Cider and sewing chair the parson in the barn
A New York Sun account recalls a Kentucky tale of a thirsty parson visiting a barn gathering of women. Cider sessions, rapid-fire sewing, and a startled deacon provoke laughter and a sudden exit as a temperance sermon is mentioned alongside gossip and humorous mischief.
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Deacon
Raound
San Juan
Lukey Thomas
Amy Cushman
Widder Rock
Widder
Sewin’ Society
Parson
Orville Hopper
New York Sun
The Deacon's Sweet Cider Tale
A rainy Thursday leads Lafayette Jones to Bill Kitchen's shop where talk turns to Deacon Hopper. The deacon runs a cider mill and hosts a sewing circle with temperance rules and a sly secret cider plot that ends in a humorous, scandalous misadventure.
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Jayarette Jones
Wilkes-Booth
Bill Kitchen
Bill
Deacon Hopper
Lafayette
Deacon Orville _Hopper
Lafayette Jones
Sewin
Hopper
Satan
Wal
Sewin’ Society
Smith's
Brown
Thomases
Liar's Club Question Sparks Gossip Across Cities
Snippets from papers show chatter about a rumored Liar's Club and its alleged organized status, with lines about where members meet and how the group operates. A Boston note mentions a man refused by insurance firms, while a Chicago item cites a domestic scene about a daughter singing a sentimental tune.
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Detroit Free Press
Through Lorgnette on Truth and Social Cueing
A Philadelphia Record excerpt discusses friendship and truth, warning against liars and gossip while advising restraint for those seeking respect. It notes the Prince of Darkness attracts hostility yet remains hospitable and that a good storyteller aids hosts without encouraging deceit. It also cautions brides, fathers, and the frivols of the smart set.
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Philadelphia Record
Woman Bank Cashier Pioneers California Banking Field
Mary A. Costa of San Jose is described as a pioneer woman cashier in California. She runs Costa & Co. with her husband, handles thousands daily, and is noted for expertise in authenticating signatures. Born in New Almaden, she balances family life with a prominent banking role amid a male-dominated era.
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Mary A. Costa
San Jose
Cal
Bank of Costa & Co
Central California
Costa
New Almacin
California
Plate Rack Brightens Rooms With Bric-a-brac Ledge
A plate rail and bric-a-brac ledge frame a hall or dining area, offering a decorative solution for displaying bric-a-brac, old plates, and pottery. An orange wall background with green and gray detailing complements oak framing and Rookwood pottery tones, enhancing room warmth. Also mentions Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a pleasant remedy.
Next May brings solar eclipse across American land
The St Louis Star notes the May 28 1900 total solar eclipse visible from Mississippi Georgia the Carolinas and Virginia. It explains the path of totality about 2 minutes long with partial views up to 105 seconds at coast, and highlights amateur observations. It cites Prof Langley and Prof Lumsden on eclipse mechanics and the reversing layer of the sun.
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United States
India
America
American
New Orleans
Cape Henry
Mississippi
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Langley
Lumsden
Revilla Gigedo Islands
Pacific Ocean
Mexico
Crepe Corrientes
Rocky Mountains
Gulf
Union Point
Green County
Atlantic Coast
Norfolk
Kipling's Interpreter Recites At War Benefit
Miss Jesme Beringer delivers The Absent minded Beggar with notable success across Ireland at war fund benefit events, drawing crowds and raising spirits during the fundraising drive.
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Jesme Beringer
Ireland
How to prepare cutlets with parsley and onions
A fragment outlines a method for preparing cutlets by dipping in beaten egg, rolling in bread crumbs mixed with finely chopped parsley and onions, seasoning with salt and pepper, then frying quickly. It suggests serving with a piquant accompaniment.
Beauty Hints For Winter Health And Complexion
Practical winter beauty guidance advises vaseline for lips and avoiding hot drinks before going out. Warns against tight corsets and urges modest baths, cold or luke warm water with a touch of alcohol, careful hand care, and a diet rich in fuel foods like oatmeal and macaroni and cheese to maintain cheeks and lips through cold weather.
One Minute Cough Cure Praised for Health Restorative Value
A testimonial excerpt extols a cough remedy as life saving, claiming it cured lung trouble after grippe and works for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, pneumonia, and throat and lung troubles. The ad-like fragment touts the product as the only remedy for consumption and health recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Pure Child and Heaven’s Wings in Fragrant Verse
Fragment of a German devotional urging the child to live in purity so the Master may delight in them. It speaks of heavenly angels spreading radiant wings, heavenly glory, and the Father’s joy in a pure soul guarded in His care.
Marriage Notices: Agnes Lamb and William Baum Wed
Miss Agnes Lamb and William Baum wed Wednesday at St Marys church in a ceremony led by Rev A Scheideler. Attendants were Miss Kate Mulvaney and Edgar Cabel. A breakfast followed at 114 Bates street with no evening reception, as the couple plans to reside on LaSalle street. John Sweeney and Miss Mary Burke also married Wednesday at Holy Cross church with Rev D McCabe officiating.
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Agnes Lamb
William Baum
St. Mary’s Church
A. Scheideler
Kate Mulvaney
Edgar Cabel
Bates St
Mrs. Baum
LaSalle-st
John’ Sweeney
Miss
Mary © Burke
Holy Cross Church
D. ‘McCabe
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Covington
Kentucky
Pauline Hardin
Frankfort, Ky
Sukey Thomas
Pearl
Hisself
Edith
Blanche
Bertha
Boston Transcript
Chicago
Lorgnette
Wood
Midas
Eld
St. Louis
Kipling
Deebaves
Nottingham
India News
Aes Sales Cay
Saeco E
DANE
Cetaedecabacus Maegeaneesece
Beduaiwak
Bees’ Zee
Simpson
Dlineis
Hrain
Pinas
Wiloe
Penny Magazine
Penny Magazing
Eastor
New York City
Demain
Anapolis
Kier
Bay and Wight School Journal
Ride
WB. Fletcher
Mary A. Spit
J. J. Kyilhd
Ohio St
Vonnegut’s
Vonnegut Hardware CO
Belay
Washington St
Union
Mail
the Sunday Sun
SUN
New York
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