Thanksgiving Day in 169% and a Rare Diary Record
Washington Post reports on an old Boston Cambridge American prints collection titled Pulleys Alaanacks. It highlights a 1699 diary by Gershom Bulkley detailing health and family events, with November pages noting Thanksgiving and early observances, plus Bulkley’s lineage and role as a physician and politician.
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Library of Congress
Hugh 4. Morrison
John Tulley
Boston
Cambridge
Luik
Abe
Gershom Bulkley
Aueh
Tag
Ogiscer
Peter Bulkley
Congord
Gaiee
Sir Q Chitwood
Toard College
New London
Dle
Wertherskell
Ce Andras
Washington Post
Chetdabed i
The Ball and the Mystery Husband at Hartel Ville Ball
Violet Hindolph prepares for a grand ball at the Hartel Ville where Mrs Carstone suspects a hidden truth about Violet's husband. Oscar Carstone criticizes his rival, while Lord Ryvers appears incognito as Mr Randolph, drawing sharp attention amid English guests and Forest-Hay intrigue.
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Chaythl
Violet Hindolph
Randolph
Barton
Ace
Violet
Garston
Iever
Jace
Mr. Randolph Sue
Armiss
Troutie
Oscar
Mary
Gyenian
Bega
Violet Raniwiph
Forest-Hays
Forest-Hay
Lion Wow
Tangliah
Mrs. Clurstane
Myerove
Sta
Hubert
Randolphs
Mre
Gurstone
Rongse
Borestlas
Tstone
Uci
St. Palins
St. Philipp
Ming
Lord Tyvars of
Lyvers
Oscan
Hubert Foster-Hay
Philipp
Oxford
Walt
Sven
Rodin
Ryverswell
Ireland
Randelph
Robert
Walla
Lord Ryvers
Oscar Carstone
Lord ‘Ryvers
Mr. Randolph
Belle and Grace Discuss Chappie’s Moustache Plan
Belle asks if Chappie loves her and Grace says he admitted shaving his moustache to devote more thought to her. The exchange shows playful confidence and a lighthearted tone about romance and appearance.
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Belle
Chappie
Grace
Charity Work Mentioned In Acknowledgment Of Wealth
The remark notes that she is heavily involved in charitable efforts and recently spent a substantial sum on a fashionable gown, illustrating a contrast between public generosity and personal expenditure. The quote reflects social commentary from a period source.
Elaborate Lace Gown Styles Dominating Metropolitan Fashion
The article surveys couture trends in lace and embroidery dominating metropolitan shops. It highlights empire gowns with front and back embroidery, lattice work trims, Grecian patterns, and bold color contrasts. It notes skirt silhouettes, Bolero jackets, and draped shirts, plus market shifts toward light crepe and silk negligees and eye catching footwear in Tours XV style.
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France
America
Litman
Germany's Ship Canal Gains Amid Trade Shift
The canal linking the Baltic to the Atlantic reports a stronger year ending March 31, 1898 with 25, siG vessels totaling 3,147,840 tons, up from the prior period. Dues reach 378,000 dollars, expenses exceed revenues, and Germany accounts for 6.21 percent of canal tonnage while Britain leads with 9.71 percent.
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Germany
Wealtic
Atliatic
Autobiographical Soup Dialogue in Oyster Lunch Snippet
A playful exchange at lunch features a young girl and a popular burlesque actress as they discuss shellfish. The actress jokes that sometimes a diamond can be found in a lobster, while a waiter serves a steaming stew, reflecting lighthearted gossip in a Philadelphia Press fragment.
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Philadelphia Press
Steleot Cipher Found Hidden in City Statehouse Stairs
Attempt to decode a steleot cipher in the old statehouse reveals a plan to signal 1441 with nineteen strikes, a pause, and a final heavy stroke. The discovery details a bellringing sequence intended as an incoming alert.
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Yel
Pshidelphia
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Osean
Smart Set
New York Press
Paris
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