Calhoun Seeks Texas Annex Plan Aboard a Spy Mission
Narrator Nicholas Trist recounts Senator John Calhoun pressuring his cabinet path by promising annexation to Texas if Tyler’s administration joins in, while covertly seeking England’s Mexico policy via Baroness Von Ritz. Trist guides the baroness to Calhoun’s suite, sharing a tense exchange over loyalties and the fate of Oregon, Texas, and the Union.
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Nicholas Trist
John Calhoun
Tyler
Dr. Ward
Calhoun
Texas
Oregon
England
Mexico
von Ritz
Pakenham
Nicholas
Elizabeth Churchill
Nichaliag
Messace
Elizabeth
Monsieur
Elizabeth Churchill and a secret wartime interview echo
In a forgotten garret a past interview between John Calhoun and Helena von Ritz is hinted at, while the narrator confesses love for Elizabeth Churchill. He contrasts Elizabeth’s calm logic and charity with a fiery, impulsive nature inherited from her father, Mr. Daniel Churchill.
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John Calhoun
Helena von Ritz
Elizabeth Churchill
I Seek Elizabeth in the President's Reception
The narrator visits Elmhurst to seek approval for marriage to Elizabeth Churchill. He confronts her father, Daniel Churchill, who vacillates but hints at cautious permission. The scene shifts to the White House reception where Elizabeth and her aunt await amid a formal pageant with President Tyler present.
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Maryland
Churchills
Elizabeth
Daniel Churchill
Washington
Elmhurst
Old Elmhurst
Daniel Church
Mediaa Res
Ceiste
Dan Churchill
Big East
Gautier
White House
Lyler
Opera T IS Inspires Fine Dress at Thais Chicago Night
Julia Bottomley notes that opera fashion favors bold colors and elegant fabrics. Green gowns emerald satin and lighter chiffon dazzled at the Thais performance, with gold embroidery and striking scarves brightening costumes.
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Chicago
Over Zealous in Care of Carrier Pigeons
A ship captain in quarantine at Auckland New Zealand once received valuable carrier pigeons. He ordered his colored servant to look after them. The servant claimed the birds would not fly away saying he clipped their wings.
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Richard
England
Mexico
Dona Lucrezia
Auckland
New Zealand
Pretty Table Decorations Smilax Reusable Dinner Accent
Smilax serves as a pretty and effective table decoration. It is inexpensive and can be reused three or four times. Soak in cold water between uses, then gently shake and dry before reuse.
Health and Hygiene Advice for Hands and Headache Relief
A Frenchwoman uses a hand softening paste from boiled potatoes skin on mashed pulp with rosewater and milk applied at bedtime. For headaches, hot sponge forehead baths, cold water dashes, and brief eye rest periods offer relief and refreshment.
Cretonne Shades Lamp Decoration Trend
The newest home decor trend features lamp shades of shirred cretonne or floral silk mounted on heavy wire frames. Shades are formed round and stitched tight, with gimp edging concealing the join. Tapestry versions look especially superb and the method applies to candle shades too.
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Emerson Hough
Pacific
Betty
Jennings
Henry Gooch
Our Superior Court
The
Opera
Julia Bottomley
Mousseline de Sofe
Cretonne Shades
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