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labyrinth-runner · 3 years

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Feature of the Week & Authors Cut

Alright guys, so, I’m taking part in No Content November. So, in lieu of making new content (Read: posting new content), I’m going to feature a bit of my writing.

So, for Week FOUR, I’m going to Feature:

The Greatest Thing

I’m ending my No Content November Feature with The Greatest Thing, because it’s the week of Thanksgiving in America and I think there are a lot of good takes and lessons in this fic that reflect the start of the holiday season.

Summary:

The Greatest Thing is a story about love. It’s a Moulin Rouge fanfic that features Christian and an original character named Estelle Devereux. It tells the story of how they met and their life before Christian ends up in Paris, and the chaos that ensues after he leaves for Paris. It takes place for the most part in Victorian England during the Social Season of 1899 and into 1900. The two of them navigate their way through societal expectations all while trying to work out their own feelings as well. This leads to Estelle having to choose between her head and her heart and learning what she would actually be able to live with.

Author’s Commentary:

I spent... four months writing this story. I produced a chapter a week, and it finished in October. I got the idea for this story after I wrote a one-shot that was Christian x Reader where reader reconnects with Christian in Paris. You can read it here.

After writing that story, I began thinking, well, what was their relationship like? What happens after? That’s when I decided I had to write it. However, then I was faced with my next big decision: x Reader or make up an original character. As you have probably figured out by now, I went with an original character. It wasn’t so much that I don’t like x Reader, but I didn’t think I was able to write the fic that I wanted to write while keeping it as vague as I believe an x Reader fic needs to be. I do think that shot me in the foot a little, because not a lot of people want to read an original character fanfiction, which I’ve never really understood because people buy books to read about original characters all the time, but rarely do they want to read free content about them.

Either way, Estelle Devereux was born. She became a character that I slowly molded out of research. So much research. It took me two days typically to finish a chapter for this because the first day would be devoted to plotting the chapter and doing research for it. I’ve learned a lot about Victorian bathrooms, hygiene practices, dinner conversation etiquette, fashion, courting practices, the Bohemian scene in both London and Paris, and festivals. For some reason, I felt the need to make this as historically accurate as possible. I think the end result came out nicely, and now I have a bunch of random knowledge of things. Also, wildly enough, this is my first multi-chapter fic that does not have any smut in it. I know. Shocking.

Favorite Things:

Oh, where to begin? For starters, the chapter titles are all song lyrics. No one ever mentioned that, so I don’t know if it was noticed or not. I did a lot of world building in this, because we really don’t know much about the lives of the characters outside the Moulin Rouge. So, I created a lot of backstories and original characters. The hardest thing was creating someone who people would want to root for instead of Satine. So, I tried to make someone who was a little bit Satine’s opposite. I made her an intelligent woman of Society, which led to some pretty dialogue.

I talk about the flower scene all the time, but I truly do love it. It’s in the first chapter if I remember correctly, and it’s just Estelle giving a whole analogy about how women are like flowers:

“Do you feel like a flower?" he asked thoughtfully as he came over and bent at the waist to inhale. The sweetest smile crossed his face as he straightened.

"Is a woman not a flower?" she asked in response. "If one looked at the ball room like a bird in a tree looks over a garden, would they not see the same sight? Women in colorful dresses, putting on their best airs and making themselves colorful enough to be wanted in order to attract the bees of men."

His brow furrowed at her words. "You speak like a poet. Darling, what's wrong with attracting a bee?"

She smiled knowingly, wagging a pointed finger at him like she used to when they were children and she needed to teach him a lesson. "Bees pollinate flowers. They spread the pollen 'round and round. Bees have the ability to seek out other flowers when theirs start to wither and die. Bees don't have to tend to the flower as it dies on the vine," she gently reached out to hold a dying rose. "No one wants the flower when its not at its best, for they don't truly love the flower. If they did... they'd know that the flower still had so much more to give, even after it looses its beauty."

Some of my other favorite dialogue comes from later chapters where they have a fair bit of philosophical conversations.

My favorite dress I’ve described in this fic was one of her earlier dresses. It’s this red walking dress with a matching hat and umbrella. I want to say its from either chapter two or three.

Easter Eggs:

So, we don’t get a lot of background information on the main characters. Due to this, I had to do a lot of name research. For instance, giving Christian a surname. I looked up Victorian surnames and decided on Thompson because it also has Scottish origins as a nod to Ewan McGregor.

I snuck in a reference to The Ladies Paradise by Zola in one of the later chapters, bringing up Denise when they go to a department store in Paris.

I also pulled in one of Toulouse’s real life muses, having her in his studio one day when Christian comes to visit.

And, of course, there’s the whole song lyric titles again.

Overall, I just really love this fic and I’m very proud of it, so I’ll signal boost the crap out of it in hopes that other people will love it, too.

#The Greatest Thing

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musicalcuriosity · 5 years

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Thursday, November 23rd, 1899- Democrat and Chronicle

Article about the tickets given for the Thanksgiving meal to be for the newsboys in Rochester. Click the source link to read the full article, or check under the cut.

Reportedly ~1000 lined up for tickets, which could also be received at the Boys’ Evening Home. The article mentions that the city hall had an automatic water fountain, by which the boys were fascinated, and which subsequently led to what seems to have been a bit of a water fight.

People:

The “Messrs.” Garson

Assistants to the Garsons’

“Rubbers”, a newsboy

Places:

[Rochester] City Hall

Fitzhugh St.

