Winter Fashion Glories From Paris In New Bodice Styles
A lengthy essay on winter fashion compares summer wear to heater bodices and house waists. It details Persian velvet bodices with gray grounds, silver and black trim, and novel cuffs and collars, plus new open front vests, lime green taffeta, and lace embellishments. The piece notes color and fabric guidance, sewing diagrams, and the influence of Paris modistes on global design.
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Lincoln and Douglas Debates Recalled in 1858 Incident
A dramatic incident connected to the famous 1858 Lincoln Douglas debates is recalled as part of a demolition report. The event references the rivalry between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas and the public attention it drew during that period.
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Hint of a Venus de Milo mix up in Berlin Ohio tale
A young man visiting his sweetheart is told she recalls the Venus de Milo. He researches the sculpture and learns Milo has no arms, leaving him mortified. He trudges to the cellar to drown his thoughts in cabbage.
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