A Reform in Small Things Changes a Marriage
A wife named Mrs. Thornton, once careless in dress and social duties, adopts a modest wardrobe and home habits after her husband and community notice. As she quietly improves, her husband’s regard deepens, their family life strengthens, and a village-wide lesson on domestic happiness unfolds. Years later their daughter Nellie learns the tale and reflects on the value of small acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Rellin
Thornton
Rae
Abe
Wes
Changi
Charles
Nevar
Ogce
Amber
Shev
Hisdand
Notris
Mrs. Thornton
Nellie
Willie
Charlie
Mrs. Sheraton
Forbes
Willis
Mr. Thornton
Anke
George
Morton
Thorntan
Mr. Morton
Jane
Ted
Yoorler
John
Thoroton
Soria
Ellen
Charles Thornton
Little Nelli
Patent Panaceas and the Patent Medicine Trade
An old druggist recalls the rise and fall of patent medicines from town sarsaparilla to modern elixirs. He notes heavy advertising, legal risk, and the lack of knowledge among sellers about ingredients. He advocates public analysis, transparency, and strict oversight to curb harm, especially to women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Evyco
Townsend
Ayer
Morris
Atill
Wintar
Goel
Seongh
Formulis
Tam
Seriola
Oren Stelana
Ian
Nena
Attoresy- General
Enza
Hoapitaly
Machine Made Fowls Incubator? A Lexington County Venture
A Lexington county article describes a patent incubator capable of hatching 720 chicks in 21 days. The device uses ledged trays, automatic egg turning, oil heated fenders, and a clock controlled ventilation and lighting system. A steam mother incubator handles 300 chicks, with space for brood, and the venture aims for large scale operation near Lexington market. The report notes potential profitability and wider applicability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington County
Columbia Ftegisters
Inventor of the cotton gin disputed in Fairfield tale
A Columbia Register reader claims Eli Whitney did not invent the cotton gin. The story centers on Captain Thomas Anderson and Captain Kincaid in Fairfield County near Winnsboro, with Mr Holmes and a Scottish craftsman. The piece argues the true inventor may be Mr Hodson Hodlings or Mr Holmes, while Whitney’s patent and fame are challenged as unfairly allocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Register
Reenentry
Winnsboro
Fairfield County
Eli Whitney
Hte
Whitney
Fankee
Fairfield
Thomas Anderson
Kincaid
Hamburg
Holmes
Little River
Mill Creek
Winnibara
Georgia
Polte
I. Hutoo
South Carolina
Charleston
Rago
Kine
Lome
Whitesy
Mr. Whitney
Mr. Kincaid
Kiscaid
Kincald
Lin Place
Pullfield
Thie County
Baro
Sherman
Aiken
Winnabora
Hodlynson
Slapa
Whitey
Florida's Land Boom and the Okeechobee Company Purchase
A Jacksonville dispatch in the Savannah News reports the purchase of 4,000,000 acres of Florida internal improvements lands by the Okeechobee Company led by Philadelphia magnate Hamilton Disston. The deal, negotiated amid efforts by New York and London financiers, places vast lands under Florida’s board and aims to fund emigrant settlements to populate the state with tropical crops. Disston plans emigration agencies in Britain and on the continent and will charter ships to bring settlers to a fertile tract north of Lake Okeechobee. The action promises major state capital gains and a dramatic land development push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savmmnah News
Jacksonville
Florida
Okeechobee Company
Hawilton Disston
Phtsadelphia
Philadelphia
Cet
Disston
Lim
Crenton
New Jersey
Board of Internal Improvements
York
New York
Tog House
City
London
United States
Belgium
Sanford
Toston
Disstan
Hoa
Boston
Tallahssaee
Disslay
Flore Ida
Bloxibum
Board of Internal Improvement
Drenton
Tallahassee
Lake Okeechobee
Ttis
Dinston
Engishd
Scotland
France
Germany
Holland
Italy
King of the Street recounts stock tricks and a coppering wife
Sam Ward recounts how a famous market operator used a wife aided by stolen cuffs to glean insider information. A private carriage, a rich lady, and a baseless trust in cuff sizes exposed the scheme. The tale ends with the operator washing his wealth from the cashier’s ledger and a sly wink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kovne
New York
Jay Gould
Sam Ward
Unke Shore
Lacon
Aevoral
Dineer
Wald Jam Ward
Keene
Atte
Noid
Thad
Beach
Harlem
San Francisco
Guide to Fruit Canning and Household Remedies
Manual excerpts on fruit canning covering fruit selection sugar amounts and processing in jars. Advice discusses use of glass jars rubber rings boiling water method and storage in dark dry places. Additional notes recount anecdotes about public figures and humorous miscommunications involving telephone inquiries.
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Agathter
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Sammy
Joseph
Mose
Uncle Mose
Jim Webster
Hival
Ste
Tnternal Iurprovement Banda
Horace
Mamma
Jamie Lincoln
Coxstax
Fersons
Eeens
Wong
Tercoty-ninth Street
Wall Street
Sean
Rhawosh Neendra
Rickmand
John Jasper
Jasper
Mount Zion
Bng
Siamell Garland
Eurel
Garland
Asrusisa Mrvaka
Senator Conger
Michigan
Blaine
Barjoom Hoars
Mr. Blaine
State Department
Conger
Tome
Aioe
Conkling
Mr. Waine
Soto Toe
Blaine Wig
Losa Courtseira
Jay
Waager
Ibeast
Jose
Suthirland
Caiites
Arthur Orton
Boegilsh
Wittie Rink
Hareover
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