Pageant defects vs coronation noted by war correspondent
J Archibald, veteran war correspondent, compares the inaugural pageant to the King George V coronation. He lauds British discipline and uniforms, criticizes New Jersey and Columbia wear, praises London police planning, laments inadequate American policing and horse mounts, and urges personal inspection and stricter standardization for future ceremonies.
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J. Archibald
Europe
Pest
George V
Archibald
London
Madrid
India
St. Petersburg
Wilson
Massachusetts
Delaware
Fourth Regiment
Virginia
Richmond Blues
West Point
Annapolia
Virginia Military Institute
Culver
England
Jersey
New Jersey
Yorkshire Alfles
Middlesex Infantry
New York
Sir Baden-Powell
H Edward Hen
Londo
Ninth Street
White House
Edward Stenry
Parade
CHAT WITH THINKING WOMER AND GRANDMOTHER'S VIEW ON MARRIAGE
A grandmother dispenses a pragmatic, witty perspective on spinsterhood amid a group of young neighborhood girls. She notes independence, financial self sufficiency, clubs, travel, and personal freedom as attractive traits for the unmarried woman, while sparking curiosity about love and social expectations.
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Sabulari
Andy
Happiness and marriage choices in a grandmother's view
A grandmother leads a discussion on whether happiness or usefulness drives a woman's life. She contends happiness comes from living rightly, not clutching self interest, and that marriage or remaining single should serve growth and helpfulness rather than personal bliss alone.
Macaroni and oyster dishes from old notes
Fragments describe several oyster recipes including macaroni and cheese baked layers with oyster and cracker crumb toppings. Also details on oyster blankets wrapped in bacon and pastry parcels, plus scalloped oyster methods and fish and oyster pie. A railway timetable snippet follows with train departures.
Buttered Dish Layered With Mashed Potatoes
A compact kitchen note describes using a buttered baking dish with a layer of mashed potatoes, attributed to a McClure Newspaper Syndicate copyright in 1913. The fragment lacks broader context or connected details.
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McClure
Sdicate
Southern Railway schedules list diverse daily departures
Brown, General Agent, outlines trains from Washington to Atlanta, Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans with 8:00, 10:43 daily. routes to Chattanooga, Memphis via Asheville. to Birmingham, Columbus with dining cars. calls at Selma, Demopolis, Meridian. services to Roanoke, Knoxville, Nashville with sleeping car after 4:00 pm. Asheville and Florida routes with various times. parlor and chair cars noted.
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Washington Southern Railway
Southern Railway
South
B. C
Washington
Atlanta
Montgomery
Mobile
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Memphis
Asheville
Meas
Columbus
Birmingham
Atanta
Annivton
Talladega
Calera
Selmanalm
Astontown
Demopolis
Meridian
Foanoke
Bristol
Knoxville
Chattannees
Rieminghur
Veridian
Columbia
Summerville
Charleston
Aiken
Augusta
Savannah
Brunswick
Jacksonville
Florida
Pol
California
Danville
Ralty
Farrisonti
Arte
Charier Cart
Chariottesville Gooni
Brown
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James F. J. Archibald
Royal Geographical Society
Wilitia
Shifkers Wavercoats
Wasabo
Castro
Venezuela
Wien
Kinley
Sen Mi
Womer
Barbara Boyd
Spa
Timken Bearings
The
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo, Ohio
Overland Washington Motor Co
14Th Street N. W
Ota
Frances Irsvale
Chesapeake and Ohio Lines
Pulimtan
Cincinnaati
Cotuca
Louisville
Cinciy
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Va Hot Springs
Cincinnati
Sng
Dept
Boston
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