Portrait Artist and a Bold Coquette at Sea
A writer-narrator and Matt, a fifteen year old girl, form an odd friendship as he sketches her portrait in a caravan near Monkshurst. She arrives in bold outfits, claims ancestry of William Jones, and agrees to model, while Tim notes her mysterious past and the seaside village setting fades into a desolate coast with a solitary man watching the sea.
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Hapter III
Liam Jones
William Jones
Fincore
Toer
Ughing
Matt
Captain Cuttle
Monkshurst
Willam Jones
Tim
Phedala
Fie
Imas
Ivy
Wiliam Jones
Rivaleta
Coast Guard
The Irritating Mississippi and Its Mighty River
A fragmented note on the Mississippi describes its power and caprice, praising the river while recalling wrecks and losses. It mentions levees, banks, and settlements along the lower course and includes scattered quotes about peace and naval arms races. The excerpt moves from river admiration to risky memories and distant political quips.
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Mississippi
United States
Speara
Atlantic
Waiting for Some Man and a Woman's Question
A poem fragment invites a partner to assess attire and fate before stepping forward, followed by a frank essay by Orison Swett Marden urging educated, independent single women to stop waiting for marriage and pursue broader life opportunities. The piece cites historical first ladies and prominent women to illustrate female achievement beyond matrimony.
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Orison Swett Marden
Success Magazine
Hfe
Paris Fashion Trends Favor Pale-Toned Gloves and Ribboned Hair
Fashion notes from Paris highlight pale-toned gloves over white for smart daywear and spring gowns. Coral chip slats and crinoline return with wide-pronged curls. ribbon bands crown the hair in a girlish bun. Dangles, tassels, passementerie, metallic tissues, and ribbousine embroidery appear in modish colors and white shades.
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Paris
Wives of the Presidents List
The text lists presidential spouses starting with George Washington and John Adams. It notes Martha Custis Washington and Abigail Adams among early first ladies, though the wording is fragmented and unclear about other names or details.
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Washington
Martha
Davdridge
Custis
John Adams
Abigail
Fancy Tucked Blouse With Long Sleeves
The latest blouses feature long sleeves suitable for separate waists or full gowns. The illustrated model uses fine lawn with Valenciennes lace banding and hand embroidery in square patterns, which can be filled with appliqué motifs if desired.
Laundry starching guidance for table linen care
Instructions describe preparing blue water with hot starch, dipping and drying table linen, and folding damp for ironing. Warns against excess starch to avoid stiffness and difficulty ironing, notes damp linen helps flattening and ends with praise for damask table setting.
Fresh Air for the Sick and its Vital Role
An old time editorial extols fresh air as essential and free for all, urging that sickrooms keep windows open to provide abundant ventilation. It emphasizes air as a natural remedy that aids recovery, even more crucial for the ill than the well.
French Doctor Promotes Early Compresses for Sores
A French doctor reports success using compresses wet with equal parts tincture of amica iodine and camphor at the first sign of inflammation to scatter boils. He adds sulphur water or red clover blossom tea to help reduce recurrence.
Pajamas Replace Nightgowns for Children in Fashion
The article notes pajamas have become the accepted sleepwear for children replacing nightgowns. Pajamas are described as warmer in winter and cooler in summer, healthier overall, and are made from striped flannel, soft cotton, crossbar dimity, and striped China silk.
How to Walk Gracefully
The guidance notes that most women move too fast for grace and that tall women tend to walk slower. It advises lifting the head high and avoiding looking at the feet to improve poise, warning against shuffling as you move.
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Grace
Proper Tig Step Posture Cautions for Graceful Motion
The guidance warns against bending the waist and throwing the stomach forward as these hinder grace. It cautions against slouching or walking pigeon-toed and stresses maintaining upright alignment for natural poise.
Maintenance Rules for Sewing Machines from a Practical Guide
The article warns that many blame the machine for faults that stem from poor cleaning and maintenance. It advises thorough dusting of cracks, using coarse silk thread to clean crevices, avoiding pin or needle entry into the shuttle, not using cheap oil, keeping the machine covered, and protecting from dampness, with periodic lubrication of the running strap.
Perfuming the Hair Trend Sparks Divided Opinion
An old column notes a split view on scented hair with some calling it vulgar while others seek a hint of fragrance. It offers a DIY method using lavender jasmine and violet oils rubbed into a stiff brush and applied after shampooing to leave a light scent for about a week.
Cracks in Floors Fill Methods Detailed
The article lists three methods to repair floor cracks. One uses glue diluted in water with fine sawdust to form a paste, which can be colored to match wool. A second method uses putty made from whiting and linseed oil, kneaded until smooth and optionally colored. The third method soaks shredded paper in water to a pulp with glue added, filling cracks solidly with the boards.
Beauty and Nail Care Tips from an Old Manual
A paste of starch and water can reduce bruising after a blow. Brows benefit from warm oil or vaseline, rubbed before brushing. Soak hands in sweet almond oil nightly to stay smooth, then wear loose gloves. Biting teeth harms nails. avoid corks and nuts with teeth. A nail treatment uses turpentine and myrrh paste nightly, olive oil in the morning.
Eucalyptus Tincture Promoted for Airway Ailments
An old advertisement claims eucalyptus tincture can cure throat and lung passage ailments. It directs taking 6 to 10 drops on sugar, letting dissolve, then swallowing, with repeats every two to four hours based on severity.
Polish the Furniture Card Note
A furniture polish recommended by users is made from one wine glassful of olive oil, the same amount of vinegar, and two tablespoonfuls of alcohol. Apply with a soft cloth and polish with a fast motion.
Chamote Care Routine Described
Instructions emphasize rinsing chamotte in warm water several times during use. After work is done the material should be washed thoroughly in ammonia water to prevent stiffness.
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Robert Buchanan
John Bull
Ham Fton
Canada
Cuba
Puck
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