Mad Duchess of Marlborough and Her Odd Dress
An account recalls the Duchess famed for eccentric style and the nickname La Singularite. Walpole and Horace Walpole noted her red flannel gown and apron court appearances, with confrontations over the attire and commentary on her fashion stubbornness and public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolingbroke
Horace
Horace Walpole
Lertford
Walpole
Bean Nash
Bath
Abigails
Loni Cornbury
Mariners Compass and Magnetic Influence on Ships
The article discusses how compass accuracy is affected by ship’s steel and electric influence. It notes that true north alignment is rare at sea and even modern steamers struggle to keep a stable magnetic reading. The piece highlights the need for careful calibration and understanding of magnetic fields on vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariner
Con Pany
Nouth
Martian life and modern marvels in Windsor Magazine
A fragmentary Windsor Magazine excerpt discusses Martian life and advancing electrical tech including dynamos and magnetism. It contrasts cosmic currents with a mariner’s compass, notes the Moonlike fate of Mars, and presents satirical medical billing from a Yorkshire Observer piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro
Mariner
Windsor Magazine
Advantage of Credit
A quip from the Newark Evening Star noting a playful tale about a sister and her beau. The speaker jokes that if she weren’t fond of him she would send him back and have him changed because they hold a charge account at the store he frequents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark Evening Star
Rattle snake bite remark sparks debate in letters page
Philadelphia Ledger excerpt from The Mute contains a blunt exchange on faith versus prudence. A reader claims prayer proves faith while another calls it cruelty to animals unless prayer follows a bite. The fragments hint at social satire and public opinion debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Laughing jackasses cause sailor trouble at sea
An army captain returns from India with souvenirs including a pair of laughing jackasses. Tom Pinch tends them on board but they die despite care. His friend urges honesty and Tom tells the captain in awkward slang, breaking the sad news reluctantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlous
India
Tom Pinch
Nfo
Tom
London
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Mare
Ecan
Marijou Ufa
Ume
Professor Lowell
Century
Yorkshire Observer
Ale
Ipey
Baltimore & Ohio
Niagara Falls
Frederick
Callan
R. R
Free Pumphliet
C&p Tei, Co
Beat American Woolen Mills
Wits
Eve
wilGt Aes
Thos. Kemp
Doll Bros
North Market Street
Bargain Gaturpay
Clarke
Eesaturday
Bargain Gatunpay
Beverst
Batin
H. R. Flautt
City Opera House Shoe Store
JAS. E
Firet National Bank
Frederick, Md
Adi
Besant & Enott
Bote
Sporting Goods
Headquarters Fishing Tackle
Insurance
Patrick Street
Frederion
Clary
N. Market
Carty
McDougall
Carty’ S
Bennett
City Hall
Children’s Gingham Dreeses
Lowenstein & Wertheimer,rpad-Fo-Foot Outfitters
B. Rosenour & Sons
Market and
Patrick Streets
E. S. Mobley & Bro
C. E. Cline
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