A Patchwork of Quotations and Political Pairings
A column blends wry sayings on marriage ambition and power with political observations. It notes solo vendettas in the Porto Rican bill vote, a Republican and a gold Democrat pairing against party lines, and humorous critiques of public figures. It captures a late 19th or early 20th century flavor of satire and commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Senator McEnery
Louisiana
Hoar
Enery
Jones Family Controls Pittsburg Church Board
In a colored church in Pittsburg the Jones family dominated leadership with eight trustees and all offices. At the annual meeting a desire for minority representation led to a dramatic vote, a Jones withdrew, and a Smith was elected to ease tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Joneses
Jones
Smith
Municipalities and electric light probe funding row
The League of American Municipalities delays funding for a joint probe with the National Electric Light Association. Western Electrician notes the association has 2500 dollars ready but the league has not seriously raised its half of the required funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of American Municipalities
National Electric Light Association
Western Electrician
Syracuse
Electric Light Association
League
Locked out Mollie Carton and the Yale man rescue
In a midnight mishap Mollie Carton and her mother are locked out of their apartment. A drug clerk with a key collection helps, but the elevator plan hinges on a Yale grad’s daring rescue swinging across a shaft. The scene ends with a casual dinner offer rejected and a bittersweet reflection on luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Carton
Carton
Mollie
Cartons
Brunhilda
Mrs. Carton
Mr. Carton
Hamamelis
Miss Carton
Moore
Yale
Bishop Dudley Preaches in Shirtsleeves
A Kentucky bishop visits a western town with no Episcopal churchs and a lone local church. The pastor fears loss of attendance but discovers half his flock went to hear the bishop. The sermon is described as delivered in shirtsleeves. The tale contrasts plain worship with pomp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
Kentucky
Bishop Dudley
Louisville Courier-Journal
Napoleon on Wellington as a fault-minimizing general
O Meara quotes Napoleon in the Century on Lord Wellington. Napoleon praises Wellington as an excellent and capable general with great judgment but notes he has not conquered on the same scale. He adds that no man is free of fault and ranks the best by fewest errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Meara
Napoleon
Lord Wellington
Spain
Moody refuses to see long haired men or short haired women
Dr. Pentecost recounts in a Boston tabernacle a tale of an usher announcing a visitor. Moody replies he has no time, then learns the man is tall and thin with long hair. Moody declines, declaring he does not want to see any long haired men or short haired women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
London jewelers face worst season in years
The article notes a severe downturn with few orders, aside from wedding presents, while many jewelers receive numerous jewels from women selling them to fund officers’ kits. It suggests wives of officers at the front are selling jewels to raise money and stockpiling items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Proposed Alliance With England Promoted by Health Tone
An editorial proposing a US English alliance if united strength prevails. The piece recommends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to keep men and women healthy, steady nerves, and boost appetite, framing health as a defense against disease and enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Blind Conversation in a Chicago Home
A brief exchange shows a man and a woman discussing comfort near a window. She advises pulling down the blind first before moving closer. The dialogue captures a quiet domestic moment reported by Chicago News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. C. McKinney
Alpine
Texas
Turkey
Fitzsimmons
Bob the Giant Killer
St. Louisa
Mary
Wellington
Hood
W. E. Baker
Milford
Ohio
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mass
Carter
Mitchell
Hall & Ruckel
New York
Sadie Priesmever
M. D. W Ler
Southington
Con
Price
Druggran Nsumptiof
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!