Midgett’s perilous rescue of ten from Priscilla wreck
Rasmus Midgett of Gull Shoal single handedly saved ten men from the Priscilla wreck during a August 18, 1899 gale. He boarded the vessel three times amid towering waves, pulling crew to shore despite ferocious storm and near certain death. The rescue earned him the Gold Medal in the Life-Saving Service.
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Gull Shoal Station
Fragmented OCR Item From Local Page
Readable fragments describe a local news item with names and places, showing a brief report context and potential events, but missing key details and full sentences for clear reconstruction.
Fruit ripeness and starch content noted in season
A report explains that many common fruits contain starch rather than sugar until fully ripe. It mentions bananas and apricots as examples and notes starch is hard to digest, linking this to medical guidance and seasonal eating.
Gown Described With Velvet Ribbon and Roses
A formal gown features a black and white silk check with a cerise border. The collar and velvet ribbon sport a large cluster of roses at the back, with derike-toned roses mounted and a broad black velvet ribbon accents.
Neckwear styles shift with season trends
A Dry Goods Economist notes a large forthcoming distribution of low collars for the season. Deep shoulder-pointed numbers lead, with cream batistes richly embroidered for fore most models. Flat collars with jabots, net and crepe materials feature in new designs.
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Economist
Comforter for Baby's Cot From Silk and Roses
An exclusive shop features a baby comforter in white china silk trimmed with pink roses. Instructions call for two yards silk three and a half yards pink ribbon and one pound cotton batting. Mark roses, arrange in seven by seven grid with four and three roses per row, starting four inches from edge.
Antique buckles as greened metal girdles on tea gowns
The piece describes buckles of heavily plated greenish gold with large green mottled quartz centers. The gilded metal clasps are ornate and functional, with slides and hooks to fasten to girdle fabric, and when joined they form a distinctive girdle for classic tea gowns and simple frocks.
Pretty Hat Rose at the Front Completes the Trim
A brief item notes a hat rose placed at the front as the trim work is completed. The piece emphasizes the decorative choice and final detailing in the display.
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