From Shop to Mansion Romance of a Dress Maker
Isabel rises in society through fashion and marriage, as Mrs. Stanford and Mrs. Norton praise her taste. The Newport circle gathers. Lilly’s wedding gifts are described. Isabel navigates social expectations with dignity while forming alliances with Mrs. Stanford and Mia in the home room.
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Mrs. Stanford
Isabel
Lilly
Harvey
Trousseau
Harry Dwight
Newport
Grandmamma
Mr. Falconer
Israel
Mia
Etan
Aeabe
Isabel Falconer and the Philadelphia Society Circles
Isabel amid fashion and social friction in Philadelphia forms bonds with Mrs. Dwight and Mrs. Hervey while facing Mrs. Monteith’s snobbery. A plan to help Lottie Ford prompts devotion to a gentler life as a telegram arrives announcing a death back home.
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Isabel
Colonel de Long
Falconer
Harry Dwight
Mrs. Dwight
Mrs. Hervey
Mrs. Falconer
Mrs. Monteith
New York
Mr. Falconer
Mra. Hervey
Af Courad
Obscure social tremors in the Falconer circle
In a tense social scene Mrs. Stanford seeks to smooth over earlier slight while Isabel and Harvey Falconer adjust to etiquette and family expectations. Mrs. Stanford warns neither to patronize, and Lilly Ralph are urged to spend Christmas with the Falconers as the household adapts to new bonds.
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Mattie
Harvey
Isabel
Falconer
Mrs. Stanford
Lilly
Ralph
Mr. Stanford
Insects and their eyes a beetle study
The Newcastle Chronicle discusses beetle vision noting that many insects have numerous compound eyes and sometimes simple eyes, suggesting sight is vital. It cites species from Blups mucronata to Mor'della and compares ant eyes to dragonflies and butterflies, while mentioning debates on simultaneous facet use. Amanda Rothachild, Nebraska, is also referenced in a separate bizarre anecdote.
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Meloe
Newcastle
Eng
Ohio Biennial Elections Amendment No 4 Ballot Language
The document outlines proposed constitutional changes for Ohio voters on a biennial election system. It details sections to be amended creating new provisions for sessions, vacancies, courts, judges terms, and county and township offices. Names include NOAH H. ALBAUGH as acting presiding officer at the bottom.
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Supreme Court
General Assembly
United States
Circuit Court
Justices of the Peace
Common Pleas Courts
Common Pleas
Propate Court
Legislative Single Districts Amendment Proposal for Ohio
The proposed Ohio constitutional amendment outlines decennial reapportionment by elected electors, sets districting rules for House and Senate seats, and specifies a statewide ballot wording for approval. It details commission procedures, population ratios, district boundaries, and the timing of implementation pending voter approval in November 1889.
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General Assembly
Senate
House of Representatives
Ohio General Assembly Taxation Amendment Resolution 1889
A historic Ohio document shows a General Assembly resolution proposing a November referendum on a taxation amendment to Section 2 of Article XII. It outlines exemptions for certain property and calls ballots Taxation Amendment Yes or No. Signed by Speaker Theo F. Davis and Secretary Otto, dated April 10, 1889.
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General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Columbus
A. D
Daniel J. Ryan
Elbert L. Lampson
House of Representatives
Theo
F. Davis
Senate
United States OF America
Skorton
Theo. F. Davis
Otto
TH S Honetary
State of Ohio
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His Majesty
the King
N. P. Babcock
St. Nicholas
Isabbel
F. M. Howard
Ace Hervey
Katy
Aunt Katy
Myrtle
Mr. Monteith
Dolly Monteith
Saxe
Mrs. Durand
Gree
Lottie Ford
Gracie
Lottie
Amanda Rothachild
Noah H. Albaugh
Basedor Pro. Tem
The
House of Representives
Sixty-Ninth General Assembly Guard
Auditor of State
Srcrion
Common Plaws Court
Svnertor
Korion
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