Poker Night at Maude and Peaches in the Lane
Dear Bureh recalls a lively poker evening with Maude and Mrs Lorrenz, as Maude wins after a chaotic round of passes and cards. George Riggaby and Mrs Lorrenz lose money, while the narrator notes Peaches plays boldly and humorously. A later tale features Bill seeking to dodge his wife for three dollars during a roadside inn exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureh
George Riggaby
Maude
Pearues
Jace Josonsou
Cass
Peaches
George
Hoyle
Mrs. Lorreng
Bunch
Vera
Patricia Bolivar
Canalog
Fifth Avenue
Bill
Fife
Byu
Lill
Burnham
Bil
Royal Composers Among Royalty in Music
A survey of royal figures who compose music highlights Princess Friedrich Luitpalds works performed in Dresden and praises for the Duchess of Orleans Archduchess Maria Valerie and Princess Feodora of Reuss. It notes Grand Duchess Cyril of Russia and other royalty like German Emperor and Landgraf of Hesse-Cassel as gifted composers with works produced mainly in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedrich Luitpald
Kaleerin
Dresden
Duchess of Orleans
Archduke Joseph of
Austria
Maria Valerie
Feodora of
Reuss
Saxe-Meiningen
Grand Duchesa Cyril
Russia
Michael Michaelovitch
Lind
Landgraf
Hesse-Caseel
Paris
Bed Furnishings and Laundry Costs in Counterpane Choices
A historical guide advises women to balance aesthetics with laundry bills when selecting bed coverings. It weighs pure white Marseilles against cheaper, launderable options like Wimby or honeycomb patterns, and suggests color schemes, homemade lawn covers, or cretonne, noting care, weight, and dust shedding differences. It ends with a tip to add salt to washing water to aid cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
New Rainy Day Dress Designs and Accessories
Rainy weather brings fresh dress designs as dressmakers tease new gowns umbrellas and veils. Luxurious dark green and brown shot silks with floral borders lead the parade, while long-handled umbrellas give way to very long handles. Girdles echo menswear belts with select colors and stripes, and black options feature gun metal buckles and feathered finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Papa
Rome
Notable Dress Design With Voile Insertion and Tabs
A pattern description outlines a daytime dress made of voile or thin material. It features a central vertical insert, side panels, waist binding, front tabs near the bust fastened by buttons, and gathered sleeves with insertion bands. Required materials include two yards of 44 inch fabric, three yards insertion, and additional trims.
Prolific Offspring 135 in Four Years Questioned Sow Breeding
Local readers question a claim of prolific offspring from a single sow within four years. The fragment hints at breeding, production counts, and potential inquiries about animal management but lacks concrete names, places, or dates to confirm details.
Stable and Carriage House Plan With Materials List
The sketch shows a stable 40 by 33 feet and carriage house 20 by 24 feet with a passage between. It lists studs, joists, rafters, siding, and concrete foundation notes, plus a bill of materials and costs for building the two structures. It ends with a note praising a pure-bred ram and urging quality over cheapness.
Learn to Breathe Properly for Better Posture and Health
A historical guidance piece advises women to master abdominal breathing to improve posture and chest appearance. It promotes a tall head, poised carriage, and relaxed shoulders as common traits among singers. A ten minute daily routine is suggested, to be done before dressing, to improve health and a slimmer waist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notlea
Bette
New Thing In Stripes For Two Years
A brief notice describes a two year period involving self toned stripes or Bolld stripes, outlining the evolving design or style and noting a collaboration or comparison between the two stripe types. The fragment hints at fashion or textile context without detailing definitive outcomes or dates.
Grass as Poultry Ration Reduces Feed Costs
Grass proves a cheap, self-harvested feed for hens, boosting nutritive value and coat health. As grain prices rise, farmers should secure green, fresh grass to supplement rations and extend feed supplies.
Everyday Life Snippets and Retail Notices
A collection of odd anecdotes and brief notices on family life. From a buyer’s plea over a dress material to a dealer recommending a guest dinner, with quips about milk delivery and a child’s curious question. Also mentions starch safety, Zambesi missions, South Africa volunteer work, asthma advice, and various household remedies and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zambést
Andrew Murray
Zambesl
South Afrles
Avid
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is praised for relieving women's distressing ailments without drugs. Claims cite numerous testimonials and letters from women stating cures and avoidance of surgery. The advertisement asserts the product, made from roots and herbs, restores feminine health by acting on the feminine organism.
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Ndia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia Bi
Pinkham Laboratory Assyany
E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Syd E. Pinkham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jonn Henry
Geo. V. Hobart
Hugh M’hugh
John
Dilingheam
America
Banat
Parriage
Wickres
Freddy
Iite
J. G. Melfride
Brella
Near
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Yeovin, 1
Mrs. Winslow
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