A Proper Arrangement and a Daring Engagement
Kate Marcy plans a February wedding to Gen Grenville while feigning indifference for rank. A carriage crash disrupts the nuptial timetable but the General recovers and Kate ends up betrothed to Leverington, with Mrs Marcy scandalized yet content. Nearby, Sister Jones’s baptismal immersion on the Canadian river ends with a dramatic rescue by a passing steamer yacht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate
Renyile
Granville
Mra. Marcy
Marcy
Jones
Bullu- Jo Courier
George Washingtona
Cep
Canadian
Urand Island
Sbe
Nea
Biater Jones
Slater Jones
Dad Iynor
Thijs
Boure
Siater Janes
Sigter Jones
Pina Rich
Story of a Circus Woman and Her Daring Balance Act
A New York Mail and Express interview reveals a circus trapeze artist who rose from child performer to high trapeze specialist. She describes starting balance work at seven, mastering the slack-wire, and the peril of looking down. An engagement to an acrobat ended after a fall that left her wary of her partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te City
New York Mail and Express
Aeuston
Sobeyad
Nus
Mia
Dee
Fain
How She Got Even With Him
An elderly married woman in By ficla Mass possesses property in her own right. She donated 500 to repair and remodel the Meeting House. Her husband and son protested, arguing she was not in her right mind. The minister returned the money, and the wife did not relinquish any land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Marcy
Katy
Gen. Grenville
Kate
Belle
Miss Haviland
Knute
Mrs. Marcy
Geome
Mia
Marcy
Dauce
Vollen
Grenvilles
Gein
Grenville
Beetle
Leverrington
Spider
Kale
Kates
Mire
Mra
Mass
Newburyport Herald
Nodus
Ign
Charm of manner and grace across years in public life
Serialized reminiscences describe how charm and poised bearing win attention. Anecdotes feature Joan Blanche Roosevelt, Ellen Terry, Mrs Langtry, Edith Kingdon, Ada Relan, and Captain Ingraham. The piece links dignified carriage to social influence, admiration, and lasting reputation through encounters on trains, ships, and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meliviih
Laatood
Terry
Misa Terry
M Groun
Devoist Savin
Mra Langtry
Mrw. Langtry
Dider
Dow Town
Ada Relan
Edith Kingdon
Lseaise
The Thetloge of the Alamo and Eye Witness Tale
Col K Ty Crompton of Roxbury Massachusetts, an eye witness in 1834, recounts the Texas fight for independence at San Antonio. He details Milam’s assault on the Alamo, the siege led by Santa Anna, losses on both sides, and the final fall with Travis Crockett Bowle and others slain. The narrative preserves strong names, places, and the brutal toll of the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
K. Ty Crompton
Roxbury
Mase
Massachusetts
Lexington
Texas
Col. Travis
San Antonio de Bexar
Lona Star
Compton
Milam
Aggaoon Newe
San Antonio
Vereminda
Bss
Santa Anna
Travis
Macverick
Travivk
Alamo
Houston
Thad
Acreel
Anacros
Winslow
Alamo Wall
Bowie Kniven
Anna
Col. Bowle
Davy Crockett
Travia
Mtcan
New York Commercial Advertiser
Boston Globe urges life and work over suicide for love disappointment
A Boston Globe piece argues against suicide after love disappointment, urging women to seek daily tasks and independence. It suggests women find purpose through education, work, or marriage to a worthy partner, warning that marriage to an unkind husband brings greater misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Globe
Globe
Aden
Petw Lqvevick
Apooney
A Claus Meetin A Young Sailor’s Confession
Robert M. Floyd of Chicago Evening Latop recounts a quiet scene where a young sailor rises to address the crowd with a belief in God. He speaks of a long journey from mischief to duty, crediting his mother’s teaching as he vows never to doubt or do wrong again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus
Christ
Lions
Mon Ami
Robert M. Floyd
Chicago
Diverse notices and ads mix in 19th century page
A fragmentary page shows mixed items including product listings, medical ads, railway notes, school notices, and commentary on political centralization. It references Montetter’s stomach bitters, Young Hall’s hair regenerator, Provident Ry Cable, and Mary of Low a college, plus Saint Paul St. Joseph Academy and Bishop Treland.
