New Year Open House Through Two Centuries
A reflection on New Year's customs from colonial calls to open houses in New York and Philadelphia, detailing how earlier generations held elaborate calls with cards, costumes, music, and dancing, then tracing how street noise and drinking gave way to toned down, orderly celebrations by 1914. The piece notes social shifts and the evolving meaning of welcoming the new year.
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Denins
Peter Stuyvesant
New York
Washington
Phe Sabet
Yen
Dhe Greelson
White Hall
Lenis Ani
Marihecer
Beelorai
Prines
Maninlas
Howie Termet
Slieh
Winatalis
Omer
Phis
Isis
Callen
Papa
Knights of Old
Philadelphia
Aga
Independence Hall
Chestnut Street
Statehouse
Mummer
Broadway
Trinity Church
Best Wishes on Wealth and Success in a Candid Portrait
A fragmentary dialogue contrasts wealth and success with human connection and moral philosophy. It features brief utterances about money, power, and Tolstoyan poverty, noting that riches often dull life and that true happiness lies beyond ownership and status.
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Tolstoy
Join Ranks of Cheerers Be of good cheer for fellow man
A 1919 call to unheralded cheer seeks to unite a large society. Members are urged to foster good cheer among workers, employers, and job seekers, promising gratitude and better cooperation. The message emphasizes encouragement over discouragement and punctuality as core virtues.
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Meheerer
Failure and the Mile Past Along Life’s Trail
A reflective line from Forbes Magazine frames failure as a transient mile on life’s path rather than the journey’s end. The aphorism suggests resilience and forward motion in the face of setback.
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Forbes Magazina
Primer on World War II compiled by War Department
A War Department compiled primer on World War II explains American manpower and battle involvement in France. It notes 2,084,000 reached France, 1,290,000 saw active combat, and 29 of 42 divisions fought in 200 days of major operations with 12 Western Front campaigns and one Italian action.
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James P. Hornaday
Washington
War Department
France
United States Army
National Guard
National Army
Picardy
Belgium
Toul
Western Front
Italy
Somme
Lys
Aisne
Noyon-Montdidier
Champagne Marne
Aisne- Marne
Ypres-Lys
St. Mitel
Meuse-Argonne
Vittoria-Veneto
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of the Census
Coun
Books and ships and a Navajo word for motorcar
A Victorian style musing compares ships carrying riches with letters crossing time to share wisdom. It cites Indiana Apt Description and notes Sionapaschugy as the Navajo term for motorcar, meaning a wagon that goes with a chug. It mentions Indians seeking a term for the airplane and reflects on beginnings and continuance.
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Walter Rateigh
Indiana
Utah
Sam and Hypy Play After Illness on Porch
Sam, recovering from a severe illness, boisterously plays with his dog Hypy on the porch. He explains to his mother that she seemed glad he recovered and would not mind the noise as he adjusts to playing again.
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Sam
Bound to Get His Share at Birthday Party
A five year old Willie pockets two large cake pieces from a party claiming his stomach was full and he saved leftovers. Mills export more flour worldwide than all other mills combined each year.
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United States
Census Bureau
Taye Diy
Willie
Paris fashion silhouette debate overrated by American critics
A New York fashion correspondent argues Paris opening silhouettes pose little threat to American types. He notes industrial limits, practical dress dominates daytime wear, and tailored garments use practical devices to flatter hips without dramatic overhauls.
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Paris
New York
Eniny
Whiel Hilson
Gond
Aleeves
Frock fashions offer youthful elegance and daring trims
The feature describes charming new dress designs dominated by youth orienting frocks in deep rose taffeta and ashes of roses silk. Skirts show multiple flounces with scalloped edges, intricate pleating and eyelet laces. Bodices are fitted with decorative trims, short elbow sleeves, and delicate fichus, signaling trend toward broader hip lines and light, decorative fabrics.
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Guy
Ike
Tlere
Feathers Replacing Fur in Winter Fashion Trends
Feathers replace fur in hats and robes as price rises. ostrich tips form collars and trims appear on gowns. Frocks of chiffon in French blue and gray predict indoor wear, while luxury fabrics include velvet ribbons. The piece notes fashion shifts toward lighter, decorative feather use amid higher fur costs.
Care of Gray Hair In Old Style Advice
Gray hair is hard to manage and wiry. The guide suggests using a routine with a brown rinse and Vigeraun to soften and tidy hair, with a brief treatment to improve texture and life. The text reads like a period grooming tip from a bygone era.
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Jear
Fabio
Hari
Jon
Society of Cheerers
Commissioner of Eternal Revenue
Prohibition
Secret Service
Prohibition Secret Service
Plutarch
U.S
Martes
Nantsof
Uftonn
Niuise Tranic
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