Boys’ Evening Home

“Tickets for Garson’s Thanksgiving dinner to the newsboys were given out last night at the city hall, and about 1,000 happy youngsters received their “invitations” to the feast that is to them the greatest event of the year. The scene was not unlike those of previous years, except that there were more boys and consequently more noise.

It had been announced that the distribution of the tickets would be made at 7:30 o’clock, but the lower corridor of the big building was thronged with a yelling, pushing and happy crowd of newsies, bootblacks and, as one of them explained, ‘a lot of city kids what ain’t go no badges but allus ring in on our deal’.

It is safe to say that not even an ‘extra edition’ would have had much interest for the newsies last night, so anxious were they to be on time. There was certainly little of formality about them, and they deemed it just as well to be on hand an hour before the stated time. After a critical inspection of the automatic drinking fountain located in the corridor, which inspection resulted in spreading a liberal amount of water on the floor and in the faces of the inspectors, the boys finally formed a line to await the coming of the ‘feller what has the tickets’.

While some of the larger ones ignored the rights of the smaller boys, many of them made room for the ‘little fellers’ in the line, and held them there until got the prize for which they awaited. The noise was enough to frighten Aguinaldo’s army out of its boots, and nearly one half of the boys put their caps in their pockets or blouses to protect them being snatched from their heads and thrown away, while the one that snatched them captured the coveted position in the line.

The Messrs. Garson, with four or five assistants, were greeted with a yell that echoed through the building. A man was stationed at one of the front entrances with the tickets, and the doors were then opened. Instantly the long line began to squirm as the youngsters commenced to push ahead, and the combined strength of two or three men could hardly keep those in front from being pushed down the steps before they could get their tickets.

A sentinel was posted at the side entrance on Fitzhugh Street, but apparently not until some of the young rascals who had already received their tickets had succeeded in gaining entrance again, in order to get another ticket. It was impossible to tell whether all got their tickets, but those who were missed will receive tickets at the Boys’ Evening Home, if they are deserving of them.

Some of the ‘kids’ thought the dinner was to be given last night, but were told to reassemble at the city hall at 6 o’clock next Wednesday night, when they will march to the Garson store and there get their fill of good things which have been so generously provided for them in years past.

Not the least interesting feature of the distribution was the exchange of confidences overheard between some of the boys after they had received their tickets.

‘Say Rubbers, you got two tickets, I seen yer,’ fiercely exclaimed one little fellow.

‘Naw, I ain’t needer. Only got one, cross my heart.’

‘Yes yer have, and I want it. I ain’t got none. You remember when I give yer a bite out of the bananer what I swiped from the Greek. Now you gimme a ticket.’

Rubbers continued to demur, and the argument continued with a scrap in an alley.”

#article: 1890s #article: 19th century #strike timeline: 11.23.1899 #rochester newsboys #ref: newsies #19th century

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ao3feed-anastasia · 6 years

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Our World

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by Anonymous

It is five years after the car accident that killed their parents and the Romanov siblings are celebrating Thanksgiving. Anya and Dimitry have a new house so they volunteer to host Thanksgiving.

Words: 4119, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Anastasia - Flaherty/Ahrens/McNally

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/M

Characters: Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanov Grand Duchess of Russia, Dimitri | Dmitry (Anastasia), Olga Nikolaevna Romanov, Tatiana Nikolaevna Romanova Grand Duchess of Russia, Maria Nikolaevna Romanov (1899-1918), Alexei Nikolaevich Romanov

Relationships: Dimitri | Dmitry/Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova

Additional Tags: Thanksgiving Dinner, Modern Era, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting

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#anastasia #anastasia musical #anastasia broadway #IFTTT #ao3feed #fanfic

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muspeccoll · 6 years

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We're signing off for a few days of holiday break, but before we go, we had to share this illustration of a table laid out for a dinner party in our 1899 edition of Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management. Whether or not your Thanksgiving is this fancy, enjoy the holiday!⠀ ⠀ TX717 .B4 1899 ⠀ ⠀ #domesticgoddess #dinnergoals #dinnergram #mrsbeeton #cooking #victorian #thanksgiving #bookstagram #bookhistory #books #libraries #librariesofinstagram #iglibraries #specialcollections #rarebooks #mizzou #universityofmissouri #columbiamo #ellislibrary #ifttt

#bookhistory #special collections #rare books #mizzou #libraries #books #history #instagram

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jeremystrele · 4 years

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51 Rectangle Dining Tables to Refresh Your Dining Space

While rectangle dining tables aren’t exactly groundbreaking, they are a go-to for many interior designers for a reason—they are the optimal shape for most rooms and they provide plenty of room for seating. Plus, since they are the most common table shape, it is easy to find one in the exact color and style you want. So whether you crave a rectangular farmhouse dining table with a wood planked top or a sleek glass table with a sculptural pedestal base, you’re in luck! But with so many rectangle dining table options on the market, how do you find the best? To start, simply check out our 51 favorites below.

$1365BUY IT Aalto Table 82B: The Alto Table features clean lines, soft curves, and a birch veneer finish that will infuse any dining space with Scandinavian charm. Its L-legs are particularly notable as they became one of Aalto’s signature furniture design components after being introduced in 1933. Seats 8 and also available in White or Black.

