Etiquette Letters and Moral Musings From an 1884 Column
Letters discuss letter writing orders, the kiss, etiquette at meals, mourning attire, and social manners. Anecdotes include a Wilde restaurant scene and a grizzly tale. Reader questions touch on symbols of kisses and proper wear, while editor’s responses lampoon poor spelling and social behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandie
el Paso
Tex
Violet
Cole
Henrietta
Quauritve
Wearius Rosin
Praves
Austerlitz
Oscar Wilde
Milwaukee
Animal Kingdom
West Point
Estee
Rosebank
S. L
Staten Island
Jersey Street
Linoleamville
Estelle
Prou
Truthful Tumble on a Car Fare Tale
A broke young man rides three Broadway cars begging for fare. Conductor suspects no money, offers help, and finally he’s denied entry as the man learns a lesson on honesty and fare payment. The incident unfolds across streets from Twenty-third to Fulton Street with multiple car transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-third
Fulton Street
Twenty-third Street
Gripman
Thirteenth Street
Lok
Eighth Street
Fifth Street
Fulton
Yong Man
Lonesty
New York
Nye Critiques English Travelogue On America’s Myths And Jests
William Nye reviews an English traveler’s America book, correcting misimpressions about Americans and regional stereotypes. He cites prideful anecdotes, jokes misread abroad, and British views on Boston Cincinnati and New York, ending with a humorous North Carolina verse about old blue laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar W. Nye
America
Chicago
Philadelphia
England
New England
South
West
New York
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Baltimore
Boston
Cincinnati
Turnham Green
Ball
John
Sitting
Mr. Nye
Sitting Bull
John Bull
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Dakota
Mandan
N. C
Glasgow
South Dakota
Begro
St. Louis
Marion College
Vicksburg
Charleston
North Carolina
J. M. Fuller
Gleaner
Asheville
Quips and Quips from Old Newspapers
A collage of humorous snippets and light dialogue from various papers. Jokes touch on domestic life, social status, mischief and signals of romance with witty exchanges and casual remarks.
Evangeline O Glary Haunts Night After Ball
Evangeline returns tired from the ball after a day at the telephone office. Archibald Reeves spoke once in a warm baritone, now distant as she frets over his supposed love for another. She lies awake until 6 and wakes to her mother’s call at 7 thirty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeline O'Glary
Archibald Reeves
Archibald
Guy
Central
Evangeline
Evaneceline
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Directécns
Esther
Warm Springs
Ike Steve Brodie
John L. Sullivan
Cork Arta
River Falls
Wis
Lula
Alex Bell
Viclstad
Eure
Andrew Pech
Nye and
William
Elias
Napoleon Pangbor
Napoleon Pangborn
Napoleon
Hell
Miggs
Pangborn
Mr. Pangboran
Napticon
Efe
Detroit Free Press
Haupetess
Star
Indianapolis Journal
Papa
Dora
Nodda
Todd
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