Memories of First Ladies and White House Years
Biographical sketches recount the lives of Martha Harrison and Letitia Tyler, wife of Virginia’s late president, detailing marriage, public duties, health struggles, and influence in Washington society. Polk and Tyler families are highlighted alongside the social role of presidential spouses through the era’s events.
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Harrison
Congress
Northwest Territory
Maine
Harlion
Poe Tay Peest Aleney
Tar Polia
Noma Jagan
Elso
Andrelson
Washington
Jane
Harrigen
Daudhvers Ndtes
Jane Tarriven
Hia
Ison Wied
Taywison
Mera
Sorod
Syoth Hhaerigon
North Read
Mra. Tyler
Executive Mansion
City of
Cehildren
Richmont
Mr. Wyler
Virginia
American
United States
Tyler
Awhite House
Georgetown
Sarah Childress Polk
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Moravier's Institute
Salem
N.C
James K. Polk
Murfreeshorn
Nashville
Polk Place
Oirs
Polk
Homer Club Marks Its Tenth Anniversary Celebration
On Monday evening the Homer club celebrated its tenth anniversary at the home of a member. The event gathered the club’s literary members and their husbands for a refined evening of fellowship and reading.
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Homer Club
Plight of the Tartars discussed by Ethical Culture Club
The Ethical Culture Club reviewed DeQuincey's Plight of the Tartars detailing Tartar origins in northern China, their migration to Russia, and the 17 tribe confederation's flight across Central Asia amid war, taxes, and pursuit. Mrs. Majors will address the club next Tuesday night.
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DeQuincey
Ethical Culture Club
China
Central Asia
Russia
Volga
Astrakan
Wm 17
Ehoven
Vivirs
Ariatic
Chidren
Batalliona
Een Majors
Saturday Night Club Meeting Plans Martian Talk
The Saturday night club met at Mrs. W. J. Christie’s home to discuss inter planetary communication and current events. Miss Cahoon, Miss Humphrey and Mr Ring led a session on Mars habitation and Earth Martian dialogue, with Mrs Christie slated to speak on Gifts of Educational Institutions this evening.
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W. J. Christie
Charlotte Cahoon
Humphrey
Ring
Mars
Earth
W. E. Wilson
Leland Hotel
Jo. Maring
Sigh
Genteman
HM. Bailey
W. C. Bachelor of
Butte
F. M. Brown
Prank Tucker
J. M. Stigh
W. E. Selleck
Ail
Mra. Moore
J. St. Keers
Mra
Marivg
Holland
Mr. Catlin
Carrie I Sligh
Tunnevker
Louis L. Lulose
Frank Turker
MH. Dalley
PB. Miner
Young
I. AL
Farrington
J. Waller
Gwen
Mr. Roper
NEXT WEEK PROGRAMMES WOMAN S CLUB KELUE DAY
Upcoming activities include a five minute sketch of St Patrick a four minute sketch of St George Irish and English songs and stories West Side Shakespeare club parliamentary drill by Mrs Alice Stevens election of officers for the year musical selections by Misses Driscoll Atles club current topics Life of Dewey by Mrs Martius Filipinos by Mrs Holmes rollcall clippings from Filipino newspapers Kuniecal Culture club an address by Mrs Green Majors
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Woman's Club
St. Patrick
St. George
West Side Shakespeare Club
Alice Stevens
Driscoll
Atles Club
Dewey
Martius
Filpinos
Holmes
Kuniecal Culture Club
Green Majors
West Side Shakespeare Club Records Plan
Recording Secretary Miss Ila Crossman notes she keeps a Saturday Inter Mountain file as a complete record of the club’s work in the city. The statement highlights accuracy and engaging writing in the publication.
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Inter Mountain
Ila Crossman
West Side Shakespeare Club
William Addison and Queen Anne era papers delivered
Miss O Donnell and Miss Gleeson led a Hearst library gathering with Mrs Peckover presenting on Addison and on Queen Anne era literature. The discussion traced Addison s rise from Charters House to under secretary of state, his exile threats, his later success and Johnson s praise, interwoven with Queen Anne era literary shifts and the influence of royal patronage on 18th century writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Woman's Literary Club
Hearst
Mia. F. W. Peekover
Lord Godolphin
Leybo
Samuel Johnson
Addison
Lorraine Cross Found In Ontario Huron Iroquois War Tale
A five by three inch solid silver Lorraine cross in northern Ontario recalls seventeenth century allied warfare between the Huron and Iroquois. Found by Michael Cat on a lake island, the object resembles a Roman cross with an added lower arm. Father Jones of a Jesuit college says it comes from Countess Lorraine to Huron chiefs to win French alliance.
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Edison
Magdalene College
Lord Halifax
Addison
Joseph Addison
Dryden
Aravela
Channel
France
Addson
Italy
William
Lord Marlborough
Diein
Godolphin
Halifax
Mouhtless
Canada
Countess of Lorraine
Lorraine
Michael Cat
Longfellow
Harry G. Woods
Hudgon's Bay
Bear Island
Colonization Department
Canadian Pavific Rail
Wway
Father Jones
Montreal Star
Jesuit College
Blue Heron Decoy Sentry Aids Duck Hunters
A Forest and Stream account describes using a mounted blue heron as a decoy to lure waterfowl. The author notes the live heron’s watchful sentry role alarmed ducks and geese, enabling successful shoots by placing a glass-eyed, excelsior-bodied replica on a tussock to attract birds as needed.
Question on Badman’s Sentence and Book Purchase
A reader recalls Badman being sent to Prigon and notes he bought a set of books just before his transfer with intent to pay in installments. The exchange questions the purpose, with Badman claiming the purchase would shorten the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badman
Prigon
Timace
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E. B. Welrick
West Park Street
H. H. “Enor
Deer Lodge
J. H. M. Junkin
Anaconda
Burgin
Sand
Ballard
Moore Wan
Batterman
Ovenden
Tyner
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Miss O'Donnell
Appra Tn Excise
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