Picking a Husband for the Young and Pretty Princess Mary of England
A 19th century article lists potential husbands for Princess Mary Victoria, known as Vickey. It names Prince Oscar of Prussia, Prince George of Saxony and others like Prince Karl of Mecklenburg and Prince Eric of Sweden as favored suitors. The piece reflects public interest in matching Mary with foreign royalty to unite dynasties and bolster alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Mary of
England
Peter of
Servia
Archduke Carl Franz of Austria
Prince Oscar
Princess Mary
Prince George of
Saxony
Jone Pet
Prince Alexander of
Helen Hambidge
Cupid
of Wales
Prin Mary Victoria
Princess “Vickey
Oscar
William
Wse
George of
Foreign Office
Christian
Britain
Guntay
Denmark
Frederick VII
Austria-Hungary
Archduke Otto
Franz Joseph
Karl
Alexander of
Vickey
Grand Duke of
Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Prince Karl Strelits
Recipe for Potato Puffs in Oven
A home cook’s summer menu item describes boll and mash potatoes formed into balls kept on a greased tin sheet. Brush with beaten egg, bake until brown, slide onto a platter, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Perfect Woman Measurements Specified in Fragment
An OCR fragment describes a model or ideal woman with detailed measurements and body proportions. It lists height from 5 feet 3 inches to 6 feet 3 inches, weight 125 to 140 pounds, and describes ratios for bust waist hips, arm length, and leg lengths. The text reads as a technical specification of physical ideals rather than a narrative.
Glove Size Compared To Shoe In Descriptive Fashion Copy
The article notes the glove size is twice the shoe size and describes fashion trends with tight skirts buttoned at the side front or hip, a potential second row of buttons on the opposite hip, and buttons described as large as a nickel or quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Cupid Corner Couple Wed at Home Ceremony
Mabel Lena Base married W. B. Robinson at 8 PM Monday in the home of her parents at 4635 Brooklyn Avenue. Rev. J. P. Marlatt officiated. The bride, a university graduate, and the groom, Seattle businessman, plan to host friends at their new home 1423 Gist Way after visiting relatives in British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Lena Base
W. 8. Robinson
Greenwood
Brooklyn
J. P. Marlatt
Seattle
British Columbia
Gistay. N
Ban Mosquito Prevention Tips for a Country Cottage
The article suggests sealing off each room and burning Persian powder to drive mosquitoes away. It also recommends shaking out clothing and drapery to remove hidden pests and burning camphor gum as an additional deterrent. A separate note mentions substituting crisp cabbage for celery in chicken salad when celery is unavailable.
Dear Miss Grey Letters on Love Corsets and Recipes
A reader asks about lifelong fidelity after a love entanglement and shares a tale of a troubled marriage. Miss Grey counsels steadfastness, urging the reader to resist temptation and trust moral strength to keep harmony and truth among all involved. The column also answers readers about corset age norms and a date question, offering gradual change and Sunday as the correct answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Miss Grey
Miss Grey
Celia
The Free Sewing Machine Promises Unmatched Improvements
The advertisement extols the Free Sewing Machine praising its numerous twentieth century improvements and convenience. It asserts once installed it becomes indispensable, claiming it eliminates prior flaws and offers many special enhancements.
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James McCreery
Ure
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Gustave
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Housewives
A.M. Simpson
Tacoma
Kathleen Henderson
Willis Gibba
Maple Valley
Leona Lewin
Glen Paterson
Arlington
Drexel T. Hubbert
Katherine A. Bond
Abraham Feinberg
Anna Hurwite
Eeans ‘Clement Houseman
Everett
Misa Skages
Walter Sutherland
Nichol Ward
Hoodsport
Pearl Knight
Clara Larriteon
Arington
Roacoe R. Young
Elsie Miller
Ida B. Crawford
Mies
Cynthia Grey
Cheasty
Dig Iy
Pat Orfice
Second Ave
Spring ST
Library
Allwin Go-Cart
THE
Hoosier
Pike ST
Ree Universal
Wearever
Wearever Aluminum Co
Berlin
Sansusveretees
the Macdougall & Southwick CO
Oor Convenient Credit Plan
East
Madison
Ohio
Pike Street
Owl Drug Store
Third
Pike
People's Amusement CO
Lyceum
Excellent Stock Co
Elwells
Republican
Pari
Ringling Bros
Arenic Wonders
Sherman, Clay & Co
People's Bank
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