The Quiet Bride of Anson Grey in Burlingame
Anson Grey, a remote, stern man, meets Edith Willoughby, a bold rescuer. A sudden illness opens a path to love as Edith becomes nurse and wife, defying a scheming mother and social expectations. Edith's acts soften the town, and Grey dies before their Christmas wedding is fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Grey
Burlingame
William Skinner
Edith
Mr. Grey
Amma
Edith Willoughby
Grace Pooley
Epi
Jamie
Heaven
Tam
Laughing Gas and Witty Quips From 19th Century Papers
A collage of humorous quips and quibbles from 19th century periodicals. It includes satirical lines on petrol sufficiency for English raids, tobacco varieties, theater goers, wigwams and wigs, and student slang. Notable asides reference a bank of witty phrases from Merchant Traveler and New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Connecticut
Drake’s Magazine
Ocean
New York Sun
Young Dick
Binghamton Republican
Sill Nye
Yale
New York World
Diversified early 20th century notes and oddities
A compilation notes hunting in Michigan marshes and halibut shipments to Gloucester. California fruit value estimated at 10 million dollars. Oregon deer extermination threats prompt preservation measures. Sir John Lubbock on bee sex determination. Lord Walningham's record shooting day with 1058 grouse. Dee England fishermen land a 200-pound sturgeon. Previous record 155 pounds. Classified ad urges selling unneeded household articles in Tae Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Seattle
W. T
Gloucester
Mass
California
Oregon
John Lubbock
British Association
Lord Walmingham
Dee
England
Do Not Be Deceived By Gas Company Tactics
An Indianapolis gas firm urges customers to sign contracts with 30 percent off and a clause guaranteeing continued low prices even if competitors cut rates. The notice warns rivals promise future discounts as mislead and urges dealing with the current low price producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Natural Gas Company
Victor
Bradley, Holton &C
Washington St
Indianapolis
Ind
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Comb &Co
Circle Street
Grand Opera House
Lilly Clay
Colossal Gaiety Company
English’s Opera House
Professor Bartholomew
Hotel English
Travelers’ Register
Bloomington
Peoria
Missouri River
Banvire
Chicago
Springfield
Columbus
Ohio
Alr
Tiffin
Sandusky
Indianapolis Union Depot
George Butler
Seri. Agt
South Ilinois St
Union Depo
Dayton R
Reliable” C
Illinois Street
Kentucky Avenue
Trais
Toledo
Detroit
W. EX. Fesher
Gen
L Ag’t C
I. RB. B
C. Eden and CO
North
Delaware
Henry Stanmire
Marion County
Indiana
Roshnettie Stanmire
Rov’ Suiru, Att’y. Admx
William T. McCoskey
Cornelia C. McCoskey
Frederick J. Rapp
Anna Rapp
P. W. Bartholome
F. M. Archdeacon
Wilbur F,browder
Johanna Hosine Fischer
Marion‘county
MetzcEr
L. D. Swit
Marcy
HARGY
Indeanapolis
Louis Reibold
A. M. Fisher, M. D
N. Belawarest
Liberty
Richmond
Anderson
Pen- Gleton
Hartburn
Marshall G. Woolf & CO
Meridian St
Chas. W. Merkel
Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis Natural Tras Company
East Market Street
The
Water Company
Aneshuense & Strong
Pennsylvania
Maryland
St. Kalb & Ayers
St. Keyser
George W
St. Murray
Moser
Massachusetts
Peck & Toon
Cone
M. Amorris
T.A. Morris
Oseogco
Vance
Hurroyd’s” and Lewis Knitting Co
Major Taylor's
East Washington Street
Pennsylvania-st
Cyclorama
C M. Raschic
the Sun
Sun
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