How I Found My Wife Washington Style Tale
A divorcing cynic recounts meeting his future wife in a quiet New England resort, where a flirtation with Miss Hall shifts to a life changing encounter with Ella Benton. The tale blends humor and romance as a chance act of kindness leads to marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Harvey Burt
Harvey
Long Branch
Saratoga
Newport
Springs
Long Island Sound
Akerian
Miss Hall
Thackeray
Becky Sharpe
Tim
Bila Benton
Women Gain Display at World Fair and Odd Jewelry Trends
Miss Haywood of the St. Louis Exhibition Board won approval to include a women’s department at the World’s Fair showing, removing prior gender bias. The piece surveys unusual jewelry fashions featuring turquoise, sapphires, jade, coral, and baroque pearls, plus Iroquois proverbs about women and Maltese lace artistry on Gozo island.
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Miss Haywood
Lace and lacework textiles in New York markets
The article notes a range of lace items such as handkerchiefs edging parasol covers pillow covers collars boleros lamp shades shawls mantillas and even skirts. Silk remains the main material though cotton lace demand has risen in New York markets according to the Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
Notable Women News and Achievements Across Nations
The Czarina of Russia marks thirty one years in power and the Infanta Eulalie of Spain accepts an honorary presidency for peace. Obituary and estate notes include Mrs James G Blaine’s half million bequest with major shares to Harriet Blaine Beale and James G Blaine. Phoebe Ann Gifford celebrates her 100th year, while Mrs Elizabeth W Mitchell aids rents and education in Boston. Alaska DAR plans Catherine II memorial in Sitka Russia Cathedral. Princess Mathilde, Napoleon’s nephew’s daughter, weds in youth. Laura Cooper contributes $1000 to Michigan University missions chair. Miss Bird M Wilson becomes first woman admitted to US District and US Circuit Courts in San Francisco. Sieh King King arrives in San Francisco to pursue American education and align with China reform efforts.
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Czarina
Russia
Infanta Eulalie
Spain
Universal Alliance of Women For Peace
James G. Blaine
Walter Damrosch
Harriet Blaine Beale
Society of Friends
Phoebe Ann Gifford
Providence
Rh. L
Elizabeth W. Mitchell
Boston
Alaska
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Catherine II of
Sitka
Mathilde
Napoleon
Jerome
Westphalia
Apoleon Nit
Laura Cooper
Dowagiac
Mich
University of Michigan
Michigan Christian Board of Missions
Miss Bird M. Wilson
United States District
United States Circuit Courts
San Francisco
Miss Wilson
Sieh King-King
Joan of Arc
Chinese Reform Party
China
Fashion Notes on Hats and Dresses Mix Lace with Sheer Fabrics
Pale blue veils charm psie blue hats while chiffon veils edge with delicate tucks. Linen suits, long coats, and sheer laces frame dainty shirted dresses. Toques styled from battlement designs join with lace robes and parasol motifs. A blue and black sunshade trend along with magpie patterns appears in walking dress ensembles.
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Milady
What Do Robins Talk About At Three O Clock Morning
R B Palfrey asks what robins whisper at three in the morning in their birch nests. The poem ponders whether birds gossip about nesting, autumn migratory journeys, or secrets not meant for mortals, and wonders if a little bird has told it.
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Juisten
Robins
Palfrey
Squirrel Tail Mystery Reflects Lost Arm Story
In a park, Bobbie comforts a crippled squirrel missing its tail. An old soldier keeper explains the squirrel cannot know its loss, comparing it to his own missing arm. He shows how the squirrel approaches nuts while the man recalls his severed limb and the sense of touch that keeps him aware of it.
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Andrew D. White
United States
Bobbie
Robbie
Leslie W. Quirk
Chicago Record- Herald
Tailless Squirrel Inspires Boy in Chicago Park
A park keeper and a boy watch a tailess squirrel, debating how it lost its tail. The boy empathizes with the creature and visits daily to feed it, while reflections on character and vigor echo from Judge Shute about boys learning self respect and discipline.
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Washington Star
Montreal
Rutland
Ella Benson
Miss Benton
New York Weekly
Washington Post
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Gozo
England
Children’s Department
Eee
Judge Shute
Leslie’s Monthly
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