Appleweight intrigue on the North and South Carolina border
Ardmore and Griswold chase a dangerous Appleweight gang as governors dangersfield and North Carolina’s governor vanish. Collins, a reporter, joins Ardmore under orders to publish a sensational story while the chase leads toward Ardsley and a red bungalow as danger and romance unfold in moonlit forests.
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Thomas Ardmore
Henry Maine Griswold
North
South Carolina
Griswold
Barbara Osborne
Ardmore
Jerry Dangerfield
North Carolina
Osborne
Jerry
Ardsley
G Wold
A c
Ballywinkle
Try
Cookie
Providence
Cooke
Red Bungalow
G. D. Ardmore
Mr. Ardmore
Colling
Mr. Collins
Collins
Raleigh
Cotton Planters’ Convention
Atlanta
Argus
John C. Calhoun
New York
Geaboose
Palladium
Gov. Dangerfield
Paul
Noblast
Collips
Destruction of St Thomas Becket Shrine Under Henry VIII
The essay recalls the decline of the St Thomas of Canterbury festival after Henry VIII ordered the burning of Becket’s bones in 1538. The shrine’s offerings and Becket’s image were looted from Canterbury Cathedral, Becket decanonized, and his name erased from service books, as noted by Dean Stanley.
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St. Thomas of Canterbury
England
Henry VIII
St. Thomas
Canterbury
Becke
Geta
Dean Staanley
Short, Plain, and Prompt: A Forensic Exchange
A historical remark from Taunton, later a judge, recounts Irish orator Charles Philips in an assault case. Taunton replies that the defense’s eloquence hides the simple truth that the cent was whipped and deserved the punishment. The anecdote reflects on identity and actions over words.
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Taunton
Charles Philips
The Grace of Plumes in Millinery Design
Ostrich plumes in black white and multicolor hues inspire designers and define summer hats. Skeleton willow plumes tie color harmonies while ensuring light weight and graceful curves. black plumes shrink when moistened, colored plumes wear better. A black willow plume on a hemp or hair braid hat creates a cool, refined summer look, while white plumes on white hats give a frostlike, skin-flattering glow. Julia Bottomley.
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Julia Bottomley
Clear Skin A Necessity Through Modern Beautifier Claim
An advertisement extols a skin beautifier promising a fresh natural look without zinc or lead, suitable for babies, enhancing health and charm while avoiding the dull, tired appearance from fatigue and modern life. It argues powders distort beauty and assures a youthful bloom with every use.
New Napoleon Hat in Linen Fabrics Featured
A new phase of the Napoleon hat appears in white linen with dark butcher blue linen accents. Polka dot patterns remain a favorite in mixtures of silk and cotton, following foulards and other fabrics.
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Napoleon
Old Friends Return In Summer Fabrics Reappearing Materials
An article notes that coarse linens resembling oatmeal, hopsacking and basket weaves are back in summer wear. These fabrics show prominent weaves suitable for simple braiding designs or buttons for morning dresses, with cross stitching on square meshes for afternoon outfits.
Use India Print for Child Dress Trimming
Blue and white India print cuts into bias strips make a fine trimming for a child's dress. It resists fading and suits white linen without color spreading. Buttons covered with the print add style and leftover material can bind a hat band.
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India
Biscult Color Sparks Demand For Perishable Shade
A vintage note highlights Biscult color as highly sought after though perishable. The description praises its appeal to women and its use as a background for cross bars of old rose in delicate textiles.
Jagson Quips on Youth and Age in Knowledge
A sharp bon mot contrasts youth and age as Jagson notes young men rush to display knowledge while older men fear revealing ignorance. The line captures a playful reflection on learning and social perception.
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Jagson
Postmaster Fuller Delights Dinner Crowd With Reappointment Joke
Rockland Maine postmaster Fuller entertained at the postmasters dinner with a mock solemn claim that a congressman had placed his name in line for reappointment in Washington. He joked he sent the triumph news to his wife and that the tidings had reached distant areas of the district, drawing hearty laughter.
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Fuller
Rockland
Washington
Best is best and best will ever live Postum testimony
A Mississippi schoolteacher describes long coffee use causing nervousness mood swings and heart palpitations. After switching to Postum she notes calmer nerves kinder behavior from pupils and improved days. The physician advised the change and the teacher praises Postum's flavor and nourishment.
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Miss
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