DAN CUPID TORSIONS IN A LITERARY TALE OF LOVE
In a sunlit Arcadia two lovers drift through temptation and class, George Brooke vows to marry for love not money, while Dorothy Dene wields new loyalties. Lord Farnham’s death grants Brooke a fortune and a chance to break free, only to confront Miss Morland’s demand and a dramatic reconciliation with Dorothy.
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Sol
Arcadia
Brooke
Artie
Mr. Brooke
Morland
George Brooke
Lord Farnham
Farnham
George
Borland
Shen
Miss Morland
Shirneys
Dorothy Dene
Shirleys
Miss’ Dene
Shirley
Tidde
Doroths
Toso
Thin
Dorothy
Merver
Wnyeels
Miss Dorothy
Mr. Broude
Janin
Tom Liely
Agnes
Tull
Muss Morland
Poes
Tottenham
Sarsche
Benue
Lady Farnham
Debating Poverty and Love in a London Romance
In a heated exchange, Miss Deve and Lora Parnham challenge prospects of wealth versus happiness as Dorothy questions possible marriage without money. A suitor offers hope of wealth while expressing deep devotion, and the scene edges toward a heartfelt confession as the pair confronts social pressures.
Portraits of Washington and early American décor traditions
The article notes at least 46 original Washington portraits from life, led by Charles Willson Peale with 14 sittings. It recalls Lincoln era anecdotes, including Stuart’s jest about Washington’s portrait sessions and Peale’s family involvement. It shifts to American china decoration trends and a New York decorator’s high glaze techniques. A pudding recipe by Leeron Padding appears as Table Talk entertainment.
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Washington
Charles Willson Peale
Rembrandt
Virginia
Mount Vernon
Aii
Morpheus
Mran Lam
United States
Stuart
Charie
Willson Peale
James
Raphael
Peale
Charles Henry Hart
McClure
New York
Bread Stuffing For Fish Cooking Note
Soak half a pound of bread crumbs in water till soft then press dry. Fry minced onion in butter with a small piece of chopped suet and some chopped parsley plus pepper and salt. When it has cooked a minute or two, remove from the fire and stir in one egg.
Fashion Notes and Trends in Jewelry and Dress
The piece highlights popular houseware items and fashion details such as flexible bracelets with gem patterns, chiffon quillings, accordion plaited trims on silk petticoats, jeweled and enameled watches, flat beaded bags with toggle tops, and a revival of old fashioned jewelry and silverware designs. It also notes liquor licenses granted last year totaling 796,574.
Unique wickerwork pieces for spring and summer furnishing
The Decorator and Furnisher highlights wicker items for warm weather, including a full-length lounge chair with a back shelf, a low wicker settee for corner seating, and painted hampers with plaited clasps. It covers garden seats, cane chairs, bamboo Yokohama tea tables, and breezy wicker and cane accents ideal for porches, nurseries, and sun rooms.
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Yokohama
Hypnotism at a Fire Draws Crowd and Questions
A city hypnotist demonstrated power during a fire at an opera house. A father rushed into the blaze to save his child, his efforts aided by four men. The hypnotist calmed the father, then later hypnotized a man who slept and did not recall the event. The episode sparked debate among physicians and learned men about hypnotic power.
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Wester Dawn
Palestine
Tex
Galveston
New Book Canvasser Described In Roman Subscriptions
A florid critique outlines ancient book canvassing as a noble toiling craft. The tale recalls a Roman imperial scene with a sedan chair, steed driven coupe, and a livery servant. It notes subscription books cost from $1000 to $2500 and target elites rather than common people.
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Imuaster
Siits
Via Aurelia
Rome
Tedar
Drum and Bagpipe Highlight Ancient Instruments
The article notes drums as among the oldest and most widespread instruments, alongside the harp and bagpipe. It states the drum’s simple construction and its origin in northern Asia, where it served as a key instrument for the ride and roving Tartare for over 9,000 years.
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Asia
Fashion Notes: Trimmed Silks and New Tailor Made Gowns
Fashion trends for late spring and summer 1897 favor trimmed skirts, longer shoulder seams, and smaller sleeves with shirring. Accordion plaiting returns in gowns, wraps, and hats alongside new blouse styles and elaborate shirt waists. Tailor made gowns and boleros dominate, with vivid colors, exotic trims, and diverse hat styles. Nightcaps fall out of use with mixed views on health impacts.
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Vex
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Dan Cupid
Adonis
Lord Tottenham
Lora Parnham
Cnes
Mapan
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