Epistolary Affectation and Old Style Letter Writing
A compact essay notes that modern readers complain about losing epistolary grace. It cites lavish 18th century correspondences with Lady Pomfret and Lady Hereford, plus Princess Craon, and contrasts leisure with today. A humorous tale about a new town hall contrasts initial criticism with eventual acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iman
Pomfret
Hereford
Amy Head
Europe
Craon
Sir Horace Walpole
Walpole
England
China
Indies
Chicago Récord-Herald
What Happened to Jones Escapes Marriage Records
A tall gaunt woman visits a West Virginia county clerk to verify a marriage license for James Jones. Clerk confirms a license to wed Elizabeth Mott two years earlier. The woman reveals she is Elizabeth and announces that Jim has escaped.
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Jones
West Virginia
Jim Jones
James Jones
Elizabeth Mott
Elizabeth
Jim
Harper’s Weekly
Funeral drill scene by stern sergeant in Pearson weekly
A strict drill sergeant leads recruits through a funeral exercise as he passes between ranks. He declares the corpse motif, then turns to the group and notes their lack of true regret, a critique of their emotions and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenda
Pearson
A Weekly
Handel's Fiery Mood and Bold Loud Wrath in Opera
Biographer notes Handel's bursts of temper and linguistic prowess as he berates singers and choristers. A 1753 Gloucester canon sought solo glory, was hissed, and Handel gently mocked the audience’s cruelty, then pardoned the misfit musician though sending him back to his church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacae _ Handel
Flyiha
Handel
Cazzoni
Jansen
Cathedral of
Gloucester
London
Washington Star
What Would You Do in a History Lesson
A teacher asks students how to react if a tiger attacked, prompting Tommy to respond with a witty remark about meals. The anecdote, sourced from London Pick-Me-Up, highlights quick wittedness and social humor in a classroom moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Mavam
Enya
London
Bradley, Hyatt & Co
Eye for Business and Green Oyster Quirk
A humorous note about a boy who asks a hardware store if they keep knives and suggests advertising. A column mentions writer’s cramp cures and a joke about a novelist. It also reports on green oysters in Europe, some colored by copper, and how copper affects appearance and taste, citing the New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Europe
New York Sun
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Advertised for Gentle Relief
A cough remedy from Hamrick's Pharmacy promises gentle action on the bowels while soothing throat and lung irritation to stop coughing. The product is pitched as suitable for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Hamrick
Central of Georgia Railway schedule and patent medicines ad
Schedule details for the Central of Georgia Railway from Griffin Chattanooga and Bremen with departure and arrival times. Also an advertisement for De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve and various kidney remedies from Hamrick's Pharmacy, including Foley's Kidney Remedy and patient testimonial claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
de Witt
Hamrick
Devoe Paint Ad Promises Lower Gallon Use
Letter from Devoe & Co asserts their paint uses fewer gallons per job than competitors and offers pay if not, with Roop How Co selling the product. The message frames a sales guarantee and rebuts rival claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Devoe
F. W. Devoe& CO
Roop How Co
Hunting for Troubles and Cures in California
A reader from Alleghany Sierra County writes about seeking remedies for burns wounds cuts sprains and piles claiming Bubblen arnica salve cures all cases. The note is signed Charles Walters and mentions W B Johnson & Co drug store at 250.77 as guarantor.
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California
Charles Walters
Alleghany
Sierra Co
Walter
W. B. Johson & Co
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Iil
Derrold
Childrens
Choice
Acke Uy
Riadata
Carrollton, GA
King’s
Arantred Batiefautor
Central OF Georgia Railway CO
Griffin
Chattanooga
Bremen
Hamritk
Foley
Hamiick
J. Kingsberry
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