When Lincoln Spoke at Gettysburg
A study of how Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, though brief, drew mixed reviews at the time. Contemporary observers including Edward Everett and editors of major papers misread its significance, while later scholars and English peers hailed it as a classic of modern English eloquence. The piece contrasts initial doubt with enduring acclaim for the speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Charmwood
England
Lord Curzon
University of Cambridge
Lincoln
Rich Adorns of Woolens Highlight Ed Everett and Fashion
Edward Everett, famed orator of Gettysburg dedication, is remembered alongside Lincoln as a key figure in 19th century public life. The article details his career from Harvard to secretary of state and his lasting impact on education, currency, and Mount Vernon preservation, ending with his death in 1865. The second piece by Cherie Nichol as Mart covers chic woolen jacket suits, vibrant patterns, and versatile ensembles, praising roguish tailoring, color, and fabric variety for campus and city wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Edward Everett
National Cemetery
Gettysburg
Abraham Lincoln
Henry Ward Beecher
England
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Lincoln
Everett
Dorchester
Mass
New England
Germany
Harvard
North American Review
Massachusetts
Fillmore
Europe
Board of Education
United States
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Cambridge
Mount Vernon
Washington
Free Hand Embroidery Design Ideas for Bed Jackets
A vintage sewing note promotes free hand embroidery borders for bed jackets. It suggests rose tones on pale pink fabric, cross stitches in deep rose and turquoise, and apple green for long and short stitches. Readers are invited to order Mrs Spears sewing books from Chicago with a bonus leaflet on quilts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spears
S. Desplaines St
Chicago
Ill
Fashion Notes Highlight Winter Trends and Accessories
Fashion notes describe larger buttons and fox fur dominance among French designers for winter. Massive costume jewelry for sports wear gains importance while dresses trend toward pretty and soft silhouettes. Anklets gain individuality. woolen coats hang straight with no fitted waist. A black crepe belt with four green glass beads accents a simple crepe dress.
Dame Fashion Leads Paris Style in Button Fashion
Style highlights showcase Dame Fashion as the “who” with lavish button details. A poised young woman models four leaf clover buttons by La Mode, paired with a wine velvet veiled hat and matching gloves for an autumn ensemble. Janet Rose dresses in a teal suit with metal blouse and fox trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lucky
la Mode
Janet Rose
Hats Command the Season With Bold Surreal Styles
Fashion emphasizes dramatic hats as a central accessory this season. Extravagant, absurd designs flood the market while ribbons and pins secure each piece. Velvet casuals offer wind protection for autumn and winter wear, complementing tweed outfits.
Sequin Trimmed Handkerchiefs Add Glamour to Frocks
To add the last note of glamour to your party frock carry a Bay colored sequin trimmed chiffon handkerchief. Among the prettiest are handkerchiefs with a bouquet of tiny posies worked in multicolor sequins or in matching single tone.
Creomulsion Promises Relief For Coughs and Colds
An advertisement urges readers to try Creomulsion for a three days cough chest cold or bronchial irritation. It claims the remedy reaches the source of trouble soothes inflamed membranes loosens and expels phlegm and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The ad instructs to ask plainly for Creomulsion and ensure the bottle bears the product name.
Strangers Honor and Ease, Rare Bedfellows Quote
A short quotation by Thomas Fuller notes that strangers rarely show honor and ease together, highlighting a tension between civility and comfort in social interactions. The adage reflects on how unfamiliar people often lack genuine courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fuller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elmo Scott Watson
Western Newspaper Union
William E. Barton
Ward H. Lamon
Harrisburg
Patriot and Union
Barton
Chicago Times
the Register
Springfield
New York Times
Lafayette
Marquis de Lafayette
America
France
Mr. Vernon
By Cherie Nicholas
Alricht
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