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!
We Weave a Funeral Ode to the Aging and a Want Ad
An extended, satirical monologue blends poetry on death with a comical, long running tale of Mrs. O Pagus seeking a domestic helper. It narrates failed ad responses, eclectic applicants, misadventures with hired girls, and a pivotal, humorous search full of colorful incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth and
Chestnut Street
The
Ledger
O'Pagus Grant
Katies
Sallies
Lizzies
Bellas
Bridgets
Annies
Julias
Gussies
Jennies
Carolines
Hannahs
Fannies
Sophias
Josies
Beckies
Brigham Young
O’pagus
Mary
Katie
Lizzie
Mrs. O’pagus
Fanny
Beckie
Arry
Sarah
Caroline
O’fagus
Ireland
Bridget
Badget
Globe
Maggie
Miss Stagg
Margaret Stagg
Maggie Stagg
Stagg
Domo
Belle
Lilly
Mrs. O'Pagus
Cromwell
General Washington
Jack Sheppard
Pagus
Queen Victoria
Prince Arthur
Duke of Wellington
Abyssinia
Martha Washington
Windsor Castle