Night Happenings in Richmond 1865 Plays Out Turmoil
In a spring 1865 Richmond drama a Confederate plot unravels as Edith Varney and Mrs. Varney contend with a secret agent Arrelsford. Jonas is tortured to reveal a telegraph scheme to mislead Union forces while Captain Thorne, real name Lewis Dumont, is hunted. Edith defends Thorne amidst accusation and danger.
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Fegerate
Fidith
Burler
Libby
Thorne
Edith
Caroline Mitford
Wilfred
Arrelsford
Jonas
Captain Thorne
War Department
Washington
Richmond
Edith Varney
The
Confederacy
Mrs. Varney
Excellent for Tender Skin Facial Preparation
A homemade skin treatment mixes almond meal, orbs, castile soap, bergamot oil, bitter almond oil, and musk extract to soothe sunburnt skin. Use tepid water, apply with hands, rinse, then seal with cold cream overnight. Dry skin is warned to burn less or more, with oily skin not always protected.
The Confidence of Edith Varney Revealed
Mrs Varney senses the suspected traitor is her daughter friend before Arrelsford names anyone. The scene hints at a hidden spy within the circle as tension rises around the accusation.
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Edith Varney
Taking His Choice and a Christmas Dilemma
Upton Sinclair compares monopolists to Mr Blanc while recounting a moral tale. Mr Blane tells his son Tommy to choose between turkey or cold mutton, then denies turkey and forces a choice, illustrating compromise and scarcity.
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Mr. Arrelaford
Mamma
Blanc
Upton Sinclair
History’s most famous toy and a diamond tale
A 19th century note traces the fame of a simple bright stone linked to a Dutch finding in 1867 that led to diamond discoveries in South Africa. The piece recalls the Paris exhibition sale of the diamond for £500 and includes a digression on beliefs about living dolls in various cultures. It mentions Varro’s Roman Christmas doll theory and briefly describes a lightning strike in Baxter County Arkansas creating multiple ditches and a lead-filled hole.
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Cape
South Africa
Rory
Varro
London Chronicle
Baxter County
Ark
Black and White Checked Suit with Cutaway Jacket
Tailored suit model features a black and white checked pattern with a cutaway jacket, long lapels, and a shawl collar. Describes fabric, fit, and formal styling suitable for men’s wardrobe demonstrations.
Evening fashion returns to gloves with new buttonless style
Black gloves for evening wear regain popularity with dark gray and brown options for afternoon use. The novelty of the trend lies in many gloves being buttonless, offering a modern, minimal accessory.
Secret Of Beauty Lies In Rest And Relaxation
A Leslie's Weekly extract argues that true beauty stems from repose and relaxation rather than cosmetics or massage. Restful manners project culture and inner strength, while stress marks science cannot erase. Aging gracefully requires calm, not constant motion or cosmetic tricks.
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Leslie’s Weekly
Rose Jar fragrance recipe from petals and spices
A 20 year scented Rose Jar method uses sun gathered rose petals with salt to create a stock, layered in a large jar with cinnamon stock for two weeks then eight weeks to mature, then lavender flowers and orris root added. The process alternates rose stock and petals with oil of roses, and fresh lavender is periodically added.
Draped Lace Tunics Versatile Yet For Delicate Figures
Lace tunics appeal to middle aged and slender figures alike. A close fitting black lace tunic with a coat like upper part slimly flatters the wearer. Chan tilly is a favored face. proper draping creates elegance while poor artful drapery looks dowdy.
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Chantilly
Loop in Hat Guide for Hanging Hats
Women share hat hanging tips from the Los Angeles Express. A new method uses a loop of tape or ribbon sewn into the hat lining to create a hanger, letting hats be hung on a rack nail or wall.
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The
Los Angeles Express
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Seliatt Gillette
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Edgar Bert Smith
Dove, Mean and Company
Hossible
Martha
Mr. Arrelsford
Onas
Secret Service
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