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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
2
Stephen Chalmers reflects on the pull of home in verse printed in the New York Times. The speaker contrasts humble dwellings with wealth and recalls wandering through far lands. The refrain Home defines belonging, kinship, and memories tied to place and family.
Richard recalls a spring Sunday walk with Marcia in a warm April day. He confesses deep platonic love and gratitude, but she remains distant as he seeks romance and a vow to free Romance from her literary prison. The exchange ends with unfulfilled hopes and lingering tension on the rock by the brook.
The tale traces Richard and Marcia in a sunlit moment by a brook as they debate seizing hours and romance. Richard confesses love after an hour of playful misdirections and mispronounced dialogue, culminating in Marcia's surprised realization and a warm, hopeful kiss.
Archbishop Patrick J. Ryan of Philadelphia recalls a call with Wayne MacVeagh and Mr Roberts, president of a Pennsylvania system railroad, after MacVeagh suggested passes for all railroads in exchange for passage to Paradise. The archbishop replies he would oblige if it would not separate Roberts from his counsel.
A leading citizen escorts a metropolitan friend on a village tour. Impressed by local advantages, they reach the cemetery where the visitor asks where the town buries its sinners. The line ends with a judge’s wry remark.
A pretty novelty of the season is the narrow ribbon necklet worn with high transparent bodices. It uses a stiff half inch moire ribbon passing round the neck and crossing in front through a slide of silver or gold set with jewels real or artificial. The ribbon ends are finished with metal caps and tiny tassels or drops.
The New York Times describes Mrs Wadsworth’s English departure as a social spark for a large Washington New York Philadelphia Chicago group. Thirty six women attended a lavish dinner in the McLear house with Marine Band music and elaborate gowns and jewelry.
A discussion on trusting temperament laws to reduce nervous disease. It notes that major crises are not the hardest, but small nagging worries wear us down, and it cites a Wall Street broker’s cheer after a setback as a cautionary example.
The Delineator lauds Ethel Roosevelt as a poised debutante likely to make a strong social impact next year. She charms peers and elders with warmth and devotion to her mother, sharing close ties with Mrs. Roosevelt and Theodore.
Mrs. John R. McLean hosted a dinner party with thirty five female attendees to honor Mrs. James W. Wadsworth, wife of the ex represent ative, showcasing a women only social gathering in Washington society.
A contributor to The Pilgrim's Script in the American Magazine admits she will lure a poor preacher's wife into pleasure and self indulgence. She plans a theater outing, a doctor, and financial help, justifying it as charity while admitting vanity.
The notes offer practical stitching ideas such as padding buttonholes with a centered chain stitch, making a sewing apron with a bottom pocket to trap clippings, and marking linens with pencil tracing and coarse needlework. A Gorsété cover in striped dimity with dotted swiss edging and wide pink ribbon is praised for simplicity and charm.
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