Mystery of the Wa Street Stock War and Knapp Notes
Henry Wilton reports on a turbulent market contest between Doddridge Knapp and rivals over Omega and Crown Diamond shares. Personal tensions rise as Luella Knapp and Henry confront threats, with unknown correspondences hinting at deeper plots. Mother Horton warns of danger while a secret note foreshadows further revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clea Dudley
San Francie
Friant
Halaal
Telytter Honky Wilton
Annie
Willer
Willan Amtius Wittin
Dudley
Ban Mranwisy
Henry Witten
Ludles Mbaaken
Witten
Jone
Mother Horton
Terrill
Darby Mocker
Dicky" Sahl
Fratter
Tinky
Wilton
Tetley
Vale Mort
Polleein
Gilles
Vere Lavell
Jmrty
Bnapeelsern
Cory Mal
Glen Ules
Mapes
Mabeus
Fiona Purdley
Prckor
Kvenb
Sie
Chen
Shia
Audi
Lavilla
Ulang
Knapp
Henrys Ste
Doddridge Knapp
Omega
Decker Syndicate
Doddridee Knapp
Decker
Lees
Well Ag Decker and Company
Afernoon
Wallbelive
Toddridge Knapp
George
Doddridge Keay
Wallbridge
House of the Wolf
Deldvidee Knapp
Luella
Mrs. Knapp
Wilson
Mother Orton
Ely
Henry Wilton
Dog Jealousy Sends Pet to Spinster Household
A black and tan terrier owned from 1874 to 1881 acts jealously toward a baby. After a three month absence the dog returns to a home of two elderly spinster sisters, choosing their garden house over prior surroundings. A Chicago Tribune item notes the tale as a sweet nature story. A Hood River News Letter item reports a billygoat climbing a fir tree on Frank Chandler’s ranch with the goat perched 50 feet up, observed by Hans Lage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Crantnr
Chicago Tribune
Hood River
Frank Chandler
Hans Lage
City
Mr. Chandler
Two Late Model Gowns Feature Black Crepe and Chiffon
The left gown shows black crepe de chine with a half empire skirt trimmed by taffeta bands and lace, finished with jet paillettes and a matching guimpe. The second gown is black chiffon monsea with taf and filet guipure trim, white lace yoke, and a black taffeta girdle with a knot.
Frocks for the Tub Offer Inexpensive Summer Frocks
The piece highlights affordable tub frocks in blue brown galatea and linen, noting good washability and colorfastness. It advises choosing a single quality frock in rose, turquoise, or nile green for versatile afternoon wear, especially for church, home, or races, addressing past heat concerns around neck and arms.
TWO SMART LITTLE DRESSES AND OTHER FASHIONS
The article describes two smart wash dresses in zephyr fabrics with blue and white accents and lace details. It notes a belting linen jumper made from embroidered linen, with a shoulder strap belt and fashionable one piece dress look. It also observes possible adoption of western dress styles by educated Indians and a preference for bright colors and gold-laced collars in Hindustan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Hindustan Heview
Allahabad
Old Fashioned Hemming Methods From Morality of Dress
A historical guide explains neat hemming techniques for garments, detailing measurement, basting, and stitching without knots. It covers trimming muslin and lace frocks with beaded lace, marquisette dresses, and the resurgence of chiffon in summer fashions, plus evolving skirt silhouettes and accessories.
Noble boy! Ensign defends his general with calm reply
A 1805 incident recounted shows a young ensign challenged for the password by a general. The sergeant whispered the countersign, enabling him to pass. The next morning the general, reprimanding him, learns the boy ensign was right, earning light censure and a tale of chivalry. Also recounted is a Virginia tale of Buck Davis protecting a wounded Union soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aby
Chinatown
Mither Borton
Mother Horton
Bartin
Mother Norton
Mother Barton
Realife
Robert Blakely
Cam
Jack Evans
Virginia
Isaac B. Davis
Stannardsville
Davie
Buck
Mr. Davis
Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mia Knapp
Leelia
Abe
Leanna
Atelier
Luella Knapp
Wilwon
Borton’s
Sid Barkhouse
Walen
Harkhouss
Alte Hall
Mother Twren
Ene
Dog
Pat
Iace
Dentelle
Paris
Jace
Iman
London
Quits
Othe Oumed
Ikllors
Nkewlee Bartlet
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