The Charmed Ballot of Frances Halliday and Stephen Barker
Frances Halliday recounts an arranged engagement to Stephen Barker to secure her fortune of 25000 dollars, while secretly loving Norman Strong. Stephen arranges Stamford estate and funds, supports the elopement with Norman, and then manipulates town opinion, displaying noble self denial. The story ends with reflection on love, duty, and Stephen’s enduring influence.
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Hlow Cupid
Bigphen Barker
Elizabeth
Janet
Norman Strong
Norman
Stephen Barker
Stephen
Miles
Malvina
Trousseau
Frances
Stamford
Stamford Hall
Frances Halliday
New York
Jose
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Malvins
Washington
Milford
Biles
Codle Miles
Jephen
Ruth Strong
Do It Now and Live by the Now
A compact collection of aphorisms urging self discipline and daily improvement. It emphasizes doing tasks immediately, keeping a sunny inner outlook, understanding motives, and trusting children while promoting practical wisdom over mere learning.
Governing Children Through Gentle Parental Authority
A domestic guide on child training stresses firm yet kind obedience. It argues that mothers set the tone, with fathers and siblings supporting respectful behavior, and cautions against overbearing interference while urging gentle correction and shared parental instincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anrrownig
Mabel
Beulah
Ray
sMaggie
Ney
Sabbath Faith Shapes Nation and Moral Education
A Virginia Daily Independent article argues the Sabbath should be more than a rest day, shaping national character and public virtue. It urges respectful government closure on Sundays, church-led moral cultivation, and citizen guardianship of national prosperity.
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Congress
Church
WV. Y. Independent
Cleaning Costs and Secrets of Delicate Fabrics
The article describes costly methods used by professional cleaners to restore lace, velvets, and elaborate gowns. Laces are treated with a pinning and soaking process, then dried and finished with gum arabic. velvet cleaning remains a trade secret using steam and chalk in a dry approach. It notes removal of ink and wine stains from dresses via naphtha and benzine, with oxalic acid for remaining spots, steam drying, and special ironing practices. Mildew is addressed with oxalic acid.
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W. Y. Sun
Salvation Oil and Bull's Cough Syrup Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Salvation Oil as reducing rheumatism cases and urges early cough and cold treatment. It promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for instant relief, calling it an infallible remedy with a price of two pence per bottle.
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Salvation Oil
Monotonous Pawnbroker Finds Interest in Work
The pawnbroker remarks that though his desk work is dull from morning to night he still takes some interest in his trade. The line hints at a reflective mood within a routine retail job.
Popular Names of Famous Americans
A list of famed American figures and nicknames from history. Includes presidents like Washington and Lincoln, generals such as Sherman and Grant, explorers like Fremont, and writers like Irving. Notes many by title and notable epithets reflecting 19th century admiration.
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Martin van Buren
Winfield Scott Hancock
James Madison
Eliot
John Adams
Rockies
John C. Fremont
Washington Irving
Chappaqua
Horace Greely
S. A. Douglas
Salmon P. Chase
James A. Garfield
Gen. Sumter
Ossawatomie
John Brown
James Buchanan
Thaddeus Stevens
George Washington
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Old Vickery
Andrew Jackson
Ola
Zachary Taylor
Mad Anthony
Gen. Wayne
Daniel Webster
Millboy
Snghes
Henry Clay
Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Little Mack
George B. McClelan
John Quincy Adams
James K. Polk
Josh Randolph
Richard
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas J. Jackson
Rock of Chickamauga
Gen. Thomas
Honest Abe
Abraham Lincoln
Old Pat
Isteal Putnam
Harry—Henry Lee
Old Tecumseh
W. T. Sherman
Bayard
South
Gen. Marion
Joe
Gen. Hooker
Robert—R. E. Lee
New York to Boston Stage Service Debuts in 1772
The first stage coach ran from New York to Boston beginning June 24 1772 departing Fresh Water. Journey to Hartford took two days and two more to Boston with a fare of four pence per mile. Proponents promised weekly service if the venture is supported.
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New York
Boston
Hartford
Conn
Dress and All It Implies Cited as Main Reason for Fewer Marriages
The Independent notes marriages have declined for ten years and attribute the trend to women’s dress and its implications. The item presents a bold, unqualified claim about social influence from attire.
Neighbor Refuses To Rent For A Couple Over Chile
A man who owned the adjacent house would not rent to a young couple because they had a child. He rented to four elderly women who sought companionship and bought a peacock a pair of guinea fowls two howling dogs and a parrot for company.
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Chile
Hood's Sarsaparilla urged for rheumatism relief
As the season advances and rheumatic pains appear after exposure, the ad suggests Hood's Sarsaparilla aids many sufferers. It stops short of claiming a cure and urges those with rheumatism to try it before severe twinges begin.
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Hood
Invention Aims to Reform Type Setting in Printing
A Philadelphia inventor predicts a perfected type setting machine usable in all printers. Prof Clamp of Estelline has built a device that sets type from complex manuscripts and could also draft editorials. He demonstrates adding cams and a gumbob to write affidavits and bills, and notes temperance pledges required before sale.
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Philadelphia
Clamp
Mexican BantEes. A vivid view of Mexico's large families
An observer in Mexico notes the country’s vast child population describing a land flooded with children seen at every window and corner. He cites a man buried with 100 descendant tally and another with 45 children, illustrating large families amid poverty and frugal living in cane huts.
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Mexico
Plata
St. Louis
Dr Seth Arnolds Cough Killer and Pills Ad
A testimonial endorses Dr Seth Arnolds Cough Killer as the best cough remedy used by a father for five years. The ad also touts Dr Seth Arnold's Sugar Coated Bilious Pills for costiveness jaundice and liver troubles priced at 25 cents.
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Seth
It Is With Certain Qualities As With Senses
A reflective line noting that those wholly lacking certain qualities cannot grasp them, drawing a parallel between senses and intangible traits. The statement emphasizes perception limitations when essential attributes are absent.
Cure ThySatr Dont Pay Large Doctor Bills
An advertising note offers a 100 page medical book with colored plates. Send three 2 cent stamps to A. P. Ordway & Co. in Boston to cover postage.
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Ao A. P. Ordway & Co
Boston
Renews Her Youth in Remarkable Kidney Recovery
Mrs. Phoebe Chesley of Peterson Clay County Iowa at 73 years old reports long kidney trouble and lameness disappearing after taking Electric Bitters. She says she can do housework unaided and credits the remedy with renewed vigor and freedom from pain. Only 50 cents at drug stores.
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Phoebe Chesley
Peterson, Clay Co
Iowa
Electric Bitters
Question of love in Sinnick tale sparks simple pledge
A brief exchange hints at a humorous, domestic outlook as Sinnick is asked about love and replies with a practical wish for three meals a day and well cooked. The line captures a light tone and everyday priorities. The remark centers on personal happiness through nourishment and care.
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St. Joseph
William
Kansas City
Chicago
Philadelphia
Mary
V. S. Star
Mr. Sinnick
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