Birthplace of Lee Stratford: An American Colonial Home
Stratford on the Potomac in Westmoreland County Virginia is described as the birthplace of Robert E Lee and several Lee family members. The article details the Stratford mansion’s English brick H-shaped design, its two fronts, 18 rooms, surrounding walls, outbuildings, and Yeocomico Episcopal Church nearby.
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Richmond
Robert E. Lee
Stratford
Westmoreland County
New World
Thomas Lee
Richard Lee
Col
Virginia
Col. Lee
Shropshire
England
Proud
Stratford On
Potomac
Colony of
Hannah Lee
Lee
Philip Ludwell
Thomas Ludwell
Richard Henry
Francis Lightfoot
William
Arthur
Philip Ludwell Lee
Straford
Matilda
Lighthorse
Harry” Lee
Old
Thousand Acres
Lees
Old Yeocomico Episcopal Church
Embroidery and Lace Trends in Lingerie Here and Now
Fashionering notes describe up to date lingerie styles using embroidery and lace. Techniques include repurposing half worn shirt waists by enlarging armholes and outlining garments with lace. Finely hand embroidered linen pieces and lace appliques create prized underwear, with beading and satin ribbons as trims.
Spring and Summer Dress Trimmings and Travel Wrappers
The article describes fabrics and techniques for ladies wear such as French embroidery, China silk for travel wraps, and nainsook with Torchon lace. It notes practical wrappers for travel, ease of packing, and elegant insertions and medallions with lace edging, tucks for fullness, and various collar and sleeve decorations.
A Mexican Romance Ends in a Quiet Mexican Village
Howard Wade arrives in Mexico to supervise his father’s mine and courts Marina, a jealous senorita. Marina’s longing grows as Wade plans to marry elsewhere, and she administers a poison wine that makes him forgetful. Wade returns to the United States with his bride, while Marina’s plot ends with his joyous return to a life with the girl he loves.
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Marina
Wade
Rando
Howard
Senorita
Mexico
Senor
la Marina
Howard Wade
Tacuba
Stones in Their Pockets Describe Nevada Mine Promoters
Nevada mine promoters in Kansas City display pocket stones to illustrate the wealth of Nevada mines. A Kansas City hotel clerk says the stones symbolize the value of stock promoted to visitors, noting many promoters arrive with grand claims and organize corporations to sell shares.
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Nevada
Kansas City
Lost Keys Missing From Depot Prompting Search
Mrs Keys told police she left her children at the depot yesterday and returned to find them gone, prompting a local missing-child report and investigation by authorities.
Blackie the Princely Cat Inherits $40,000 Estate
Wilkes Barre, PA. Blackie the famous city cat lives in a grand two floor apartment with 12 rooms and an attendant. After inheriting his mate Pinkey’s share of a $40,000 bequest from Benjamin F. Dilley, Blackie remains aloof and dignified, preferring his stately meals and comforts over companionship.
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Gambol
Pinkey
Blackie
Benjamin F. Dilley
Addie Ruch
Miss Ruch
Mayor Elect Reyburn of Philadelphia Born
Philadelphia news notes John Edgar Reyburn, mayor elect, was born in an era noted for his ascent to city leadership. The detail highlights his upcoming term and regional importance with no further specifics available in the fragment.
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Philadelphia
John Edgar Reyburn
John E. Reyburn
Early Pennsylvania Legislator and Congressman Biography
In New Carlisle Ohio in 1845, educated by a private tutor and Saunders Institute in West Philadelphia, he studied law and joined the Philadelphia bar in 1870. He served in the Pennsylvania House in 1871, 1874, 1875, and 1876 and was elected to the Pennsylvania Senate in 1876, reelected in 1880, and 1884 further chosen president pro tem in 1883. He later served in Congress from 1890 and was reelected to five consecutive terms.
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New Carlisle
Saunders Institute
West Philadelphia
Philadelphia
House of Representatives of Pennsylvania
Senate of Pennsylvania
Cabbage Odor Cooking Tip Quip Quoted as Caution
The Topeka Capital notes that many girls marry without a clear plan to manage the smell of cooking cabbage. The remark appears as a pointed quip about domestic life and practical housekeeping.
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Topeka
Modish Toques And New Shoulder Styles In Fashion
The article surveys tiny toques with varied trims such as fruit feathers and ribbons, including a black velvet saucer-like hat and a blue Rouen blue piece with a white wing. It notes trends toward pheasant feather designs, grape bunch accents, and new passementeries with airy, lightweight figures. It also describes a shift to the long shoulder look achieved by extended epaulettes, yokes, or pleats across sleeves while keeping the seam away from the edge.
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Rouen
Easy Way to Sharpen Scissors
A simple home trick sharpens dull scissors by opening them around a small bottle neck and working quickly. The glass acts as a sharpening stone and the edge lasts two or three days though not suitable for heavy use.
New Passementeries Introduce Lighter Winter Designs
The new passementeries feature lighter effects and novel designs, contrasting with earlier winter styles. Designers note that previous patterns and construction methods resembled bygone trends and are moving toward fresher looks.
Fashion Illustration Describes Lady’s Carriage Suit and Auto Coat
A period description details a lady’s outfit in bronze green cloth with dark velvet trim and soutache braiding. It notes a second figure wearing a carriage or auto coat in golden brown caracal with brown leather collars cuffs edged in darker velvet and silk braid. ties are grosgrain silk with metal buttons.
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Daily Story Pub. Co
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