Queen Victoria's Lace Collection Holds Royal Treasures
The royal lace collection, cared for by the head wardrobe woman, includes pieces from Queen Charlotte and Katherine of Aragon. It features Point d Alencon Mechlin Brussels Chantilly and other laces, embroidered muslins, dresses and veils. A closet at St James Palace revealed lace once owned by Katherine of Aragon given to Princess Henry of Battenberg.
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Her Majesty's Head Wardrobe
Queen Charlotte
Point d’Alencon
Mechlin
Brussels
Chantilly
Point de Venise
Point d'Espagne
Valenciennes
St. James’ Palace
Katherine of Aragon
Henry of Battenberg
Victoria
Velvet Card Cases Highlight Fashion Accessory Trend
Velvet card cases in wine, royal purple and black feature heavy gilt mountings set with turquoises, pearls, amethysts, olivines and garnets. The latest fashion accessory for the feminine costume emphasizes rich textures and ornate details.
The Bed As Central Furniture In The Home
The Comfortably large airy bed room remains essential with the bed the core article of furniture. The bed must be better than it looks and outlast its ornamental parts, a substantial piece even as four poster beds return in spirit with sturdy construction and plain, lasting appeal.
Patti Had the Last Word in Autocratic Singing Feud
A quip filled tale shows Patti insisting on concert fees before performances and refusing to budge. An impresario challenged her rates noting the president’s yearly pay, to which she replied I can’t help that and suggested hiring the president to sing.
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United States
Pexe
Japan's Feast of Dolls Brings Out Family Dolls
The great annual holiday for Japanese families occurs on the third day of March. Dolls from grandmothers and mothers are displayed, and if a girl is born since the last feast, new dolls are bought and saved until she is ready to care for them.
Startling 1800 Boston Gazette Hair Dresser Notice
An 1800 Boston Gazette fragment reports S. Rogers offering dress services for assemblies or balls with payment in advance and half-price for no-shows. A stray exchange quote features a tramp and a sharp reply, illustrating period tone.
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Boston Gazette
Rogers
Mr Wanamaker’s motto for success in business
The article summarizes Mr. Wanamaker’s view that success stems from doing one’s best with present resources, and warns that failures come from lack of definite plan, shiftlessness, and chasing rapid advancement instead of steady, honest effort.
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Mr. Wanamaker
Cupid's Picnic and the Failing Loves
A playful verse recalls Dan Cupid hosting a summer picnic with many named loves. The piece notes that the best loves stayed away, mentioning Constant Love and Tender Love among others as the picnic fails.
Famous Gems Owned by American Women
Renowned jewels are in American hands. Mrs. Bradley Martin owns French crown jewels and pieces once belonged to Diane de Poictiers. Mrs. Astor holds a diamond ornament, the Orloff pearls belong to the Duchess of Marlborough, and Mrs. Clarence Mackay owns rings that once adorned a Hindoo Rajah. Other collectors include Mrs. George Van derbilt with a rope of rubies and Mrs. Webb with a pearl rope rivaling Queen Margherita.
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Bradley Martin
Mrs. Astor
Diane de Poictiers
Duchess of Marlborough
Catharine
Russia
Clarence Mackay
George Vanderbilt
Webb
Margherita
Ogilvie Haig
Bent de Castellane
Curzon
Kedleston
Sin
New Year Flower Trends and Gift Etiquette
The article notes a rising custom of sending flowers on Christmas and New Year’s Day, predicting a record year. American Beauty roses lead in popularity, followed by violets, irises, and hyacinths, with French inspired loosely arranged baskets as a stylish presentation. It also suggests gifting as thanks to friends who sent Christmas gifts.
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Christus
Coffee flavor adds depth to Charlotte russe and baked goods
Coffee is increasingly used in cooking beyond desserts with coffee jelly and cream desserts. The article describes coffee in charlotte russe and cakes, plus novel uses in toast, muffins, rice dishes, and punches, with recipes for baking muffins and making a coffee flavored charlotte russe.
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Charlotte Russe
Japanese Woman Loses Husband After Theatrical Visit
A Japanese woman in Hida province reports her husband Noamichi went to Miionara-mata Masuda-gori last night and has not returned. She fears a spree at a seishuro and entertains fantastical causes while appealing to authorities to recover her missing spouse.
