Treasure of the Huzzar Ship and New York Loot
A tale recounts the 1780 sinking of the British treasure ship Huzzar near New York with millions in gold and silver. Divers fought strong currents to recover coins, jewels, and wreckage, aided by Mr Harrington of Wakefield, but deep water and sand obscured the hoard.
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Huzzar
Hell Gate
England
George
Huzich
New York
Coun
Port Morris
de Hazzar
An! Company
Prom
W. Harrington
Wakefield
Enty
Hare
Hai Barnes
Central Park Museum
Gion
Mercury
Eon
Paul Dunes
Huszar
Wherch
Mr. Harrington
Oth
Change in Customs Old Fashioned Names for Infants
The piece notes modern infants receive elegant engraved cups and vases from the Guild of Handicraft and customers’ own designs. It contrasts present trends with 70s christening mugs and highlights a shift back to quaint names like Joan and Barbara over Gladys or Gwendolen.
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Guild of Handicraft
Gladys
Mebel
Gwendolen
Joan
Barbara
Margot
Betty
Papago Football Like Indian Version of the Game
The Papago tribe in the southwest plays a rough form of football using woven buckskin dumbbells soaked in red mud. Goals are marked for each hand, and sticks propel the dumbbells toward the enemy goal. The game quickly becomes lively as players clash in heaps, akin to rough football.
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Southwest
Harvard
Yale
St. Nicholas
Barber’s Shave Sparks Court Challenge in Japan
A Japanese barber injured a customer who doubted Japan’s chances against Russia. The barber was arrested but acquitted. The court suggested the act scarcely exceeded the limits of necessity and may have been meritorious given the circumstances.
White Net With Lace in New Afternoon Dress Fashion
Fashion feature details a white cotton net gown with all over lace bolero trimming and a soft full waist. It describes a circular skirt with flounce, quantity of fabric for waist bolero and skirt, and notes on current skirt vent and box pleat technique. Also mentions accessories, lace parlor coats, appliqued patterns, and a strawberry dessert recipe.
Handy Household Tips From Old Time Guide
Finger marks on varnished furniture are removed by rubbing with rag dipped in sweet oil and finished with a dry cloth. An ever ready glue pot is useful, prepared by placing naphtha in a wide mouthed bottle and dissolving shellac in it. When nailing into hardwood, dip nail points in grease to prevent bending. Keep dry groceries in glass jars so a quick glance shows when to replenish.
New Parasol Styles Match Gowns In Lingerie Era
The piece describes sunshades and parasols for Milli ner's fashion. Morning ensembles pair linen parasols with new gowns and colored coachings in plains and plaids for different occasions. Fluffy Magette hats coordinate with similarly fluffy parasols, often richly covered.
Told in Her Boudoir Fashion Tips and Accessories
A period piece on ladies attire and adornments describing mauve snake plumes, Maline choux neck fixings, bright green silk hosiery, embroidered net with silk stockings, cuffs varieties, carnation trims, gold belt accents for white frocks, jeweled net hairpieces, lace trim cautions, appliqued flowers from colored taffeta, and a summer scarf of painted mousseline de soie. Practical notes advise cleaning wet kid shoes with castor oil and recoloring faded artificial flowers with water colors to refresh and preserve them.
Tea Biscuit Recipe Card for Quick Bake
Two tea cupfuls flour with one heaping teaspoonful baking powder and half a teaspoon salt mixed and sifted. Melt a tablespoonful butter and add to two thirds cup cold milk. Roll dough, cut with biscuit cutter, bake in hot oven about fifteen minutes until delicate brown. Simple, reliable when hurried.
Crystal Strawberries for Ice Cream Luncheon
Select large perfect berries and brush gently with sugar and lemon juice to glaze crystals on fresh slices. A simple fruit accompaniment to ice cream, ideal for a luncheon setting.
Wedding gowns shift from satin to airy fabrics
Bridal fashion moves away from white satin to foamy chiffon and silk muslin with lace. Tulle replaces wells of white gauze while orange blossoms fade, myrtle and white heather rise as substitutes. White beather, once scarce, becomes crafted to meet demand through exchange.
Corset Cover Fashion from Unen ballste Materials
Dainty corset covers in fashionable styles use undergarment fabrics such as May Mantém wear butta, trimmed with German Valenciennes lace and fine embroidery. Fronts and back feature arrow tucks stitched to the waist for a comfortable flare, with material requirements listed for a medium size.
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Mantém
Net and Lace Fashion Waist with Cream Mesh Trim
A charming waist in response net with a cream color bodice, white mousseline yoke, bias silk trim, and lace medallions. Long sleeves with deep cuffs or substitute showpiece. crushed messaline belt at the waist. net over milk and cotton mousseline for a soft white look. Fabric requirement listed as about 3% yards for a medium figure.
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Lord Edward Churchill
Ruby
Hardinge
St. Petersburg
London Daily Mail
America
Mannheim
Rhine
Howes
Europe
Levant
National Geographic Magazine
Shore
Septish Wenge Crew
May Manton
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