Bathing rooms in Newport mansion rival a royal palace
The feature spreads from marble baths to tiled corridors in a sprawling residence. The account highlights W Whitehall Reid and interiors by map makers, noting marble, Siena tones, and vast decorative schemes with maidservants’ quarters and guest baths.
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W. H. van
Wwe
Hubert Garrett
W. K. Vanderbilt
Asnani
Fon Athor
Martiing
Orta
Yaad
New York
Oslor
Siena
Emstenst
von Hothrem
Howell Qubocua
Mamametels Villa
My. Maprath
Whitelaw Reid
Walla
Apariagia
Hubears Ag
Villard Bowe
Amusing Aruite Snowball Fight Recalled in Civil War Tale
A 19th century column recalls a Gospel Station snowball battle near Fredericksburg as soldiers from Georgia and other units engage in a desperate mêlée with snowballs during a winter camp. The piece blends reminiscence of army life with a curious arithmetic puzzle and notes on dolls from ancient times.
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Athens
Lee
Northern Virginia
Gospel's Station
Fredrickaburg
Galcea's
Geonna
Georgia
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Tomb
Thos
Gantral Longstreat
Army of North
Virginia
Beauty in the Foot A Modern Practice for Women
In the Beauty in the Foot column a prominent chiropodist extols foot training as essential for strength and beauty. Women are urged to exercise toes and ankles like dancers, broaden shoes, and practice foot alignment to correct pigeon-toed walking while rejecting pointed footwear.
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Piddaruiphla
Abe
Momeble
Centennial rat trap sparks quarrel aboard steamer
A middle aged man confronts a hawk eyed vendor aboard a steamship as the inventor touts his centennial rat trap. A muttered dispute about an order escalates with threats and demands for a trial shipment and a discount before the salesman departs, leaving his card.
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Sollington
Noah
Josephy
America
Bea
Women Pockets Stir Jersey Ferry House Talk
A New York Sun report follows a lively Jersey ferry house scene where women discuss pockets and dress secrets. A purse is lost and rediscovered, with vivid notes on pocket placement, money habits, and the evolving fashion that reduces pockets in new gowns.
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New York Sun
Jersey
Abess
Benwuae
Lilian
Stig
Shem
Taft
Indy
Agit
Maidabe
Ifepace
Fragmented verse lament on love and loss in a dreamlike meditation
The text presents a fragmented lyric lament mixing personal longing with distant scenes. It hints at love, departure, and a postponed reunion, ending with a hopeful but uncertain note as the narrator anticipates sorrow and longing.
Reputed Cure Claims Rapid Relief for Eczema
A patient describes using a remedy named RRMELLES to treat eczema and scalp eruptions. The narrative asserts rapid, economical healing, noting prior failures with doctors and long illness. A witness, Despina, thanks the product’s apparent success and cites a swift recovery for a leg condition and fever-related symptoms.
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Lomwil
Rena CoricuRa
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