A Daughter of the Boers Represents Transvaal at Chautauqua
Miss Carrie Rousseau of Kenilworth South Africa draws attention among foreign representatives at Chautauqua N Y She is tied to President Steyn of the Orange Free State and Gen Botha a Kimberley native with French Huguenot and Dutch parentage She came to America at war’s outbreak and studies nurse training then gymnastic and Del Sarte classes working six hours daily
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Chautauqua
N. Y
Carrie Rousseau
Kenilworth
South Africa
Steyn
Orange Free State
Gen
Botha
Miss Rousseau
Kimberley
Mond Mines
America
Patriots Prepare for Night Raid Near Tarrytown
In 1780 on the Hudson, three locals Paulding Van Wert and Williams plan a makeshift scout to disrupt British foragers near their farm. Minnie Paulding encounters a mysterious polite soldier who warns and flirts as they discuss loyalty and danger on the road.
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Paulding Farm
Tarrytown
Hudson
Paulding
van Wert
Williams
Jim Henderson
James
Minnie
Minnie Paulding
Smith Homestead
The Soldier Gentleman and the Spy on the River Road
A young woman escorts a British stranger along the river road. The man, a king's man, is revealed to be Maj. Andre, a traitor with forged papers. Benedict Arnold is exposed by three patriots and the maiden. he faces the gallows after a final courteous bow.
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Tarrytown
Flo
van Wert
Williams
Cross Roads
Paulding
Strawer
Benedict Arnold
Maj
Andre
Georgy watermelon in the well ballad
A rustic poem extols a Georgy watermelon cooling in a well near oak shade. It imagines the fruit's ripeness and red heart bringing cheer, with a nod to Frank L. Stanton and the Atlanta Constitution as source.
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Frank L. Stanton
Atlanta
Nurse Leonora Wright to Lead G A R Parade in Chicago
Mrs. Leonora Wright a Civil War nurse will hold a key role in the Chicago G A R meet parade and ceremonies next week. Born Leonora Smith in Rockville Indiana she later lived in Terre Haute after receiving a nurse commission from Gov. Morton.
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Chicago
Leonora Wright
Wright
Leonora Smith
Rockville
Ind
Mary Shares Griefs and Chooses Marriage
Bright-eyed Mary seeks guidance on marriage from her elders. Aunty Martha warns against men while older cousins advise avoiding men altogether. Mary weighs their counsel and decides to marry again to share in their griefs, reflecting on her own choice.
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Mary
Martha Teeters
Jane
Ruth
Humorous Quips From City Papers On Brides and Cash
Jokes about college funds and cash support mix with sly quips on war and prize chickens. A Chicago bride from a bridal tour clashes with a self centered groom while neighbors trade lighthearted insults and wry observations.
Refined Tableside Decor With White Lace Accents
The article extols a table set in white with ornate decorations and a spray of flowers. It notes Renaissance laces are favored for table edges and centerpiece pieces and advises careful laundering of these laces just as with fine embroideries.
Linen table cloths offer lasting quality and style
Higher price buys longer wear and better linen shows in design and fullness. A two and a half yard cloth at five dollars lasts three times longer than a yard cloth. Borders, hand hemming, and white initial embroidery enhance value and pride of ownership.
Child’s Pretty Room Inspires Neatness and Value
A guide notes that a child's pretty room costs little to create by painting furniture, refinishing floors, and tasteful wallpaper. It argues a tidy space nurtures a sense of order, pride of ownership, and practical lifelong habits, making the room repay the effort many times over.
Whistling Sensation Miss Louise Truax Attracts London Offer
Miss Louise Truax, 17, famed for captivating New York society with her whistling, has attracted a London offer to whistle for Mayfair. She is a great great grandniece of Ethan Allen. Her bird-note mimicry, developed in school, rivals the mockingbird thrush and nightingale. The portrait shows her whistling The Last Rose of Summer.
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Louise Truax
New York
London
Mayfair
Ethan Allen
Ticonderoga
Get One Girls Menu That Won His Heart
A cynic notes that a girl with appetite earns popularity. At a ball a man admires a bright woman who asks for substantial food at supper. She answers she is famished and wants the most substantial meal and plenty of it. The man sighs with relief and praises her. They marry and credit her healthy appetite and frank enjoyment for winning him.
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New York Tribune
Two Twists of Taffeta for Open Jacket Fastening
A vintage sewing note describes fastening an open jacket with two twists of black taffeta silk and small bow accents on the left. It works across jackets of camel's hair, cloth, serge, pique, or linen duck, bringing the fronts together over a pale blouse. The look emphasizes the taffeta twists and bold black color.
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Lushes
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Yoon
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Hicks
Wicks
Boston Transcript
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Paint & Color
Mass. Ave
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