Words of Wisdom Two Social Frauds
A Houston Post style piece condemns Miss Mary Snow of Chicago for domestic ideology and warns women to master kitchen skills to keep husbands content. It cites satire on marrying through kitchen tasks and urges practical domestic arts to secure happiness and a husband’s fidelity. A Boston Transcript tale exposes two social frauds who feign sport and charm to snag lunch and dinner, then vanish as trains depart, ending with a taunting note on the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Snow
Chicago
Texas
Ciigar
Jakes
Democratic Party
Lfe
Dearie
Houston Post
Christendom
Boston
Transcript
Street shower baths bring relief to KC poor
A Kansas City man devised a low cost bath system for city poor families. Made from iron pipe and common shower sprays, the apparatus costs about five dollars and is moved through crowded districts each afternoon in summer. Water is supplied free by the city, and children, plus adults and even horses, can bathe as the wagon visits neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Coaling in a Modern Navy as Sporting Contest
The piece compares naval coal handling to a sport, describing crews loading coal and racing ships as a game between nations. It notes the intense discipline aboard and the care taken to prevent exposure of personnel to dust and fatigue. The metaphor highlights the century’s naval logistics and the old-fashioned view of shipboard labor.
Newrich Buys Deluxe Dickens and Shakespeare Sets in Pittsburg
Mr Newrich, a Pittsburg multi millionaire, surveys his library order list. He confirms a grand 85000 dollar deluxe Dickens edition in levant, an 10000 dollar Shakespeare set, and standard calf bound Thackeray Scott Irving Cooper works. He then asks for a complete Old Sleuth set to read.
All the Same to Father in Cramton Village
A village school tale unfolds with Dr Bigwig accusing Bates of thrashing Johnson. Johnson denies, claiming Billy Beauchamp acted instead while blaming Bates through a faulty letter from his father. The class learns of the dispute as Johnson confronts the misattribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Bates
Dr. Bigwig
Cramton Village
Johnson
Johnoon
Billy
Beauchamp
How They Rise in France Describe Public Cheek Kisses
The article explains French kissing customs where affection is shown by kissing on both cheeks rather than the mouth. It notes public display as normal among all classes and ongoing practice of turning the left cheek as a scriptural nod, with greetings between family, spouses, and lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
England
Engagement talk sparks teen chatter in town
Local youths debate diamond engagement expectations as peers weigh plans and present opinions. Conversations reflect social norms, with girls considering generous gestures and friends stressing practicality and sentiment in choosing a ring.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gilbert Music CO
Ug W. Main
Marshalltowns
Iowa
Strickler’s
Plymouth
Minorcas
Rhode Island
Bryngelson LE
Marshalltown
Main St
MORSE
WORDS
Boston Club
Farmer
Marija
Hiram
Checkie
Parer
Bean
Stebbins
Willis
F. Aubrey Smith
East Main
Marshalltown, Iowa
OSEPH
Marshalltown, la
Beinert Drug. CO
E. Main St
LeGrand
R. J. Olmstead
Legiand
J. E. Harvey
LeGrarid, la
Kim
le Grand
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!