Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett and the rise of her fame
A portrait of Frances Hodgson Burnett and Stephen Townsend outlining how her early struggles selling berries and selling stories led to publication. It describes her youth, the meeting with Townsend, their collaboration, and how his guidance helped market her work and develop her genius.
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Frances Hodgson-Burnett
Karely
Stephen Townsend
Godey’s
Peterson's
Tim
Scribner's Magazine
Holland
Wayward Eve and Guardian Matthew in a Distant Courtship
In 19th century New York circles, Evelyn Idlewild Joy challenges guardian Matthew Halliday over money and independence. Howard Joy, Jr. notes her spending, while Matthew resists, fearing for her restraint. Evelyn’s insolence clashes with Matthew’s stern fidelity as she schemes to assert control over her finances.
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Howard Joy
Matthew Halliday
Aurora
West Indies
Matthew
Howard Joy, Jr
Madge
Evelyn Russell Joy
Eve
Idlewild
Howard
Mat
Evelyn
Duval
New York
Miss Idlewild
Abby
Miss Idiewild
Ian
No title available in readable excerpt
Matthew forces a shawl on Miss Idlewild during a tense winter scene as he confesses love. Miss Idlewild, wrapped in the shawl, laughs and teases him, while he experiences a storm of emotions. The moment ends with a playful, resolved exchange between the lovers.
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Evelyn
Matthew
Patty
Howard
Miss
Eve
Miss Idlewild
Buffalo News
The Army of the Sea Poem Excerpt by Thomas Bicket
An excerpt from Thomas Bicket’s April New Lip-Pincott poem extols a vast naval force as shining white legions riding the crest of the sea. It contrasts the vast fleet with the shrunken figures of protest below and questions the toll of war and conquest.
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Thomas Bicket
New Lip- Pincott
Those Who Strive To Do Good In Life
An inscription praising the honest man who seeks to rise without harming others. It extols those with pure hearts who face neighbors honestly, refrain from petty spite, and avoid smudging others work. The world brightens in the presence of such restraint and virtue.
Clever Mrs. Lee Standout in Dallas Social Circles
Olive B. Lee leads social and literary circles after her husband’s death. She became business manager of The Round Table in Dallas and contributed to New Orleans Current Topics. In 1893 she founded Lee's Texas Magazine, now a thriving southwest publication with thousands of paid subscribers. She organizes a Paris exposition party and tours Europe, balancing business duties with cultural engagement.
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Olive B. Lee
South
the Round Table
Dallas
Tex
New Orleans
Skirt Making Rules For Seasonal Dresswork
Skirts vary by season so study new dressmaking points each year. Open and bind hip darts. belt options include silk to match the gown or finish without belt with bias or corded band. Avoid loose waist bands and ensure ample lap with strong hooks and eyes. Dip felled edges to prevent draw among wash fabrics and add a stitched straight strip to thin fabrics for body.
Lace varieties and Brussels quality noted in 19th century text
The article describes imitation and true laces such as filet, duchesse, Honiton, and Brussels, detailing methods from needle and bobbin lace to appliqué, with notes on their origins, features, and the fine Belgian Brussels standard. It mentions flax costs of sixty to eighty dollars per pound and the spun process in dark rooms.
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Belgium
Brussels
Belgiuim
Europe
Jokes and Humorous Snippets From Newspapers
A collection of light city and regional jokes and exchanges. A country woman’s prayer and wash the back of your neck line, a future gazer labeled a rubberneck, and witty dialogue about marriage and cowards, reflecting period humor from multiple papers.
Notable Women and Cultural Figures in Diverse Pursuits
The article profiles Sarah Bernhardt enjoying painting sculpture cycling reading and summer leisure activities like fishing boating tennis and cliff scaling. Olive Schreiner prepares a South Africa book while her Johannesburg home is looted and scattered possessions. Mrs Robert Louis Stevenson vows to protect his Samoa grave and reflects on his grave's pomp. Mrs John V. Pruyn of Albany owns several Paul Revere silver works.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Olive Schreiner
Johannesburg
Robert Louis Stevenson
Samoa
Albany, N. Y
Paul Revere
What One Woman Thinks
A compact collection of aphorisms on marriage childrearing and the traits of men and ministers. The piece contrasts old maids opinions prosperity effects on men and the value of substance behind appearances with a closing quip about judging by rare editions and conclusions.
Calve Declares Love for Art Over Marriage
Calve, an avid reader with broad tastes, plans an eastern tour and pursues orientalism. The opera singer, unmarried, says a fierce past love tempered her and vows never to marry, claiming she is wedded to her art.
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Calve
Man credits kidney pills in Indianapolis letter misread as editorial
Resident Herbert Mertz of 1511 English Avenue describes back pain and nighttime kidney weakness. He says Dean’s Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo solved the problem after initial relief from a first box. available from Henry J. Hyder drugstore for 50 cents.
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Nue
Dean
Henry J. Hyder
Foster-Milburn _Co
Buffalo
United States
Hat fashions with summery materials dominate new millinery
The article highlights lightweight summery hats using ribbons feathers and lace. Leghorn straw hats feature loose roll trims with leaves fruit or tulle blooms and ribbons. A notable black straw style with green leaves and lace hides the color, plus a large black ribbon bow at the back.
City Markets Indianapolis April 19 Provisions and Groceries
Snapshot of Indianapolis markets listing prices for smoked meats bacon and ham in various cuts, pickled meats and lard, fresh pork loins and tenderloins, vegetables like onions potatoes cabbage and tomatoes, citrus and fruits with crates and per bushel rates, nuts and candies, coffee and tea prices, canned fruits, leather, oils, butter and eggs, dairy and live poultry, coal and drugs price quotes. Includes specific lot prices, weights and container terms across multiple vendors.
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Indianapolis
Ind
California
Hamlets
Link
Indiana
Baltimore
Eastern Jerseys
Florida
Mississippi
Floridas
Messina
Brazil
Windsor
Ridgewood A
Lion
Jersey
Marion Club
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Mrs. Lee
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Yonkers
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Tllinois Street
HAT News
Finda
Hood
Ponder
Staneton L. Wilhite
Massachusetts Ave
City Markets
Imperial
Young Hyson
Pena
Timothy
Kentucky
Canada
G. S
U. S
New York State
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Limburger
Pittsburg
Kanawha
Wunifrede
Raymond City
Jackson
Brasil
Island City
Blossburg
Oxford Vieunas
Stevenson
Rob
Indiana's
Poate
Tevensonab
Ipin
Vories
Wai Des
Pennsylvania-st
Postoffice
America
Aperiene
Pluto
Stings
French Lick
Tod Pries
Coldewey
Delaware
Vonnegut A
Vonnegut
Washingon-St
Paul
Huleman, Opticign
Meridian St
H. Schwabe
Foster
Massachusetts
London
Massachusetts Avenae
Adams
Hudson Street
Tel
Tek
Phata
Central-are
Anna. R
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Boyd & Neal
Baldwin Bleek
Julian
Ini
Butler
Chas. D. Githens
Céotley Oid
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