Duel Drawn Over Aboard Scorned Wife And Admiral
Carrington, distressed by a suspected affair involving his wife, orders a duel with Lord Strathgate after learning the Britannia may be returning. Parkman carries a pistol duel writ and a letter to Ellen, while the admiral muses on a captain’s stubborn pride and a woman’s influence on naval men.
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Hia
Carrington
Elien
Parkman
Lady Carrington
Britannia
Sir Charles Seton
Jack
Charles _ Seton
Davy Jones
Witnesses In The Coppice And A Troubled Artist
Carrington rises early for a seven o’clock meeting at Blythedale hall while pondering Ellen at sea and his own impending court martial. He praises her bravery and recalls duels and decks, then shifts to a struggling artist who faces a stern commission and a looming week of study that could tor ment him as a friend pressures him about a costly portrait.
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Blue Boar
Carol
Wervagt
Carston
Miller
Wehipmate
Foliern
Carrington
Strathgate
Parkman
Renown
Britannia
Lascelles
Seton
Blythedale Hall
Strand
Kephard
Ellen
Francois
Melvin
First American Humorist Nathaniel Ward Emerges
Nathaniel Ward (1578 1652) is cited as the first American to publish humor with The Simple Cobbler of Agawam in colonial New England. The piece notes Ward a widower of standing who lampoons women and social fashion, contrasting him with earlier colonists like Pory Higginson and William Wood. The analysis appears in the Sewanee Review.
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America
Virginia
New England
John Pary
Jamestown Settlement
Francis
Higgingon
New
Massachusetts
Malec
Nathaniel Ward
Ward
Sewanee Review
Queen Alexandra’s Frugal Daily Menu Revealed
The article describes Queen Alexandra’s simple meals. She eats light breakfasts of brown bread with butter, fruit and eggs, and a luncheon of fish or chicken with salad. Her private dinners are small, featuring oysters, celery, green salad, and light sweets, with dairy work at Sandringham.
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Queen Alexandra
Sandringham
Hamlet in a Benighted Village At the Grocery
A melancholy visitor confronts a grocer asking to buy all stale eggs. The proprietor taunts him with humor about an upcoming show, and the caller declares he is billed to perform Hamlet that evening in the village.
Pleasure of Giving and Conditional Gifts
A billionaire explains charitable giving by tying gifts to others' contributions. If others cannot afford it, the giver enjoys watching them hustle. He adds that there is a possibility you may eventually get your money back.
The Chair is Forgettuln A What I sweat
A fragmentary quote hints at confusion and humor in a conversational piece. The readable portion mentions a casual remark about forgetfulness and effort, suggesting a light, informal tone without clear events or named figures.
Do You Fear Growing Old A Glam Or Fearless View
This broadside ponders aging from a woman's perspective, urging liveliness and adaptability over fretting about wrinkles. It links charm to a youthful mindset, fashion, and the shifting styles of hair, urging readers to stay engaged with the world and avoid bitterness.
What It Meant to Be Smart at Country House Parties
The Tattler notes a keynote of the altuation at country house gatherings, praising a smart woman who makes many alterations like a quick-change artist. She seeks tailor-made gowns for every occasion from luncheons to dinners, with no gown repeating.
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Drene
Tattler
Domestic Crepe Creations Highlight Cotton Fabric Market
A fragmented passage notes demand for white cotton crepe for everyday uses and mentions a domestic cotton product priced at 16 cents a yard, reflecting a historical textile market context. The garbled text hints at publication of a new crepe item and pricing details, suggesting a brief market mention.
Hard Pillows on Divan for Comfort and Style
The article explains adding two large back pillows to a divan for support, with a third pillow at the end against the wall. Pillows made from the divan’s covering and edged with a heavy cord improve both comfort and appearance, using substantial fabrics and simple stuffing options.
Weatherproof Fashion of the Modern Girl
The article describes how today’s girl avoids old hats and frocks in rain and dresses head to toe for weather. On wet days she wears a rose pink chiffon veil over her hat and a thin gray sewing-silk layer, neatly secured at the neck and crown.
Hair Washing Tip to Prevent Tangling
A hair washing hint suggests separating hair into two parts from the forehead to the nape, then dividing each into two to form four small braids. After washing, unravel each braid and comb separately to minimize tangles, especially effective for a badly behaved child.
Baby Carriage Covers Show Flax Stitch and Monogram Details
A description of baby carriage accessories noting pillow cover style with flax stitch overlapping front, small button closure, embroidered flap and monogram finish. The design features a neat flap, white trim, and a compact shape suitable for tiny infant garments.
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Illustrations BY “Ray Walters
Debbie Nen
Aizuelk
Fed
Mat
Parma Garpogton
Admira
Deborah
Charles
Baxter
Parol
Collier
Beatty
Wharies
Sir Charles
Admiral
Lord
Nathaniel
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