The Transformation of Elise Chadeayne into a Fashion Icon
A New York correspondence portrait explores Elise Chadeayne once Liz Shadden, tracing her metamorphosis from rustic village girl to a polished fashion figure. The piece sketches details of her appearance, dress, and public gaze, while musing on the broader English influence on childrearing, beauty norms, and social ascent. It touches on fashion plates, dressmaking specifics, and cultural reflections on motherhood and health, weaving commentary with period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elise Chadeayne
York
Butterfly
Haintly
Lize
Elise Chane
Miss Chadeagne
Bent Pin
Goethe
Manipur Rebellion Sparks British Military Retrenchment
A long account of the Manipur uprising details British forces led by Colonel Skene retreating to the residency after fierce Manipuri resistance. British attempts to negotiate fail as the rajah and senaputty seize control, many officers killed, and a subsequent assault routs the Manipuri palace guards. The piece reflects on imperial prestige and the dangers of interfering with native rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omicera
Ruajah
Great Britain
Skene
Residency
Quinton
Grimwood
Lieut. A. Grant
Goorkas
Manipur
Fort Thobas
Waitho
Tarnu
Lockart
Turner
Bhagri
England
Cossins
Simpson
Maharajah Chandra Kirti Sinngh
Senaputty
J. W. Quinton
Assam
Goorka
Whese Goorkas
Sen
Not Fit For Greens Anecdotes Of Tea In Olden Times
A humorous collection recounts early tea misadventures among colonial families led by David C and his quick witted wife Sarah. They boil dry Hyson tea thinking it greens, plus a tale of a neighbor’s watermelon misunderstanding and a hotel coffee ice cream mix up. A feature on the Baldwin Locomotive Works reveals a giant tank engine built for St. Clair Tunnel, weighing about 195000 pounds with 280 flues and strong hauling claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerain David C
Sarah
Davids
David
Tony
America
Reading Railroad
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fifteenth Street
St. Clair
Baldwin Locomotive Works
St. Clair River
Lis Huron
Port Sarina
Ontario
Port Huron
Mich
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada
Michigan
Philadelphia Ledger
All That Wars Left ra Do
A tale of a village magnate who owns every major asset in the town including banks farms railways papers telegraphs and a clothing house while a wandering tramp tests the man’s grip on power. The preacher magnate muses on tolls and control as the tramp questions if he can stay quietly in the town.
Relief for Rheumatism From a Noted Physician
A well known physician shares a simple treatment for rheumatism saying acidity of the blood causes the ailment. He prescribes ten drops of oil of gaultheria on sugar every two hours and Rochelle salts for two doses, stating it can save lives and many dollars in doctors’ bills. He offers the advice free for mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle
New York Herald
Missed Calls and Vocation Doubts in a Paris Shop
A London Journal quip imagines Baron Rothschild visiting an old curiosity shop. The dealer touts old masterpieces while Rothschild muses that if he had entered the curiosity business he could have made a fortune. A French quip follows about kissing norms and gallant youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Rothschild
Monsieur le Baron
Raphael
Rothschild
London Journal
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Daisy Dart
New York
Golden Circle
India
Conn
Upper Burmah
Ogs
Bengal
Chester, Pa
ATIVE
Anipur
Banks
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