$1714BUY IT Black Rectangle Dining Room Table: Looking for something on the darker side? Check out this black rectangular table. Perched upon two cast iron squared frames, this Muuto table is a minimalist treat with its simple silhouette and coloring. If you’re looking for a multi-functional table, this piece also makes a fabulous desk. Available in White or Black (shown).

$259BUY IT Gold Rectangle Dining Table with Glass Top: A little bit of glass and gold is all it takes to make your eating area feel sleek and elegant. This affordable table has a metallic gold base that has been fitted with a rectangular top. Its smaller size makes it ideal for small apartments or an eat-in kitchen. Seats 4. Want an extra luxe feel? Pair with velvet upholstered chairs like shown.

$1931BUY IT Rectangle Concrete Dining Table: Or, perhaps you want something that offers a mix of refinement and industrial style. If that’s the case, try sliding this concrete and metallic table into your home. The rectangular tabletop offers durability and industrial vibes, while the polished steel base slightly offsets the rough aesthetic of the stone.

$251BUY IT Rectangle Glass Dining Room Table: Sleek and simple, this Mid-Century dining table is a timeless option that will effortlessly blend into any decor. Its thin splayed legs and glass top ensure it won’t overwhelm a room and it will last through many home remodels.

$1278BUY IT Rectangle Glass Top Dining Room Table: Rectangular and oh-so-chic, this table is what contemporary decor dreams are made of. With its simple glass top and splayed leg base, this a wonderful table if you want your chairs or other dining room decor to take center stage.

$1692BUY IT Rectangle Dining Table with Tinted Glass: If you’re set on a glass table, there is also the option of tinted glass. Since tinted glass has a more unusual look that isn’t as commonly used, it is a surefire way to make sure your dining space feels anything but ordinary. This table, in particular, features a chocolate brown top that will add a dash of warmth to your dining experience.

$781BUY IT Contemporary Black Rectangular Dining Table: An all-black finish makes the Mid-Century-inspired detailing truly shine on this piece. With its dynamic design and uniform coloring, it also offers up the perfect canvas to display a few punchy colored or metallic centerpiece accents. Want a table with a bench? The long shape of this black beauty makes it ideal for sliding a bench on one side.

$899BUY IT Large Black Rectangle Dining Table: This luxury Italian made table with its extendable tabletop and elegant design will not disappoint—we can’t get enough of its eye-catching asymmetric base! It is a versatile table that will blend with contemporary or modern decor, as well as industrial style homes with its wood and metal build.

$2281BUY IT Contemporary Rectangle Dining Table for 8: An angular table that can be used anywhere from the dining room to the conference room with its sleek build and contemporary style. It has an artful base that is full of energy with its diagonal composition, but it is also highly functional as it has an easy clean glass top and can comfortably seat up to 8.

$751BUY IT 60 Inch Rectangle Dining Table: A pedestal table that is well-suited for long or narrow rooms. The curvaceous X pedestal allows plenty of room for chairs to tuck in and out, so it is a great option for compact dining rooms. Also available with a White base.

$1791BUY IT Rectangle Dining Table with Pedestal Base: A table with a U base that clearly stands for Unbelievably Stylish. Use in a contemporary dining room that needs a little extra flair or any dining space that needs an instant facelift.

$1899BUY IT Contemporary Extending Rectangle Dining Table: There are a lot of glossy contemporary tables available in black or white, which is why we love the warm and unusual coloring of this rectangular table. This extendable table comes in a glossy grey finish that offers a soft and subtle look, even with its crisp lines and stainless steel base. However, if the grey color isn’t your style, it is also available in Black, White, or a Wood finish.

$6067BUY IT Extending Rectangle Dining Table: Opting for a table that uses marble will instantly make your dining space look luxurious and elegant. This rectangular table, in particular, is wonderful for large spaces or those who love to host as it provides ample room for everything from dinner to board games.

$1205BUY IT Kartell Invisible Table: Clear a spot for this table because it is one you don’t want to miss. It doesn’t get much airier than the Kartell Invisible Table with its transparent acrylic build that offers clean lines and minimalist style. It is great for small rooms as it allows the line of sight to remain unobstructed, creating the illusion of more space. Your home will never feel cramped with this modern treat!

$759BUY IT Rectangle Mirrored Dining Table: And if you want your dining room to feel more expansive but The Invisible Table on our list isn’t your jam, then give this mirrored table a whirl. Its fully mirrored design will feel ultra-glam in any setting. Plus, it will reflect light around any area it is placed, which in turn, will instantly make the room feel more spacious.

$1069BUY IT Marble and Gold Dining Table: Get a glam look with a bit of marble and gold. While marble is always a timeless and elegant choice, this table makes it look extra luxurious by adding U-shaped legs in metallic gold. Love the look but not for your dining space? Use this table in a home office to create a unique desk that will always look stylish.

$135BUY IT Modern White Rectangle Dining Room Table: A modern table that offers big style for a small price. Encouraging Review: “This table is very easy to assemble, sturdy, and easy to clean. We use it as breakfast table and kids homework table. Goes well with our white chairs.”

$246BUY IT Metal Rectangle Dining Table: Or, if you crave something that is all metal, there is this sleek and shiny dining table. Pair it with the matching chairs or pair with some rustic wood ones to play up the industrial potential of this piece.