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Noamichi
Miionara-mata
Masuda-gori
Hida Province
Seishuro
Shichishu
Hida
Eisu
Ton
Go Up Before Down: German Child Rites
A practice in Germany requires a newborn to be carried upstairs immediately, or placed on a table or chair if stairs are unavailable, before it goes into the world. The nurse performs the ascent to begin the child’s ascent through life.
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Germany
Fragmentary Ode From an Old Page Poem Fragments
Fragmented text presents as a dated reflective verse about renewal and healing. It mentions yesterday and today as part of a larger life, with emotional imagery and references to God, healing, and memory, though many words are garbled.
Shipping News Herald Deck Times and Tidal Notes
The report lists daily nautical data for Philadelphia and Breakwater with high and low water marks and sunrise and sunset times. Entries include December 29 events, various water heights, and a sequence of minute times for high and low tides.
Maritime arrivals and cargo list of steamers and schooners
A notification lists arrivals on December 2 from the British steamer Planet Mars with Charles M. Taylor's Sons cargoes, the Berkshire from Savannah for Merchants and Miners, the Norman from Providence and Fall River, and the Gulf Stream from New York. It also records Ericason from Baltimore, Millie R. from Savannah lumber, John Rowe and John G. Schmidt from Savannah lumber, Edna A. Pogue from Rappahannock River tins and wood, Bertie and Maud from Savannah Norfolk lumber, and barges Ephrata and Beech Wood with tug Tormentor and R. R. L. Co. No. 5 tow details.
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Planet Mars
British
Bromley
Arronmouth
Charles M. Taylor's Sons
Berkshire
Ryan
Savannah
Merchandise
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Norman, Chase
Providence
Fall River
George GC. Eckhardt
Gulf Stream
Swain
New York
William P. Clyde & Co
Ericason
Grace
Baltimore
Groves
Millie R. —. Smith
H. D. May & Co
Beechwood
Lyon
Tormentor
O. HL Hagerman
New
Wilmington
Del
Bristol
Schooner John H. May Sold by H. D. May & Co
The schooner John H. May, owned by Borrous of Jacksonville, loaded with lumber and sold by H. D. May & Co. The brief item notes the vessel and its cargo in a maritime trade notice.
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John H. May
Borrous
Jacksonville
H. D. May & Co
Maritime Shipping Entries From Atlantic Fleet List
Cleared December 28 with multiple vessels including Steamer Mackinaw under Musselwhite from London for Atlantic Transport. Neptunus Italian Mangiarotti from Genoa. Sanna Norwegian Wahlberg from Havana. Indian Lewis from Boston. Ericsson Grace Baltimore. Barkane Smith from Savannah. Mollie Rhodes Dobbin Rockland with Haldt & Cummins. Cuctus Newcomb Mobile. Knickerbocker barges bound for Portsmouth and Boston towed by Tamaqua tug of O H Hagerman.
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Mackinaw
Musselwhite
London
Atlantic Transport Company
Neptunus
Mangiarotti
Genoa
Sanna
Wahlberg
Havana
J. B. Hamel, Jr., & Co
Indian
Lewis
Boston
George
Eckhardt
Rockland
Haldt & Cummins
Oo Cuctus
Newcomb
Mobile
Haldt & Immins
Knickerbocker
Portsmouth
Burnside
Brookside
Tamaqua
O. H. Hagerman
Cape May
Alsenborn
New Haven
Wilmington
Del
Reedy Island
Kremlin
Georgetown
Valley Forge
Spartan
Marcus Hook
Maria Stella
Philadelphia
Breakwater
A. T. Coleman
Mary Gaillard
Annie KE. Edwards
Marcus L. Godfrey
Essex
Mollie Rhodes
Winfield
Bessie C. Beach
Charleston
Capes of the Delaware
James McCaulley
Delaware Bay and River News Roundup
Maritime brief from Breakwater notes multiple arrivals and passings near Marcus Hook, Dover and Philadelphia including the Georgie L. Drake from Darien to Bath, the Maria Stella from Philadelphia, and the Kremlin bound for Georgetown. Weather: southwest wind 22 miles, cloudy. barometer at Cape May.
