The Call of the Key and a Civil War Telegram Scheme
A dramatic scene unfolds in a Richmond secret service milieu as Captain Thorne tries to send a forged dispatch amid a tense confrontation with General Randolph and Arrelsford. Miss Varney and Miss Mitford loom in the background as loyalties and truth collide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omic
Rane Ganatie
Arreisford
Thorne
Miss Varney
Miss Var- Tyeeks
Arrelsford
General Randolph
Richmond
Randolph
Caroline Mitford
Secret Service
Pepte
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Phorte
Confederate States of America
Miss Mitford
Old Martha
Arresford
Waitt
Cemetery Hill
Mr. Arrelsford
Suspi
Secretary of War
Marston
War Department
Federal
Chesney
Foray
Graceful Plumes for Millinery Mounting and Care
An article by Julia Bottomley outlines the elegance and cost of ostrich plumes for hats, detailing back to back mounting and buckram supports, tying not sewing to allow sway, and color and moisture resistance. It advises on ready made velvet shapes and practical care for black and white plumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Bottomley
Queer plant coughs when dust rests on its leaves
A French botanist notes a plant that coughs when dust touches its leaf air chambers. The plant, resembling a broad bean, grows irritable and fills its respiratory structures with gas, producing a childlike cough. The piece also quotes Ralph Waldo Trine urging daily optimism to ease life’s challenges.
Baskets for Home Made Candies Easy to Fashion
The article advises making inexpensive baskets from ten cent store splint baskets and satin ribbons to hold home made candies. It suggests colors like light green and blue, gold accents, and lining with paraffine or tissue to protect the sweets, plus later uses as gift boxes or table decorations with flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ten Cent
Dress Shields for Waistwear
The article explains sewing narrow tape or ribbon at each end of shield pieces and attaching them across armholes of waists. Shields are tied in place, easily changed during washing, and avoid rusting or pin pricks from pins.
Monograms via French Knots for Grade A Embellishment
Instructions describe stamping a monogram on an article and filling it with tight French knots for a neat, solid finish. Emphasis on avoiding padded or papier mache letters and achieving a handsome old English style.
Platted Maline Bott Returns to Common Use
Platted Maline notes that Maline is more used than ever with almost every sae showing bott related marks and the common presence of the Bott.
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Tiam Gillette
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Edgar Bert Smith
Devon, Mead Ano Compaanny
Tor
Vy Ant
Orpe
Beaupre
Tir
Dearrain
Philadelphia Telegraph
Ralph Waldo Trine
Iisi
Lfe
Ray
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