$6800BUY IT Stainless Steel Farmhouse Dining Table: Farmhouse charm on the top and contemporary charisma on the bottom, this table exemplifies contemporary Farmhouse style. Its polished stainless steel base and matte wood top have a dynamic contrast that is sure to turn a few heads. However, not only does this table have a striking appearance, but it is also highly functional. The 2-inch thick walnut wood top has an oil-rubbed, hand finish that can withstand both hot and cold dishware.

$831BUY IT Rectangle Farmhouse Dining Table: And for all of you that prefer pure Farmhouse style, there is this gorgeous table that will become an instant classic in any home! If the dual tone wood on this artisan piece doesn’t catch your eye, then its architectural design with its clean and tapered surely will. Its simplicity and wood build pay homage to the quality craftsmanship and material used during the Arts and Crafts movement in the mid-19th century.

$1309BUY IT Oak Rectangle Dining Table: Forgo chairs and go for a rectangle table with matching benches. The clean design with its functionality and oak build is a must for anyone looking to garner a Scandinavian aesthetic. Available in multiple colors.

$599BUY IT Rustic Wood Rectangle Dining Table: Moving onto a table and benches with a more rustic vibe, we have this captivating table. With this option, you not only get that timeless style that comes with a real wood table, but you are also supporting a small business. Each table is handmade by UMBUZO.

$1208BUY IT Powell Turino Rectangle Dining Table: A grey-t find for any dining room! This highly popular table grey dining set will help your dining space look instantly cohesive with its 6 matching chairs. This table provides plenty of room for everything from Thanksgiving dinner to game night among friends. Also available with a matching bench.

$518BUY IT Expandable Farmhouse Dining Table: A table that can accommodate an intimate dinner or a large get-together. Its extendibility offers tons of versatility for size since it comes with not just one leaf, but two. Pop in one leaf to take Rubberwood solid and Acacia veneer table from 62 inches to 72 inches. Or add the second leaf for a little more elbow room, making the table 86 inches long. Seats up to 8 people.

$599BUY IT 54 Inch Rectangle Dining Table: Double the color equals double the style! That’s how it works, right? Well, that is certainly the case for this rectangular farmhouse table. It has a coffee-colored tabletop that adds just the right amount of warmth to the creamy white legs. The matching chairs with braided backs are also available.

$399BUY IT 72 Inch Rectangle Dining Table with Trestle Base: While this table still offers plenty of Country chic goodness with its dual-tone design and distressed side panels, it also has a pared-down aesthetic and silhouette. A match made in heaven for those who prefer rustic tables with more simplicity! If you want a fun and eclectic look, pair this table with a mish-mash of wood chairs painted the same color. Or, for an extra fun aesthetic, paint them different shades.

$390BUY IT Rectangle Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf: This table may not have many bells and whistles, but it does have a traditional style that feels timeless and elegant. It is also highly functional since it comes with a butterfly leaf that folds under the table when not in use. That means with this classic you don’t need extra space to store your table leaf!

$459BUY IT Rectangle Dining Table with Drawers: Drawers, a wine rack, and bottom shelf. This table has a lot of features that will make your life a whole lot easier. Easily clear the kids’ homework and school supplies off the kitchen table using the storage drawers. Or, if you’re helping them with their homework and you don’t quite remember fractions, a bottle of wine to get those brain juices flowing is only a reach away.

$199BUY IT Rectangle Dining Table with Stools: Incorporate some industrial style and function into a small space with this table set. It has a planked top and metal base that oozes industrial charm, along with two matching stools with adjustable height. Use in a small eat-in kitchen or place behind the sofa to create a highly functional sofa table.

$779BUY IT Rectangle Counter Height Dining Table: Whether used as an extra eating space or as a contemporary kitchen island, this counter height dining table will bring modern style into your home. We especially adore the touch of glamour the metallic base of this design adds. Pair with metallic stools to play up that glam vibe, like shown. Or, go for tufted fabric stools to make this table feel cozy and inviting. Either way, it will be the ideal place for kids to snack after school or guests to chat with you as you finish prepping a meal.

$189BUY IT Thin Rectangle Dining Table: A narrow option that will suit any contemporary space with its minimal design and glossy tabletop. Place on a light rug for a pop of contrast or use in a darker room to highlight the rich and dramatic aesthetic of this piece. Seats up to 4.

$639BUY IT Small Thin Rectangle Dining Table: This dining table is minimal and contemporary with its clean lines and white finish. It features a slim width to preserve floor space while still offering the length to seat up to 3. Low on space? Consider pushing it against a wall. Also available in Walnut or Grey.

$385BUY IT Tall Rectangle Dining Table with Storage Shelf: If you’re like the rest of us, then chances are you are always looking for a boost of storage. Luckily, this table can help! Not only does it have a slim and earthy design that will make small spaces rejoice, but it also has shelving that can fit recipe books, plants, spices, or other odds and ends. A great place to read with your morning coffee or have a cozy meal for two.

$689BUY IT Rectangle Double Pedestal Dining Table: This double pedestal table has a lovely weathered finish which makes it perfect to embrace Farmhouse decor. Plus, since it is a larger option that measures 88 inches, there is plenty of room for everything, from family dinners to cocktail parties.

$189BUY IT Collapsible Rectangle Dining Table: A small dining table that puts natural wood grain to good use and is extra space conscious. This collapsible table converts to a console size table, which will help you save space without sacrificing style. Plus, its clean lines silhouette and the simple finish has minimalist appeal in all forms. It is also available in 7 colors, including one with a faux marble tabletop.

