Split coin tale of Amelia Dexter and Williams at Annapolis
A long ago romance between Amelia Dexter and cadet Williams centers on a half silver coin and unspoken engagement. Thirty years later Admiral Williams and Dexter meet at a naval event with memories, rumors, and a lost half coin resurfacing amid questions of memory and honor.
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Atielia
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Wiliams
Aussian Dexter
Williams
Academy
Cadet Corps
Amella
Miss Dexter
Atlantic
Dexter
Jaunty Little Peplum Tops Winter Fashions In 1910s Blouses
The Jaunty Little Peplum becomes a favored winter finish around the high waist of dresses and blouses. Peplums extend outside the skirt, with plaited or circular styles, paired with blouses featuring blouson sailor lines and peasant sleeves. Silk cashmere with velvet and lace trims by Judic Chollet, pattern May Manton No. 7216, sizes 34 to 42. Send 10 cents plus 2 cent postage for mail delivery.
Oranges at Christmas and diverse serving ideas
The piece explains how oranges are abundant and versatile for Christmas meals. It covers serving methods from raw to cooked, emphasizes not adding sugar until serving, and details recipes including Orange Salad Orange Cocktail and Orange Shortcake with instructions for preparation and presentation.
Women smoke in public places discussed in society notes
The piece notes Mrs. Craig Biddle publicly smoking at the Quaker City hotel dining room and discusses changing norms in society. It also comments on perceptions of American home life by English observers and praises French politeness as learned at home.
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Daddy
Jack
Evelyn
Mr. Miggs
Craig Biddle
Ultra Smart Society
England
Milady
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Matthew T. Scott
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Ilinois
Scott
Adlai EK. Stevenson
Florence Yenwick Miller
Illustrated Papers
London
United States
Columbia
Victor
Market Update: Firm Receipts and Mixed Grain Prices
General markets report firm receipts for nutter and hogs with varied grade offerings. Hogs show strong receipts at 581 cases with fresh gathered lots and multiple first and second grades. Potatoes steady with Maine bags at 2.70. Hay and straw steady. Live poultry weak with only fancy grades noted.
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Bate
Wagtn
Menneylvania
Hennery Browne
Atic
Steedy
Maine
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New York
Chickering & Sons
Storck’s
Santa Claus’ Headquarters
Long Branch
Pocketbooks
Friction Toys
Campbell
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