Matrimonial Advice From The Olden Times
A reader Ethel writes for guidance on marriage and independence, urging caution to self supporting women about entering wifehood for protection rather than revenue. The author replies with social commentary on motherhood, in laws, and a challenge to adapt to married life, stressing thoughtful acceptance of a son's wife and practical household harmony.
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Axx
Tve
Ersel
Ethel
Alan
Marriags
Ethelso
A Desperate Cone in the Land of Flowers
A long rambling narrative recounts home life, gardening chores, fishing, and social observations from Mapisoy, Florida, interwoven with tales of neighborly antics, a railroad car scene, and reflections on country life, ending with a lively church town vignette.
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Sean
Cara
Arkansaw
Sally
Haint
Carl
Nabor Preenan
Piedmont Factory Report Shows Small Profit Despite Trade Doldrums
H P Hammett president of Piedmont Factory Greenville County D C dated May 6 notes the current widespread business slump across industries and regions. He cites factory suspensions, wage cuts, railroad slowdowns, and weak demand for exports due to China and Africa. The firm earned 42 126 738 in profits after expenses, paid a 20 000 dividend, and reports substantial capital stock with major property investments. He warns only slight signs of recovery and very low cotton prices despite rising output capacity.
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H. P. Hammett
Piedmont
Greenville County
D. C
China
Africa
Atenis
New Cotton Plant Attracts South Attention
A Georgia grower, A A Subhers of Macon, reports a hybrid cotton okra plant developed from wild Florida cotton. The plant stands two feet high with a single white bloom turning pink then red. The boll grows to coconut size, with long fibers and 4 to 6 seeds, yielding about two pounds per boll and no boll weevil seeds, promising a revolution for Southern cotton.
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Southton
A. A. Subhers
Macon
Haseen
Florida
Jaborin
Br. Suber
Florisla Times
Conversation with Randall on Cleveland and tariff policy
A New York Herald correspondent reports Mr Samuel J Randall speaking candidly on the President and Administration. He praises Cleveland’s honesty and aims, notes necessary reforms in government, and argues for party unity to reelect Cleveland in 1888. He urges tariff reform aligned with the party platform and responsive to census-driven changes.
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Wasuiyatoy
Samual J. Randall
Herald
Randall
Aftol
Cleveland
Olueter
Naw
York Herald
Progress and Parable in a Dialect Speech
Brother Gardner proclaims progress has limits and warns against excess in fashion and debt while lampooning rapid change. The piece contrasts old values with new tastes, urging balance, temper, and modest living. A Detroit Free Press anecdote follows about Mr Simpleson, an irascible father, and his strict discipline of his sons over worn pants.
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Gardner
Dancin
Cuba
Detroit
Mr. Simpleson
Fre Douglass Visit Sows Church Turmoil at Bundsy
May 18 reports efforts to suppress news of Fre Douglass visiting the hot Presbyterian Church Bundsy. Congregation split over his removal or retention while Douglass reportedly fears for his office and may leave. Dr Sunderland denies triggering unrest and says no coercion against the church. Weathered dispute spans leaders, factions, and the public response.
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Wassasatox
Douglass
Bundsy
Viral Presbyterian Church
Thera
Sunderland
Dsuglaas
New York
Mystery Trains and Short Postal Treasures
A cluttered reminiscence describes a Western newspaper claim of a train on the Hannibal and St Joseph line carrying gold bullion silver from Colorado silk tea from California bound for Philadelphia Mint New York and a rival report notes a Lehigh Valley train with 123 coal cars Eastbound The piece ends by noting a trivia fact about U S post offices Oz Ai Vo as two letter names
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Hannibal & Bh
Gilver
Gill
Colorado
Philadelphia Mint
California
New York
Pennsylvania
Westerner
Lehigh Valley Road
Hannibal & St. Joe Road
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Belgium
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Wilhites
City
Vichy
Congress
Wilhite
John M. Hubbard & Bro
Warat
Daniel Pratt Gin Co
Barbour, Machine Co
Anderson
Georgia
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Sid
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Petersborg
Rapley
Fommel
McCully, Cathcart & CO
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Hooks and
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Tecturer
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Tahal
Izaak Walton
Camel
Rome
Thava
Bronne
Mapisoy
Fla
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Langford
Uhten
Weston
William Langford
John
Eugene West
Wests
Eugene
Wm. Langford
Babe Langford
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Tofl
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Washington
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Brother Gardner
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