$1168BUY IT Rectangle Folding Dining Table: Or perhaps you prefer a folding dining table with a Mid-Century aesthetic. If that’s the case, this modern table is available in multiple colors, including the brown pictured. If you want to save even more space, consider pairing them with their matching folding chairs. While we understand some folding tables and chairs can feel cheap and unsubstantial, this modern set is anything but!

$174BUY IT Tokyo Drop Leaf Rectangle Dining Table: From console to dining table by lifting a drop leaf, this table is a must for small spaces that rely on multi-functionality. A fantastic find for bachelor apartments or other small spaces that can’t fit traditional dining tables.

$129BUY IT Wall Mounted Dining Table: Short of space but don’t want to skimp on style? Try this wall mounted dining table. Since wall mounted furniture keeps the floor clear, it can help a room appear more spacious. This warm wood table would also make a wonderful desk.

$3057BUY IT Mid Century Modern Dining Table: An extendable dining table like this walnut stunner from Copeland is always a fabulous choice if you need to pare down the size of your table. It offers a compact surface for everyday activities, while its extension ensures that your home can comfortably and instantly accommodate guests. Available in multiple colors. Worried about the environmental impact of your furniture? Copeland is always a safe choice. Copeland Furniture; lumber all comes from within 500 miles of their factory in Vermont, thus reducing fossil fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions from transportation.

$315BUY IT Rectangle Industrial Dining Table: Crafted from rich brown wood and black metal, this dining table will look extra crisp when contrasting against a lighter wall or area rug. It will surely add industrial style to a space and it can even be extended to accommodate 4 with its drop-leaf sides.

$480BUY IT Wood Rectangle Dining Table: Our eye was instantly drawn to this table thanks to its captivating stone top that sits atop a walnut base that gives the whole design a Mid-Century modern look. For a timeless and cohesive look, pair with the matching chairs that sport the same grey and brown color blocking as this sleek table.

$349BUY IT Small Rectangle Dining Table: Another affordable home solution brought to you by IKEA. Its solid wood build and easy clean surface make it great to stand up to wear and tear, especially wonderful for homes with children. Plus, pine is a material that tends to age gracefully, getting more character and charm with age—making your table all the more unique!

$239BUY IT Grey Rectangle Dining Table: A small rustic table with clean lines that won’t put a huge dent in your bank account, but will still impress guests. Its minimalist design truly allows its texture and grain to take the limelight. Works in a formal or casual dining space and available in multiple colors. Want a fresh contemporary feel? Opt for White. Prefer something warm with a farmhouse vibe? Go for Brown.

$124BUY IT Kids Rectangle Dining Table: Even kids can benefit from a rectangular dining table! Although a model like this one is also perfect for other activities like playing with clay, building blocks, and coloring. Seats 4 with chairs included.

$4818BUY IT 2 in 1 Ping Pong Dining Room Table: It isn’t often that the whole family gets excited about a piece of furniture, but this dining table is an exception. While mom and dad will love it for its sleek style, kids will love that it converts into a ping pong table. Alright, if we’re honest, adults will love the ping pong feature just as much as kids! This table an also be placed outdoors and available in multiple colors.

$264BUY IT Solid Wood Outdoor Dining Table: This solid wood table will effortlessly blend into a nature surround with its natural finish that is akin to teak. A must if you are going for a coastal look, natural feel, or country chic aesthetic for your backyard or patio.

$335BUY IT Rectangle Outdoor Dining Table with Planked Top: Or if you want to throw metal into the mix, there is this rectangular outdoor table. It has a planked wood top, metal base, and weatherproof build that will hold up to everything from rainstorms to UV rays.

$759BUY IT Rectangle Outdoor Dining Table: Everyone at a backyard BBQ will love this table. If used as a dining table, it is great for an intimate dinner with 6. Or, use it as a snack table to serve appetizers. Either way, its metal build will ensure that heavy winds don’t take it anywhere.

$519BUY IT Rectangle White Dining Table: White and bright, this contemporary table will make your outdoor area feel fresh and inviting. Its neutral coloring and minimal aesthetic allow it to match with almost any chairs. But if you want to keep it feeling light and airy, try white. Prefer a coastal look? Look for rattan chairs or light blue cushions for a serene feel.

$279BUY IT Long Outdoor Farmhouse Dining Table: An finally, this spacious dining table is undoubtedly stylish enough to use indoors, but its weather-resistant acacia build means that it can stand up to an assortment of weathering. Encouraging Review: “Great quality! The color is really pretty, almost a weather grey-brown. It’s rained a few times and the water sits on top of the table rather than soaking it in which is nice.”