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Hughes
Georgie L. Drake
Darien
Bath
F W. Munn
Brady
Philadelphia
New Bedford
Bellerby
Dion
Miramar
St. Thomas
D. W
San Ignacio de Loyola
Marcus Hook
la Fallice
Freight and Charter Rates Hold With Light Demand
Freight and charter rates for salt and steam tonnage remained steady as demand fell short across departments. Salt for long voyages is scarce while steamers for grain cargoes see little demand with nominal rates around 4s 10d to 8s 6d. Berth term rates to picked ports run at 3d December and 3s 11d to 3s 3d February. Notable movements include Duke of York Philadelphia to London grain cargo at 3s 6d and Mabel Rose 364 tons Cartaret to Wilmington fertilizer at 55 cents.
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Duke of York
British
Philadelphia
London
Liverpool
Mabel Rose
Cartaret
Wilmington
Del
Movements of Vessels Reported From Atlantic Ports
Shipping news lists steamer arrivals and sailings: Tancarrille from Philadelphia to London. Kaiser Wilhelm Sr from New York to Naples and Genoa via Gibraltar. Lord Dufferin from Belfast to Baltimore passing Cape Henry. Trinidad from New York to Bermuda. Mionera from Sydney to Vancouver. Groeswen Bermuda to Baltimore via Cape Henry. King Gruffyd from Santiago to Baltimore. Graf Waldersee New York via Plymouth to Hamburg arriving Cherbourg. Burgundia from New York via Naples to Marseilles. Spartan from Philadelphia to Boston. Berks with Shenandoah arriving Boston, and other schooners in and out of Philadelphia New London Savannah Boston Bass River Newberne and Chatham activity noted.
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Tancarrille
Philadelphia
London
Kaiser Wilhelm Sr
New York
Naples
Genoa
Gibraltar
A. M
Lord Dufferin
Belfast
Baltimore
Cape Henry
Trinidad
Bermuda
Mionera
Sydney
Boston
Berks
Exports From Philadelphia and Foreign Ports December 28
Shipping reports list detailed cargo exports from Philadelphia and other ports. Entries include San Ignacio de Loyola with 296 586 gallons of crude petroleum from Marcus Hook, Indianie with various bulk grains, Atlas with 548 644 gallons refined petroleum from St Johns, Bolo with multiple cargoes of corn flour oats and oils, plus extensive tonnage and bag counts for lubricating oils and oats and other commodities from Hamburg and other locations.
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Philadelphia
la Pallice
Marcus Hook
London
St. Johns
N. B
Atlas
Hamburg
Imports at Philadelphia Deo and Avonmouth Steamships
A fragment lists cargoes bound for Philadelphia and Avonmouth including the steamer Planet Mars with 800 casks clay, Moore & Munger 200 casks, Baring Bros & Co 78 tons bulk clay, 37 casks for Brey order, and various other clay shipments involving Jean Freese and Seer & Co.
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Avonmouth
Moore & Munger
Baring Bros. & Co
Maritime arrival log lists ships and ports of call
The entry records a December 28 arrival with ships named Saratoga Cienfuegos Prins Willem Alexander and many others visiting ports from Paramaribo and Rio de Janeiro to Marseilles Vera Cruz and Kingston. It notes routes via Halifax Plymouth Cherbourg and links to multiple vessels including Buffon Agnes and Campania with varied origin points.
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Saratoga
Cienfuegos
Prins Willem Tr
Paramaribo
Buffon
Rio Janeiro
Agnes
Port Antonio
Ame
Marseilles
Seguranca
Vera Cruz
Clan
Sallied December 28 in Port au Prince report
Sallied December 28 with Lavenberg in Port au Prince among Daggry and Pro greso notes. brief item records movement and affiliations in the Caribbean port context.
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Sallied
Lavenberg
Port Au Prince
Daggry
Progreso
Steamship Arrivals and Stranded Vessels Reported Abroad
Telegraph reports multiple arrivals and movements of steamers and ships from various nations including British, German, Danish and Norwegian crews. Entries note arrivals at New York and Boston areas, stranding near the Bahamas, and minor collisions or damages at Penarth Roads and Bermuda with several vessels listed by name and origin.
