
Middlesbro
Eng
Sunderland Weekly Echo
Pein
Wyllie
Paterson
N. J
J. H. Irwin
Boston
Cincinnati
Henry Hurtzier
Irwin
Nagel
Iwin
Bimad
Hegner
Detroit
Leeds Weekly
Conroy
The
Irish Limes
Skibbereen
Irc
Baldness Cured by AYER's Hair Vigor Promises Renewal
A collection of testimonials from Mrs. August Valentine of Buffalo and others praising AYER's Hair Vigor. The ads claim hair restoration, dandruff relief, scalp healing, and renewed hair color through a non dye formula. Notable cases include Gro. Mayer of Flatonia, Vincent Jones of Richmond, and Miss Kate Ross of Ingersoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
August Valentine
Buffalo
N. Y
Gro. Mayer
Flatonia
Texas
Aver
James N. Carter
Occoquan
Harr Vicor
HerBert Boyp
Minneapolis
Minn
D. Davenport
Williamstoten
O. O. Prescott
Charlestown
Mass
D. N. Parks
Clio
Michigan
Igor
Vincent Jones
Richmond
Ind
Kate Ross
Ingersoll
Ont
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Townsend
Beecher and Garrison
California
Plains of
Kansas
Harper's Ferry
Ireland
Germany
Jacob
Santora
Democratic Party
Saratova
Blaine
Butler
American Art
Home Art
Hall
Buckingham
R. P. Hall & CO
Nashua
N. H
Charles F. Barker
Bprron
LosTon
Houghton Street
Cambbridgeport
Barker
Messrs. Wardwell
Lyman
Bridgeport
J. W. Hammonn
Lake Preston
D.T
J. C. Ayer & CO
Cal Chemists
Lowell, Mass
Europe
York
Moore &0
Park Place
Wright
Knight
la Point
Gilbert
Oes Cee McKenna
Stevens
Perry
Robertson
Allothers
Fairfield
Solomon B. Butterfield
Maine Manufacturing Company
Monarch Manufacturing Co
Ssu&Wyeowly
Tong
Si/k Agency
Sd Broadway
Hanhood
J. H. Reeves
Willaine Andllogan
P. W. Ziegler & Clo
Philadelphi, Penn
Blaine and Logan
Mei Sivonec
Suny
James E. Whitney
Nurseryman
New England Medical Institute
Tremont Row
Buston
Et Arenta
Col. Conwell
Wylm Allen & CO
Augusta
Maine
CL. X Med
St. Louis, Mo
Nervita
Orin
Fow
Moodus
True & CO
Raine
Geo. A
New York City
Dr. Scott
Broadway, N. Ye
Torney Ward
World Building
Zoe
L. Jones & CO
Chrome
Carde
Go Saints Cathe
Eonyads Oa
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