Novel Valentine Day Gifts Reflect Changing American Tastes
The article traces a century of valentines from simple lace and gilt cards to a demand for novelty. It notes postcard valentines, flowers, make believe bouquets, dogs as criers of love, costly art flowers, bronze and marble Cupid figurines, medallions, and music media as modern tokens. The shift shows a restless market seeking distinct tokens each year.
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United States
Sam
Valentines
St. Valentine
de Longpre
Moore
Death tale and family letters found in old desk
A Portsmouth furniture find reveals a March 1775 letter from Richard Hale to his son Nathan Hale, detailing executions and militia events in York and New Jersey. The document references colonial era figures and a critique of an associate, with notes on Hale’s tragic fate and a Vermont-like industrial town example later in the piece.
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Barrington
New
Portsmouth
Richard Hales
Nathan ‘Falez
Eric Ciel
Nathan Teygus Hive
Newburyport
Samuel Hale
York
Cleveland
Cape
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Terrible Temptation near a snowstorm
A window observer jokes about George Washington and lies with a storm night scenario. A waiter presents a nameless silk umbrella at a restaurant door, challenging the owner to claim ownership and test the famed honesty.
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George ‘Washington
Washington
Deadly Weapons in Dreadnoughts: London Tit-Bits Detail
Fragmentary account notes British dreadnoughts and naval arms. The text mentions Stubb and Battleships with references to London Tit-Bits, suggesting a discussion of weaponry or naval power with uncertain details. The readable bits point to a historical period focusing on naval technology and press coverage.
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London
Sled merry go round brings winter ice fun for boys
An old time guide describes building a sled merry go round on ice using a post anchored in the pond bottom and a top bolt to spin a plank. Boys race in a sled contest tied to the plank while others hold ropes and the circle whirls.
Veteran sportsman recalls vast changes in boys games across generations
A recent luncheon feature quotes a veteran who contrasts his boyhood games shinney baseball and polo like outdoor activities with today's broad sports scene including golf tennis track swimming and indoor basketball. He notes indoor facilities and a shift toward greater athleticism while admitting his two sons now outpace him at golf.
Why Chinese Junk Has Eye
A Cantonese legend explains the painted eye on the port bow of Chinese junks. A Mandarin, angered by boat plans, throws a slipper at the builder who then uses the slipper as a model and paints an eye on the bow to symbolize the royal master's wink.
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Royal
Some Very Queer Manners
A survey of odd social behavior from different regions and eras. An elderly Englishman recalls schoolboy tricks at Eton involving a mathematics master. A New York reader recounts being rebuffed after offering a seat on a subway. Salutations in Society Islands involve nose rubbing and hand touching, while Moors in Morocco ride toward strangers and fire a pistol over their heads.
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Eton
Barnes’ Pool Bridge
New York
Society Islands
Morocco
New Summer Sport Introduced in Klosters Switzerland
In Klosters Switzerland a new summer sport replaces the bob sleigh with a three wheeled running bob. The vehicle has rubber tires and is steered by a lever while braking is done by the feet.
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NEW Sport
Switzerland
Klosters
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