The Diamond Plot Ends at the Rudolph Farm
A narrator recounts a perilous pursuit of thieves Birchmore and associates who target a house party. Christina aids in subduing the robbers and saving the diamonds. Back at Herr Rudolph’s, Christina declines diamonds, and Gainsborough reconciles with her. The tale closes with reflections on disguises, duplicity, and a new interest in Mrs Gainsborough's diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph
Hedelp
Christina
Vin
Kate
Koblateln
Ochera
Edee
Plawan
Birchmore
Troslerence
Queston
Discreen
Herr Gainesborough
Christian
Mere Rudolph
Tom
Sue
Vilerr
Gainsborough
Wwe
Lex
Mrs. Gainsborough
A Soft Answer in a Grocery Store Complaint
A diminutive, meek customer asks if butter was sold to his wife, arguring mildly about color in a butter roll and weight pricing while a bullish clerk endures the inquiry. He requests odd items with a polite tone, then leaves, the scene noting his gentle demeanor and odd shopping list. Also described is a luxury travel bag with fourteen perfume bottles and gold monograms, a clock, compass, drinking glass, and gold writing field glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatesborough
Piu
Imam
Fopanlinsa
Jack
Diario
Prubanil- Seemies
Clark
Sampson
Emma Willard Statue Plans Highlight Pioneering Educator
A New York association of Emma Willard alumni plans a bronze statue in Troy to honor the pioneer teacher who founded the Troy Female Seminary in 1821. Her school educated thousands and helped spark the broader movement for women’s higher education, with a proposed $15,000 cost and a possible Chicago World’s Fair presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Propessa
Troy
Chicago
New York City
Walla
Emma Willard Association
Russell Sage
Gurley Memorial Building Opens for Education in Town
A banquet of nearly 200 at the Plaza Oct 15 1891 heralded a new Gurley Memorial Hall on the south side with $45 000 raised by Lewis Gurley in memory of Clara Gurley and William Gurley to house Troy Female Seminary traces back to Emma Willard 1821. Dedication set for June 8 1892 followed by removal of the old seminary. Higinbotham burglary tale follows with humorous husband wife exchange and a cat accident. Mary Popes famed pockets tale noted with eccentric dress pockets and usages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaza Hotel
Lewis Gurley
Clara Gurley
Williauw Gurley
Gurley
Troy Female Seminary
Emma Willard
Henen A. Jounsdy
Higinbotham
Detroit
Maria
Hiram
St. Hiram
Maris
Mrs. H
Mr. TH
Hiram Higinbotham
Notable Social Mix Ups and Street Fashion in 1900s Philadelphia
A Philadelphia woman who once taught Chinese Sunday school marries Lea Kay a former interpreter for the Chinese American Union and manager of a Chinese theatrical company recounting the complex allure of teaching Chinese involvement. The piece also notes a marriage between ex Judge John M. Broomall’s son and Etta Straker a wealthy New York Jewess triggering social uproar. It includes a Salvation Army救 case of a fevered patient cared for by a nurse and a tale of a young Diacount woman helping a delirious patient. It covers street fashion accidental glove buttoning on Chestnut Street and introduces Miss E Joan Nelson a 10 year old Depauw University student who won an inter state oratorical contest. It ends with guidance on proper sitting posture and a brief note on royal European women facing troubles and nervous strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Raton
Institute
Legislature of
New York
Troy Female Seminary
Emily Wilcox
Misa Willara
Emma Willard
Philadelphia
Lea Kay
Jobn M. Broomall
Media
Society of Friends
Etta Straker
E. Joan Nelson
Depauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Asm
Depauw
Oratorical Association
Minneapolis
Misa Nelson
Fashion Trends and Social Scenes in 19th Century Europe
A lively survey of silk fashions, colors, and dress details, plus social notes on weddings, charity events, and press opinions from Australia to England. It highlights changeable silks, green gowns, and new wedding customs while noting streetstyle and accessory trends across cities and salons.
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Ady See
Eka Epee
Kissa
Kato
Burt
Tom Halusborowgh
Humpa
Misrus Gatraborough Say
C. E
Io Gray
Ely
N. Y
Kmma Willard
Willard
Woodbridge
Mary Pops
Vienna
Mies Pop
Chestnut Street
Sites’ Home Journal
Europe
Vic
Princess of Waive
Curistiga
Spain
Qapuc
Bonmania
Wales
Marguerite
Italy
Diety
Clapham
Englaca
Australa
London
Meio Ie
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