Notable Irish Port Tale Ties Victoria Visit to 1848
Fragmentary historical note recounts an Irish harbor name honoring Queen Victoria during her 1848 visit. It mentions a wreck of the steamship Chicago era and a coastal defense led by General Hugh O Neill. The piece hints at earlier English defeats and colonial governors, reflecting a long series of battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Queenelawn
Fener
Chicago
Hough O'Neill
Carew
Cork Monuments and Cork Legend Echoes of History
A fragmentary essay describes the Cork area with notes on Blarney Castle and the Harney Stone, linking legends of the Stone to English and Spanish intrigue. It recalls Thackeray’s Cork anecdotes, mentions Bishop Wolfe and Irish hospitality to visitors, and touches on local industry and historic sites around Cork City and Queenstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulin
Cork
le Blarney
Blarney Castle
Lord Macarthy
Ho Bolt
Harney
O'Neil
Spain
England
Neil
Elinaeth
Jae
Ireland
Queenstown
Camiden
Curilaie
Drake
Gaeenstown
Europe
County Cork
Cork City
Maasa Husetts
Patenta
William Penn
Broman Castle
Columbus
America
Luther
Penn
Cork Harbor
Pennsylvania
Wolfe
John Moore
Black Rock
Embroidered Irish Linens and Lace Collars Fashion Glow
Linens shown this year feature embroidered Irish linens and lawns in pinks greens blues and twine colors with shamrock and floral motifs. Queen Alexandra and the princess of Wales aid popularity while countess of Dudley helps promote the project.
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Emerald Isle
England
Queen Alexandra
Princess of Wales
Ireland
Countess of Dudley
White Pongee Waist Described with Valenciennes Lace
A white pongee or crepe de chine waist features a low neck bordered by Valenciennes lace insertion forming the bodice seam. Heavy lace applications trim the deep V motif with points scuffed accents. Elbow sleeves flare with whirring groups and ruffles edged by Valenciennes lace insertion.
To Clean Lace Lace, a lacemaker’s delicate cleaning method
A lacemaker offers a simple home method for cleaning delicate lace. Lay the lace on paper, cover with calcinated magnesia, cover with another sheet, and store between book leaves for two or three days. Then shake gently to release powder and restore fresh threads like when first woven.
The Day of the Flower Hat Returns to Fashion
The flower hats regain favor as a popular late summer trend. Descriptions note pink Neapolitan elements, large ruffles, and a chiffon rose shielding the brim, crafting a pretty frame against a breezy day.
Frock for the Youngest in a Pleasing Little Style
A juvenile frock features broadened shoulders with front and back waist tucks and a plaited skirt. Suitable for both boys and girls, the design can be made in pique galatea cheviot gingham serge or worsted cazimeore and adapts to back or shoulder openings.
Beauty and health linked in modern beauty discourse
The Philadelphia Inquirer cites beauty doctors asserting comfort and health are essential to a pretty figure. It argues that physical discomfort communicates a strained expression and undermines womanhood, urging a healthier approach to beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Philadelphia Inquirer
Fashion Notes on Dishes Decor and Attire of the Season
The article catalogs table settings with clams and green foliage decorations, porcelain and crystal serving pieces, and seasonal attire trends. It notes fern accents, green ribbons, Welsh rarebit plates, and ornate fruit displays. It also mentions stain removal formulas, feather bows, ombre effects, and morning wear with drawnwork and beaded panels.
Old-fashioned remedy for toothache and sore throat
A fragment describes salt in warm water as a humorously old fashioned cure for toothache hoarseness and sore throat. It claims this home remedy clears nasal congestion and headaches. The text preserves a quirky colonial tone without modern medical terms.
Practical School Clothes Styles For Owatty Season
Practical school outfits described for children use serge and light fabrics. The piece details dresses with yoke fronts, elastic backs, and inset sleeves in a fashion era tone. It emphasizes fabrics like blue serge, cassimere, and white stitching for school wear accessories.
Household Tips for Keeping Beets Fresh and Oysters Open
A passage gives methods to keep beets fresh by plunging in cold water and upright storage, notes saltpeter in water for longer keeping, and describes renovating bronze with muriatic acid and oil. It also advises opening oysters by warming them briefly on the stove and slipping a knife between shell halves.
Union lawn gains favor in summer gown fabrics
Shops market Union lawn as cooler, coarser than silk for summer dresses. It comes in various shades, priced at 14 cents a yard, offering a practical alternative to silk linings and mal gowns amid fashion demand.
In the Magic East a Cairo street sunrise change
In Cairo the old Western cityscape recedes as commercial signs and modern wares replace narrow lanes. The Moonlit streets reveal patent medicines, sun helmets, Creel shops, and glass fronts, signaling a shifting urban identity amid Oriental uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Khedivelibrary
Puita
Cairo and London Compared in a Night-Worn City Scene
The piece contrasts Cairo’s crowded streets and harsh cemeteries with European calm, noting crumbling whitewashed tombs, donkey porters, street musicians, and the rough mix of rich and poor. It describes noise at night, markets, and the stark inner-city contrast between old quarters and newer, cleaner areas near the citadel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
London
Proelock
Mosheme
Condaire
Woolly Calf Owned Near South Londonderry Vermont
A woolly calf described as a freak of nature resides with BL 1 Rawson near South Londonderry Vermont. It sports patches of white wool among long dark hair giving it a distinctive shaggy appearance.
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Rawson
South
Londonderry
Dime’s Brief Life and Changing Hands
A concise note on the dime’s short life span of four to five years as it circulates, heating tenfold while a half dollar transfers between pockets and tills. The author highlights the rapid movement of small coins through everyday commerce.
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Cial
Thackeray
Perbeles
Chlhon
David
St. Fiona Barr's Cathedral
Elases
Eacups
Winther
Comfort Maker For
Beauty
Bios Sons
Girl
Tye
Ouro
Oriental
Touloon
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