Paying for a Dead Horse in Civil War Claim
An old cavalry veteran in Me Lean county Illinois had a government claim for a Civil War killed horse approved, filed in 1864, illustrating the proverb paying for a dead horse and government reluctance to settle long‑standing debts. The piece also includes stray modern reflections on stubbornness and women’s behavior.
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Me ‘Lean
Ilinois
Paris Fashions Echo Across New York Graduations
The piece notes Paris styles for graduation dresses and footwear contrast American trends. It highlights simple Paris frocks with circular cuts, belted coats, and bloused silhouettes, predicting French dress influence in autumn fashion.
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New York
Paris
Fashion contrasts Paris and New York styles in 1910s dress detail
The piece notes Paris favors stubby Cuban heel shoes with narrow toes and delicate silk stockings, while New York leans toward long narrow toes and high Louis heels. It observes shorter sleeves, elbow gloves, and ornate dressy blouses with lenient waistlines, plus revived trims like pinked taffeta and dotted Swiss.
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Paris
New York
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A remark on how business decisions often rely on a man’s opinions while his political views earn no respect. The quote underscores practical leverage over partisan belief in professional contexts.
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