Miscellany of quips and quotes from a restless era
A jumble of notes from EMALLIA IDAHO and beyond recounts satirical takes on politics, universities, art, and society. It notes a lone vote for Mark Twain in New York, jokes about Russia and China, a Philadelphia securities find, and a joke about football and farming. It mentions Spanish student riots, a Detroit statue of Satan, and a touring violinist Tan Kubelik with family, all in brisk, wry newspaper style.
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Mark Twain
New York
First Submarine on Record At Atlantic Highlands
On the New Jersey shore Simon Lake built the Protector, a twenty foot wooden submarine that astonished locals and frightened natives when first seen. Sightseers daily watched wheels turn beneath seaweed as crowds recalled Lake’s earlier ambitions. The device vanished after a surface spin, but Lake later resurfaced as the man who could breathe underwater.
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Atlantic Highlands
N. J
Oust
Lina
Simon Lake
Far East
New York Globe
Jervey Coast
Lake
Sandy Hooks Bay
Ike
Handsome octagon linen bedspread in crochet work
A recent art needlework exhibition featured a striking bedspread made entirely from color scraps joined by crochet. Linen octagons in varied hues connect with white crochet squares and are edged with deep crochet lace. Also described are stylish hats and accessories with feather plumes, ribbons, and velvet accents reflecting period fashion.
Fashion notes describe fall dresses and trims of 19th century style
The text outlines modish color pairings Tahrea and Dresden blue, turban accents in peacock hues, leather trimmings on blouses, and gilt cloque coats. It highlights elaborate coats with crecked shoulders, a Jace Chinese embroidery piece, three quarter basques, and a luxurious belted gown. It details a striped black and white petticoat with intricate flounces, lace, Chantilly entre deux, and velvet bands, noting how such designs avoid ankle clinging with multiple taffeta flounces.
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Dresden
Lderdown House
Chantilly
Lingerie Ambon Ribbon Features Highlighted
A description of fashion details notes the effective ribbon as a distinct and extravagant feature of up-to-date lingerie. It discusses ribbons for multiple bead widths and the elaborate knots and bows used to enhance garments.
Cleaning and styling tips from a bygone period
Practical instructions for cleaning nickel silver with ammonia and fannel, copper items with lemon salt, and bread for wallpaper marks. It describes painting an old refrigerator, washing and drying black cotton stockings, and a new hairdressing style paired with a fashionable hat.
The Golden Girl on Parade
A description profiles a woman adorned with gold details in hair, hat, gown, scarf, purse, slippers, stockings, and belt. The note emphasizes gold ornamentation throughout her attire including embroidery and accessories, portraying a lavish, ornate appearance.
New Waist Design Features Neck Opening Only
A new waist design eliminates openings except at the neck and uses silk or cloth wash fabrics. It features a deep inverted shoulder plait with tiny buttons along the plaits that release to create a large opening for the head and shoulders. Suitable for children's wear and collarless blouses.
Almost Needs Crinoline Skirts Wide to Impede Steps
The piece notes that some gown skirts are so wide that crinoline appears necessary to avoid hindering wearers. It comments on the fashion of ample folds and the practical need for structure in full skirts.
Velvet costuming described in detail
The left costume features wine colored chiffon velvet with a shirred bolero trimmed in silk braid and fringe, gold soutache straps, lace chemisette, puffed sleeves with lace cuffs, and a gathered skirt with an inverted plait and flounced hem. The empire costume shows prune velvet with matching skirt, red faced revers and cuffs, a red waistcoat with gold buttons, velvet girdle and knot, and a Grecian velvet border on the skirt.
Elephant saves baby during Paterson circus alarm
In Paterson New Jersey Lena the elephant protected a three year old girl who wandered into the ring during a Fairyland elephant act. Lena lifted the child with her trunk and gently set her on grass unharmed. The child Josie Spine ly was later claimed by her father at the police station.
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Lena
Fairyland
Paterson
N. J
Frank Spinely
Josie
New York
Penang Rainy Season Through a Resident's Eyes
A Penang resident recalls the rainy season with vivid contrasts. lush pastures fatten bullocks while trees turn brilliant green, yet leaks and roof repairs persist. baths become pea soup from the water service and rains drive insects into homes.
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Penang
Robinson Crusoe
Origins of the Commonplace fire rites and bonfires
An article traces fire worship from ancient practices to modern bonfires, linking child sacrifice legends to Baal and Moloch. It notes the Phoenician roots and a later reform under Henry VII agents who lit "vane" fires to burn bones and relics in monastic ruins.
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Orsades
Wales
Ately
Baal
Moloch
Causo
Henry Viti
Vaunts
Grund
Tale of Carnegie and his boyhood grit marks ridicule
A Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt recalls Andrew Carnegie's early stubbornness and bulldog perseverance as a schoolboy. A broker scoffs at a rumored epitaph and a nuanced tale from Dunfermline hints at his relentless problem solving.
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Andrew Carnegie
Andy
Mr. Carnegie
Dunfermine
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Emallia
Idaho
Silver Messenger
M.aweet
Pantiines
Will
Japan
Gibson
Brazil
New Jersey
St. Louis
John Kendrick Bangs
New England
Russia
W. T. Stand
China
Klubiney
Philadelphia
Detroit
Satan
Mary MacLane
Stead
Rusaia
Mr. Stead
Pocahontas
Chicago
Timbuctoo
Mole St. Nichola
Che Foo
Spain
Jim Jeffries
Prince Louis
London Times
Tan Kubelik
United States
Mrs. Kubelik
Pade
Fewsli
Poudoig
Elephant
Ader Itam
Stength
Carnegie
Andrew
Cincinnati Enqurer
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