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drewebowden66 · 4 years

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51 Rectangle Dining Tables to Refresh Your Dining Space

Recommended Reading: 42 Modern Dining Room Sets: Table & Chair Combinations That Just Work Great Together 41 Extendable Dining Tables 51 Round Dining Tables 51 Oval and Racetrack Shaped Dining Tables

25 Stunning Side Table Designs

Modern Classic Chairs

51 Rectangle Coffee Tables that Stand Out with Style and Functionality

10 Strange Table Designs

51 Small Dining Tables to Save Space Without Sacrificing Style

51 Round Dining Tables That Save on Space But Never Skimp on Style

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Don’t Waste Bread ~1916

Le Pain. Translation: Our duty is not to waste bread. From a group of posters designed by school children and others, some marked “Affiche composée par les enfants de France pour la prévoyance et les économies.” Celebrating the 100th anniversary to the end of WWI. To honor the event, I am sharing several posters under…Continue Reading →

November 11, 20182

Save Bread~1919

Eat Potatoes. From a group of posters designed by school children. As someone who is deathly allergic to bread, these children largely reflect how I feel in the kitchen… The 100th anniversary of the end of WWI is coming up. To honor the event, I’ll be sharing several posters under the category: ‘Economic and Industrial…Continue Reading →

November 10, 20183

Save Bread~1916

Eat Potatoes. From a group of posters designed by school children. As someone who is deathly allergic to bread, I approve! The 100th anniversary of the end of WWI is coming up. To honor the event, I’ll be sharing several posters under the category: ‘Economic and Industrial Aspects’. Source: Library of Congress More Fun Discoveries…Continue Reading →

November 9, 20180

Wanted: 500 Bakers ~1917

Also 100 Cooks. Alas, ‘baker’ is no longer a job classification in the military. I’m sure there were several good jokes about the bakery company! The 100th anniversary of the end of WWI is coming up. To honor the event, I’ll be sharing several posters under the category: ‘Economic and Industrial Aspects’. Source: Library of…Continue Reading →

November 8, 20181

WWI Bread Poster ~1917

Help Win the War. The 100th anniversary of the end of WWI is coming up. To honor the event, I’ll be sharing several posters under the category: ‘Economic and Industrial Aspects’. Source: Library of Congress More Fun Discoveries from Antique Cookbooks Election Cake ~1875 Pickles ~1819 Grape Harvest ~2018

November 7, 20182

Election Cake ~1875

Election Cake Recipe. Election day here in the US. Time to get your bake on. This recipe is quite involved. Makes 9 loves – plenty to share at the polls! (Find out about measurements here.) In 1875, Ulysses S. Grant was the President of the US; he helped lead the Union to victory over the…Continue Reading →

November 6, 20189

Coffee Monday Maxwell House 1926

The Coffee of Southern Bells. Happy Monday! More Fun Discoveries from Antique Cookbooks A Pickle Recipe for Elzerena 1877 Black Bean Soup 1924 Perfect Lunch Menu

November 5, 20183

Packing Lunches ~1920

The Lunchbox. The art of packing lunches has been foremost in my mind recently. Our local recycling company just announced that it would no longer accept plastic bags or plastic wrap of any sort. Now this has been some time coming. California already outlawed cheap plastic grocery bags (Yes, we also banned straws…evil straws.). Stores…Continue Reading →

November 3, 201810

Friday Menu ~1920

Happy Friday. This is my kind of menu! Just watched Julie & Julia for the umpteenth time. One of my favorites. Fitting to have the Red Star Cooking School advertisement for today’s post. More Fun Discoveries from Antique Cookbooks Pigeon Season ~1800 Summer Dining ~1897 Currant Wine ~1929

November 2, 20184

Halloween Menu ~1943

Colorful Halloween Menu. Happy Halloween, everyone! Here’s a fascinating Halloween menu from WWII – its purpose was to be festive and improve morale. The chef deliberately chooses foods with fall colors. Notice the mention of rationing and food shortages. Read more about this menu’s preparation here. Source: The Evening Star, 1943. More Fun Discoveries from…Continue Reading →

October 31, 20182

Frivolous Halloween Follies ~1914

Ideas for Halloween. Decorations. Halloween Party Games. If you have some extra time, check out the source link below. Fun Halloween-themed newspaper edition on all things Halloween. You definitely get the idea that these parties were for young couples! The games are really creative. Would have been tremendous fun. Source: Evening Ledger, 1914. More Fun…Continue Reading →

October 30, 20183

Coffee Monday: Five Steps to a More Enjoyable Life ~1935

Happy Monday! More Fun Discoveries from Antique Cookbooks How To Set The Luncheon Table ~1899 Feeling Saucy ~1819 Strawberry Season! 1920

October 29, 20184

Halloween Menu ~1922

National League Cookbook. Happy Halloween! Can you just imagine the roaring 20s and a fantastic costume party dinner? Prohibition probably meant that Cider had a little kick to it! Lots of Halloween parties this weekend ~enjoy! Source: Everywoman’s Cook Book, 1922. More Fun Discoveries from Antique Cookbooks On Pumpkins ~1885 La Ditta R. Petra Wine Co….Continue Reading →

October 27, 20186

6 Simple Dinner Menus ~1922

National League Cookbook. Item No.1 in Menu No.1 is Jellied Chicken Boullion – Simple? Not so sure. Hearty? Yes. Source: Everywoman’s Cook Book, 1922. More Fun Discoveries from Antique Cookbooks Helps for Housekeepers ~1922 12 Sandwich Recipes ~1897 Chili Meat 1938

October 26, 20182

Happy Greasy Food Day ~1875

Doughnut Recipes. Happy National Greasy Food Day! I could have brought you fried eggplant or fried eggs, but opted instead for some doughnuts. Something we can all appreciate with our morning coffee. Time to go grab a dozen for the office on the way to work! A slightly more involved version from Mrs. Boyd. Source:…Continue Reading →

October 25, 20184

Keeping Cider Sweet ~1875

Preserving Cider. Are we all busy making cider, yet? We have two tubs of apples waiting to be processes – will get to it soon. I was hoping to find a cider recipe, but only found two for preservation. Very surprised at the mustard seed in the first. And for the second, let’s just say…Continue Reading →

