Border plainsman battles raiders on the Santa Fe Trail
Virginian Jack Keith pursues raiders after a wagon attack near a camp store. Arrested in Carson City for murder, he escapes with Neb and a fugitive plot unfolds. Keith rescues a young woman named Hope, defeats Black Bart Hawley, and the group flees toward Fort Jared.
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Jack Keith
Santa Fe
Keith
Carson City
Black Bert
Neb
Meith
Virginia
John Hibley
Wills Waite
Ned
Hawley
Black Bart
Horsea
Hope
Fort Jared
Christie Maclaire Reappears Beside Frontier Scout
Keith, a hard edged frontier scout, evades capture and plans his next move while pressed by a hidden past. He keeps Christie Maclaire at distance though memories and a letter hint at a dangerous link to the Cimmaron Crossing murder. Hope Waite, the girl, learns the truth of her father’s role as the mystery unfolds.
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Keith
Sheridan
Confederacy
Appomattox
Cimmaron Crossing
Black Bart
Christie Madaffe
Tome
Ned
Mussa Jack
Independence
Hawley
Christie Maclaire
Hope
Carson City
Smoky River
Miss Christie Maclaire
Honey
Hope Waite
Kate Murphy
Niver
Jack Keith
Murther
Introducing Doctor Fairbain Chapter in Frontier Sheridan
Two fugitives drift into Sheridan the rough frontier town thick with saloons and disorder as Indian outbreaks suspend Kansas Pacific track work. The dirty street fills with humanity from dusk till dawn amid shacks and a dull prairie horizon.
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Doctor Fairbain
Sheridan
Plains
Kansas Pacific
Strict School Rules at Kingswood by John Wesley
John Wesley founded Kingswood school in 1748 with strict rules for all children. Parents must agree to enforce every rule and not remove their child early, no play days allowed, and Friday work from noon until three after meals.
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John Wesley
Kingswood School
Sacred Mount of Ararat ascent legends and ark relics
A writer recounts Ararat myths and historic claims of reaching the summit. Tales tell of angels and saints guiding attempts, with legends of St Hagop and a fragment of the ark said to reside at Echmiedzin monastery.
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St. Hagop
Echmiedzin
Stwells
Ararat
Lace Bonnets for Children Loom as Spring Fashion
The article notes lace hats and bonnets for children will lead spring headwear. Mothers favor beauty and economy with wire frames covered in silk or chiffon, facing laces, and ribbons. Buds like forget me nots and moss roses adorn crowns or brims in pale colors, using thin silks, chiffons, and ribbons to finish. Julia Bottomley.
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Julia Bottomley
Spring frock for a bride’s honeymoon in Aiken style
A charming spring sewing pattern for a bride to wear during her honeymoon at Aiken. The design features white moiré wool with mohair, or any light fabric, a red green white plaid silk trim, scalloped piping, and a sash. White buckskin boots with 16 button tops complete the look.
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Aiken
Smart Evening Gowns From Lace to Brocade
A description of elegant evening wear featuring lace gowns and brocade fabrics rich with gold and silver threads. Garments combine wool and silk textures for formal occasions.
Restoring White Kid Shoes with Paint and Dye
A guide advises transforming worn white kid shoes and satin slippers into presentable evening wear. Apply careful coats of paint for a polished look or dye shoes with water and gall ink to achieve a sturdy black finish, avoiding excess chemical use.
Winter baby wrappers a pretty need for nuns veil style
The text describes a winter baby wrapper made from nun's veil fabric in pink or blue with thin wadding and batist, edged with embroidery or scallops. It emphasizes a loose fit large enough to slip on easily and to fully envelop the child for warmth, noting it can be a useful present.
Dainty Lace Caps Hint at Theater Fashion
Fashion note describes lace caps as stylish for young girls and theater wear. It mentions rosebuds and close fit around the hair, highlighting popularity of lace cap styles.
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