Women Gain and Lose Ground in Church Debate
In a framed dialogue set in a Southern church, Sis Mirandy challenges male leadership as Bret Jenkins defends the bishop and resists women voting or guiding church affairs. Ike and others weigh women’s roles in fundraising and governance, while Mirandy vows to withdraw from church duties and focus on home missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret Jenkins
J. “Shelly
Sis’ Mirandy
Brer Jenkins
Israel
Bor
Chu
Sis Mirandy
Jenkins
Why Women Lie Foolish Vanity Lie
A narrator confronts a wealthy friend who lies about owning elite fashion items from Elise, Paquin, and Van Dorvan. The friend admits to deception, claiming it brings her pleasure and that many women lie about such things. The piece questions harm and morality in light of social vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
Fifth Avenue
Milners
Elise
van Dervan’s
Fourteenth Street
van Dorvan’s
Elise’s
Paquin
Sixth Avenue
Miss Goldie Boodel Receives Mystery Ring Saga
A jumble of letters shows James Snooks emailing Miss Goldie Boodel about a birthday ring via Squiffany & Co. and misordered rings, with exchanges about pricing, shipping, and a Honduras trip, ending with Snooks canceling a corrected order while seeking a business partnership offer from William Boodel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie
James Snooks
John Jenkins
John
Honduras
Jim
Goldie Boodel
James Snooke
William Boodel
Bullion Castle
Mr. Snoooks
WM. Boodel
Sqiuffany & Co
James Snookes
Reading the Ads That Will Save Half My Coal Bill
A humorous verse about reading a variety of advertisements. The speaker lists items like heaters, rifles, pest control products, malt beverage, anti skid, furniture pieces, undergarments, rye products, cookware, durable paint, a college course, a municipal bond, and shoes. The piece ends noting many job opportunities found in ads.
Leather costs rise prompt shoe price warning
The Portland Telegram notes that leather prices are climbing steadily, predicting higher costs for footwear including low shoes. The report suggests continued growth in material expenses will push retail prices upward across styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Telegram
Swede Servant Steena Voices at Bronx Zoo Visit
The dialogue follows Steena the Swede servant in a Brooklyn home as she discusses late hours and leftovers. She jokes about accounting, trust in men, and working conditions while planning to report back for the evening meal. Monologue touches on monkeys at the zoo and everyday life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae
Brer Jenkins
Steena
Bronx
Letterman Triumphs In Golf Club Revenge Tale
Golf club tale unfolds as Letterman boasts a one stroke hole in the tenth hole. White and Smith prank him by falsely claiming his shot, inviting fellow members to revel in the prank and plan a dinner. Letterman forgives with a wry laugh, and the club ends united in fondness for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Club
Letterman
White
Smith
Kingdom Come
Latterman
Let
Ara
Triplets E Mud Toss Sparks Political Scandals
An unnamed figure known as Triplets E launches a torrent of mud in a gutter fueled barrage. He boasts “there's some of it may stick” as the strategy, but the plan backfires, leaving him bespattered and unable to dodge the fallout. The chaotic scene hints at a dirty campaign tactic with uncertain success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snooksie
Papa
Goldie
Death by own action warned as cowardly choice in life struggles
A long admonition condemns self-inflicted death for love or heartache. It urges waiting, resilience, and future hope, noting many women endure grief yet find joy again. It cautions against threats and warns that quitting life harms parents and future happiness.
Up-to-Date Jokes at the Office Misunderstanding
A playful exchange unfolds as an employer questions an employee about illness while the young man asserts illness came from umpire decisions. A budding relative greets an uncle with endearing, comic nervousness as the uncle hints at debts and funds.
Contempt Question Cited in Court Remarks Declined
A brief court exchange shows defense counsel accusing the judge of disgraceful conduct and the judge confirming contempt would be appropriate. The remark begins with a garbled phrase and ends with a fragmented utterance. The record preserves the thread of the disrespectful exchange.
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Mirandy
Woman's Place
Spons Brer Jenkins
Missionary Society
Pastors’ Aid Society
Furdermo
Innocent Lak
de Daughters of Zion
Daughters of Zion
Chrismas
Mabel Herbert Urner
Bill Jones
By Isaac Anderson
Halley
Jones
Tootshums
Millville
gMeery
New York
Snooklie
James Stooks
Squiffany & Co
Squifpany & CO
Miss Goldie Boodel
James
Snooks
Snookie
Kennett Harris
Nester
Ing
Oxford
Wauaz
Riverside
Yu. Ay Ban
Val
Greenfield
Indianapolis
Steeya
Nimeeit
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