The Knight and the Lady and the Paper Famine
Marietta, a 21 year old orphan and aspiring writer, longs for paper in a town of scarcity. She trades up a life changing encounter with Mr Waggle for paper and a chance to write, discovering the value of art and resourcefulness beyond money.
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Marietta Brittles
Marietta
Ariéita
Theanside
Waggie
Lauer
Wagsle
Sre
Mr. Waggle
Lucy
Glee Club
Antil Marietta
K. Waggle
Alabetta
Lacey
Lucr
Lacy
Longevity and sickness show gender gaps in early statistics
The article cites The London News noting more women than men reach 100 and that women show greater vitality but have higher nonfatal illness days. It discusses longevity, childhood mortality, and a private committee on liquor trade workers finding women in the trade less harmed by alcohol than men, while barmaids fare worse.
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Nestmted
London News
Bos
Bobrhood
Dangesers
Sweet girl graduates dream of valedictories and drones
An optimistic note envisions a graduation exercise with valedictory moments and the use of drones to mark the ceremony. The piece evokes pride in scholarly achievement and futuristic flair.
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Sweet Girl
Spring wraps and jackets in many alluring materials
The article describes a variety of spring wraps and jackets featuring accordion plaited chiffon, silk, velvet, and lace trims. It notes numerous styles from capes to jackets, with choices in colors, materials, and lengths, plus novel fabric pairings and ornate details.
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New York Sun
Chestnut Compote From a Historic Recipe
A vintage instruction describes preparing chestnuts by shelling and simmering in milk and water, draining, making a sugar syrup, then braising the chestnuts in the syrup with vanilla. The mixture is sieved, formed into a pyramid, and served with vanilla whipped cream flavored with sherry.
Isioglass Made From Giant Caspian Sturgeon Bladders
Isioglass is not a mineral but a product from air bladders of giant sturgeon living in the Caspian Sea and its tributaries. The fish reach about 25 feet in length and it reportedly takes bladders from 17 large specimens to produce three pounds of the glow.
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Txingios
Caspian
Eea
Ita
Moonshine parity idea for a moonlit home party
A suggested at home moonlight party from The Ladies' Home Journal features a hostess guiding guests through a moon themed evening. Decor ideas include moonflowers and moonwort with a card and pencil for each guest to list moon related poems songs stories and literature along with authors names.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Phates
Gill
Afoon
Brighton
Dainty Dressing Table for Country Homes
The article advises a broad low dressing table with draped curtains and centered lambrequin, highlighting pale green and lilac schemes. It notes lace or muslin coverings, echoing the decor through brushes, mirror, powder boxes, and related vanity items to achieve comfort and beauty.
Douglas and the London landlady tale of an American sovereign
Douglas after a foreign tour shared a London lodging anecdote. A barrel shaped landlady assigns modest rooms and a noble suite to a traveling American senator who smooth talks her into believing he is a sovereign. When pressed, he declares Madam I am an American sovereign, prompting reverent bowing and swift courtesy from the astonished house.
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Douglas
London
Eac
Robert Peel
Chicago Times-Herald
The Old Chantilly Shawl as a Modern Love Dress
An old fashioned chantilly shawl is recommended as a stylish accessory for contemporary wear. Draped over black satin, it is described as a desirable possession and a useful item for today's fashion.
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Chantilly
Novel Fancy W03 A Fency Case For the Safe Keeping of Derning Needles
A feature on handmade domestic articles highlights a linen covered darning case with tiny embroidered blossoms and ribbon hinges, plus a laundry pin ball crafted from linen or silk. Instructions outline components, construction steps, and practical use for cording, pincushions, and a thimble holder. It also notes a compact laundry pin ball and artful decoration ideas. The piece mentions Professor Dr. Friedrich von Esmarch and his wife celebrating a silver wedding, noting his age and wartime medical service and later life at Kiel.
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Friedrich von Esmarch
Kiel University
Henrietta Elizabeth of
Sleswick-Holstein
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Mrs. Bope
Tt Nove
Jay
Grandfather Brittles
Marielta
Lucy Torrenea
Maretta
Knight
Lady
Mr. Waaggle
Mariotts
Mgr
Waguly
Pranare
Manetta
Mr. Wigie
Siarietta
Aboha
Mariwus
Alr
Waggle
Mariella
Rpamental
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