Umbrella Mixup Leads to Comical Meet Cute in Detroit
Gilbert Mawlins finds an unfamiliar umbrella in his possession and pursues its rightful owner through a tale of mistaken theft. After several awkward moments, the umbrella belongs to Miss Maud Delkin’s household cook Ellen, who recognizes the piece and reunites it with its owner. A lighthearted courtship begins as Gilbert is invited back for further chats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Mawlins
Gilbert Rawling
Thalways
Inverwell Avenue
Maud
Rawlles
Fie
Carla
Gilbert Rawlins
Bates
Rene Soned
Indy
Merdele
Jedger
Livewell Avenue
Delsin
Gilbert
Ellen
Mins
Killens
Miss Delkin
Detroit
The Human Subject and Missives from Georgia
A reshaped, period voice account describes misread handwriting and typos in letters, a poster joke about a lecture misfire, and notes on schoolchildren seeking speeches. It recalls Horace Gresley, Alex Stephens, Senvor Cox, and Henry Grady in Atlanta, the impact of the war on finances, and a move to Florida with family, taxes awaited, and aunt Ann facing levies while the author reflects on aging, charity requests, and wintering away. The narrator plans to relocate to Clearwater Harbor, facing personal and economic strains ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Hab
Horace Gresley
Alex Stephens
Senvor Cox
Cox
Henry Grady
Atlana
Lecturd
Grady
Longstrest
Temmry
Tany
Ann
Florida
Gulf Coast
Senisi
Domestic Concerns From Era Kitchen and Fabric Tips
A collage of old domestic tips cites oyster paste recipes, fabric cleaning with glycerine for stains, egg balls fried in butter, rebel corn cake notes, and a Boston Budget style instruction on hominy custard style corn dish. Names of sources like St Louis Republic and Twods Mercury appear as provenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Renly
St. Louis Republic
Boston
The New Skirts in Fashion of 19th Century Gowns
Harper's Bazar describes skirt variety in new gowns with focus on cuts, fabrics, and construction. It notes differing widths, linings, and supports, plus the evolving use of belts, braids, and hems to suit house or street wear, driving or evening dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria House
Eorn
Ray Hale
Godet
Harper's Bazar
IN COLONIAL DAYS
The text notes street naming after forest trees in Philadelphia and describes prison robbery, yellow fever, and colonial life. It mentions tropical practices, materials like bagging and wapit, and that tomatoes grew in flower gardens were called live apples with various beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pawn Tickets Revealed in Personal Crisis Reports
A fragmentary report examines pawnbrokers profits and practices in New York's trade. It cites Isaac Simpson and the thirty-one original Simpsons, notes high pledged item loss, low redemption rates, and warns of deceit in redeemable pledges. It also mentions “brewers grain” feed for horses and includes assorted humorous quotes from Harper's Bazar and other period sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auaueeyl Hindas
Charity Organization Society, of
New York
Isaac Simpson
Simpsons
Mr. Simpson
Atwun Lis
Mpulcide
Larhs and Departe
Uhomnel Vex
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IUKA
T. B. Dudley
Catrious
Ell Antes
ENR
Layrweld
Australia
Lenot
Arp
Andy
Tuak
Povila
Alstor
Christina
Clear Water Ma
Clear Water Harbor
Carrion Aly
Rans
Horn
Hocom
Busosee
Mand
Bostom Commonwealth
Symi
Steve
Yonkers Bindo
Carrey
Ammund
Sieliye
Che Land
Hua
Garden of Eden
Texas Siftings
Sohn Boyle
Inim Hood
torLe
Ware
Masa
Tytve seLocaees
Louis Cook
I. L. Lyons & CO
New Orleans
Mason & Hamlin
Chicago
Sesaheem
Freer Mason & Hamlin Organ & Piang CO
Rosson
New Yok
Uae
Canton
Mass
Sol Coleman
Popsin
Memphis, Tenn
Merry Christmas
Molly
Paulie
Adams
Scott
RAB
Boatt & Gowne
N.Y
All Drugatate
Li Liiia
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