Lincoln Letters Add New Threads To Lincolniana For 1926
A 1926 surge in Lincolniana includes the Oldroyd collection purchase by Congress and the 25 year wait on Robert T. Lincoln’s trunk. A Bloomington Bloomington IL letter to Fanny McCullough reveals Lincoln’s humane note after Col William McCullough’s death, paralleling the famous Bixby letter.
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Washington, D. C
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Normal, Ill
William W. Orme
Nannie McCullough Orme
Charming Fabrics for Evening Wear in Midwinter Fashion
A New York Times fashion writer notes midwinter evening dress evolves for town and resort with velvet and fur, armor spangled gowns, metallic fabrics, and embroidered wraps. Paris couturiers like Worth Paquin Lucien Lelong and designers such as Vionnet adapt velvet, chiffon, and lame while crepes and furs remain central to the season.
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New York Times
Paris Couturiers
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Worth
Paquin
Lucien Lelong
Paris
Vionnet
Evening gown trends in metallics and fringe from Paris to Palm Beach
The article surveys high fashion from Paris and American houses highlighting metal tissue and lame fabrics for gowns and wraps. It notes Lanvin and Callot Soeurs designs with silver roses, tulle collars, and beaded embroidery, plus Drecoll and Molinieux pieces in georgette and chiffon. Fringe, crystal beads, and velvet touches finish outfits for the Southern season.
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Palm Beach
Jeanne Lanvin
Lanvin
Callot Soears
Jenny
South
Jersey
Woman's status in Africa described by colonial observer
A colonial-era account outlines gender inequality among North African Muslims. It describes a son being celebrated while daughters face a life of arranged marriage, obedience, and limited autonomy, with practices such as tattooing, dowries, and polygamy noted as normative aspects.
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Gadi
Zahrna
Sandya
Zina
Aziza
Djeby
Djemna
Godehot
la Reyne Mondiale
Saint Valentine legend and origin of valentines
The piece recounts Saint Valentine as a Christian martyr under Claudius, notes his feast day on February 14, and traces the origins of valentines from ancient rites to the first paper cards in America. Esther A. Howland popularized fancy valentines and sparked a major business.
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Valentine
Juno
Don
Esther A. Howland
England
Howland
Worcester
Mass
Ingland
The World We Know and the Mind’s Vast World
A reflective passage notes that a person’s world is bounded only by their perception and imagination. It argues every resource and experience is usable by the individual, regardless of wealth or status, inviting self inquiry into the universe under one’s own hat.
Spiritual Appeal in the Old London Churches
The Church of England faced a clash over 19 central London churches once slated for demolition to make way for new development. The Lords backed the plan, while the Commons on November 25 voted 124 to 27 against it, sparing the structures.
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Church of England
London
House of Lords
Sev
Eral
House of Commons
Ensemblé Effects In Oriental Inspired Fashion Show
The article describes ensembles inspired by French design using Oriental fabrics. Pajamas in black satin with jade green trim, green chiffon coats, and old Chinese blue outfits feature intricate embroidery and borders. Accessories complete the robe d interieur sets with shoes, stockings, girdles and negligees. Ostrich and marabou trim dominates, with lavish colors and decorative borders.
Black and Silver Semitailored Dresses Highlight Embroidery
Many dresses in black canton feature daring touches of silver embroidery and ribbon. The collection emphasizes refined silhouettes with bold decorative accents.
Gold of the Ancients and Early Gold Mining Regions
Ancient gold sources came from surface sands and gravels found in India Central Asia the southern Urals and the area around the eastern Mediterranean. Early workings attributed to Meyotians in Nubia and Dr Karl Peters noting South Africa interior near Rhodesia, Ophir link to Israelites. Romuns mined in Hiorgary Spain and Great Britain in various periods. Middle ages mining industry made little progress.
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India
Central Asia
Urals
Mediterranean
Karl Peters
South Africa
Rhodesia
Doctor Peters
Hirogary
Spain
Great Britain
Austen’s Pride and Prejudice read after long delay
The article notes Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility gained readers only years after completion. It recalls the original title First Impressions and publisher rejection amid late eighteenth century trends toward romantic horror and extravagance. Austen attacked cruelty through refined wit.
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Jane Austen
Dane Austen
Partford | Courant
Poetic Justice Ends in Worthless Check Fee
Ralph Jones defends a man accused of issuing worthless checks without a lawyer. They win acquittal, the client pays a fee by check, and Jones discovers the check is worthless the next day after the bank reveals the signer had no account.
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Ralph Jones
Jones
Longest Terms of Office in Government Roles Highlighted
The longest tenure cited is held by the comptroller general and the assistant comptroller general, each serving fifteen terms, as noted in an answered question in Liberty.
Undefined student protest sparks debate in New York
A lecturer in New York addresses a crowd about gender and adolescence, arguing provocative ideas that draw attention to attitudes toward women and youth. The remarks ignite debate over the limits of free speech and social norms.
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New York
Ge Arena
Earthworms Report Eyes in Each Body Segment
Dr. Walter N. Hers of Jobs Hopkins announces earthworms have eyes in every body segment. Each segment senses light, allowing identification of skin wells that respond to light.
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Walter N. Hers
Jobs Hopkins
To Tell a Man's Age You Must Read His Life
A New York Telegram quip notes that judging a man's age requires understanding how he views life as a prince or burden, as a parable on attitudes toward time and usefulness.
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New York Telegram
Dodd
Robert Fleener
Pine Visage
Ind
Dodd's Medicine Co
Main St
Duffalo
N.Y
Unclear overheard remarks on aviation and unrest in New York
Fragmentary quotes recount a discussion on airplanes for Siam government and fears of economic and social disruption. Several speakers voice grim warnings about unemployment strikes layoffs and hidden horrors while referencing a mysterious Pete and local chatter.
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New York
Hemstock
Cnn Tc
Beyond Imitation Jean Jerry Foal Ruthe Oh Real
A stage note describes Jean Jerry as more lifelike than typical performers. The writer humorously cautions that no actor could be so convincing as a foal. The piece personifies Ruthe and comments on acting realism.
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Jean—Jerry
Ruthe
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