Married Man and Single Man’s Scheme of Domestic Life
A humorous exchange contrasts a married man’s view of home life with a single man’s plans. The single man outlines tricks to control a future wife, from hiring a servant to keeping a home and timing daily tasks. The married man smiles at the schemes as the Philadelphia Press notes. Dentistry history is cited, tracing America’s first dental school and society back to a French Revolutionary dentist who mentored an American soldier who established the school in Baltimore.
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From Private Uniform to Inside Out in a Colonial Tale
A governor in a British colony faced a private in a volunteer corps at luncheon, who wore private dress. The governor refused to dine with him unless he changed or turned his coat inside out, prompting the man to swallow the insult. The tale contrasts class and dress with social snubs and later anecdotes glance at a penniless duke and a rich father. Also included is Miss Ann Royall’s bold 1840s interview tactic with President Tyler after baring his clothes in the Potomac.
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The Tail Piece by Hogarth and Its End of All Things
A survey of Hogarths painting The Tail Piece describing its subjects and the end of all things theme. The article notes the works striking imagery and Hogarths death shortly after finishing it while contrasting Oriental artists emphasis on precise outline and miniatures. It also riffs on the mystic seven and ends with a short Appreciation quote from a Chicago Record-Herald item.
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Child Consoles Baby Donkey by Barnyard Club Farewell
A Washington Post mention notes a little girl comforted a crying animal in a barn. Her mother, a publicly active woman, is described as charming and widely known for public work. The child overheard and calmed the scene while the mother was away at a club.
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Dinah May or Dinah Might A London baptism joke
A London journal notes a baby baptized Dinah with the minister asking what M stands for. The father says it depends on growing up whether she will be Dinah May if sweet and handy, or Dinah Might if fiery and tempestuous like him.
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His Betrothed and Fredrika Bremer in America
Fredrika Bremer the Swedish novelist mingled with strangers during a U S trip. A Philadelphia waiter reports that a young bricklayer Jonathan Brewster, who traveled with her, believed Bremer sought him out for marriage after she questioned him about his life. He would rather marry a rich wife in Sweden than stay in America for $2 daily.
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Vanity and Punishment in Prison Beauty Caper
A New York Press note recalls inmates stripped of finery as petty vanity becomes a moral case. Described acts include hair cutting, missing hairpins, broth fat reused for dye, and a girl redrawing lips with fabric color. The piece laments lack of mirrors and male attention.
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Elocutionist Clerk Falls Short In 50 Mepaper Service
In New York a law office clerk, prone to stammering fits, tries to serve 50 Me papers on a lawyer. He cannot speak clearly, and the irritated attorney finally asks if he is a process server. The clerk gasps out that he is an elo-elocutionist.
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Methodical Dobbs Catches Intrigued Interlocutor Off Guard
Filkins enters Dobbs' office while he is away and notes locked drawers. Dobbs reacts with surprise and hints at a hidden reason, questioning how his security was discovered. The exchange centers on suspected meddling with papers.
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Sailor’s Twenty Year Pursuit Ends at Doorstep
A wanderer asks a housewife for help, claiming to have followed the water for two decades. The housewife dismissively slams the door, noting the man’s appearance contrasts with his tale. Philadelphia Ledger.
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Local Carpet Deals Highlight Low Prices and Church Rates
A regional advert touts carpets from 28 to 1.25 per yard and affordable art squares. It emphasizes special church carpet pricing and notes window shades remain offered at old prices.
Clothing for Everybody in Easton Store Ad
An Easton clothing shop promotes a wide range for men boys and children with sizes for tall and stout customers. It sells suits from 1.50 to 15 overcoats 2.50 to 15 odd pants 0.25 to 6.50 and highlights corduroy pants. The ad boasts largest stock latest styles low prices and ready to wear fit for all.
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Shoes for All Ages Offer Quality at Low Prices
An advertisement touts shoes for men women and children with prices from 25c to 3.50. It claims sales have doubled from last year due to right prices and best quality and invites callers to ask to see $1.00 shoes.
Grocery Trade Ad Promises Savings At Local Store
A compact advertisement invites shoppers to trade goods to pay for a wide range of items. The notice promises savings on fresh groceries, meats, vegetables, tea, dinner sets, lamps, dry goods, notions, carpets, shoes, hats, clothing and more.
Fall and winter hats and caps now in stock
The store announces new fall and winter hats and caps with low prices. Highlights late arrivals and the lowest pricing to attract shoppers this season.
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