What What and Which What Start a Novel Quest
Mr Bell seeks a name for a first novel after a lobster side moment inspires him. A sister nudges him toward a heroine named What or Which, leading to a comic chase through trains and addresses. In the end no novel is written and Betsey Jones remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claugine Sisson
Paxton Bell
Bell
George
Wilkie Collins
Aafy
Mr. Bell
Aame
Emncore
Hilary
Ant O
Bertha Clay
Sleuth
Flo
Mr. Bells
Ehold
Gay
Amsterdam Avenue
Betsey Jones
Caro
Clinker Avenue
Staten Island
Chipker Avenue
New York
Josh
Betsey
Dreams as symbolic reflections of waking thoughts
Rev. Samuel McComb argues dreams mask conflicting motives with symbolism to protect sleep. He says dreams reuse past experiences and pre-sleep thoughts, suggesting dreams are built from inherited nervous system impressions and serve a health preserving function.
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Samuel McComb
Century Magazine
How Names Are Changed by Refugees After Nantes Edict
Refugees fleeing the Nantes edict altered names to English forms to escape associations. Examples include Boileau to Drinkwater Jolifemme to Prety mas Lefevre to Smith Dubois to Wood Sauvage to Savage and more. Some renderings became unrecognizable as translations spread into France and England.
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England
Boileau
Delamere
Jolifemme
Loiseau
Bird
Lefevre
Smith
Dubois
Wood
Sauvage
Chapuis
Shoppee
Beaufoy
Boffin
Conde
France
Mazarin
Colbert
Cuthbert
Versailles
le Bran
Brower
Londes
Chronicle
Return of Flounce to Favor 7 for Southland Dancing Frocks
Flounces return as a fashion trend in Palm Beach frocks and day costumes. Modern flounces are flatly applied to narrow skirts, preserving a slim silhouette. The Southland shows light machine embroidery and gold embroidered chiffon, with flounces arranged in tiers.
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Palm Beach
Southland
Luncheon Sets and Lace Scarfs for Home Refresh
Midseason home shopping notes renewal needs for linens and bureau scarfs. Lace scarfs fetch high prices from 150 to 1000 dollars, while plain hem stitched linen offers cheaper options. Luncheon sets vary from under 10 dollars to 500 with 31,000 listed in one line, and Madeira embroidered sets remain favored for daily use.
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Venice
YVONNE Fashion Caption Highlights Theatrical Costume
A vivid description of a theatrical costume titled YVONNE features black and biscuit chiffon with fine gold lace and a prominent Chart reuse ribbon across the garment, conveying period style and stage flair.
French Jewelry in Vogue Delights the Well-Dressed Woman
French jewelry gains popularity as clever makers imitate genuine designs. Earrings, pendants, corsage pins, and slipper buckles offer artistic, affordable options with rhinestones, glass stones, and near-gold metal. The era favors gifting among women and accessorizing with multiple pieces.
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Robespierre
Accordion Plaited Waists Fashion Trend
The waist enters a new phase with accordion plaited styles. Girls wear belts at the waist with a small accordion basque hanging down. Ninon and crepe de chine are favored fabrics, and bright brocade belts with a fringe end complete the look.
Collars on Children's Coats Trend Small and Removable
The Dry Goods Economist notes large collars persist but are trending smaller this season. Revers conform to the style and many new models feature lingerie collars that can be buttoned or basted on and removed when soiled. Multiple collars per coat are possible.
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Dry Goods
Fragmentary Fashion Notes From An Old Page
Readable lines describe French plumes and plumes in solid tones. Small hats rely on ostrich feather accents. The text hints at fabric and trim details rather than a coherent event.
Emerald Mines of Colombia and Their History
The Muzo emerald mines in Boyaca, Colombia, have been exploited since 1558. English partners run the workings with the government. emeralds form in calcite veins within black limestone. Prospecting involves clearing earth, digging banks, and sorting stones into grades by color, transparency, size, and flaws.
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Republic of Colombia
Muzo
Boyaca
Bogota
Clergyman Testimony Endorses Dodds Kidney Pills
Reverend Edmund Heslop of Wigton Pennsylvania suffered dropsy with swollen limbs and fatigue until using five boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills. He reports swelling disappeared and health returned and later reaffirmed his faith in the remedy. Ad offers 50c boxes from Dodds Medicine Co. Buffalo NY and free household hints.
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Edmund Heslop
Wigton
E. Hestop
Dodds Kidney
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
The Height of Absurdity and Advert Claims
An odd collection of quotes mocks schemes and foolishness while a blurb touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and a 5c bottle option. A stray note teases the detective’s earnestness and occasional misses.
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N. Y
Yvonne
Duke
Gvers
Liggett & Myers
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ST. Louis, MO
Asi
E. Heslop
DR. Pierce
Dragzist
Alberta
Canada
Hoares
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
W. S. Nethery
Gardlee
Toledo
Ohio
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