First international American heiress marriage to Jerome Bonaparte
The 1803 Baltimore wedding of Elizabeth Patterson to Jerome Bonaparte is recalled as the first international marriage of an American heiress. The ceremony at St Marys and the couple’s travels led to exile in England, where Elizabeth bore a son who founded a prominent Bonaparte line, while Jerome later joined Napoleon’s plan to wed a princess.
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Atention
Elizabeth Patterson
Jero
Baltim
John Carroll
Baltimoore
America
Europe
Napoleon
Mme. Bonaparte
France
England
Practical Framed Frocks For This Season From Pictorial Review
This page features a pattern guide for a stylish dress in crepe Georgette and faille with a georgous shimmer. It explains fabric requirements for various widths, cut layouts, and perforation marks for necklines and sleeves. Satin cords and insertion edging are recommended to enhance the waist area.
Bernhardt Illness Message From Andernes Near Bordeaux
Paris Dec 24 Petit Journal quotes Sarah Bernhardt at her Andernes home saying her illness improved after a recent relapse. She states doctors Pozzi Michel and Obissier will not permit travel to America but will allow a trip to England soon. Lauding Christmas decorations from John Beck & Son.
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Paris
The
Petit Journal
Sarah Bernhardt
Andernes
Bordeaux
Les Cathedral
Pozzi
Michel
Obissier
America
England
A Winter Sport Coat Built on Good Lines
A white chinchilla sport coat features long flowing lines with a wide belt and large white pearls as trimming. It includes a standup sealskin collar and a white velvet crown on the tilted sailor style, creating a smart effect.
Little Benny's Notebooek Grate Show Fundraiser
A community club plans a benefit show with ticket pricing discussions. Members debate charging 15 to 25 cents per ticket and plan a sale strategy to maximize fundraising for the Park Avenue Athletic Club. They draft tickets reading Good for One Admission and organize a contest to boost sales.
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Sam Krawsses
Simkins
Sid Hunt
Beneft
Park Avenue Athletic Club
Wich
Eny
Peepie
Fire devastates Fairfield County superintendent’s cottage
A cottage on Philip H. Hiss Jr.’s New Canaan estate burned Tuesday from an overheated furnace. Most furniture and contents were destroyed, with losses around $2,000. Greenwich Country Club plans indoor golf events this winter with an 18 hole layout similar to a real course. Joseph Doeberl, club professional, oversaw bunker work and notes players must use strategy and skill on the compact course.
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New Canaan
Philip H. Hiss, Jr
Greenwich Country Club
Joseph Doeberl
Live Stock Prices Across Classes in New York Market
Dec 23 report shows commons to prime steers at 5.40 to 6.10 per 100 lbs, oxen 6.75, bulls 4.25 to 6, cows 3 to 6.25, extra fat cow 6.80, veals 7.50 to 12.50, calves 4 to 6, yearlings 4 to 5, dressed calves 14 to 18.5 percent city, 12 to 16 percent country. Sheep 4.36 per 100 lbs, lambs 8.50 to 10, culls 7, dressed mutton 3.11 to 3.? percent, hog dressed 16 cents, country dressed lambs 10 to 11 per case.
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New York
The Flirt Trade and Love in Courtship Rules
A moral essay warns male flirtation leads to social scorn and broken hearts. It argues true love changes a flirt’s nature, urges proper introductions, and notes dangers of pursuing multiple pretty girls. It includes a reader’s private letter seeking advice on long distance romance and marriage prospects.
When His Heart Is Touched A Moral Flirt Turns True
A male flirt, after recognizing the dangers of charming every good fellow, vows to seek a faithful wife. He has seen both sides of life and asks for a partner he can trust, promising to abandon mischief and become a devoted husband if given a chance.
Miss Libbey Answers Letters on Girl Etiquette
Libbey's column replies to a 17 year old reader asking about morals, gossip, arm in public, chewing gum, kissing, and writing when apart. The guidance urges avoiding rumors, accepting gentleman's protection for safety, declining sweets from boys, and keeping proper boundaries to prevent contempt and trouble.
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Miss Libbey
Met Once He Wishes To Make Her His Wife Dear Miss Libbey
A brief reader inquiry asks for guidance on a marriage proposal. The note requests information or advice for Miss Libbey regarding romantic plans and potential engagement.
Tax on Friendship Column Prompt Sparks Letter Request
A lonely girl whose letter appeared in the column under Tax on Friendship asks for the writer to recontact her with her address. The request highlights readers seeking direct replies via the column, reflecting editorial boundaries and reader engagement.