Gohten Musicent Diacovery and cure for consmption miracle
An unseen ad lists a Loquacious claim about a complex complexion tonic and a miracle remedy for coughs and consumption. It touts Gohten Musicent Diacovery's effect on humors, claims health improvements, and promotes sales through a Chicago mayor’s push with nationwide availability. It mentions Niagara wrecks and sensational testimonials to attract buyers.
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Eugene Dareley
Leverington
Sls
Sam
Rome
Fergous Wromon
Eleahi
Magkind
Newport
Agresabia Potehs Aroxe
Yaharen
Joan Blanche Rosevelt
Park Row
Blanche Roosevelt
Mies Roosevelt
Ingraham
United States Navy
Martin Roseta
Smyrna
Charleston
Appletons
Clydopredia
Tans
Confederacy
Malkets
Ciheano
Ea Su Abe
Frenneey
Utley Hutley
Murer Dairy
Davenport
Boston
Dexter
Joga
KS. Wheeler Co
New Alven
Parvons
Young Hall
Simeket
London
Manchester
Mary
Lowa College
United States
Tie
Han Uiacu
Holy Angel
Minneapolia
Youngiaition
Thaatudies
North Fourth
Garret
Madsrona
Mary Angela Acadymy
N. Fourth St
Minnonpvlle
Mion
Cleveland Cnue
White House
Oatview
Sth
Treland and
Rey
Jaman A. Stevens
Montetter
Dwald
Yale
Philadelphia
Chipmans¢ Holt
Biturnour Coal
Charien B. Pournock & Co
Conteagiile
Molwrt Hare Power Co
Nelagm
Anthony Hil
St. Pal
Academy Occupiea Newlire
Josaph's Academy
St Paul
Milan
New York
Utah
Hart
Whal
Wis
John P. Clow
Maya
Mike Conly
Ashmond
Piirce
Canom
Murca
Ent, Googe & Uo
Tlinda
Fyacy Company
Nave Will
Miyke
Gideon
Chantaniuias
Pink Point
Lake Superior
Niagara
Laval Proig
Lily
Ittven
IE Mounoy
Aaturla
Pirtel
Koohe'e
Pete
Rm Tim
Gaverne
Lilinola
Minstoba
Tenak Conelos
Alnulviinn
State Fair
Nan ‘Desleing
Wll Poragak
Lie Duride
Luis Ature
St. Paul
Knabo, Decker, Hardman
Fischer
Nathan Ford
East Third Streat
Nicholle Hackberry Haleam
Burswerdlower
Shasta Fate Peatlea
Sharma
Levebes
Bharti Saul Typering
Howe
Minneapotiay Manne
Nile
Urdong
Tauehe
Minneapolis
MINN
Craed
Sapa
Jamebdn
Mowrsomeny Ward A Co
Tata
Istics
Ieee
Joseph Gillotts
Paris
Pino
Catarch
Ene
Eh Tienes Warren
Gnaran
Ballard
Uamvedia Oy
Tor
A. Ooh
ASE
Third St. St.paul
Mink
Statalogwe
M'tig Co
Mavens Goo
Yana
Emirate
Rob Advantagen
Cassadne
Andrws
C.H. Morse
Presley, Wheeler &Co. Commission
Minnexpotts
I Papi
Mbwra
Chiragus
Winn Dulyeh
Givin
Donaldson
Glass Block
Cor. Nicollet and
Sixth Sts
Northwest
Goodfellow’s
Winneatolis, Mink
Vtalogte
TSUN
Seaver & CO
Chamber of Commerce
Minnes Afolis
Miny
Consian
Dotash
Mim
Kalot Netlonay
Victor
Horna Pine
Racine
FAN Mill
Moline
Milburn & Stoddard CO
Ming
White Beaver
Lnelowe Atazuy Co Uouly Divine Lane
Warvellie
HIG Boaton
Uae
Marchant
Addrae
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