Lost boy Wilfred at war front amid Varney household turmoil
In Richmond’s last assault Mrs Varney the Confederate wife learns her son Wilfred is wounded and returns home. Edith Varney secures a telegraph commission for Captain Thorne, whom Arrelsford suspects as a spy. Wilfred declares he must confront Edith about a forged order while Caroline helps nurse him and the house is searched for the elusive Thorne. The chapter ends with Wilfred demanding to see Edith at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrelsford
Confederate Secret Service
Edith
Jonas
Libby
Judith
Thorne
General Varney
Wilfred
Faith
Henry Dumont
Henry
Caroline Mitford
War Department
Secretary of War
Randolph
Richmond
Varney
Mrs. Varney
Franklin Street
Old Jonas
Caroline Dear
Caroline
Howard
Cemetery Hill
Commission
Sashes Distinguish New Season Gowns
Fashion notes describe sashes and girdles dominating fall outfits. Details featured include the Dres den, Alsatian, Geisha, and American Beauty designs in moire, mersaline, and silk ribbons. The article outlines lengths, how to calculate waist measurements, and emphasizes sashes as colorful focal points in autumn and winter dress.
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Dresden
New York
Julia Bottomley
Moving Air a Regenerator Sleep on Ground in Some Localities
The article discusses sleeping on the ground in healthful climates when ventilation is poor indoors. It notes sunlit walls reflecting light can aid, especially in mountains. It claims air contact with the skin stimulates the system and highlights the value of candor and prudent silence in social discourse, cautioning against flattery.
Turban for Motor Wear Reflects Indian Influence on Auto Style
The piece describes a silk motor turban inspired by Indian designs. It fully covers the hair, fastens with a top loop and button, and pairs with a mannish rainproof coat with velvet inlays. A matching silk bag holds goggles, toilet items, and small essentials for the autoist.
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Far East
India
New Fall Draperies Displayed With Low Prices
A newspaper notice highlights fall draperies with woven and printed borders in sun-fast fabrics and various blends including cotton rep and mercerized armore. It also features a white lace rug with heavy ropelike cords and Renaissance style floral motifs offering striking decoration ideas.
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Eton
Cretonne Lining Transforms Travel Luggage Style
Shabby suitcases are replaced with cretonne lined interiors. Posters washed away and brass polished. A girl prepares trunks with flowered cretonnes tacked under lids and on trays to suit refined travel.
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Gillette
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Edgar Bert Smith Goppyright
Depp, Mead and Company
Telegraph Office
Secret Service Department
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