Divorcee Faces Three Suitors Before Final Decision
A divorced woman seeks guidance from Miss Libbey after accusing a husband of drinking and bad habits. She is a manicuring mother with three suitors: a baker, a builder, and a doctor. She favors the baker who is away. the doctor has little practice. The adviser counsels independence, honesty, and reform as prerequisites to remarriage.
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Miss Libbey
Bride to Be Asks About Wedding Attire
A young country girl asks Miss Libbey if a blue coat suit is suitable as a wedding garment and whether rings are still used. Miss Libbey replies that a blue coat suit is popular for weddings and rings are typically used in ceremonies.
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P.B
A Young Girl’s Queries and Advice From a Reader
A 15 year old writer asks about fair writing and relationships with boys. The editor urges focus on schooling and parental guidance before dating, warns against declaring dependence on a youth, and notes that future maturity will shape views on gifts and affection. The item ends with a Villa health travel joke.
Anderi c newest discovery in chemistry by Dr Pierce
Anuric touted as a safe uric acid eliminator from Dr Pierce of Buffalo New York. Claims include relief for backache scalding urine frequent urination and rheumatism linked to uric acid. Encourages purchase of 50 cent packs or free samples and notes tests by Pierce’s chemist. Also mentions Dr Pierce’s Pellets as liver pills.
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Doctor Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Ieal Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Fee
Seae ' Norte
Wn-Ups
Connecticut Suffrage News Reports Post Convention Momentum
Delegates to the National American Woman Suffrage Association’s annual convention have returned home near Christmas, noting progress toward votes for women. Dr. Anna H. Shaw continues influence as honorary president. hearings were held before Senate and House committees and national party committees in support of inserting a suffrage plank. A mass meeting at Poli's Theatre closed the event with speakers Shaw, Catt, Davis, and Malone.
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A. G. Porritt
Connecticut
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Anna H. Shaw
Association
Woman Suffrage Committee
Senate
Judiciary Committee
House
Shaw
Poli's Theatre
Washington
Dr. Shaw
Carrie Chapman Catt
Katharine Bement Davis
Dudley Field Malone
Poli's
Why a Woman Can Outtalk a Man Says Popular Science Monthly
A January issue of Popular Science Monthly argues that women can talk longer than men while using less vocal force. It cites German measurements showing baritone and bass use far more energy than higher voices, and that contralto tones demand much greater air and membrane vibration than soprano tones.
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Popular Science Monthly
Year and Its Teachings From 1915 Reflections
A reflective piece argues that true progress in a year lies in education liberty and unity rather than battles. It notes disciplined organization powers nations like Germany and France, while criticising English lack of unity. It warns self serving individuals hurt community efficiency and endanger collective success.
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Germany
France
Poem by Henry A Beers in Yale Review Pasture Reflections
A reflective poem recalls returning home as life’s cycles repeat. The speaker contrasts hunting and hardship with peace, memory, and nature. In pasture, whippoorwill calls at night as stars come out, and the speaker longs for sanctified rest and boyhood summers in native hills and streams.
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Henry A. Beers
Yale Review
English Plum Pudding and Other Recipes for Home Cookery
A home cookbook extract lists English plum pudding with rich ingredients and long boil, plus Brandy Sauce Cranberry Sauce Mexican Rarebit Plain Fritters Lemon Pie and serving notes. It details ratios methods and variations for each dish with steps and finishing touches.
Austria As Murderer in Ancona Attack Prompts View
Paris newspaper The Matin comments on the United States note regarding the sinking of the steamer Ancona. It says the submarine commander is not responsible and that the Austrian government is indicted for murder unless it grants full satisfaction, signaling a potential diplomatic break with America if demands are not met.
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Austria
Ancona
Paris
Austria-Hungary
United States
Havingeen
America
German submarine sinks Japanese cruiser in Mediterranean
London December 24 report confirms a German U boat torpedoed and sank the Japanese cruiser Yataba Maru in the Mediterranean on Tuesday. The incident highlights German submarine activity in the sea route near Egypt and affects Allied shipping in the region.
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London
Bee ‘Beypt
Mediterranean
Duesday
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Bonaparte
Jerome
Gueen
Indy
Gary
Practical
Pictorial Review
Georgette
John Beck & Son
Little Benny’s
Lee Pape
Fairfield County News
Laura Jean Libby
McClure Newspaper
Jlas
Bride-To-Be
Arese
Francisco Villa
Dr. Pierce
Andrew M. Ewing
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport
Conn
Suffrage News
Tme
John T
Lana
Horlick
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