Boston praised as ideal for living and travel by Brooklyn writer
In a Brooklyn letter from June 11 1865 the writer contrasts Brooklyn’s trolley fears with Boston’s smooth public transit and generous hospitality. He praises clean trolleys, reliable attendants, and affordable meals, argues Boston’s civic spirit lifts public life, and notes the Providence Line steamers Connecticut and Massachusetts resume service offering a pleasant Narragansett Bay voyage to Boston and New England destinations.
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Brooklyn
Greene Ave
Nick
Brookyn
Common Council
Chow
Boston
Empire State
Newtons
Malden
Melrose
Providence
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Worcester
New England
Provinces
Narragansett Bay
Providence River
Onington
North River
Eleanon Kirk
Ode to a Fallen Captain in a Turbulent Voyage
Poem fragment recalling a perilous voyage and the death of a captain. The crew sees victory but the speaker mourns, senses the ship returning safely yet the captain lies dead on deck. The mood blends triumph and sorrow with repeated appeals to the captain.
Hosiery and clothing sale highlights at discount prices
A Chicago store advertises Black Cotton Elase and Ribbed Hosiery in all sizes at 2g¢ per pair with extras. It promotes Ladies Jersey Vests, Silk Pinish Jersey Vests, Silk Mutts, Kid Gloves, Ladies Shirt Waists, Duck Suits, Boys Sailor Suits, and a full stock of Gents' Furnishings with new patterns and attractive prices.
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Jeofrey
W.f.peters & CO
Corset Sale Prices Highlight Budget Line
Advertisement notes a Vitall line of corsets with low prices including $1.00 and 62 and 62? pricing, claiming the lowest values shown yet. It emphasizes affordable options in a period sale display.
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Br Ag
Monumental Designs Offered by The Graig & Richards Granite Co
Sixty new and original Monumental Designs announced by The Graig and Richards Granite Co. Orders may be left at D. A. Pierce's Clothing Store in Bristol, BY.
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D. A. Pierce’s Clothing Store
State Areas
Bristol
Essayist Delivers Cautionary View On Shrewish Wives
Marion Harland cites Dr Cyrus Edson to argue that nagging wives drive men to danger and even murder. The piece warns that prolonged scolding, if unaddressed, may escalate from petulance to severe marital strife and lasting harm.
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Cyrus Edison
Marion Harland
North American Review
Mechlin Cathedral Pulpit Described as Second Finest
Brooklyn Engle notes the Mechlin cathedral pulpit, carved from oak with life size Christ and woman figures, and a grapevine sounding board. He compares it to Brussels cathedral work by the same artist and suggests the carved horse and rider evoke Calvary interpretation.
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Medhlin
Brussels
Mechlin
Christ
Calvary
Brooklyn Engle
Onward We Go To Bristol Store Expansion
Customers praise quality goods low prices and guarantees prompting further stock growth. The firm highlights a large range including staple merchandise and new fabrics like Samumer Dress Goods in Lawns Latines Organdios and Musitus. Embroidered spotted muslin line mentioned.
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Bristol
Providence
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