Yorktown Siege Concludes Cornwallis Surrender
In 1781 Washington with Rochambeau pursued Cornwallis to Yorktown Virginia where a French fleet blocked escape. Major Elijah Favor's night earthworks and subsequent bombardment led to British capitulation after a swift surrender negotiation. Governor Nelson fired the first shot in the engagement. Washington rejected a 24 hour truce and forced surrender terms.
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England
Sir Henry Clinton
New York
Lord Cornwallis
Virginia
Charleston
Savannah
Lord Corn-wallis
Washington
Count Rochambeau
Clinton
Lafayette
West Indies
Cornwallis
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Yorktown
Williamsburg
Patrick Henry
House of Burgesses
Boston
de Grasse
American
Annapolis
York River
Elijah Favor
Major Favor
Favor
Nelson
Governor Nelson
Patchwork Revival Inspires Old Fashion Curtain Scrim
Old fashioned patchwork is revived as a curtain material with nursery quilts in heavy cotton or linen. Designs include Mother Goose figures and blue and white or rose and white patterns. Stencil embroidery offers a greens and bronze accent and a dull silver and orange color combo for a bright effect.
Navy blue serge fall suit with white poplin accents
The description outlines a navy blue serge fall suit featuring a box-plaited skirt and a plain gore on the side, a medium length jacket with set-in pockets, and white silk poplin collars and cuffs. The coat is piped in white poplin with white pearl buttons on pockets and sleeves, plus a large white belt.
Man's Right to Happiness in Jefferson's Creed
Kansas City Star argues that the pursuit of happiness must be a practical creed guiding national life. It rails against child poverty, industrial accidents, and calls for industrial justice to fulfill the Declaration's promise of life liberty and happiness.
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Thomas Jefferson
Mfe
Jefferson
Kansas City Star
Silk Draped Newspaper Screen From a Clothes Horse
A cheap two fold clothes horse becomes a portable newspaper rack by draping both sides with silk and securing with tacks and braid. Enamel the upright bars, add small brass balls at the top, and use silk pockets to cover the lower half for storing papers.
Flowers Trending In Summer Hats And Petticoats
Summer fashion hints flowers will dominate millinery with medium-brimmed tailored hats and upstanding bouquets. Flower turbans crowns and wreaths appear, while ribbon trimming and ostrich fringe remain popular. New petticoats feature full ruched hems lightly wired for a billowy summer breeze look.
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Leghorn
Crin
Silks That Are Favored For Summer Gowns
Fabrics like taffetas crepes and satins lead summer ensembles with black satin and sheer textures. Taffeta offers high luster and a soft stiffened finish ideal for delicate Day gowns and flounced pannier styles. Delicate color shades gray champagne old rose and French blue feature in stylish combinations with mousseline lace nets and metal embroidery.
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Directoire
Wraps and capes set fashion by shade and cloth
Delicate evening wraps in taffeta and satin appear in shades from dark blue to green, with cape wraps in dark blue serge and black satin drawing notice. Army gray capes and foreign officer cloths look recherché, black satin appears in separate coats and wraps, and a boxed black taffeta or satin coat may become modish this season.
Fitted Veil Design From Boston Woman Noted
A veil by a Boston woman features a neckband at its lower edge that fastens at the back with a clasp to prevent bunching.
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Boston
Embroidered Chiffon in Self Color for Afternoon Frocks
Embroidered chiffon in self color or contrasting tones with large floral motifs complements plain taffeta or crepe for afternoon dresses. The fabric trend highlights chiffon embroidery as a key styling element in dressmaking.
Paul in Thessalonica and Berea Lesson Overview
A study guide noting Paul and companions Silas and Timothy preaching in Thessalonica and Berea. It highlights reasoning from Scripture, three methods used, reception and opposition, and the Bereans as models for ready reception and daily scriptural searching. The lesson connects Old and New Testament readings and stresses Bible study as patriotism and safety.
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Paul
Thessalonica
Berea
Saloniki
Silas
Timothy
Philippi
Christ
Peter
Jesus
Damascus
Athens
Greece
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SIGE
York Town
Alexander Hamilton
Rt Owens
Grace Church
AL Vorflown
RH. O. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
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