Moonshine Whisky and Election Trials in Tennessee
The tale recalls Zeb White and his wife in 1902 Tennessee as pressure mounts from moonshine factions. Zeb dodges a Nashville bid, fearing ridicule and danger, then faces a riotous legislative reception before fleeing with his wife toward home. The anecdote blends rustic charm with political pressures and frontier bravado.
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Legislacor
Tennessee
Beaver Cove
Agip
Zeb White
Zeb
Moyere
Nashville
Bowser’s tent cure for asthma ends with abduction
A tale recounts Bowser ordered by his doctor to sleep in a tent for thirty nights to cure asthma. He erects a back yard camp, endures cat and boy pranks, then is abducted by a passerby during the night, as a chaotic, farcical scene unfolds amid neighbors and tramps.
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C. B. Lewis
Bowser
Mrs. Bowser
Alps
Late Fashion News and Gossip on Evening Gowns
In this fashion note, black or white gowns dominate the scene with steel and jet paillettes and appliques. Muslin gowns feature Romney fichu chiffon, transparent yokes, lace bands, and long draped skirts. The illustration shows a white satin gown with a sheer chiffon bodice and arm-slit sleeves, complemented by a white straw shepherdess hat trimmed with pink roses.
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Amd
Fashions Of The Moment Lace Blouses And Alpaca Styles
Lace blouses trimmed with taffeta pair with taffeta skirts while alpaca remains a staple in fashion. Delicate designs in narrow pin stripes and spots appear in brown blue and black alpacas suited for travel. Garments feature taffeta trims gold and silver tassels and velvet accents with empire coats and decorative appliques.
Cotton Utility Gowns and Summer Linen Styles
The article describes cotton mercerized fabrics and linen varieties suitable for summer gowns, noting satin-like finishes, dyed holland durability, and pale green and old rose shades. It highlights a tan linen bicycle costume with a double breasted blouse, pearl buttons, matching skirt, ecru straw hat with blue quills, and brown velvet knot, by Judic Chollet.
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Holland
Gowns for Cooler Days From Summer Wardrobes
Fashion notes promise many cool days with foulard alpaca and serge gowns. Foulard gowns use shirtwaist styles with unlined skirts and feather stitched black trim. Brilliantine and mohair dresses feature blouse fashion, lace yokes, and box plaited skirts in cream tones. Continuous sewing details and trims reflect seashore and mountain wear trends.
Fashionable Fabrics Feature Silk and Lace Trends
The article reviews latest textile styles including black chiffon waists with lace, organdie muslin with pale floral patterns, and white china silk gowns. It notes ornate silk bases, decorative lace appliques, and rhinestone buckles, highlighting garden party and semi dressy wear.
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Ecru
Changes in cut for gowns with new sleeve styles
The article notes fashion shifts in gown cuts with Godet flounces popular for skirts and deeper trained backs. Lace and foulard ribbons decorate summer gowns, Irish crochet lace rising though heavy for muslin. Sleeves grow larger with a puff or lace ruffle, elbow-length plain sleeves fading.
Legal Journal Subscriptions Prompt Proposals Question
Tess asks why Miss Ann Teek subscribed to many legal journals and Jess explains someone told her that proposals appeared in them. The Philadelphia Press quote attributes the exchange to Tess and Jess and notes curiosity about proposals.
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Tess
Miss Ann Teek
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Quarrel Over Summer Jokes in Baltimore American
A Baltimore American verse quips about summer heat and jokes that fail to lift spirits. It notes the heat rising, the clerk, and pondering relief as the public faces July’s glare. The piece wryly observes satirical writing about everyday life and local venues.
Reign and Rain and Mrs Krank Vel Pets Theme
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Mrs Krank Vel and Mrs McCall Ant with references to reigning cats and pets. The legible items indicate a human interest or humor snippet about pets and household ideas, with no clear names, dates, or locations to anchor a full article summary. The readable fragments suggest a compact diary or column style item.
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Krank—Vell
McCall- Ant
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Oldareman
Providence
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Waal
Pia
New York Journal
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Foulard
Serge
Brilliantine
Ntene
Anxiots
Relief
Naishapur
Babylon
Murphy's Farm
Get-the-man
Smartanes
Baltimore American
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