Mopsy and the Tangled Letters of a Charity Mission
Captain Brown solves a web of family secrets as Judge Livermore seeks his long lost ward Isa. Isa’s farewell letter to her uncle sparks a tale of love, duty, and old wrongs. Mopsy helps Mrs Gaffney reveal a hidden inheritance and vows to honor the letter’s buried truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Eudora
Hampton
Fitchburg Road
Boston
Lill
Captain Brown
Court Street
Brookline
Bronson
Upton
Thomas
Sean
Spud
Harry
Florida
Isa
West Point
Stough
Jack
Hem
Ana
Uncle
Apene
Onele
Troon
Cagnein
Crosby
Judge
Jamsie
Mr. Jack
Miss Isa
Mopsy
Cliff Cottage
Judge Livermore
Hunt
Isis
Tam
Poston
New York
Lowell
Jim
Dunation
Ung
Netta
Flo
Sela Lam
Miss Mopsy
Mapey
Miss Walker
Hop Pitters Claims Cure for Bright's Disease and More
An advertisement-style claim asserts Hop Pitters can prevent and cure Bright's disease diabetes kidney liver or urinary disease even after failed cures by rivals. It portrays a dramatic risk of worsening conditions and promotes the remedy as a universal fix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Rich Women of the Hub Wealth Compared With Other Cities
The Traveller prints a Boston wealth comparison noting relatively few Boston women with multi million fortunes unlike New York and Philadelphia. It lists Mrs. Alexander T. Stewart and other New York magnates, plus Boston owners like Mrs Paran Stevens and Madame Christine Nilsson Itoacan, with assessors’ tallies and tax quirks affecting apparent wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Alexander T. Stewart
Paran Stevens
Commodore Vanderbit
Kicks-Lord
Quaker City
Thomas A. Scott
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bloomfield H. Moore
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Torle
George Fales
Augustus Hemenway
Geo. Parkman
Geo. FP
Harriet E. Varkovin
Sristn
Brooks
John L
Jardner
Giardner Brower
Jamoes M. Beebe
Mary and
Anna Hie
Isabella Ph. Hunnewell
Cece Se
Susan S. Wam
Eece Oes
Alica L. Borland
Ante Se
Ellen 8. Elaredge
Osroline A. Hrewer
Lucinda C. Collamore
Anna UC
Lodge
Adaline TD
Thee
Charlotte A
Cora L. Shaw
Higabeth
Susan T. Kir
Elton Brooks
Mary B
Mary Bo
Leeds
Mary A
Batlou
Ann M
Spaulding
Anna Wiggleswort
Mary Wigniesworth
Anna L Lawrence
Julia Bk
Stadford
Catherine O
Mactie
Elica B. Wheaton
Eliza
Nevina
Rebecca ©. Richards
Bessie Winthrop
Sarah
Pate
Helen A. Willians
Charlotte Baker
Sesse
Lucy L
P. P, Codman
Rehecca C. Billings
Sophrouia Clark
Hlennior M. Kent
Oria 'T
Andrews
Rebecca
Fy L, Armes
Caroline A. Chickering
A. Hollingsworth
Faloanor J. W. Halter
Mary KB. Bartlett
Henrietta M. Wigglesworth
Kineline G. Cox
Hannah B. Shaw
Sarah &. Trussell
Maria J. Minot
Roxanna Dabney
Sulit Me Pain
Anna
Lowell
Caroline Merriam
Mary G. Pickering
Fannie S. Haynes
Emily M. Curtit
Elisabeth F. Brigham
Madeline
Mixtery
Mary C. Aimory
Abigail B. Bury
Sarah UW. Stratton
Caroline M. Richardson
E.cces
Anna M. Amory
Cabo
Deserving Heaven's Vengeance in a Grocery Store Tale
A bad boy in a crutch laden, bruised ministerless funeral mishap tells how a livery driver and a minister jointly drove a hearse through a chaotic chase. The boy describes the runaway horse, streetcar chaos, and the minister's frantic attempts to regain control. The tale ends with reflections on ministers and street cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha
Mary Ann
L Swan
Tan
New Jerusalem
Worth Going the Rounds in Michigan Press Talk
Editor Stone of the Chicago News addressed the Michigan Press Association, denouncing bad newspapers and praising responsibility in reporting. He cited a rule he posted in his office: nothing in the Daily News fit for a young lady to read aloud in mixed company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Chicago News
Michigan Press Association
Pereatan
Daily News
A Clergyman’s Weakness Story From New England
An old New England clergyman known for strong wording meets a younger professional. Upon learning the man is the son of Rev Dr So and nephew of Rev Dr Blank, the elder says he cannot flatter him but deems him worth a regiment of ordinary men. The teller notes the anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeisie
Mopsy
Horace
Cliff Cottage
Mrs. Howard
Natty
Mrs. Downing
Miss Howard
Suky
Dr. Walker
Miss Walker
Hannah Sweeton
Boston
Sobel
Jim
Jeremiah Sweeton
Jerry
Sreelasane
Tom and Jerry
Miss Jepson
New England
So-and-so
Blank
John Brown the Spiritual Medium of Queen Victoria Tale
A Boston newspaper column repeats the Banner of Light claim that John Brown, late Queen Victoria's servant, was a spiritual medium often controlled by Prince Albert. It recounts a London Windsor encounter and a piloted return to Boston, with a mix of mystic dialogue and sensational assertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Queen Victoria
Banner of Light
Prince Albert
London
Brown
Windsor Castle
Albert Chief
Sor Anena Falgne
England
America
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
North End
Kate Tannatt Woods
Baldy
Thont
Tishy
Nity
Moysy
Evan
Mama
Maria
Land Sake
Job
Opsy
Maker
Dad
Monsy
Beacon Street
Mne
Sam
Mertons
Matumia
Mamma
Mrs. Galtney
Bunko
Broadway
Astor Place
Thompson
Tr Ldgeport
Chicago
Clinton Place
Dodson
Peck
John
Thad
Ayer
F. Reep
Lawrence, Mass
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!