Confederate Stamps and a Tale of Happiness
Confederate provisional stamps from Gullad and Uniontown are described as rare, valuable collectibles held by enthusiasts. The piece notes extreme scarcity, cataloging limits, and values up to 1500 dollars, with J E Denis of Flemington holding a premier collection. A secondary, undated vignette about a wandering woman seeking happiness closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collad
Tyne
Y. A. Clarke
Uniontown
Ala
J. E. Denis
Flemington
Nod
South
Washington Port
Heated water in a paper bag used for shaving
The excerpt describes heating water in a paper bag or envelope over fire to produce hot water for shaving at a country hotel. A curious note explains wet paper resists burning, then shifts to a mountain region near North Creek with bone bowlders and crystals. A police newspaper line reports a hover explosion causing alarm and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaliens City
North Creek
Women rural carriers prove reliable under harsh weather
Reports praise 259 women carriers on rural routes for speedy dependable mail delivery. Etta Nelson of Pittsfield, Nella and Lily Stevens of London, and Ella Barton of Mobile are highlighted for braving storms, drifting snow, and a bridge plunge to complete deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Catinntad
Setitute Carriarg
Ind
Fed
Iam
Teriaw
Womett
Etta Nelson
Imittafield
Mane
Tribune
Indiana
Nella
Eily Stevens
London
Ks Jwowle
Sal Nother
Ella Baton
Mobile
de Grow
Buried With Mandarin Honored in Civic Funeral
A San Francisco mission celebrates a mandarin burial for Leo Boek Dong with imperial honors. The ceremony draws thousands, with banners and white-clad mourners as a two-band procession departs, while attendees observe drifting funeral rites and mourners exchange prayers and lamentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parisa Conant
Renatas Lee Boyt Dong
Ananelad
Hop Sing Tong
San Brangisco
Oakland
Ufarrison
Leo Boek Dong
Aml
Hop Sings
Outwitted by Uncle Job and Quaker Teacher tale
A former schoolmate recalls Joseph G Canton a Western Quaker college professor outwitting a strict district schoolmaster over a confiscated many colored cap. The incident ends with cap and lint restored next day and reflects early frictions between dress rules and individual expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunfleen
Joseph G. Canton
Western Quaker College
Cotntion
Western Indinnn
Canton
Joseph
Saturday Evening Post
Named After Me Sparks Family Turmoil in Township
A tale unfolds of Amos Gray and Alice, amid a rural feud over a child named after a relative. The narrator asserts pride in the boy, plans to deed the farm, and reveal a lasting rift about inheritance and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty George
Dil
Amos Gray
Bay
Cleveland
The Middle-Aged Man Embraces Routine As Joy
A Washington Post excerpt presents a middle-aged man who praises a life of routine. He finds pleasure in predictable daily work, fixed meals, and consistent travel, arguing that routine surprisingly yields continuous small discoveries and stable contentment. He notes outsiders tease him yet he values a predictable pattern that he believes brings lasting enjoyment.
Dying to the Face of Your Uncle in a Rural Tale
A young man explains his dependence on his uncle and seeks permission to marry. Anxious to meet the girl named Spencer, the uncle travels to see her as a street accident brings him home. A witch doctor and a prompt hospital visit follow after the dramatic mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Abe
Mustavowen
John Denton
John
Tam
Jobo
Mabel Spencer
Pat
Spencer
Landor Street
Roym
Uncle’s plea and nurse’s consent seal the marriage
An ailing uncle in a quiet room urges John to wed his nurse Mabel. After a tense exchange, the girl hesitates then nods, and the uncle insists the match proceed to seal a family alliance. John agrees, and a final twist hints at a secret gift connected to Mabel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herreat
Ms Lion
Africa
Andong
Allen
Sharp Witty Witnesses and Lawyer Jokes Highlight Trials
A collection of sharp quips from witnesses and barroom wit shines in courtroom exchanges. A clever retort exposes a lawyer’s jab as a test of composure during examinations. The piece ends noting a Minnesota city once named Pig’s Eye after a one eyed freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minnesota
Freman
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Dili
Lappinesa
Bla
Joe Mowntain
Tia Virglate
Andie
Sint Shu
Hha
Chicago
Lanvig
Acie Denver van Rayo
Detroit Free Press
Koothardinvas
Gowt
Rane
Beamus
Ann Hood
Ann
Hennry
Ann Hennry
Henory
Ano
Philadelphia Ledger
Yo Oitter
Lim
Hig
Neltie
Nellie
Uncle Job
Jane
Amittle Aquarium
Tess
Shakepeare
Bacon
Shakspeare
Washington Star
Nevar
Amos
Kameliow
Alice
Mao
Hull
Bob
Kim
Antil
Tun’ Ele
Unele
Audhon
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Parrow
Ineal
Warty
Dobu
Lio
Phils
Mabe
Holst
Avery Shaple
Onogu
Rochester Herald
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