Southern Mistress Pities and Parodies Her Fatigue Cook
A Southern mistress narrates the labor and flaws of her enslaved cook Dora, detailing repeated clumsy acts and sulks, the stubborn defense “it w as not my fault,” and the family’s tolerant care amid a landscape of local towns such as Snow Hill Salisbury and Princess Anne, with notes on Deal’s Island and surrounding marshlands. The piece blends satirical critique of freed people with colonial-era tone about kitchen discipline and regional geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afric
Dora
Amy
Dixie housekeeping
Descriptions of Eastern Shore towns from 1800 come to light
A Philadelphia correspondent for the Marylander reprints from an old Geographical Description of Maryland and Delaware describing Elkton Chestertown Easton Centreville Denton Cambridge and Snow Hill as they stood in 1800. It notes Elkton’s wheat markets and hats, Chestertown’s Washington College and wealth, Easton and Centreville courts, Denton as county seat, and Snow Hill as a port of entry on a snow white sand hill.
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Philadelphia
Marylander
Princess Anne
Somerset county
Maryland
Delaware
Joseph Scott
Elkton
Cecil county
America
Chestertown
Chester river
IWligh street
Washington College
High street
West India
Europe
Easton
Talbot county
supreme courts of justice
Centreville
Corsica Creek
Denton
Caroline county
Cambridge
Snow Hill
Pocomoke river
Bad Thoughts and the Decay of Character
A moral riff warns that cherished bad thoughts rot character like rust in iron. Tinted with nautical imagery, it likens temptations to ships wrecked by storms, arguing inward vice weakens virtue and exposes individuals to violent temptation and social decay.
Hotel Lodging Prospects Rise for Chicago Conventions
The Chicago hotelkeepers foresee higher profits at the National Conventions as rooms are partitioned into smaller bedrooms and servants’ quarters repurposed for lodging. Uncertainty remains about whether food provisions will meet the anticipated crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Job Backed Carriage Into Narrow Shed In Dark Night
A Salem Sunbeam notice reports a job as patient yet involved backing a carriage into a narrow shed on a dark night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Salem
Paradox of the man who speaks least called Speaker
A concise reflection notes the irony that the congressional leader titled Speaker is the member who talks least, highlighting contrast between title and communicative role in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Burying Grain for Hens in Yard Care
A New England Farmer piece suggests two adjoining henyards for exercise and health. Plow one yard in spring with rye, then mix grain in the other after sprouts, enabling hens to scratch and eat as grain grows. Winter rye as a future feed, and orchard crops aid soil mix. A keep-at-home fence and light cultivator help confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
How a Lead Pencil Is Made Costs and Process
The manufacturer explains the production of a lead pencil. Graphite costs twenty five cents a pound and German clay arrives as ballast with only freight cost. The clay and graphite are milled with moisture to a putty like paste, pressed into dies, cut to length, baked, and hardened by adjusting clay content. Cedar for the pencil comes mainly from Florida swamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Fire losses and insurance costs prompt homes then burn
A speaker argues for less show and more sacrifice for home. Fire losses in the United States total about 100 million dollars yearly, twice Britain per person, four times France, and six times Germany. Replacing the loss would require 400,000 workers. premiums fall short, risking insurer failures. About $3 per person is raised yearly to cover careless construction and neglect guarding against fire dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
great Britain
France
Germany
Never again words from your cruel pen break my heart
A lyric reflection on a faithless lover and lasting memories. The speaker recalls vows of never again and the pain of heartbreak through silent tears and shifting memories. It contrasts hopeful whispers with merciless permanent parting and lingering love.
Revenge Over Unfaithful Husband After Surprise Return
A married man returns home early to find another man with his wife. He breaks a silk umbrella in anger and vows to make amends, while the couple had been engaged for fifteen years without a wedding plan. He pleads for a moving song as she plays the piano, singing “Darling Tam.”
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Poquonnor Bridge
Connecticut
Adrian C. Hewitt
Baptist church
Mr. Hewitt
Tam
Antihorse Torture Carrage Promises Better Control
A new device called the carrage or anti horse torture is described. It uses a steel band across the front of the horse nose with reins attached. Inventor claims it gives full driver control without discomfort or torture to the horse. Trials reportedly show satisfactory results.
Anti-Billous Bitters Promises Health Boost
The advertisement claims Strength vigor and cheerfulness from J M La roque anti billous bitters offering two good square meals, priced at 25 cents per paper or a dollar per bottle. Sold by all druggists. W KE Shornton proprietor Baltimore Md.
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MINERVA
W. E. THORNTON
BALTIMORE AND
HARRISON STREETS
Baltimore
J. M. Laroque
W. KE. Shornton
Baltimore, Md
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WM. A. STEWART
THAT
CHANNAHAN
VY RIGHTSON
SOUTH BEND
REMINGTON, ROLAND AND WIARD
TAYLOR & WEBSTER
WACONS
SHANNAHAN & WRIGHTSON
EASTON, MD
ALYY
TABER ORGANS
INSTRUMENTS
TABER. ORGAN CO
WORCESTER, MASS
ISCUUTU MHLUWCU LU UICIPyIUCH
NOAH WALKER & CO
Baltimore Street
GIBLEY
Sibley
Rochester
HIRAM SIBLEY & COQO
N. Y
Ill
Wheeler Transportation Line
CHOPTANK RIVER
Minnie Wheeler
HILLSBORO
Tuchshoo Creek
Chortack Hiver
Cook’s Landing
Cowads Point
Reese Landing
Ganey'a MecCarter’s
Kingston
Dover Bridge
Hogha Medford’s Wharf
Sec’y Creex
Chancellors Point
Potters Landing
Medfords Wharf
Light St
Rh. G. STEVENS
Agt
Potter’s Landing
GREENSBORO
Waryland
WM. H. COHEE
Jas. Parnell
MERCHANT TAILOR
DENTON, MD
THAWLEY & GHINGHER, BUTCHERS
DLENTON
M. L. BLANCHARD
P. O
Bridgeville, Del
Denton Restaurant
A. WILLIAMS
THOMAS O’DONNELL
A. A. WHITE
MUTchien
DOWNES & MUTCHLER
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
DENTON, Mo
Caroline
counties
DAVIS
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THE
DAVIS SEWING MACHINE CO
WATERTOWN, N
Tremont St
Boston
Mass
Chestnut St
Public Square
Cleveland
Ohio
Jackson St
T. W. SMTH
RIDGELY, MD
HNWELP
Aly Dora
Mr. James
darkey
Salisbury
Manokin river
Pocomoke sound
Washington city
Deal's Island
Devil’s Island
Little Deal's Island
Daniel Webster
Webster
house of Webster
Jesus
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