Calhoun Considers State Secretary Offer in Trler Cabinet
Nicholas Trist reports that John Calhoun declined to die and warned Senate that accepting Trler’s offer would push Texas and Oregon into the Union. Dr Ward notes limited time and Calhoun plans to probe English aims on Mexico via Baroness Von Ritz, a reputed spy of Pakenham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Trist
John Calhoun
Trler
Dr. Ward
Calhoun
Ceady
Texas
Oregon
England
Naxico
Baroness von Ritz
Pakenham
Baron's Midnight Mission Draws Washington Aide
Nicholas Trist narrates a covert midnight errand to escort the renowned Baroness Helena von Ritz to a discreet meeting in a gentleman's apartment. He portrays Washington society, Calhoun, and Dr. Ward as they plan the risky assignment amid political shadows and romantic tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Calhoun
Washington
Dr. Ward
Elizabeth Churchill
Kimhurst Farm
Elizabeth
Helen
Brees
Messenger in Calhoun's Service
The narrator recalls leaving the Trist homestead in Maryland to seek fortune in the capital city and entering service under Calhoun as his assistant and messenger. He describes a semi diplomatic training and role as information source across Perry and related quests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Trist
South Mountain
Maryland
Calhoun
Birch
Byeantime
Perry
Begging for Toothpicks
A theatergoing man recalls being approached by a stranger asking for wooden toothpicks. C H Peckham notes the incident shows growing street panhandling and a punchline about hotel stay costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Peckham
Cream Beaver Hat Instructions for Washing Bed Clothes
To wash heavy bed clothes make warm suds with good soap and soak the comfortables or blankets. Then pound with a new clean hoe, twice, in fresh suds. Rinse thoroughly and hang to dry without wringing. If possible spray water while on the line. Cotton comfortables will not mat when washed this way.
Embroidered Jabot For Linen Shirtwaist Fashion
A linen shirtwaist look features an embroidered jabot in fine swiss embroidery in the vandyke pattern. Cascades from neck to waist, decreasing to a point, with material gathered tightly and arranged zigzag down a narrow lawn foundation.
Sewing Tip for Silk Seams
When sewing fine silk seams tend to pucker use cotton thread in bobbin and silk thread on top for smoother stitching. Do not dampen seams when pressing as water can stain silk making stains difficult to remove.
Winged hats and aviation chic dominate fashion notes
The article surveys extreme millinery trends with aeroplane shaped hats and winged crowns. It describes a winged Mercury motif on a large black hat, a blue velvet sugar loaf toque with steel lace and beads, and towering velvet crowns, noting the fashion’s bold, eyes-occluding silhouette and shifting taste styles.
Cucumber Cream Made From Almond Oil And Wax
A recipe describes cucumber cream using two ounces of almond oil one half ounce each white wax and spermaceti and one ounce cucumber juice. The juice is obtained by grating the cucumber or simmering to pulp then strained. Mixing proceeds as with other creams.
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Temerson
Hough
MAGNA
MMA Merrill Com Ans
Mississippi
Natchitoches
Pennsylvania Avenue
Rockbridge
Helena
Baroness Helena
Wotan Ig Selion
Edward Bulwer Lytton
Calhourn
AI Street
Cross Street
Diplomacy Ander
Ambassadors
M Street
de Stael
FREAK
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