Independence Day Celebrations and Liberty Bell Echoes
The piece recalls Philadelphia Fourth of July traditions from the nation’s birth to the centennial era, detailing public ceremonies, speeches by notable figures, and the Liberty Bell’s role. It highlights crowds gathering on Independence Square, readings of the declaration, and the prominence of child-centered observances in patriot celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrine of Liberty
Charles Ac
Thomas
Jefferson
Continental Congress
United Tives
Land
Lberty
Philadel
Charles Thomson
Thomson
George
Tiste Nixon
Fifth Street
Secretary of Congress
John Nixon
Congress
Manter
Ter
Edwin Forrest
Ince
New York
France
John Mars Yard
Dora Pedro
Brazil
Tingfang
United States
Grover Cleveland
Philadelphia
America
Samuel J. Bardall
Judge Kelley
Gent
Grant
Lewis Cassidy
Brayor Warwick
Himsself
Natal
Independence Bell
Nature the Great Chemist and the Living Cell
An excerpt extols nature as the great chemist with the leaf absorbing carbonic acid and releasing carbon and oxygen. It describes day and night processes, sugar and starch formation, and contrasts with human attempts at imitation, noting the plant as its own laboratory. The piece cites other items from the North China Daily News about officials seeking reinstatement, a mining joint stock plan, and resignations within the grand council amid mourning and opium discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Go Ag
H. EB
Na Tung
Grand Council
Chao Ping-chun
Minstry of Interior
North China Daily News
Housekeeping Trials In Panama
A correspondent notes the hard labor of American housekeepers in Panama. The piece contrasts harsh conditions with American expectations, describing long days for four barefooted girls and locals rushing to view passing trains rather than focusing on chores or meals.
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Panama
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Meaning of platonia and amectionT puzzled Cleveland Leader
Fragmented garbled text from the Cleveland Leader quotes a question about the meaning of platonia and amectionT. It mentions a man named Myers and a board of education discussion. The passage includes odd phrasing about eggnog and a basket of eggs and a woman’s disdainful reply about a young man who talks shows he can’t afford marriage.
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George ‘A
George KE Myers
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Cleveland Leader
Remnants for Wardrobe Decoyed as Taffeta Laces
An article describes fashion scraps and remnants used to complete a wardrobe including Black Satin Silk and Net lace. It discusses how small, practical additions can transform a garment, noting items like delicate edges, collars, and decorative trims.
Underwear Styles in Europe and Their Allure
A fragmented 19th century text analyzes women’s undergarments, noting tight corsets, sheer chemises, and gowns that reveal body lines. It argues fashion’s emphasis on movement and drapery, citing empire dresses inspired by classical sculpture and the desire to showcase legs and hips through closely fitted layers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gubatanse
Faunion
Empire
Bronze Kid in New Forma Market and Fashion Tips
An old fashion piece discusses Bronze Kid material shifting from slippers to feminine accessories such as belts purses and card cases. It offers care tips for shoes and garments detailing methods to maintain shape remove stains and adjust fits with simple alterations and cleaning techniques.
Cheap home made ruching guide for thrifty wearers
A practical fashion note explains making ruching at home using Paris Touslin bias or organza, outlining folded gathers, cuff and neck edge finishing, and how to achieve light crinkled effects with a needle. It notes window of summer lingerie trends, including white bands and removable ribbon detail for varied outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
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NAVAL
Howard
Waldon
HCAGO
Tielix
Heuvering
Flale
CGU
Geaclee
Fake Het
Instructan
Afx
Oae
Aig
Gallary
Navy Department
Greatlake
Lake Bluff
Anidag
Fyangton
Lake Forest
Fighlund Tarte
Winntotle
Winnetka
Lake Blut
Samly
Sigms
Dulwayies
Waukegan
Wateh
Chicago
Lake Front
Great-Lakes Naval Station
Secretary of the Navy
Geversil
Olaces
Nimyelf
Lake Michigan
Albert Hy, Ross
United States Navy
Washington
Naval Institute
James Corse
Racine
Noel_ Construction Company
Baltimore
Nashville
Minoiy Naval
Wolverine
Nichitjan
Vassel
United ‘States
Middle West
Chicago Naval Recruiting Office
Navy
Great Lakes
Ilinosis Naval
Wmilitia
Nature
Great Chemist
Iis Laboratory
Azores
Ministry of Civil Office
Ags Mongola
Ministry of Agriculture, Industry ‘and Commerce Contem
Yorke ‘Bell
Metro
Cleve
Man
Myers
Neaxany
Pevrandey
Jack
Rome
Geatherm
Bf Neti
Laan
Laan, Hered Tnd Mewl Hegaylae
Bette
Waded
Dedtris
Poe
Jace
Seth Whem
Vedverk Evteleens
Eerie Fragheres
Rbihiai
Jeeves Ting
Vadahlie
Iby
Cafe
Geval
Shade
Mack Ani Hing
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