The Wee Pair of Shoes by James Smith
A nostalgic poem about a departed Sammie and a beloved child. The speaker recalls a pair of tiny shoes and a cherished memory, contrasting warmth and loss as wind and snow touch grave flowers. The lyric voice vows that the wee shoes remain a symbol of love in the heart.
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Jamie
Sammie
Ganel
James Smith
A Parting and a letter across the sea
In a tale of separation a hard choice tests Jack and Alice as a letter promises hope for two years of hardship. Alice plans self education and a future surprise for Jack while distant parties and a ballroom scene hint at renewed longing and risk.
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Jack
Alice
Ireland
Invisible photographs and winter photography tips
A late nineteenth or early twentieth century guide explains "Invisible photographs" that reveal when dampened and fade as the paper dries. It describes mounting prints with plate marks, using wringers and metal plates, and advises on winter outdoor practice, snow scenes light and shade, and camera techniques for good negatives. It also includes a narrative interlude with a romantic moment and a dance invitation.
Dispatch Bombs for War Messages Proposed by Captain
Controversial 19th century concept outlines a cannon launched dispatch bombs to deliver coded messages. Proposals include timed explosive shells that release luminous ribbons bearing writing, enabling messages to reach allies while avoiding enemy interception. Also notes experiments in wireless telegraphy and early artificial limbs.
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Hardie Beverly Kicdep
Naval War Recordry Department
Barnes
Paris
Messagres
Wall
Mort Morgain
Farpingut
Fashion Notes Describe Wrapped Dresses With Furs Prevailing
A fashion column surveys winter and spring gowns emphasizing nonremovable wraps and extensive fur trims. Highlights include white crepe de chine ensembles, black lace over white silk, and blue silk with embroidery. New fabrics like chinchita chiffon and panne velvet finishes appear, with velvet ribbons and delicate veils trending. fur details remain prominent but not excessive.
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Kal Aress
Butterflies Gathered and Cooked by Australian Natives
Describes Aboriginal methods of capturing butterflies by lighting damp wood to suffocate them and collecting the insects in baskets. The process includes baking, sifting, removing wings, and pressing into cakes.
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Buskela
Vested Him. Miss Gotrox Cake Questioned Impression
A fragment from the Baltimore News notes a humorous exchange about impressions on Miss Gotrox and a reference to cake. The dialogue suggests a flirtatious or ambiguous miscommunication, ending with a quip about another piece of cake.
Bright Side of Death Sermon Reflects Hope in Christ
A long excerpt from Rev. A C Dixon discusses death from a Brooklyn cemetery viewpoint. He contrasts gloom with a bright resurrection scene, urges readiness for the Lord’s return, and emphasizes finishing life’s work and faith. The sermon also covers peace through victory, the church’s mission to bring submission to Christ, and warnings about fretting over others' prosperity.
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Rev. G. Campbell
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Crandall
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