The Blue and the Gray in their Bivouac of the Dead
A historical piece links Theodore O Hara and Francis Miles Finch to memorial day and the poems The Bivouac of the Dead and The Blue and the Gray. It traces O Hara’s Civil War service and burial, Finch’s creation of a reconciliatory lyric, and Memorial Day roots in Kentucky and Georgia.
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Kane O’hara
Danville
Bluegrass
Kentucky
Theodore O’hara
Mexico
Frankfort
O'Hara
Columbus
Alabama
Commonwealth Cemetery
Theodore O'Hara
O’hara
Ladies’ Aid Society
New York
Miss
Francis Miles Finch
Ithaca
N. Y
Yale
Atlantic Monthly
Arlington Cemetery
Shirtwaist Wedding Gown Is Chic By Cherie Nicholas
Fashion notes from the era highlight a white satin shirtwaist wedding gown with an integrated train worn over a sleeveless satin dress. The look features satin buttons, a pleated satin collar, and tulle details. It contrasts with color midseason gowns showing blue chiffons and ornate veils as a trend.
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Western Newspaper Union
For Town Wear by Cheate Nicholas
A brown and white printed jacket dress suited to town wear features a stitched-down scarf. The tailored jacket shows alternating brown and white buttons with a brown belt and matching boutonniere in the same color scheme.
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Cheate Nicholas
Waistline Drops in New Evening and Couture Styles
Fashion notes spotlight a return to lower waists with LeLong guiding gowns four inches below the waist at back of evening dresses while Lanvin showcases glamorous low waist lines. Schiaparelli debuts double pelts twisted at the back fastened by metal studs, shaping the season's silhouette.
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LeLong
Lanvin
Schiaparelli
Style Parade Highlights for Summer Fashion
A country style guide notes hot summers favor light dressmaker garments over heavy suits and tweed. It advises spring jewelry and necklaces, versatile hats, and a color range from blues to dusty pinks. Dainty lingerie details and feminine touches elevate even tailored outfits. velvet persists in late day and evening wear with capes jackets and scarves.
Lace inspired metal jewelry floods spring accessories
Lace design edges and inserts are pressed into bright colored metal for spring bracelets earbobs and clips. Designs range from inch to two inches wide with fan shaped and rosette inspired shapes, offering feminine deco notes in pink blue green yellow brown black and navy.
Snow Top Fox Fur Dye Creates White Surface Cape
The article describes a new fur dye named Snow Top Fox that coats the surface to appear snowy while leaving the fur beneath dark. It highlights the high fashion use of the dye on capes and mentions its surface whitening effect.
Rustling Silks and Furs Delight Evening Guests
Ladies prepare for a formal event as satin dresses and fur accents adorn attendees. The scene highlights fashion choices, social mood, and the refined atmosphere expected at the gathering.
Lead Uses Across Daily Life Highlighted by National Geographic
A National Geographic bulletin notes lead's wide role for women objects from coats and luggage to decorative glassware and pewter tea sets. It mentions lead in candy wrappers and paper dolls as well as toys and enamelware, underlining broad everyday exposure.
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National Geographic Society
Watch Your Kidneys Then Take Doan’s Pills
Watch your kidneys with Doan’s Pills the recommended remedy for kidney function support. They aim to promote normal kidney operation and help pass irritating wastes, reducing symptoms like backache dizziness and frequent urination. Use as directed by druggists.
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Doan’s
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Spain
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New York Court of Appeals
Cornell University
America
Unton
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M.E. Rynerson
Tye
King Portilier Company
South Wabash Ave
Chicago
Emois
Florida Farms
Serrice Mvoe
Florida
Duckeonville
Fla
Free Select Products, Inc
23Rd Street
Long Island City
Nt Sd
Magnesia
Doan
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Malden
Masa
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