Christmas at Rilchester Court and Claude Maznay's Devotion
In the wintry Christmas lead up at Rilchester, Lady Worthington schemes a society dance and Esperance tugs at quiet change. Claude Maznay, visiting from London, is drawn to Esperance, while Mariana’s memory lingers in his gaze. Gaspard recovers, and the deanery hums with plans, art, and budding affection as winter deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Mortlake
Gornefia
Hornut
Cornelia
Gaspard
Niles
Berthe
Ton
Worthington
Jones
Hanns
Henry
Claude
Miss Smiths
Sid Frances
Esperace
Mortlake
Esperance
Claude Mazpay
Rileheeter
Trenlty
Rilchester
Sir Henry
Jenkins
Rilcheater
Lady Worthington
Soch
Fundy Worthington
Baperance
Lady Worthingham
Bis “Marlana
Mariana
Mapnay
Clause
Claure
Marlaa
Tim Vere
Tony Tetters
Sir Henry Worthington
Tande
Agaln
Mars
Gome
Jsne
Sten
Bonnie and Esperance Prepare for Lady Worthington's Dance
In the drawing room at Mrs Mortlake’s, Bertha and Esperance face quiet worries and festive preparations. Cornelia laments lost camellias while holly sprigs replace absent jewelry. Esperance helps Bertha with decoration as the group travels to the dance, the mood unsettled but hopeful for novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Hertha
Esperance
Lady Worthington
Bertha
Christehel
Cornea
Mrs. Mortlake
The Restless Reds At Leech Lake Reservation
A long profile of the Chippewa at Leech Lake, detailing their history from Ojibwa origins to interactions with French, British, and American powers, the 1831 to 1899 land cessions, and today’s population, living conditions, housing, health, and social structure. It notes slavery to rations, poverty, and ongoing cultural change, including language, dress, religion, and family roles, with emphasis on the Pillager and Leech Lake communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piawathe
Northwest
Hom
Mississippi
Red River
Untess
Sault Ste. Marie
France
Canada
Datroit
Pontiac
Add
Wayne
Ohio
Lakes Superior
Michigan
Mississippi River
Wisconsin
Ainge Bean
Minnesota
Cass
Winnebagoshish Lakes
White Earth Consolidated Agency
Interior Department On
Teeth Lake Reservation
Leech Lake
Devious definitions and streetwise sights in verse
A catalog of playful misdefinitions pairs Barytone with bass imitation, Sympathy with the ink between joy and sorrow, Bluff as a substitute lacking brains, Roomy as fat with many rooms but no real space, Heaven as a realm where everyone assumes others are as good as themselves, Sentiment kept on a paying basis, Silence as the rare thing when one can ask for nothing, Conscience as the hurt from a neighbor’s wrong, Hypocrisy as what makes a man act differently when watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Claude
Marlana
Worthington
Chester
Esperance
Jim
Mariana
Che
Henry
E& Newspaper
Frances
Minnesota
Shakopee
Ong
Curley-Hall
la Am
Jake
Barytone
Alwars
New Inventions Include Air Pump Cap For Cans And Soap Shield
A Massachusetts inventor introduces a rubber bulb cap to pressurize cans for easy pouring and a corner shield for trunks with a rubber layer between plates to reduce damage from handling. Additional devices include a water deflecting pipe for boilers and a metallic cleaning reservoir with a rubber scrubber for rapid surface cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocker
Massachusette
Wayner
Artificial Limbs Driven by War Trade Boom
The New York Sun notes that war inflames demand for artificial limbs more than battlefield casualties. It cites Bellevue Hospital and Governor’s Island cases, claiming many wounded have amputations, while a limb maker says wartime demand won’t strain supply, as the trade stays busy from accidents and other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Governor's Island
New York Sun
Suet Pudding Recipe Card From Old Cookbook
A compact recipe lists suet chopped fine and raisins with cinnamon cloves and citron. Molasses, soda, salt, currants, an egg, and enough flour to make a stiff batter are mixed and boiled three and a half hours. Sauce suggests sugar and sherry or wine.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edna Lyall
Leech Lake Reservation
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