October 24, 201810

3 Simple Luncheon Menus ~1922

National League Cookbook. At what point did we move away from such delectables as Mushroom and Noodle Timbale and Prune Whip and substitute them for Subway? Source: Everywoman’s Cook Book, 1922. More Fun Discoveries from Antique Cookbooks Lightning Tea Cakes ~1917 Eggs ~1855 Not to Blame ~1891

October 23, 20183

Coffee Monday ~1914

Yuban Advertisement 1914 Happy Monday! More Fun Discoveries from Antique Cookbooks Coffee Monday: Malt Coffee 1905 Common Sense Papers on Cookery Overview L’Eau de la Vie Recipe 1837

October 22, 20180

Mother’s Pumpkin Pie ~1875

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Sunday, December 24th, 1899- The Sun

Mrs. Vanderbilt, who threw the Thanksgiving dinner for the newsboys in Newport, wrote a check for $1,500 in order to fund the dinner.

People:

Mrs. Frederick W. Vanderbilt [Louise]

Places:

Newport

#article: 1890s #article: 19th century #louise vanderbilt #newport newsboys #strike timeline: 12.24.1899 #19th century #ref: newsies

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Our World

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It is Thanksgiving Dinner and Anya and Dimitry are hosting it their first year in their new house. It has been five years since the car crash that killed their parents.

Words: 4106, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Anastasia - Flaherty/Ahrens/McNally

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/M

Characters: Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanov Grand Duchess of Russia, Olga Nikolaevna Romanov, Tatiana Romanova, Maria Nikolaevna Romanov (1899-1918), Dimitri | Dmitry (Anastasia), Alexei Nikolaevich Romanov

Relationships: Dimitri | Dmitry & Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova

Additional Tags: Thanksgiving Dinner, Family Feels, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Modern Era

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December 1st, 1899

Summary

“Fifty Boys Partook of Thanksgiving Dinner” (Buffalo Enquirer, Buffalo, New York)

“400 Boys Eat Turkey” (The World, New York, New York)

“Newsboys Feast” (Buffalo Evening News, Buffalo, New York)

“At Newsboys’ Home” (Buffalo Courier, Buffalo, New York)

“Mrs. F.W. Vanderbilt’s Dinner to Newsboys” (The Sun, New York, New York)

“Annual Feast of the Newsboys” (The Sun, New York, New York)

“Oprhan Newsboys Dine” (New York Times, New York, New York)

“Boys Enjoy a Big Dinner” (New York Times, New York, New York)

“The Newsboys’ Feast” (New York Times, New York, New York)

#strike timeline: 12.1.1899

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Thursday, November 30th, 1899- The Buffalo Times

The Thanksgiving dinner at the Newsboys’ and Bootblacks’ Home in Buffalo. About 50 boys attended.

“Golly, but this Thanksgiving is a great day for us kids.”

People:

Mrs. C.A. Allen, president of the Board of Managers

Turkey carvers:

Dewitt C. Baker, W.A. Joyce, Frederick K. Howard, Howard Winship, and Millard S. Burns

Places:

Newsboys’ and Bootblacks’ Home

#buffalo newsboys' and bootblacks' home #article: 1890s #article: 19th century #strike timeline: 11.30.1899 #buffalo newsboys #19th century #ref: newsies

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Thursday, November 30th, 1899- The Democrat and Chronicle

The 5th annual Thanksgiving dinner for newsboys and bootblacks in Rochester, New York. Click the link in the source to read the full article, or check under the cut for a transcript (be warned, it’s lengthy).

About a 1,000 boys attended and there were 110 turkeys provided.

People:

Messrs. Garson

Senator [William A.] Armstrong

Emanuel Jacubowitz, newsboy (made a speech thanking the Garson’s for the dinner)

Assistants:

Mrs. J Herbert Grant, Mrs. J.C. Dodds, Mrs. Max Landsberg, Mrs. Clarence VanZandt, Mrs. H.C. Cohn, Mrs. H.S. Cohn, Mrs. H. Leiter, Mrs. S. Stein, Mrs. D.M. Garson, Mrs. J.W. Garson, Mrs. J.L. Garson

Waitresses:

Miss Rebasz, Miss Florence McAlton, Miss Sonthard, Miss Kenyon, Miss Bueker, Miss White, Miss Leach, Miss Perrin, Miss Lowery, Miss Whiteman, Miss Converse, Miss Grant, Miss Lane, Miss Bowen, Miss Marie VanZandt, Miss Eddy, Miss Simmons, Miss Cawley, Miss McGuire, Miss L. Bloch, Miss Ida Bowen, Mrs. H.A. Hayes, Mrs. M. Meyer, Mrs. A.J. Katz, Mrs. J. Rosenthal, Mrs. E. Fredlich, Mrs. M. Michaels, Miss Clark, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. T. Meyer, Miss Mock, Miss Goldsmith

Chief Cleary

Quartette:

John W. Singleton, George W. Walton, William C. Engel, William H. Learned

Places:

Corner of Main Street & St. Paul Street

Garson’s store

“Last night was newsboys night. It was their one night of feasting and happiness to which they look forward throughout the year. You realized it as you walked the streets any time between the hours of 6 and 8 o’clock, after wondering what made the streets so quiet and what had become of the bevies of buys miniature businessmen who usually swarm the streets at that hour, falling over one another in order to be the first to reach a customer.

