Matrimonial schemes clash in a Merriwid household
Mrs. Merriwid schemes to marry a much younger man, Teddie, while Aunt Jane questions the plan and warns of unhappiness. The pair debate age, marriage, and virtue as the younger suitor hides a lively past and the elder proclaims a refined outlook.
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Mrs. Merriwid
Jane
Aunt Jane
Henry Merriwid
Mrs. Merriwich
Teddie
Wellie
Angello
The Modoc War and Captain Jack’s Surrender
The Modoc Indians were moved from Oregon country by the government. They returned to their homeland and under Captain Jack defeated expulsion forces in 1873. In April an ambush killed General Canby and about forty others. After a siege they surrendered Captain Jack in June 1873 and he was executed October 3.
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Oregon
Captain Jack
Canby
Jack
Veils Adorn Hats in Black and White With Delicate Designs
The article reviews veil fashion featuring black and white designs, including white veils with faint black thread tracery and black veils with white thread sketches. It notes magpie effects, softening trends, and veils designed to cling to hats by elastic shirring, highlighting the plaited bottom frill.
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Weil
Handy Pocket Inside a Coat for Easy Access
The article explains adding a breast pocket in a woman's coat via lining slits six inches from the shoulder and six inches long. A satin or sateen bag, ten inches by six, with a slanted bottom, is inserted and faced to the lining edge. The pocket remains accessible and does not affect coat fit.
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Good Housekeeping
Fur Fashions Show Heads in Muffs and Tails in Collars
The furriers' fashions mix heads and tails with heads used for muffs and tails for collars. The mode favors distinct use of fur parts, reflecting changing style preferences.
Mrs. Da Style Haircut Gaffe Sparks Witty Exchange
Brief cartoon style scene shows Mrs Da Style praised for her hair while another character quips about giving her a haircut. The dialogue plays on compliments and a playful insult, reflecting lighthearted newspaper humor.
Stunning evening gown described as artistic French creation
A gown described as one of the most artistic French creations for the coming winter season features crystal bead trim shadow lace panels and white satin corsage embroidery.
Moire ribbons dominate fashion trims this season
Ribbons with picot edges and varied moire effects are highly fashionable for gowns. Velvet and gold bordered moire ribbons are popular, with rich red shades and browns appearing in brocaded designs, reflecting a broad amber trend across hues.
Buck fever and a Maine deer herd tale
A Philadelphia hunter recounts buck fever during opening deer season in Maine. He describes a shooter firing into a copse and shouting for the others to emerge, counting the party with Jake missing, then declaring he has shot a buck.
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Thomas Martindale
Philadelphia
Maine
Jake
Philadelphian
Angler Delivers Wry Exchange on Cunning Fish
A humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript recounts two anglers arguing over a near catch and a fish’s supposed sense. The first angler notes the broken hook in the fish’s mouth, while the second quips the fish should avoid hooks after such an incident.
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Boston Transcript
Portrait Plea Sparks Laughable Trial of Exaggerated Fame
A witty exchange marks a moment where a portrait subject resists the idea of standing for a caricature of his image. The remark hints at vanity and the tension between sitter and painter in a humorous anecdote.
Fragmentary exchange hints at family discipline and religion
A dialogue fragment presents a mother urging her son to attend Sunday school and the boy acknowledging his mother's hope. The exchange reflects domestic expectations and religious instruction in a household.
The Tender Spot and Not the Same Cartoon Exchange
A pair of satirical cartoons depict a shady officer boasting about punishing lawbreakers by stealing their money. The other cartoon contrasts a judge noting a nickname change from "wife-Kitten" to a grown state.
Removed Crawford I Hear He Was Operated On
A fragment notes a surgery for Crawford L and asks what ailment prompted the operation. The brief cites Crabshaw Money and mentions New Times and York in context.
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Crawford
Crabshaw
New_ Times
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