The Old Maid and Other Nonsense in Natural History
A humorous, late nineteenth century essay mocks a fictional Old Maid creature with exaggerated traits and social satire. It contrasts the Old Maid with the Girl Bachelor, notes habits around clubs and concerts, and wryly condemns gossip while lampooning reform zeal. The piece also cites misattributed claims about Jefferson Davis and presents the actual garments tied to his arrest, undermining disguise rumors.
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Boston
Pullman
Jefferson Davis
Georgia
Washington
St. Louis Republic
Illustrated Papers
Davis
Reed
Schofield
Detroit Physician Warns Carpet May Harm Health
A Detroit physician in a medical book argues carpets harbor contaminants and bacteria from the street. He claims dust and microbes cling to carpet fibers, become airborne when broomed, and can reach lungs to damage the constitution.
By Their Fruits Moral Reflections on Religion and Motherhood
The piece argues actions define faith, not words, urging a life of earnest virtue. It praises Gabrielle E. Jackson and Newton Kiddall for maternal influence, and extols education of the heart through love, patience, and cheerful resilience at home.
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Earth
Heaven
Gabrielle E. Jackson
Newton Kiddall
Jenny Bosschieters
Florence Burnees
Thave
Prohibition Talk on Cigarette Smoking
A Providence Telegram editorial denounces cigarette smoking as a pernicious habit harming the country. It compares it to opium, urges drastic laws to prohibit sale and manufacture, and calls for national action to protect youth. The piece ends by urging subscriptions.
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Congress
Providence Telegram
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Smith & Walls
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Bush & Gerts
Weaver
Ludwig
Second Han
Mason & Hamlin, Weaver and Carpenter
Music Storee
Wheeler & Wilson
J.W. Wheatley
Maryland
Queen Anne's Railroad Company
Len
Baltimore
Love Point
Stevensville
Sveuveee
Chester
Winchester
Walsey
Queenstown
Centreville
Angel Pemarty
Apne Downes
Ier
Renor
Eesecooee Hobbs
Hickman
Adamsville
e+ Blanchard
Green Wood Oceannuce Owens
Aresesees Oakley. Ly
Elendal Wolfe
Milton
Whitesboro Overbrook
O. Lewes
W. D. Vuhlar
Assengers
Eis Salem Sahar
Coner Ree
Lethe
P.M
RT. Carter
Denton
Masonic ‘Building
Wright
Winfield
R. Wright
Alt Ninah
Rivne
Tron Herne
Oliver and South Bend
S Ronize
Peniesremmy McIpira
Tome
New York
Delaware
Dover
Planters’ Mutual
Washington County
Cilbert Hagadone
Co. H. Bullock
Journal Building
Natural History
Dorothy DIX
Geteftibus
Mr. Davis
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