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Triumph of Democracy in Newport Pageant Remnant
A garbled set of notes describes a chaotic pageant in Newport with participants in formal gowns, mixed commentary on dress and manners, and hints of a public spectacle. The text includes stray lines about a pumpkin pie incident, a push for conventional appearances, and a scattered bulletin about daily life, a raccoon fur coat for sale, and a crossword puzzle.
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Muriel” Vanderbilt Church Phelps