Novelty craft patterns from a Newark Advertiser feature
A historical description details various handmade crafts including shaving mats of Japanese canvas embroidered in silk, the pond lily mat using tissue paper, and decorative dressings such as a blue celesta bordered dress with silk appliques. It also outlines a cuff and collar bag made from a velvet covered box, with floral hand painting and ribbon bows, all designed for stylish storage and presentation.
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Newark
Aney
Ecole
Forcesil to Admit It Whlttenton Peck Sun
A fragment from a 19th century reminiscence describes old schoolmates recognized by a changed appearance. The narrator recalls a former belle, once lively and bright, now aged with dental work, gray eyes, and a worn smile. The scene shifts to a dentist chair and memories of school days, ending with a sour, disjointed note as the reminiscence fades.
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Whlttenton Peck
Sin
Tiree
Brief notes fill Albany with curious chatter and fashion
A terse Albany encounter reveals a pompous messenger asking for Grover Cleveland. Oscar Wilde scarf-pins trend among New York club men. Other items cite a Grimne Iowa attorney’s railway death settlement, remarks on Governor Colquitt and President Arthur era fashions, Alcott’s thrift, and political gossip about ministers' sons and spouses.
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Albany
Grover
Cleveland
Sodhen
Oscar Wilde
New York
Acac
Time has altered us all as old friends recall past games
A narrator overhears an old acquaintance not recognizing him now and reflects on fifty years passing since they played together. He remembers youthful pranks with a snowball of memories, the war, changes in appearance, and a longing to greet a former friend and share a quiet recollection of Ben Grey and their simple plums and skates days.
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Atlanta
Colquitt
Brown
Maine
Harry Johnson
Lochrane c
Bob Tooma
A. Bronson Alcott
Goncord
Alcott
Galveston
Lex
Washington
United States Senate
Arthur
Mia Miklroy
New York
White House
Executive Mansion
George Davidson
America
Davidson
Cleveland
Pattison
Pennsyvania
Jeronta Bonaparte
Daniel Webster
Bse
United States
David Davis
Bloomington
Pattizon
Pennsylvania
Dave
Pottstown Ledger
Woo
Selection of varied 19th century political notes
A review of recent political and social items notes feel of public sentiment, Butler's rising profile as governor, Hamlin's Madrid visit impressing the court, and Vermonts unsuccessful move to ban natives cider. It also mentions Worcester in Ohio and Lotta the actress winning a fashion suit, plus South Carolina’s odd vote totals across gubernatorial and presidential elections.
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Lotta
B. F. Randall & Co
Boston
South Carolina
Repalia
Enire
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Matt Whelps
Grimne
Iowa
Tirkilwa
Rock Island Road
Lynch
Migsiesippi
Hut
General Butler
Massachusetts
Hannibal Hamlip
Madrid
Alfonso
Hamlin
Vermont
House of Representatives
Samuel T. Worcester
Joseph
Lydia E. Plakham
Lynh, Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Forall Thorn Palat
Scum
Ovina
Wiii Ciganteo Amd
Tumorethurnis
Westeay
Dura
Emarlit Sui Spolgh
di Beckacho
Alway Peeman
Bruce Amd
Lydia
Auleebe Loven
Pinkhas Frogiyasarer Sale of Inquiry
AEA
Lydia E. Pins
Emia Fa
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Brown Chemical CO
Baltimore
Interstate
Debyn Creed Tie
A. Horl
Center Ave
Marshfield
C.slp
O.lin
Tlsting
Qhieiga
St.Paul
Minneapolis
North Wisconsin
St. Paul
Wisconsin
Weny
Coneesion
Chicago & Northwestern
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Wisconsia
Madison
Assait
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Geunee
Pulman Palace
St Paul
Chicago, & Paul
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le Mars
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Jinn
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Coun
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Minn
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Eau Claire
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Pal
Abbataford
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Sunction
Waysay
Jenny
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Norz
Sheboygan
Fund di Junc Division
N. W
Fond du Lac
AL Forest Junction
Milwankra
Lake Shaye
Weertora Rig
Gren Bay
Minnedota
New London
Mensshaneenati
W. Uy
Oshkosh
Medina Junction
Milwaukee Lake Shore & Western Ty
Oshihesh
Amierse Junction
Wih
Wests
AL Junction
St. P. Ry
Abbotsford
Wi Central
SY. Daul
Portage
P. Ry
Pha
Lake Sur
Finney
Milena
Jas. Barker, Geu
Unity, Wisconsin
Sto
Green
DRUC
Miner & Hinman
Hinmans
Bi_OG Central Ave
Marshfield, Etal, Wis
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Ill
Emerson
Kimball
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M. J. Platt
Marshfield, Wus
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