Extracts from a satirical column on manners and society
A montage of remarks and anecdotes humorously critiques manners, public life, and gender roles. It laments fading old courtesy while noting women taking many town roles, jokes about marriage, insanity terms, and a Boston man’s honesty. It references Mark Twain, journalism, and evolving social norms across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckbone
Church Etoir
Justice of the Peace
Lkely
Los Angeles
Motor Car Visit Becomes Parmer Family Curiosity
A Kansas City traveler recounts meeting a countryman who drew him a route to Billville using a pencil and envelope. After an arduous detour, he discovers the family rushing to see the machine, and the neighbor explains the error and real way to Billville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Lombard
Henry
Parmer
Sayls
Kansas City
Billville
Union Pacific
Pullman
Ornacht, Cheng
Chicago
Ron Pendieton
Indians of Mexico docile and peaceful humors
In a dated portrait of Modern Mexico, a docile and patient view of Mexican Indians is offered. The piece extols politeness and a habit of service, noting their reluctance to fight and affection for children, while contrasting daily hardship with a hopeful acceptance of shared resources.
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Nctian
Mexico
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F. B. Boyd
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Wiley Cy
Gov. Swettenham
Bob
Japan
Ttme
Canada
Mark Twain
Shelley
Browning
Bome
Plecea
Persia
Bhai
United States
Collier's Weekly
Fort Thomas
Philippines
Leutenant
West Point
Episcopal Church
Bruddah
Moab
The
Britten and Foreign Ride Society
London
Hye
W. Godwin
Victoria Park
Dorchester
London Standard
Lister
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. E. Froome
Raor
ST. Nichols
Lel
Athena
Harry Wtbride
Athean
Ore
den, Oregon
Daily
Wala Walla
Trict
Spokane
Ja Pointe North
Walle Walla
Dieton
ORF Art Daily
Dobie
Sherwin-Williams
Umatilla Lumber
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
Jack Weir
Oregon
Walla Walla
Touchet
Wash
Adams and
Freewater
Preston-Parton Milling Go
Athena Labor
Waitsburg, Wash
Medicine Company
U. B
Hawk’s
Pioneer Drug Store
Couauss King OF Cures
Colbs
Wonder Worker
DR. King’s
Eva
Grovertown
Ind
Ww. M. McBride
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