Shipping notes recount wrecks near Miami and repairs
The Dewey tug with 50 men left Miami for the Mount Oswald which grounded near there. The Percy V afloat near Orr's Island will be towed to Portland for repair after a minor leak. The British ship Hees from Baltimore to Vera Cruz lies 25 miles south of Miami after a collision.
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Dewey
Miami
Mount Oswald
Percy V
Orr's Island
Portia
Mane Hees
Baltimore
Vera
Crus
Rockers
James B. Holland Confirmed U S District Attorney
James B. Holland was sworn in as United States District Attorney to bridge the gap until the regular appointee takes office. His term runs from December 11 for four years after the Senate approved the appointment this morning.
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James B. Holland
United States District Attorney
James M. Beck
Ewa
cPherson
Senate
Unclear Text Summary Card
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a street address 1304 Chi Chestnut St with names and figures, but no coherent event or person. No verifiable incident or outcome.
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Brees
Hana
Commercial Markets Report Shows Dull Demand and Steady Calls
Receipts total 2.178 bushels with stock at 634.588 bushels and 143,680 bushels received in shipments. Market dull with no major change from Thursday. contract wheat quotes show slight bid ask differentials across several red wheat grades. Exporters indifferent as car lots for local trade are listed and mixed prices given for No. 2 yellow and No. 2 mixed in export elevator.
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Tnc
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Ber
Receipts and shipments show firm carlot demand
Receipts 11 233 bushels and shipments 8 790 bushels add to a stock of 200 483 bushels. Car lots show moderate consumptive demand and firm prices with light offerings. Sales included 1 car No 2 mixed at 24c and 14 cars No 2 white clipped 50 to 51c.
Market Receipts and Tablet of Flour Prices Decline
Receipts show 1 822 barrels and 2 886 260 pounds in sacks sold. Buyers were indifferent and purchases met actual needs as prices remained weak though quotably unchanged. Prices ranged for winter and spring flours with several grade distinctions and brand names listed across sacks and city mills.
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Kansas
City Mills
Extra
Steady but dull price at $3.00 per barrel in Pennsylvania
The market remained steady at three dollars per barrel for choice Pennsylvania oil with little volatility and muted trading activity. Analysts note stable demand but limited excitement as buyers and sellers keep typical margins unchanged.
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Pennsylvania
Buckwheat Flour Prices Seen Steady in Market
Buckwheat flour markets show quiet, steady trade with fresh ground product quoted at 2140.20 dollars per 100 pounds amid quality jobbing sales.
Fair quality outlet outlines steady pricing for textiles
The listing notes a steady market for solid packed and printed textiles with prices. Offerings mainly medium and common grades show dull, irregular values. Quotas include solid packed extra 25 cents, firsts 24 to 25 cents, prints fancy wholesale 27 cents, jobbing 28 to 31 cents.
Quiet Trade With Light Offerings and Steady Prices
Market activity was quiet with light offerings and stable prices. Quotations from New York show full cream fancy small boxes new at 11 1/2 to 12 1/2 and lower grades in fair to choice condition, while Swiss cheese quality is noted as good to fair with similar stability.
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New York
Local Market Report on Fresh Stock Prices and Outlets
The report notes quick outlet receipts of fine fresh stock with prices described as firm and higher. It lists Western choice fresh stock in free cases at 26 cents and Pennsylvania and nearby fresh stock at similar levels.
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Pennsylvania
Cotton price report shows light demand for middling uplands
Spinners showed light demand for Middling Upland cotton priced at 109 16 per pound on basis 1. The market activity was subdued with buyers scarce and sellers asking steady to firm quotes.
General Wholesale Prices New York December 28 overview
Flour receipts 15414 barrels exports 5300 barrels steady with wheat. Rye flour firm 2 808 15 to 3 1583 50. Wheat receipts exports 91848 bushels, futures 160000 bushels, No 2 red 78 fob afloat. Corn futures 43 43½ cents, oats steady, hogs quiet, beef steady, pork dull. Coffee futures firm on foreign demand. market mixed with higher spot demand and Brazilian crop uncertainty. Prices for potatoes eggs and other staples listed with varying regional quotes. Freight and molasses markets noted as steady or quiet.
