Jersey Lily Langtry Reminisces on Roots and Royal Favor
Mrs Hugo de Bathe known as the Jersey Lily reflects on childhood on the Isle of Jersey and her rise to society. She recalls tomboy days, education with brothers, and early marriage to Langtry. She discusses horses, independence versus a man, and praise for American hospitality and American horsemen.
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Hugo de Bather
The
Jersey Vly
Cigearston
Tesa
Southampton
Langtry
Prince of Wales
Mrs. Langtry
de Bathe
Africa
Lord William Beresford
England
Pierre Lorillard
Huggins
America
Dress and taste in women’s attire in social culture
The article discusses proper dress for young women, arguing that good taste combines harmony, suitability to means, and appropriate surroundings. It condemns overelaborate finery funded by mothers, noting that mothers’ desires should not force daughters into costly outfits. It cautions against mothers and daughters both appearing gay if not warranted.
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Ty Mae
Handsome Hands and Winter Skin Care Advice
A health note discusses how cold weather and woolen clothing roughen hands and blacken fingertips despite daily care. It recommends protecting delicate skin with a washable white China silk apron, noting that silk is dainty and practical for winter wear.
Draped Waist Fashion Description by May Manton
Detailed fashion description of a pustel blue draped waist with yoke sleeves and black velvet trim. Notes on fabric options including satin taffeta India silk Venetian cloth and poplin. Specifies measurements: medium size requires one and three quarter yards of twenty two inch material and two and one quarter yards of tucking.
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Monasserine
Advice for Visitors on Illness During a Stay
The piece advises that if illness occurs while visiting a friend you should leave if you can do so without harming yourself or upsetting your hosts. If travel would worsen a crisis, stay and minimize trouble while focusing on recovery, as nerves play a large role in healing.
Patent Leather Care Reveals Shoe Shine Revival
To freshen patent leather shoes spirits of turpentine applied with a soft cloth remove the dull look that ages the leather. The method brightens the surface making the shoes look almost new again.
Water crackers steeped in milk then spiced and baked
A brief note describes soaking water crackers in milk for ten minutes, removing them, dusting with galt cayenne and black pepper, then baking slowly for twenty minutes. The method yields a crisp, seasoned cracker.
Why She Is Serene Simple Housekeeping and Beauty
Agnes Olcott argues for simple, orderly living over chasing possessions. She contrasts Japanese domestic calm and minimal clutter with American excess, urging women to find beauty in daily life, nature, and well-chosen art rather than material trappings. She highlights a Quaker Brooklyn home as an example of harmonious, timeless taste.
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New York
Ian W York
Stronge Duddha
Nirvane
Japan
Brooklyn
Millet
Jules Breton
Corot
Troyon
Mauve
Agnes Olcott
Eke
Million Deaths Warn of Cholera in Poultry Cure Ad
An old advertisement claims a miracle poultry mixture can cure cholera rot and gapes in chickens. It promises vast savings, guarantees, and offers a sample box for $1, touting nationwide expert endorsements and quick, total cures.
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Chia
America
Unclear 1909 Local Officials List and School Openings
Fragmented OCR extract lists mayors ward officers police figures and school terms. Mentions Mayyor W Rawson City Clerk G Gerfen Police Magistrate J Delading and Frank Culling as tax and school roles. Also references Troy public school term starting September 1 ends May 1 and two academies with principals listed.
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Mayyor
W. Rawson
Alermanebiat
Win
Norbury
F. Mendennils
War Harpe
Way Kimberiing
Wiirid
HE Loge
G. Gerfen
Chy
P.A. Gates
Pregaurer
Bf Auwarter
Chiy
C. F. Ritcher
Emil Prell
Marahat
L. Taylor
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Up de Bathe
the Jersey Lily
Tre Nate Tombay
Isle of
Dersey
Peeky
Cotes
Agnes
Werner Company
Poblihere
Manafactorora
Akron
Ollo
Werner Conayany
Htt
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Cotman le
Cily Oyhiclass
Savit
Fown
John Delading
Uollector
Frank Culling
Asaeasor
Wm. Schultze
Migdiwnasa
EP Rubbing
Mids
Tleury Thake
Sehout Vinistees
Metta
Me AM Warter
Howard Jozeph
Hiathes
Kereey
Pound Master
Fred Rehier
Troy Public School
Hollis
Board of Eaucation
the Mouse
Uniting
Presa
Yonk Colina
J. BR
Tentro
Ani
Sitas Shenci
Troy Lodge
Manople
W. Kawson
Suitu
Masonite
Laut
Cannuy
See
Mae
Surry, WM
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Meta
Satanihns
Prouaas
Roive Winniamson
Pisgah
Vo.b. T2oe
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Millan Bre Brat
Wiird
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Misowity
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Serilie
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Mentor Lab
Red Castle
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Amery Cova
Bob Meow
Koowsus
Vaus
Wakins
Gisratanta Lodge
Nee No
Satuday
Ob Red Miter
Pan Bormer Roa
Tina Es Sagan
Bh. WD
LSSU
Jas M. Rosensworth
Rhgain
Bell
Troy Din TS
Hoearder
Toleh
Oise
Ay A Duths Watt Hnie
Qiliveres Dbenteliegertiet Dass Nas
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Iby
Avot
Mery
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Avietaay
Cali
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Cos
Metallomt
Sergicus
Ley Rev
Puiatur
Suniay
Dornaeil
ST. Jaromes Capilol AG
Musa Atanoa
Tay. WA. Wieneke
Reetor
Nan
Pbdle
Troy
Wtebure
Julia A Bell
Seddie Darvin
Seag
Galtabhia Othen
Ana Baute
Citizens’ Shaving Parlor
Julius Peter
Lalla Proaiguly
Tve
New Call
Malin Street
John D&imling
Umggesich
Carier Starket
Hicker Streets
Trey Neren
Teeo. Guenne Ewig
Eee
Sal
Hlmard Ball
Trey
Eckert
Nadr
Rawson
Central Hotel
Market Street
WM. Meiners
Palace
Valles
Cubingen
Auwarter
Ita
James W. Jarvis
Highland Marble Works
Ts. i
John Diehle
Tezspreial Alvention
Roedar
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