Lafitte’s Rise Shapes New Order Among Pirates of the Gulf
After Lara’s death Lafitte becomes sole leader of the Pirates of the Gulf. Garonne and others imitate his milder methods while Lafitte’s influence reaches the Ursuline convent. La Roche falls for Lazalle and Lafitte’s men drift toward loyalty or fear as a governor’s bounty looms.
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Lara
The
Gulf
Lafitte
Garonne
Ursuline Convent
Lazalle
la Roche
Ma'am
Brigida
Cazeneau
Barataria
Jean Lafitte
Parish
Orleans
Island
Rose
E Natener
Jean
M'sieur le Count
Jean Tufitte
Interesting Hawthorne Anecdote From Mrs Sedgwick Memoir
In a reminiscence from a Brook Farm era, Mrs Sedgwick recalls Hawthorne as quiet yet playful. A class evening finds him listening to verse, and a pillow toss in the hall prompts a quick broom parry, all without a word spoken and with his eyes bright.
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Mr. Hawthorne
Politeness Pays Ends In Sudden Fall
A man slips at a sleepy corner and falls in a comic episode observed by two youths. One laughs while the other helps him up. The fallen man claims to be a childless millionaire seeking an heir and hands over a $10,000 bundle before departing with an unusual moral.
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Nate
Lafitte
de Cazeneau
M'sieur le Comte
United States
Walter Gilbert
New Orleans
Jean Lafitte
Washington Times
Jim Eckroyd
Jeff Chitwood
Jim
Jeff
Deasen
Mrs Gansa Way Speaks Sensibly to Woman's Rights Club
The city editor notes Mrs. Gansa Way gave a long speech to the Woman's Rights club, but reporter says the content was not sensational and largely sensible.
Strategy Board Reflections Amid Idle Square Talk
A fragmented column mixes satire with civic musings. It mocks a veteran Strategy Board of old men debating guides for the nation while pausing to note media quirks, vaudeville wit, and a Rogues’ gallery of public figures including Roosevelt and Rockefeller in a stream of era caricature.
A Pearl of a Wife Desired in Silly Verse
A reader expresses a humorous wish for an ideal wife through playful rhymes and mock romance. The piece alternates between affectionate traits and comic lines about fashion and temper, ending with a quip about domestic life.
The Vienna bun and wartime hair fashions revived
Mme Julie D Arcy outlines the Vienna bun with rosettes and chiffon accents, advising needlework of choux at the ears and a high crown twist. She discusses hair colors and styles for red black and blonde hair, noting wartime-inspired shaping and decorative ringlets for a girlish finish.
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Mme
Julie D'Arcy
Becomingly Dressed How to Look Well on Small Means
The piece argues that becoming dress does not require large expense but proper style, color, and fabric choices. It stresses personal cleanliness, daily toilet care, and self-respect as essential to attractiveness, noting neat appearance earns respect and influences mood and social reception.
A Road Complexion and Skincare Advice
A Philadelphia Bulletin note warns that railway travel roughs a woman’s skin from dust and soot. It recommends wearing a plain vell ven cloth veil tied under the chin when traveling to keep the face clean and preserve a fresh complexion for years, especially for daily city commuters.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Automobile Novelty Hood Transforming Garment
A description of an automobile accessory fashion item for women that converts from a hooded garment to a vestlike outfit by pulling buttons and strings. The text details two-button and two-string actions to secure the hood and vell under the chin.
Olive oil as brow conditioner cautions eyelashes
Olive oil may be used on the eyebrows to encourage growth but should never be applied to the eyelashes as it can irritate the eyes.
A New Empire Jacket for Dress or Costume
A neat Empire jacket in a new variety suitable for fine face cloth to wear with any dress or to match the skirt for a costume. Describes a short curved bodice, tucked lower edge, revera back, elbow sleeves with turn-up cuffs and pleated silk ruffle. Materials needed: two and three quarters yards 48 inches wide.
Etiquette on Serving Guests in Entertaining
The article debates who to serve first at table. It weighs age, courtesy, and initiative, noting older hostesses may be served first, while younger hostesses should observe guests. It suggests women guests are often served before the hostesses in elaborate service.
Fashion Notes on Skirts Shape for the Season
Late skirts and hips hugging designs dominate the season with few exceptions. Effortless fullness appears only in clever loose plaits at the hips that stay in place like molded form.
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Zeney
Grande Terre
Pierre
Louisiana
Bayou Lafourche
Count de Cazencan
Tafitto
Walt
Zoney
Hawthorne
the Strategy Board
Seasion
Ayia
Orloks
Baolem
Washington
John D. Rockefeller
Roosevelt
Rips
Denver
Missouri
Guetta
Vienna
Automobile Novelty
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