The State House Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Robert Shackleton lauds Philadelphia’s State House as a noble, balanced building rich in memories. He notes its Palladian doorway, clock tower, Liberty Bell, grand stairs, and chestnut street façade with marble keystones. The piece contrasts its beauty with age and emphasizes enduring civic ideals.
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State House
Philadelphia
Sir Walter Scott
Washington Irving
Scott
America
Dickens
Opis
John Hancock
Independence
Walter Scott
Great Britain
Boston
Annapolis
Independence Square
Supreme Court
Macchinery
Russia
Chestnut Street
Robert Shackleton
Not a Meaningless Document in the Declaration’s Mist
The author rejects the view that the Declaration of Independence was merely symbolic. They argue its framers intended actions to follow, acknowledging the difficulties of creation, liberation, and nation-building beyond a pen stroke. The piece emphasizes ongoing evolution toward the ideals expressed in the document.
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United States
Crete
Bran and dessert ideas from a vintage home cook book
A collection of recipes and food tips for bran rich dishes including Bran Layer Cake Bran Jelly and rhubarb pudding. Also brief musings on happiness and living well with quotes about pleasant thoughts and self improvement.
Savory Dishes From Field Echoes Seasonable Wartime fare
A fragment of home cookery lists dishes in season including Scrambled Eggs and Mushrooms and Corn Fritters. Instructions cover cleaning mushrooms, buttering, simmering times, and egg additions with pepper and salt adjustments. Also included are Curried Eggs and Mutton With Dumplings with steps for onions curry, rice, stock, and dumplings, plus garnish tips.
What Shall I Take Along Cool Frocks for Summer
A fashion piece advises light summer travel attire with minimal luggage. It highlights fitted coats with few fastenings, versatile suits for travel, and sheer fabrics like organdie, swiss, and voile in cool color combos. Patterns shown include white organdie with dark blue Swiss and black on white accents.
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Dieture
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Sons of Men
W. Roney
Senator Knox
Independence Hall
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Leb Sitom
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