Embroidery Arts and Suffrage Profiles in 19th Century Notes
The article surveys enduring embroidery as art and design driven by Clara Kellogg of Westfield Massachusetts, with colonial motifs and textiles shaping room decor. It also includes views on woman suffrage by T W Higginson, praising mothers and public service, alongside a feature on Illinois women farming 4200 acres managed by Nina and Amy Gillett, achieving higher yields and efficient operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymen
Clara Kellogg
Westfield
Mass
Walter Channing
John G. Whittier
Lucretia Mott
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Lucy Stone
Antoinette “Brown ~Blackwell
Julia Ward Howe
Mary Livermore
New England
Tom Appleton
T. W. Higginson
Boston Herald
Illinois
John D. Gillett
Logan County
Nina Gillett
Amy
Chicago Times
Herald
Growing girl dressed to suit her changing shape
A Woman's Home Companion piece notes the hard task of dressing the growing girl who sits between child and young woman. It highlights how she often lacks a distinct silhouette, with waisted lines seemingly near the armpits, and how fashion varies for slender or taller sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Merion
Woman’s Home Companion
Cashmere Becomes Fashion Favorite From Empress to Today
The New York Post notes cashmere originated from Empress Josephine's request for fine drapery. It highlights gray cashmere as flattering for brunettes, pairing with white silk, silver opal trim, and pink accents. Cautions on figure emphasis and care, with double faced cashmeres for elegant outdoor and indoor wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
New York Post
Revolution in English hairstyles catches fashion world by storm
English fashion reports a revival of 1830s hair styling with a bold upstanding loop on top, front coils, and a silk gauze scarf woven through the coils. The look, aided by a low diamond comb, creates an asymmetrical balance and may require false hair for fuller front loops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Victoria
New York Times
Mistress-Why Bridget Rebuilds Broken Dishes
In London Answers a domestic scene shows Bridget explaining to Mistress-Why that she is replacing every dish broken, quoting a motherly command to repair the shelf. The exchange highlights a playful 19th century domestic dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mistress
Bridget
London
Brown Jones Remembers Alma Mater in Scottish Nights
Loyal student Brown Jones recalls his college days and reflects on his alma mater. Robinson hesitates while Brown guides his child toward the college heritage in a Scots themed setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown—Jones
Robinson
Brown
The Sunday School Lesson on Circumcision and Salvation
A reflection on Acts chapters 15 lessons by Rev. D. M. Stearns. The article discusses the dispute at Antioch over Mosaic circumcision, Peter and James’ rulings, and the church’s decision that salvation is by grace through faith alone, not works. Judas and Silas are sent to confirm the decree, and the Holy Spirit directs the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Paul
Barnabas
Antioch
Judea
Eden
Abraham
Jerusalem
Peter
James
Judas Barnabas
Silas
Christ
Bethesda
Lazarus
God
Lord Jesus Christ
Judas
Apostles
Holy
Lord
Time Table Corrected Oct 4 1896 Trains West East
Rail schedule lists Westbound and Eastbound departures for Boston Belmont and many towns. Contains multiple city stops, times for weekdays and Sundays, with notes on stopping rules and agent Dana J. Flanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Belmont
East Sudbury
South Sudbury
Wayside Inn
Rockbottom
Hudson
South Bolton
Berlin
South Clinton
West Boylston
Oakdale
Jefferson's
Northampton
Jefferson’s
Marte
A. m
A. m. Belmont
A.m. Boston
Yarlboro Branch
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New York Tribune
Kellogg
Holland
D. M. Stearns
Hennants Id
Assabel Mills
Peanles Oymonds “Company
Maynard
Boston & Maine Railroad
Southern Division
Central
Massachusetts
UNION
Causeway Street
Daniel W. Sanborn
Dana J. Flanders
W. G. Bean
Marlboro
Wees
South Acton
Whitman's Crossing
Marboro
Whitman Crossing
Xteave
New York, New Haven
Hartford Railroad
OLD Colony System
Northboro
Clinton
Fitchburg
Southboro
Acton
Lowell
Sudbury
Framingham
E. G. Allen
A.C. Kendall
Maple ST
David Harris
Robert W. Carter
Charles H. Persons
Fitchburgh Railroad
Hicosac
Troy
Albany
Saratoga
Lake George
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
Cleveland
Detroit
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston and ST. Louis
New York
Vermont
Canada
Rutland
Brandon
Middleburg
Vergennes
Burlington
St Albans
St. Johns
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Fitchburg Railroad
Washigton Street
Fiennes
Atson
J.rufus Wales
Shawmut Ave
Marlboro, Mass
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