The Coming Man and the Stove Incident in Spring
A humorous domestic tale follows a father who bravely puts up a stove in twenty seven minutes without swearing. The event elevates him to local fame and then national attention as a reformer figure, sparking satire about politics and public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ile
Squire Silvertop
Seattle
Cizars
Ariv
Jerusalem
Lodge
Steve
The
Hearthstone
Associated Press
London
America
Dates and Cost of Additions to This Country
The article recounts how the United States expanded its territory through key annexations and purchases. It lists Louisiana, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Upper California, the Gadsden Treaty, and Alaska, noting dates, costs, and added square miles, showing a total gain of 2,776,040 square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Louisiana
France
Paris
Livington
Monroe
United State
Barbe—Marbois
Union
Mississippi Valley
Florida
Spain
Texas
New Mexico
Upper California
Mexico
Rio Grande
Republic
Gadsden
Maquila Valley
Arizonia
Alaska
American Elbows and the Nudges of Fame
Labouchere notes vivacity in American elbows and the blunt force of a well aimed nudge. He recalls an American friend who must almost knock him down to catch attention, calling the act too violent for mere words and joking about assault and battery if directed at a stranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manny
Christ
Sunday Magazine
Labor and Luck in Life and Marriage
The piece contrasts luck and labor, arguing that work and character build competence and independence while luck fades to poverty. It cites a writer on propinquity and Shakespeare on deeds after death, Wryly noting marriages may occur from proximity.
Storage insights and fashion notes from a bygone era
An agricultural exchange explains winter potato storage methods including pits and cellars with ventilation and darkness, plus shelf depth to prevent sprouting. The piece then shifts to period fashion trends featuring pendants, pagoda bead designs, black silks, astrakhan trims, wooden clasps, and lavish brocade velvet fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Order
A First Love Makers Sea Journey Poem Fragment
A verse by Lucy Clifford imagines a girl and Johnny planning to cross a sea to build a throne room fantasy palace with thatched roof and a small porch. She declares fearlessness with Tom nearby, framing a romantic wish for a shared voyage and royal future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Tom
Lucy Clifford
London Lancet Advocates Varied Coat Wear for Weather
The London Lancet warns against wearing overcoats and suggests using coats of varying thicknesses. It argues that removing a thin coat for indoor warmth and adding a thicker one outdoors improves evaporation, reduces moisture buildup, and lowers risk of chills, lumbago, and related illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Lancet
Seaside Fashion Frenzy Sparks Quick Change
A playful note observes how fashion shifts rapidly as seaside visitors change dresses within a single day. It mocks the idea of constant style cycles and highlights lively beach attire trends.
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Dunnock
WM. E. Dunnock
Geo. F. Stoan & Bro
Light Street Wharf
Balimore, MD
Imperial
Victor
Shannahan
Vrightson
Haston, MD
Shorey’s
W. Balto
Baltimore
Thomas F. Jones
Wholesale Tobacco and Commission House
Light Street
Baltimore, Md
Pardr
G. W. Minnick & Son's Emporium
Talbot
Caroline
Ueen Anne
Estey Organ
Easton, MD
ponGe E. Jones
Clark Johnson
George & Redden
Marshall
Mutciler
Caroline County
Muzonic Hall
Court House
Hoy
Joshua W. Bryant
Anne Townsend
Attorneys AT Law
Geonck T, Melvin
Exon S. Hans
Melvin
Hobbs
Attorneys-at-Law
Counties
George M. Russum
Ienryck, Lewis
Russum & Lewis
Caroling, Talbot
Queen «Anne Counties
de W. Tilgaman
Taston, Mp
William T. Kelly
Poston
Denton
Greenorough
Eutawst
Ppeney Ewins Bon
Casper Miller
Mercuny
Pamior
Pow, MD
European Hotel
van Ausdall & Dowden
Props
Merritt
Wilmington
Delaware
J. 5. Johnson &Co
South St
Chrit
Tree of Life
Edward Hopper
BY N.P. R
Paterfamilius
Sullivan
Cleveland
Tem
Ste
Congress
Col. Sellers
Baltimore Twine and Net CO
Mm. J. Hooper & Son
Canrvert Sr
Bill Heads
Castile
Arcadia
Tor
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