Micah Clarke Sees Clerk Tetheridge in Hidden Plight
In a perilous Somerset chase, Captain Clarke finds Taunton town clerk Master Tetheridge hiding in a flour chest. The scene reveals loyalties and a shift in power as Clarke confronts the clerk about his oath to Monmouth and his status within Saxon’s regiment.
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Redeemer
Master Tetheridge
Taunton
Somersetshire
Lincoln’s Inn
James
Duke of Monmouth
Tetheridge
Captain Clarke
Saxon
Oman
Brimstone and flour bin in a vanished siege tale
A stout narrator recalls hiding in a flour bin in a deserted mill during a skirmish, baking flat cakes, sharing rough banter with a wartime companion, and planning escape. Night falls as riders mount a raid. he is captured and bound, reflecting on life and duty as soldiers loot the loft.
Sword of 1638 Sparks Talk of Rights and Treason
In a tense scene two officers inspect a sword dated 1638. The blade’s history ties to liberty and resistance against royal authority. A quip about a playhouse drops a hint of theatrical framing as a plan to deal with the captured man is proposed: hang him.
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Tsli Endelender
Betterton
Value of Drainage for Corn Crops in Deep Soils
In a Genesee Farmer essay, the benefits of underdraining are urged, arguing drained soils stay porous and absorb moisture while undrained, compact soils limit water flow. The piece emphasizes corn thrives in loose, deep soil and warns against stagnant, waterlogged ground that harms root growth and yields. It cites farmers’ experience and German saying “To know is not to be able.”
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Genesee
John Johnston
Walt
Suni
Spanish Gunboats in Manila Bay Fall to American Fleet
The Spanish fleet at Manila included gunboats in the bay when Dewey arrived that were destroyed. One gunboat, unaware war had begun, reached Cavite to report to the admiral whose fleet had been destroyed, and at dawn yielded as an easy prize to the Americans.
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Manila
Dewey
Manila Bay
Cavite
Gunboats Seized in Philippine Waters Highlighted by American Review
Spanish officers and crew were paroled and the captured vessel added to the American fleet with an American crew. A second similar gunboat was captured at Iloilo. The American Review of Reviews reproduces a picture of one gunboat, noting its power with four guns and shallow draft ideal for shallow waters.
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Loilo
American Review of Reviews
Paper Use for U.S. Postal Cards Reaches 72 000 Tons Yearly
A report notes that the United States consumes about 72 000 tons of paper annually to manufacture postal cards used nationwide. The figure highlights the scale of mail communication and the paper industry supporting it.
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United States
Skin care tips from Times Herald column
The article presents home remedies for skin conditions including blackheads and freckles. It describes a rosewater vinegar astringent, a alcohol tonic for toning and cleansing, a ammonia cologne lotion for tan removal, lemon and borax remedies, a last virginal preparation for cleansing, and a morning routine with cream and rice powder after exposure to wind.
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Times- Herald
Black Frocks Describe Tint and Trim For Evening Wear
The article details fashionable black gowns with taffeta and sheer silks, trimmed with small silk muslin ruffles edged by a black velvet ribbon. It notes triple clusters of ruffles in green white and cerise on the sash, and describes lace edging, plaid muslin accents, and a fitted bodice with jet buttons and a ruched decolletage.
Prince of Wales Table Etiquette at Marlborough House
A description of royal dining customs at Marlborough House notes plain tablecloths with royal arms, two forks per guest, only one large knife and one large spoon, prongs down, no finger bowls, dinner at 8 45 and lasting about an hour, music softly in the background and service of a la Russe with no in-room carving.
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Holland
Saxon
Sarstfield
Samson
Marlborough House
Controversy Over Women Riding Cross Saddle Rages in California
The debate centers on whether women should abandon the side saddle for the cross saddle as men do. Advocates cite historical use with Empress Maria Theresa and Queen Victoria as examples, noting costume concerns are often overstated and that cross saddle riding has precedents in the 18th century.
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California
Maria Theresa
Marie Antoinette
Queen Victoria
Chatham Camp
Kitchen Comforts Advice from Ella Kretschmar
Ella Morris Kretschmar urges choosing durable lino flooring over costly poor quarry for kitchens. She argues good linoleum lasts longer, is warm and easy to clean, and advises prioritizing a stove, chairs, high shelf, clock, and sturdy bread quality, framing comfort as key.
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Ella Morris Kretschmar
Frills of Fashion in Lace and Silk Trimmings
Pigeon throat and fuchsia tints lead fashion this season with wide lace collars and velvet or silk collars. Hats tilt and halo with floral wreaths, refined flowers, bow and gauze de soie cravats, spotted net ribbons, Liberty satin tea gowns with lace appliques, and a brocaded silk bodice with buttonhole stitched embroidery and chiffon frills.
Pure White Costumes Rise In Summer Fashion
Tailors dressmakers shoemakers and others report a trend toward white wardrobes for the season. Many patrons reportedly vow to wear only white all summer, with white serge satincloth poplin costumes and white accessories showcased in shops.
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Inquirer
Strawberry Sandwich Recipes From A Vintage Menu
Large strawberries sliced and sugared between French roll slices with butter create exquisite sandwiches. Pineapples and bananas prepared the same way also delight. Cream cheese sandwiches with strawberries are tasty. a nasturnium loaf sandwich with salt and butter completes the dainty flavors.
Hall Racks Give Way To Modern Hallway Style
Hall racks are declining in use as modern houses favor built in closets. The old clothes exhibit that once confronted visitors is fading from the entrance as manufacturers report decreasing demand for hat and coat racks.
Odd and Ends: Tea house pride and curious notes
A three story tea house near Hong Kong's south gate draws native pride as the only such building in the area funded by local charity. The Lancet reports a British mother had nineteen children in twenty years of marriage, nursing non stop for teen years. A New York death notice notes Frank Stanton left his interests to the Lord, prompting a quip about a lawyer. A Chicago woman seeks a bugler post in a Nebraska regiment, facing objections over uniform and hat handling.
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Hong Kong
Frank Stanton
New York
Gotham
Chicago
Nebraska
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Dragoons
Ireton
King James
Philippine
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