Closing Hours in Congress Spark Frenzy and Farewells
Special correspondent reports Washington March 5 as the Capitol churns during final hours of a session. Members rush, trunks are packed, and a famed debater Mr Reed dominates the scene with sharp exchanges. Photographers capture the action while stores of clippings and notes go to successors.
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War era song on Maryland and Randall’s writings
Special Correspondent recalls the 1861 Maryland My Maryland lyric that spurred Confederate pride, the young poet James Randall’s rise from post office myth to fame, and his later role as editor of the Augusta Chronicle and Constitution. The piece also discusses Hamlet and purgatory while noting Randall’s literary influence in the South.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Europe
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Purgatory
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Old Powder House at Somerville Noted Historical Relic
The article surveys the Old Powder House near Somerville Minnesota, once a windmill repurposed to store gunpowder. It recounts its origin in Queen Anne era, links to John Mallet, and its use during colonial and Revolutionary periods, including powder seizures and milestones. The ruinous state and fire damage are noted as it slowly decays amid natural wear.
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Fashion Notes on Spring Dresses and Wraps in New York
Clive Harper reviews the influx of spring gowns wraps and fabrics in New York. He describes gowns in sateen broadcloth and percale with elaborate pleats and nails down details while noting tailor gowns and beaver trimmed jackets.
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Wade Gewu
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Bern
Oriental Lace
A Plea for Good Living by Luristime Verhune Herrick
Special correspondent writes on plain living versus high thinking and the social culture of meals. The piece contrasts diet, prestige, and cosmopolitan tastes across American regions, arguing nourishment supports mental work and that educated people often carry fuller figures, with a reflection on appetite as a driver of public opinion.
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