Gettysburg romance endures in a cottage memory
The narrative recalls Jack Shivers and a southern girl after Gettysburg. He is wounded and cared for by Rosalyn, the flag-waving heroine, whose gentle eyes comfort him. As months pass from July to September they envision a future after war, with a shared hope that ends in a quiet, enduring bond.
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Jay
Byer
Yanksen
Rebs
Rosalyn
Johnny Red
Shivers
Savas
Jack Shivers
Mary
Gettysburg
Victorian Influences Persist In Modern Fashion
A fashion column notes that early and mid Victorian styles strongly influence current dress in Britain. It describes Greek draperies, wrap gowns, and taffeta designs by Georgette of Paris, highlighting dolmanlike shapes and corded trims. It argues timeless femininity drives women to vote in impractical clothes.
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Georgette
Paris
Dolman
Blood and clay floors in Boer home described as polished art
A visitor learns of thick ox blood mixed with clay forming a mahogany red floors that are polished by native Keffirs. After drying and varnish, the floors become waterproof and insect proof, praised for striking beauty with animal skins and deep red tones.
Millinery Seens On The Promenade At Tea Time
Fragmentary text describes a milliner on the promenade at tea time showcasing hats and trimmings. The owner claims no loss and notes an amateur observer learns something from the display.
The Bull That Followed a Frosted Head on Wall Street
An 19th century Wall Street anecdote recalls a party of New York financiers who noticed a frozen bullhead on a Westbound train observation car. They interpreted it as a market omen and bought stock, later cashing in while others did not. The tale ends with a profitable outcome for most in the group.
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Wall Street
New York
Chicago
Wall Street Journal
Fame and Notoriety At The Door Of A Woman's Home
A disjointed historic fragment mentions Fame and Notoriety meeting at a beautiful woman's doorstep and being allowed to enter. Fame performs first for showing wares.
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