Eccentric suitor plot swirls around Jennie of Essex
In Ballou's Magazine a comedic melodrama unfolds around Jennie Archer and Jennie of Butternuts as two suitors Blodget and Rodney Dayton vie for affection. A wry narrator recalls their flirtations, invitations, and a final marriage after misunderstandings and playful deception.
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Tanat
Rodney
Jennie
Blodget
Jennie Jr
Jennie Sr
Erie
Grandfather Archer
Jennies
Dnna Straight
Ballou
A Momentous Cigar At The Diet Of Imperial Prussia
TheDiet discussions show Baron von Bismarck sharing a light for a cigar with an Austrian colleague. Prussia and Austria begin smoking while the smaller German states are left to defend their status. An elderly gentleman reportedly overexerts himself puffing a huge cigar to prove his government’s sovereignty.
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Diet
Baron von Bismarck
Prussia
Austria
Germany
Humorous moment from a military renewal observed by a wife
A Philadelphia Press note recalls Mrs Snively laughing at a scene where her husband, in command of a military renewal, orders soldiers as he rarely speaks at home. The anecdote highlights the contrast between private restraint and public authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Hair Dye Folly: The Vanity of Men and Hair Restoration
A lengthy critique traces the perils of dyed hair and aging vanity. It argues dyed hair ruins natural texture, mocks social motives behind hair color, and warns of misjudgments in marriage prospects and self-image. The piece blends humor and moral assessment from a periodical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sholders Hatire
London
Tally
Gabriel
Welcome Visitor Seeks Greeting for Mother on Austin Avenue
A visiting lady tells Mrs. Sniverly's boy she plans to see his mother soon. The boy notes the mother would be glad to see someone not there to collect a bill, illustrating small town courtesy in Texas Siftings.
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Yerias
Sue
Bree
Ana
Moller
Ennie
Thor
Dover
Freddie
Anthony
Iacob
Rachel
Mr. Blodget
Miss Archer
Rodney Dayton
Shio
Dayton
Jennie
Rodney
Gus Adswer
Austin Avenue
Illinois News Roundup from City to County Events
A wide harvest of Illinois notices reports crimes births deaths and fires across many counties. Forgery arrest in Hillsboro and horse loss from a mad dog attack are noted along with a farmer killing stock and a coal vein discovery near Pekin. Prominent civic figures including ex Chief Justice Caton mark a golden wedding in Chicago. Repentant veterans gatherings abound in Orion Virden Jacksonville and Hillsboro with generals Sherman and McClernand listed among attendees.
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Euesa Waaghi
Niger
Hackford
Raed
Harris
M. A. Hampton
Arthur
Dean
Bloomington
Knois
Orion
Henry County
William Stdinhour
Williamsville
Bangamon County
J. D. Caton
Illois Supreme Court
Chicago
John Kane
Kate Thurston
Rockford
Morgan County
Willie
Theodore Weare
Oliver Hall
Abe Miles
Pekip
Pasewell County
Oglesby
George Allen
Winnebago County
Alfred Gardiner
Reform School
Sand County
Charles Casdy
Cook County
John de Castroun
Jacksonville
Brighton
Machupin County
N. W. Waldo’s*a
Blodgett Brothers
D. Blodgett
Stratton—& Tate
Masonic Hall
Brighton News
the News
Ilinois
Leroy
McLean County
Jacob Arb
Doesplaines Street
Edward Carleton
Cleveland O
First Presbyterian Church of
Shelbyville
Ray
Jordan
Hawaii
Springfield
Harper
Chicago Journal
Grand Army of the Republic
Illinois
Hillsboro
Montgomery County
Virden
Macoupin County
Génersts Sherman, McClermand
Logan
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Yolpe
Joe-Erean
Archer
Bouse
Aicharm
Gigi
Buncombe
Essex
Ali Bon
Wiens
Abe Wonton
Huaband
Jénnie
Elodget
Janean
Sauches
Morsi
Syed Fats
Pasers
Notios
New York
Rameet
Tolinois
Stade Niwa
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