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Fortitude – 1823

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Connaught Journal
Galway, Ireland
Thursday, June 12, 1823

On Wednesday, rather an interesting looking woman was observed standing on the verge of the quay, opposite where the brig Fortitude, freighted with passengers for America, was lying; when, on hearing a shot fired, she thought it was the signal for sailing, on which she plunged into the river with a view of reaching the vessel, or abiding the consequences.

She was fortunately taken up, and on being recovered, she said in explanation, that her husband was on board the vessel, having deserted her and her family.

There was an order immediately for his being re-landed. In furture he should atone for having taken a step that was near ending so fatal to a wife that loved him better than he deserved.

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Galway Girls – fashion – 1823

Millinery Shop Paris, 1822 John James Chalon (1778-1854) Wikipedia
Millinery Shop Paris, 1822
John James Chalon (1778-1854)
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Connaught Journal

Thursday, April 10, 1823
FEMALE FASHIONS FOR APRIL
Morning Visiting Dress
Pelisse robe of mignionette, leaf green, of Gros de Naples, trimmed down
each side in front, and round the border with puffings of same, confined by
straps of satin; the bust ornamented by satin Brandenburgs, each terminated
by a silk tassel. Frill a la Henriette, of Urling’s lace. Small equestrian
hat of fine beaver or satin, of a lavender gray, placed very backward and
crowned with a plume of curled feathers of the same colour.–Sautoir of pale
silk. Green satin half boots, and Limerick gloves.

Connaught Journal 3rd March – Fashionable Millinery
Miss E ROBINSON
Begs to announce to her Friends and the Public her having received, from the
first Houses in Dublin, a select and fashionable assortment of Millinery;
Laces, of a superior quality; and a variety of Satins and Lutestrings, of
different shades for Bonnets, for which she has received the Newest
Patterns.
The above Articles having been purchased for Ready Money, they will be
disposed of on the most moderate terms, at her Shop, next door to the
American Society-room, Shop-street.
Bonnets made in the most fashionable manner, and on the shortest notice.

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Baked Monks – 1823

 Titus (Rembrandt's son) as a monk - 1660 Rembrandt (1606-1669) Wikimedia Commons

Titus (Rembrandt’s son) as a monk – 1660
Rembrandt (1606-1669)
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Connaught Journal
Monday, May 26, 1823

BAKED MONKS
In the Monastery of St. Bernard it is the custom to preserve
the dead bodies of the Monks and afterwards place them erect in niches along
the walls. This is effected by baking them for five or six months in a very
slow oven, contrived for the purpose, and they will remain thus preserved
for centuries, without changing or being the least offensive. They are
dressed in their hoods and cloaks when placed up.

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For Collectors of Books – 1823

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CONNAUGHT JOURNAL MARCH 3RD, 1823
Collectors of books will not be sorry to learn, that a few drops of oil of
lavender will insure their libraries from mildew. A single drop of the same oil will prevent a pint of ink from mouldiness for any length of time. Past (sic) may be kept free from mould entirely by the same addition; and leather is also effectually secured from injury by the same agency.