Moonshine Vows and a Neighborly Confrontation
Miriam Mixon negotiates her brother Charley s debt with Mark Jaston while a new neighbor, the blond Jaston, stirs romance and risk. The pomegranate seed metaphor sharpens the clash of vows and temptation as Charley returns and Miriam s feelings shift amid a quiet moral tug of love and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam
Charley
Alton
Sam
Jaston
Mark Jaston
George
Jason
Instan
Cemi
Forged a Military Pass at Confederate Veteran Camp
A New York bank man recounts forging a military pass to flee martial law in a Missouri town. After detailing a brutal escape from union-held territory, a severe injury, and a long, perilous return home, he reveals the forged document’s role in his bid to rejoin the fighting while fearing exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Sterling Mrice
Missouri
Arkansas
Bob Smith
Illinois Infantry
The Force of Habit Cavalry Stampede Tale Told by Reporter
A Washington Star writer recalls being involuntary cavalry, riding a horse during a 1803 Maryland stampede. He describes mounting a steady looking horse, rapid drill changes, and a retreat as officers and soldiers laughed at his misadventure. The scene ends with the horse redirected and the stampede not fully felt by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Righter
Washington Stap
Giesboro Point
Maryland
Nowa
Best
Stager
Revival of Quilting Bee Patterns New and Old
The revival makes quilting a social function beyond rural areas. Old time motifs like shell and star and crescent reappear alongside new designs such as Egyptian patterns. Craftsmen reuse antique methods, mark quilts before framing, and church societies provide orders for autograph quilts and comforters.
Duel That Never Happened Over Ames Gun Promises
Congressman Brander Gee recalled Lincoln era talks about Horatio Ames who claimed to improve cannon manufacture with welded iron rings. The venture, backed by many, failed. a personal feud with Col. Dahlgren led to a duel challenge that never occurred, ending without violence.
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Brander Gee
Connecticut
Lincoln
Ames
Horatio Ames
Ameses
Massachusetta
Boston Transcript
Col. Dahlgren
Mr. Ames
Hair Care Compared Across Nations
The passage notes French women wash hair less often than English or American women, suggesting finer hair as a result. It critiques English shampooing for hygiene, arguing damp hair dries slowly and is often styled too soon after washing. It advocates sunlight and fresh air as the optimal hair dressing, emphasizing ample exposure.
To Keep Mirrors Bright and Clean
The article advises using alcohol and water for mirrors to avoid surface dimming. Dry rubbing with a soft cloth cleanses non dirty mirrors effectively, and soap should not be used on delicate table glass. It warns against patent powders and polishing cloths that promise high polish on soft glass.
Frozen cheese salad method from Delcacy for Lanchean
Beat cream cheese with a quarter cup of cream to a smooth paste. Season with salt paprika and lemon juice. Freeze slightly then remove and pack in a brick mould with salt and ice for an hour. Cut into slices and serve in lettuce leaves with French dressing.
Norseman Bed Room Set Debuts With Bold Simplicity
A new bed room furniture style named Norseman emphasizes sturdy simplicity and a massive build. Straight profiles gain curved accents with fumed oak and ash, copper hinges, and tiled washstand backs. Chairs feature rush bottoms and the design aims at utility and decorative appeal.
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Ailliston Graphit
Williston
Covenant & OvrHsom
Reasios
Bow
Cavalry
N. Y
Star and Crescent
Navineto
J. M Levis
Houston Post
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