Mule Belt in Indiana Mentioned in 1900s Text
The article notes Indiana’s “mule belt” in the southern pocket district, contrasting it with the north. It lists counties with mule totals, cites Congressmen Heminway and district divides, and comments on climate, transportation, and cultural attitudes toward mules. It also references island inhabitants, looms, sewing machines, and a note about Green, the island governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Faris
Overstreet
Landis
Aiteele
Cromer
Crumpacker
Brick and Robinson
Heminway
Hem
Pike County
Gibson County
Eneer
Week
Vanderburg
Posey
Richmond
Indianapolis
Pike
Gers
Russian laces and Paris gowns in Lady Randolph Churchill notes
The piece notes popular Russian lace trims, valued for their mesh patterns and ease of use on gowns. It mentions Lady Randolph Churchill ordering two Paris gowns, one heliotrope silk mull over taf feta and a white chiffon tunic with heliotrope embroidery, plus a black India material dress with hand-painted wisteria. Applique is highlighted as an economical embroidery substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Randolph Churchill
Cape
Paris
Paris Summer Girl of 1900 Rules The Beach Fashion
A Paris summer girl transition from mermaid to society belle is traced from morning beach routines to evening dances. Bathing dresses feature satin serge and imitation silks, with three color ensembles and short sleeves gaining popularity. Evening gowns use plaited mousseline, lace bodices, and yellow floral accents, reflecting the era's chic yet affordable lace imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Eugenie
News from Tristan Acunda Island by Penguin Ship
The Penguin charity cargo voyage from London to Tristan Acunda will provide the first outside mail and goods in two years. The colony, small and growing, suffers rodent overpopulation. rats and cats have swapped roles, and four or five male cats are among the anticipated animals to improve the feline population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penguin
Old Green
Tristan
Acunda
Messrs. Dawson & Co
London
Africa
South America
England
Garrrison
Glass
Liberty and Equality in a Free Society
A reflection by William Dean Howells argues that a republic offers more liberty than monarchy, but true freedom requires economic independence and social equality. He contends that without means to earn a livelihood the poor lack liberty, and that genuine freedom hinges on securing workers more power, wages, and social parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dean Howells
A Soldier's Dog In The Royal Scots Memorial Tale
Chamber's Journal recounts Pat the white mongrel dog linked to Highland regiments. Pat served with two masters in Afghan campaigns and India, enduring heat and danger. He was buried in a Well-tended niche in the crown of the City of Edinburgh after dying in Midlothian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Pat
Royal Scottish Academy
John Harrison
John
Edinburgh
Kandahar
Keypt
Highlanders
Midlothian
The
Inds
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TOY
Warners
Liberty and Equality
Montana Hardware Co
North Plain St
Butte
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