The Rose Bush a Poem of Life and Loss
A cloud rests over a rose bush as buds swell and a maiden gazes with love and birth, then a mother kneels by the rose bush as autumn sighs and sorrow returns. In winter the leaves fall and cover a fresh grave. The fragment ends with a note about Germany.
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Paradise
Portrait of Amateur Photography: Seeing Beauty at Home
The author urges amateurs to photograph subjects near them and develop an artistic eye. Country and city dwellers alike miss beauty in surroundings, and bromide paper negatives offer rapid, halation-free prints with soft, striking results.
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Tiley
Stright
Playing the Game in a Roomful of Secrets
In a tale of romantic intrigue Laura schemes to win a man by a frizzled fringe makeover and deception. Mrs Merriman guides Laura through a staged rivalry with her sister Norah, culminating in Laura's bold letter confessing the ploy and its collapse as the suitor shifts interest back to Laura.
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Laura
Tomist
Tom
Norah
Chamberlaynes
Paris
London
George Marten
N. Stafford
Drafted letters reveal a playful exchange with Mrs Merriman
The narrator and Mrs Merriman read playful love letters to Mrs Merriman, including admissions of affection for a Mr Blyafford and talk of disguises and sneaky notes. They note Norah’s pending marriage to George Marten, while Laurella signs as your devoted and grateful.
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Tam
L. Blyafford
Mrs. Merriman
Tie
Norah
George Marten
Lauila
May Goelet Engaged to Duke of Roxburghe in Society Spotlight
The announcement ties Miss May Goelet to the Duke of Roxburghe, marking a high point in New York society. The match is credited to Miss Goelet’s grandmother Mrs. St. Lt. Wilson, famed for orchestrating a dynasty of notable marriages among the Wilson and Goelet families, including connections to the Vanderbilts and British diplomacy.
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Miss May Goelet
Duke of Roxburghe
New York
Miss Goelet
Knickerbocker
Orne Wilson
Caroline Aster
Mary
Ogden Goelet
Belle
Michael Herbert
Washington
Grace
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Richard ,Jr
Wilson
Misa Marian Mason
Boston
Fitting the Human Foot Left Foot Often Larger Than Right
A shoe salesman notes that the left foot is generally larger and discusses the challenge of finding right sized shoes. He remarks that it is common for customers to wear different sizes for each foot and that uniting the correct pair can be problematic.
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Mt Jhat
Lord Lyons
United
Greta
Abraham Lincol
Edward
Lyons
Mason
Stidell
Slidell
Seward
Alate
St. June's
Clutha
Left foot standard in shoe fitting debated in old column
A fragment from a New Orleans Times-Democrat piece argues the left foot is often treated as the standard for fitting shoes since most people are right handed and rest weight on the opposite foot. It cautions there is no absolute rule and advises checking both feet before finalizing a pair. It also recounts historical notes on diplomacy and a playful moon poem excerpt.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Full Skirt Styles Shaping the Autumn Wardrobe
The article surveys evolving full skirt designs from New York fashion circles, noting reductions in fullness, streamlined hip lines, and horizonless trim. It describes brown cheviot outfits, tan broad cloth variants, and venetian cloth gowns with pearl buttons, plus color tricks like fuchsia shades, while urging moderation and wardrobe compatibility.
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Ite Passementerie
Fashion Notes and Obscure Textile Phrases
Fragmentary fashion notes mention fabrics and accessories with unclear terms such as feather boats, pompons, and belts. The garbled text references Blumen and elaborate designs, but key details and context are unreadable.
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Pompon Raigna
Emanuel God with us sermon and a note on magnifying trifles
A two part piece presents Rev W A sadder on Emanuel God with us stressing God’s presence gives courage and guidance to believers and calls for steadfast faith against evil. It also features Rev J Harrington Harris on the sin of magnifying trifles, linking petty focus to degraded judgment and urging exact thinking and Christlike conduct.
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God
W. A. Sadder
Emanuel
Lfe
Christ
Ufe
Solomon
Lim
Italy
Frangipanni
J. Harrington Harris
Jesus Christ
New Order Promised Through Home and Virtue
Rev William Bleach urges a new order centered on the home as heaven’s ante-room where family life radiates warmth and music. He calls women and men to abandon vice and focus on a godly home as society’s transformation begins. Rev J Mt Driver critiques the church for failing urgent duty amid rampant vice and lawlessness.
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William B.cLeach
W. Bleach
Christ
John
Patmos
Afory
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