Four Hundred Women Enlisted as Soldiers in Civil War
An overview traces women’s roles in war from Deborah Sampson to Molly Macauley and highlights the Civil War era where about four hundred women enlisted as soldiers. It discusses the shift toward nursing, Florence Nightingale’s influence, and the rise of dedicated nurse corps in Britain and the United States, noting organizational limits and the enduring emphasis on care over combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Nightingale
Semiramis
Zenobia
Jeanne d'Arc
Deborah Sampson
Elizabeth Canning
Molly Macauley
Transvaal
Europe
Germany
Netley Hospital
British, Isles
Gibraltar
Malta
Egypt
Adattion
War Office
United States
Mise Dorothea Landeris
American National Red Cross
Hich
Internaional Committee
Dainty French Convent Baby Garment Embroidery
The article describes baby clothing made entirely by hand using fine French convent embroidery. It highlights delicate, padded flower and leaf designs on garments, with emphasis on the charm and copyability of the models for needlework enthusiasts.
Dainty travel case for pins rings ribbons and tools
A compact travel accessory described as a rib bon lined elderdown flannel case with a foldover ribbon bag for rings. It includes four pockets from feather-tied ribbon sections to hold wash ribbons, and end pockets for a bodkin and scissors for easy packing.
The Cup That Cheers and Oriental Influences In Tea Time
Afternoon tea becomes a noted domestic habit with varied enhancers from arrack to mint cherries and rock candy. Half claret and half tea, four cloves in each cup, and pineapple rind garnishes feature among novel tastes. Japanese wafers and gold Canton teapots signal up to date hosting as scarabs and Chinese silks fascinate society. A new dressing jacket in Pompadour silk with lace trim showcases current fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Merm
Two Clever Schemes On Motherly Sewing Cents
Two mothers discuss frugal fashion and home sewing tips. They cite Lucy's summer coat repurposed from a flannel outing coat and show how to transform old garments into stylish pieces at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Julia
Marking Blankets Note For Washing and Material Types
A marking note for blankets lists possible materials such as rain cotton mercer and washing alk. The text suggests labeling or testing procedures to identify fabric composition and appropriate care steps. Historical context implies standard textile marking practices and chemical references.
Deduced. Clara and Ethel discuss a kiss or death
Clara recalls Jack Sage announcing he would kiss her or die. Ethel reacts with surprise and asks if he succeeded. Clara answers that no death occurred, and asks if she has heard of it already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Jack Sage
Ethel
Curious Watch Chain Charm Sparks Old Time Motto
Fragmentary OCR presents a jumble of names, places, ads, and snippets. It mentions J H Rindlaub of Fargo and a “coat of arms” motif on a watch chain, with stray phrases about prices, a hotel stoic debtor, and lines about cream prices and a boy missing a pet dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanston
Chaffeur
Policeman Couchant
Justice of the Peace
Patents Issued Last Week To Northwestern Inventors
Northwestern inventors received several patent grants reported by Lothrop and Johnson of St Paul Minnesota patent lawyers at 911 Pioneer Press building. Named recipients include Willis A Cook of Sturgis South Dakota Simeon Crittenden Chatfield Minn bul ing block James A Doree Cloquet Minn stovepipe elbow Frederick Hachmann Saint Paul Minn journal box Wallace Kirkpatrick Savage Minn book Wm D McAtlin Sioux Falls South Dakota horsepower William McGlone Mount Iron Minnesota wrench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
St. Paul
Minn
Willis A. Cook
Sturgis
Simeon Crittenden
Chatfield
Jas. A. Doree
Frederick Hachmenn
Journal Box
Wallace Kirkpatrick
Savage
Book
Wm. D. McAtlin
Sioux Falls
S. D
Horse Power
Me Glone
Mt. On
Wrench
Damaged Ad Promotes Dacotah Brand Pants and Skirts
Fragmentary classified ad promotes Dacotah Brand pants and skirts with a dealer in Saint Paul. The clipped text includes a murky line about wealth and lawyers, reflecting incomplete OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacotah
Dace Go
Paul
Crescent Creamery Co. Ad Sparks Youth Romance Nonsense
Fragmentary notice mentions Crescent Creamery Co of St Paul and Mina with a dated registration tone. A cryptic line about young men calling on a girl and the gin's father appears, suggesting a misread or satirical item from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Creamery Co
St. Paul, Mina
Minute Torday
Rage and Pricen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cis
Anita N. McGee
Bridge Nd
Theniversity
Geneva
Washington
Ae Gru
Sonne Mopulns Hospital
ITO Make
Compa
Madame Merri
Lydia E. Pinkham
Taverumsey
Mingeaoolisgation
Barnstormer
FON Wainy Co
Siouanse
Mia
Homer
Dos
Mr. Homer
Papa
Mamma
Minnesota
Roger C. Spooner
Donald L. & L. Co
Bemidji, Minn
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