But last night the customer had to seek the boy, and he wondered if the earth had suddenly opened and swallowed up the vendors of the latest news until he neared the corner of Main street east and St. Paul street, and he remembered what was the trouble. Long before reaching Garson’s store the crowed was encountered, and around the doors it was so dense that it required several policemen to clear a passage way. Garson was host last evening, it was the fifth annual dinner to the newsboys and bootblacks of the city.

The interior of the large store was transformed. Handsome flags of all nations fluttered from the large columns, gilded cages of canary birds hung between, and mottoes of welcome and good cheer decorated the walls. Ropes were strung to keep the crowds of spectators outside and to give the boys a chance, and at exactly 6:30 the youngsters, several hundred strong, marched from the city hall to the big store. There was a mighty roar and noise as of artillery, a mighty shout of ‘Garson, he’s all right,’ a rush of a thousand feet.

Then the crush and the fun began. The boys were admitted on the St. Paul street side, and the door was guarded by a big, fat policeman. When the door opened the policeman and a man at the other side of the door grabbed youngsters one at a time and pulled them in much as one would grab chestnuts out of the fire. No one but a small boy seeking a good dinner could have lived through the ordeal, but though some of the smaller ones came in in tears from being crushed by the larger boys, all went out smiling and happy.

And well they might. Such a sight as met their eyes and gladdened their hearts is not a common one for the street gamin. Beautifully spread tables weighted with turkey, cranberry sauce, celery, and fruit, lighted with large silver candelabra, was something to make the mouth of any boy water. ‘Gee whiz,’ said one youngster; ‘hully gee,’ came from another, and so on, as their delighted eyes rested on the bright and tempting spread.

There were four large tables which accommodated 225 at a sitting, as as the boys were marshaled they presented an interesting study in human nature. Every type was represented, some bright, sharp, alert, others stolid, weak, and sickly. Each was told to remove his hat, and it must be confessed that the boy who presented a clean pair of hands and a clean face was the exception. There was every degree of cleanliness, and every grade of thrift from the painfully ragged and shabby boy to those who made a pretense of being ‘dressed up.’

As they were seated there began such a clatter and rattle of knives and forks that it was impossible to ‘hear one’s self think.’ The boys were finally induced to keep silence while Senator Armstrong addressed a few words of welcome to them. At the close the boys gave a cheer for the speaker as only boys can give.

Then they ‘fell too’ with a will, and the viands disappeared before these healthy appetites like magic. They didn’t stand on ceremony; not they. Before they were fairly seated they maid raids upon the centerpiece of fruit, and in a twinkling it had disappeared. The Messrs. Garson were all alert watching out for the youngsters, and quick to see distress among them. One youngster was crying because ‘someone stole my ticket.’ but he did not lose his dinner for all that.

Some of the boys used their knives and forks, others dispensed with that formality, but the food reached their mouths much the same. Evidently some did not know about the pie; it is probable they had never been introduced to this American confection. One little fellow looked it over and tried this way and that to cut it, and finally succeeded, conveying an ample piece as large as his fist to his mouth. It was evident the pie had made a hit with him.

Young Emanuel Jacubowitz was a shining example of the up-to-date newsboy. His bright face was clean and smiling; he was neatly dressed, and an honor to his calling. It was Emanuel who, mounted on the counter, made the address of thanks to Mr. Garson in behalf of his fellow workers for his kindness and hospitality to the boys. It was a manly speech, and moved all who heard it to admiration of the boy. Emanuel did not crowd in at the first table; he waited modestly inside until Mr. Garson insisted that he find a good seat and have his dinner.

About 1,000 boys were fed. As they filed out of the Main street door to make way for others, not only their stomachs but their pockets and jackets were filled. Wherever they could tuck away an apple or a banana there it disappeared. Teall prepared 110 turkeys, and several cases of oranges and barrels of apples and bananas were consumed.

Mrs. J. Herbert Grant, Mrs. J.C. Dodds, Mrs. Max Landsberg, Mrs. Clarence VanZandt, Mrs. H.C. Cohn, Mrs. H.S. Cohn, Mrs. H Leiter, Mrs. S. Stein, Mrs. D.M. Garson, Mrs. J.W. Garson, Mrs. J.L. Garson assisted and the volunteer waitresses included Miss Rebasz, Miss Florence McAlton, Miss Southard, Miss Kenyon, Miss Bueker, Miss White, Miss leach, Miss Perrin, Miss Lowrey, Miss Whiteman, Miss Converse, Miss Grant, Miss Lane, Miss Bowen, Miss Marie VanZandt, Miss Eddy, Miss Simmons, Miss Cawley, Miss McGuire, Miss L. Bloch, Miss Ida Bowen, Mrs. H.A. Hayes, Mrs. M. Meyer, Mrs. A.J. Katz, Mrs. J. Rosenthal, Mrs. E. Fredlich, Mrs. M. Michaels, Miss Clark, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. T. Meyer, Miss Mock, Miss Goldsmith.

The boys were also addressed by Chief Cleary, and a quartette composed of John W. Singleton, George W. Walton, William C. Engel, and William H. Learned, sang.”

#rochester newsboys #emanuel jacubowitz #article: 1890s #article: 19th century #ref: newsies #strike timeline: 11.30.1899 #19th century

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