Mystery of the social encounter ends in romance
Mathewson lingers at a social function until a striking young woman draws him aside. She explains an earlier chance meeting and a planned separation to avoid a costly social stumble. He pursues her despite her past marriage, and they move toward engagement after a clear, revealing exchange.
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Mathewson
Aly
Gue
Matthewson
Eatme Ved
Olcott
Mathew
Polpy
Mrs. Olcott
Ted
Buro
Uiery Bee
Muarrage Mathewson
Tlonse
Ensy
Thas
Daniel Boone Pioneer Tale From Early American History
A parent narrates the story of Daniel Boone, linking his birth in 1744 in Philadelphia to frontier life. The tale describes Boone’s youth, his rifle skills, a panther encounter, survival in the wilderness, and conflicts with Native Americans as he grows into a legendary figure in American lore.
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Daddy
Jack
Wwe
Pin Hooyen
Worhkr
Daniel Toone
Kidides
United States
Wallin Tell
Arthur
Tible
Daniel Boone
Philadelphia
Boone
Enpines
Getion
Grand Duke Alexis Crown Prince of Russia in Uniform
The czarevitch Alexis is shown at age ten in military dress, the English royal blood on his mother's side and four elder sisters. The article notes Sea Scouts in Britain numbering 250 000, with 50 000 mobilized before the war and 1 300 stationed along the east coast from John O Groats to Dover, plus their Admiralty support and improvised winter huts built by the patrols. A magic trick with a watch and a touchstone is described, with instructions on testing testimony via a chain of hands and surprise suspension of movement.
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Alexis
Russia
Czaarevitch
Czarevitch
Alice
England
Sea Coast
Sea Scouts
Coast Patrol
John O' Groat
Dover
North Sea
Admiralty
Coast Guards
Pebbles for Gems and a House of Riddles
A fragmentary 19th century note explores a seaside gem traders scam with pebbles passed as gems and returns cheap stones. It includes rhyme puzzles about word transformations and a fable of Frisky the squirrel reflecting on rising food costs and sudden windfalls.
Holiday Ribbon Counter Reveals Satin Roses and Rich Accessories
The display showcases half opened rose pins in satin ribbons, green stems, and silver dollars flowing as gifts change hands. Velvet neckbands with lace ruffs, brocaded ribbon bags, and Roman striped collars lift holiday outfits, while lace enhances bodices, skirts, lappets, and tunics.
Lace Handkerchief Gifts for Christmas Crafting
How to make lace handkerchief gifts with a sewn bag design and gathered edges. Instructions describe hemming, drawing a ribbon casing, and attaching circles to create a decorative interior for a lace handkerchief gift.
Elaborate and simple handkerchiefs as inexpensive gifts
The piece describes two handkerchief designs: one elaborate rose point with braid and lace inserts and a second simple triple hemstitched square with a straight lace fringe. Both are presented as acceptable inexpensive gifts and are explainable by standard needlework patterns in a book.
Last Minute Gift Knit Case Directions
Instructions outline how to knit a simple knitting case as a last minute present. It uses muslin and a padded square with a central bag for yarn, folding corners, and fastening with ties for easy completion.
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Us Wien
After Dinner Speaker Deceptions At Doorstep
A New York Globe note recalls a traveling minstrel who asks for food before speaking, prompting a sharp reply that labels him an after dinner speaker. The humorous vignette highlights holiday hospitality and social etiquette in a domestic setting.
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New York Globe
Make pins cushions for Christmas gifts
The article describes making pincushions from Bayly colored silks and velvets using scraps from a scrap bag. A cardboard box forms the foundation, with a bow of ribbon and pins for a festive gift suitable for any household. It notes square shapes are traditional and cubes are easiest to handle.
Figs As Dessert Flavor Enhancers And Dishes
A vintage recipe collection outlines fig based desserts and dishes. It describes figs with gelatin and with jelly and cream, fig sandwiches, a fig pie with meringue, fig pudding with breadcrumbs suet eggs wine and cinnamon, and serving tips for a fig sauce.
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Long Branch
House OF
Dorothy Kelly
James Morrison
Netty
Letty
Yale Ross
Gwendolin
Meath
the Record
Story
Armerican Press Associatror
Tis
Bolwie’s
Frisky
Little Art Store
J. G. Sexton
Broadway
S.&h. Green
S. Goldstein & Sons
H. Goldstein, Mgr
Bailey & Burns
Wood & West
Asbury Park
H. Willard Wiseman
W. C. Wiseman
Emory Street
N. de
Phil Seamon
Cookman Avenue
N. J
Stricklin’s
LeMaistre Laca and Embroidery Co
Cookman Ave
Emory ST
Asbuty Park
Monmouth County
Asbury Park, N. J
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