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New York
Northern
Duluth
F. O B
State
Pennsylvania
Jerseys
Island
Jersey
Ave York
Philadelphia
Balti
Liverpool
Renee
Daneel
CIA
Tom Eee
Northwestert
Aign
Wheat Rally as Argentine Shipments Falter on December Markets
Chicago grain notes report a wheat rally driven by lighter receipts and reduced Argentine shipments. May wheat closed near the day’s high after a volatile session, while May corn and oats finished higher, with provisions up modestly. Local buying supported prices amid firm Liverpool and Paris cables and a government report hinting at higher prices ahead.
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Chicago
Way
Liverpool
Paris
Chinneapolis
Dressed poultry market steadies with firm outside rates
Market for dressed poultry remains firm with outside prices hard to reach except on strictly fancy stock. Demand for fancy fowl is fair. medium and low grades move slowly. Fresh killed fowls, Western stock, large selections show receipts. Illinois and other Western chickens vary from fancy to common. Ducks and geese from Western sources show mixed demand with good to fancy for ducks and tame/average for geese.
Market Prices and Freight Rates for Vegetables and Produce
The record shows revised rates for staples with abundant potatoes and onions listed by state and quality. Prices cover Jersey onions, Danvers onions, yellow globe onions, sweet potatoes, long and round potato varieties, tomatoes from Florida and North Carolina, lettuce from Florida, and beans, with per basket, per bushel, and per barrel figures.
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New York State
Michigan
Jersey
Danvers
Southerd
Southern
Florida
North Carole
Beef and pork averages listed in city market figures
The report lists prices and product lines including smoked beef in various cuts, pork and hams, shoulders, bellies and breakfast bacon. It notes averages and brand references, with figures such as 17 50018 and 1016 50, all tied to market listings and tonnage classifications.
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Western
Ialde
Walfec
Bamea
Walle
Modest Stability in Refiner Prices Amid Slight List Adjustments
Prices for refiners remained largely unchanged with rebates and cash discounts noted. Listed items include dominoes 5.8d, cut loaf 6d, mould A 5.85d, confectioners lozenge 8.75d, powdered B.75d, crown A 5.85d, crystal A 5.0d, granulated 5.73d, 5.60d, and other grades. The text reflects terms for end of 30 days and a 1 percent cash discount.
Receipts and Quotations for Grains and Bran Prices
Receipts were liberal with limited inquiry. Quotations show prices for various grades of flour, rye, and wheat, including No 1 and No 2 samples, mixed lots, and straw. Market was quiet with small supplies and firm pricing for winter bran and spring bran per ton.
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Hey
Timothy
Market futures and cash quotes drift through a volatile wheat period
Receipts 10 cars, provisions steady but firm, December 1 drop in support. Wheat futures hover with January at 12.07 to 12.20, closes near 12.20. January barley around 6.70 to 6.77, close up. Estimated tomorrow: receipts 95 flour, 400 corn, 200 oats. cash quotes list grain and livestock values, with butter, cheese and eggs showing mixed activity.
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Ita
New York Cotton Market Outlook on December 28
Feeble speculation and lack of support push near positions lower amid selling pressure from abroad. January option dominates attention as traders react to rumors of higher January prices and reports of large December notices, while December and January futures show quiet but mixed moves by day's end.
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New York
Liverpool
Ua Eo Holdings
Live Stock Quotations Chicago December 28
CATTLE receipts 2,500 generally steady natives best on sale today carload 5.60 good to prime steers 5.25 to 6 poor to medium 3.65 to 5.25 selected feeders slow 3.70 to 4.35 mixed stockers weak 2.50 to 3.75 cows 2.50 to 4.20 heifers 2.40 to 4.40 calves 5.00 to 5.50 Texans receipts 250 best on sale today carload 4.80 Texas fed steers 4.0 to 4.85 Texas bulls 2.50 to 8.35 hogs receipts 27,000 sellers 19,000 top 4.96 4.60 to 4.00 good to fair 4.0 to 5.0 sheep 8,000 sheep and lambs
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Chicago
Texas Fed
Texas
Texas Bulls
Aise Oe Fe
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