Social Life at Sea with Chicago Officers Ball in London and Antwerp
The Chicago officers, feted in London and Antwerp, host a festival aboard their warship. The ship's decks gleam for dancing under electric lights and sailcloth awnings. Decor features pale-blue satin walls, gold trim, and Pompadour brocade chairs as chaperons oversee society at its best amid military pageantry.
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Chicago
London
Antwerp
Villefranche
Nice
Monte Carlo
Europe
The Old Brick Church of Isle of Wight County
An 1632 built Brick Church in Isle of Wight County near Wight Court House is described with its historic use and later revival plans. The piece also touches on sea life in ponds, Korean childhood, and social scenes on ships, ending with a Massachusetts suffrage question.
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Wight County
Wrthy
Jamestown
Virginia
Antial
America
Massachusetts
Boston
William Morris Quote on Culture and Household Skills
A fragment quotes William Morris on feminine culture noting people raise eyebrows at the remark that higher mathematics is harder to learn than good housekeeping. The line emphasizes the perceived difficulty of managing a household versus mastering math.
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William
Morris
English Post
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China
Japan
Eulalie
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Bushey Hall
Alfonso
Louis
Maud
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Infanta
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Mull
Galloway
Descen
Aledge
Inness
Philadelphia
George Inness
San Francisco
M. Hicks
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F. Chase
P.M. Ticks
R. Aicks
W.T. Crawford
F. H. Gosman
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Warren, Jones & Gratz
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Chaim Square
Jeal Vvi Irle
Pianos
Jagans Mtotn
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Permatolo Nz
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Lauer & Son
Yralt
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Etton
Rt One
Ty B. Eernceeim
Mantra of Bilito
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Abe Tere
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Charles St
JL Hart & CO
North Louisiana Clothing House
Jordan & Booth
Texas St
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Shreveport
Duroc
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Poland
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Cooper Bros
Shreveport Transfer Co
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Louisiana
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Shrevefort, LA
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