Carlyle House and Mount Vernon Ties to Washington Era
Alexandria's Carlyle house, linked to George Washington, served as Braddock's staff room and wartime council chamber. The article recalls the manor's history, market life, and Washingtons influence on colonial hospitality, with vivid notes on Sally Fairfax, Sally’s rejected love, and Braddock's 1755 campaign.
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East
West Indies
Alexandria
Washington
Sally Fairfax
John Carlyle
Braddock
Mount Vernon
Virginia
Carlyle House
Mr. Weems
Times
Belle Haven
Belle
Custis
Colonel Washington
Berlin Tango Ban Triggers Lonely Lieutenant Tale
A stark quip from Berlin depicts a lieutenant lamenting loneliness as dance bans tighten social life. The joke notes officers are barred from tango parties and even embraces in public, underscoring a rigid moral climate in the capital.
The New Reporter Calls Devoy in a Curious Telephone Exchange
A hectic scene shows journalist Jefferson McAddister seeking Mr. Devoy at 2745 C, while editors and staff eavesdrop. The City Editor interrupts, noting the line has been disconnected since morning as McAddister presses for updates on a case.
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Central
Jefferson McAddister
McAddister
Mr. Devoy
Sherry’s
Puck
Bicycle nurse joins city hospital corps in Germany
The bicycle nurse program, started in Berlin, equips women nurses with bikes so they reach accident scenes quickly before ambulances. They wear plain dark uniforms and carry a compact kit under the bicycle saddle, often saving lives by rapid initial care.
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Berlin
Germany
Dangerous Mistake in Hobby as Principle
A sharp editorial warns that treating a hobby as a guiding principle is a dangerous mistake. The piece argues for clear boundaries between pastime interests and core beliefs, urging readers to avoid conflating personal amusements with overarching doctrine.
Quiet Street Exchange Between Mrs Oftwed and Mr Singleton
A terse street conversation reveals Mrs Oftwed asking about her first husband while Mr Singleton confirms no mention was made. The brief exchange depicts a private domestic moment amid public chatter.
Spring fabrics and washes update fashion notes
The article highlights washed fabrics for spring including taffeta and duveryn in white mustard beige old red and green. It notes coats skirts and wraps in various materials with collars cuffs and fur trim, plus washable coats in gsolline corduroy and cotton blends and the replication of woolen textures in cotton.
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St Duvatyn
Sewing Utensil Sweetgrass Basket Adorns Living Space
Sweetgrass baskets in shallow circular form are shown fitted with celluloid holders and ribbon trims to hold sewing tools. Textiles include pink crepe, mohair shades, changeable taffetas, and embroidered net details on frocks and gowns. A wall-hung basket with ribbon bows serves as ornamental living room storage.
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Mere
New York
Buying Silk Stockings and Spotting Cheap Substitutes
The article explains that true silk stockings are the choice of the well dressed woman while warning that many cheaper products are not silk. It describes wood fiber and vegetable silk, how they burn and feel, and suggests checking fibers at the top of the stocking to verify authenticity.
Protect the Delicate Skin Beauty Gloves For Winter Use
Gloves offer skin protection in cold weather with rubber varieties that lock in moisture and pale oils, keeping skin whitening and softening. A second option uses kid gloves with medicated cream, elbow to wrist length, suitable for shopping, resting, and sleep.
First Aid for Cleaning Delicate Laces and Ribbons
Use a gasoline flour mix to clean fine fabrics and laces. Dip, rub thoroughly. Repair torn lace by placing paper under the hole and stitching with fine thread on a sewing machine. Wash perspiration stains with cold water and soap, then rinse with warm water. A little white sugar in the wash stiffens delicate laces.
Dictates of Fashion: Slippers, Gowns, and Velvet Accessories
The article notes heelless slippers with rounded toes gaining popularity for dancing. It describes one piece gowns with draped wraps, black velvet hats trimmed with satin roses, and loose side waves. It cites mushroom shapes for young girls, deep sashes, and velvet in bat designs, plus kimono sleeve trends and new color pairings with black satin and citron or pale lemon accents.
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Charmeuse
Glove Cuffs and Colored Glass Buttons Description
White kid gloves with narrow scalloped turnback cuffs in yellow pink blue or lavender. Long wristed and diagonally cut at the end where cuffs fasten. Three glass buttons colored like the cuffs are sewn in a line from cuff to wrist.
Bed Covers Fashioned in Cralonne and Chintaz
The New York Sun notes bed covers in cralonne or heavy chintaz to replace counterpane. They should be cut to corners to lie flat and may feature lace or washed edging. Extend the same material to dresser cushions curtains and table items. Choose a dainty yet well covered design.
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New York Sun
Russian Tendencies in Fashion Emphasize Wide Belts
The article notes increasing favor for wide belts and looser blouses creating a straight shoulder to hip line. It remarks the waist remains undefined and cautions the look suits neither very full figures nor prominent hips.
Central Markets Shape Growth of Western Sheep Trade
The article explains how proximity to production regions and the rise of feeding stations near Chicago transformed the sheep market. It notes Western flocks shifting to mutton and wool for market, the shift from loose lots to graded shipments, and feeding stations preventing price spikes by smoothing receipts into Chicago. It highlights Chicago and Omaha as key centers and the growth in shipments and market discipline over twenty years.
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United States
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountain
Park Coast
Mississippi
Missouri
Suel
Chicago
Omaha
Great Central
Henee
Biel
Sta. Nona
Redbraad
Anti Hog Cholera Serum Aimed at Farmers
The United States Department of Agriculture has worked for 25 years to develop a preventive serum for hog cholera. The new serum, once properly prepared and administered, could curb the disease. About 60 states report distribution to farmers, with a national campaign planned to eradicate or control hog cholera, aided by a $75,000 appropriation to demonstrate best methods at select facilities.
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United States Department of Periculture
Thea Department
Thea Department of Agricaiture
Department of Aupriculture
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Millet hay deemed unsafe feed for horses in North Dakota
The North Dakota experiment station warns millet hay used as a coarse feed harms horses. Investigations show kidney strain, lameness, joint swelling, blood in joints, and bone texture degradation making ligaments and muscles prone to tearing when hauled or moved.
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North Dakota
Ducks Are Hardy Guide to Duckling Feeding
The article notes ducks are generally hardy and not prone to gapes. It warns the strongest risk is leg weakness in ducks and indigestion in young birds if coarse sand is left out of mush feed. It advises adding a handful of sand to digestion aiding mush and mentions feathers provide vermin resistance. It also cautions exposure to hot sun as fatal and recommends partial shade for Kana.
Conservatism With Berries in Winter Catalogue
The note urges sticking to known standard strawberry varieties in winter catalogs rather than experimenting with many attractive new varieties. It cautions readers to rely on established kinds and let others try the new ones.
Unprofitable Heifer Warns on Early Growth
A livestock guide notes that a young heifer failing to grow and stay in good condition during the initial months will never fully recover later in life, affecting long term productivity and profitability.
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George Washington
Carlyle
Braddock House
John S. Carlyle
Isle of Wight
Hunting Creek
Carlyles
Surrolidiis
Ceorce
New York Evening Post
Siicep
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