The Well Groomed Wife Takes Center Stage
James and Mary Fenton debate vanity and propriety through a comic exchange inspired by a newspaper article on well grooming. A day of role reversal reveals burdens of household life, financial pressure, and mutual understanding, ending with Mary’s triumphant reveal of beauty and efficiency. The couple reconciles as Mary returns to her role, and James cancels distractions to refocus on family duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton
Mary
Gath
Afr
Marvy
James
Robert van Dousen
Cicero
Junius
Mary Tenton
Oelovk
Nour
Mr. Fenton
Mickle
Mr. Teuton
Jean
Mabel
Thames Trenton
Tommy
Mary Fenton
Sam
Ening Comet
Boston Herald
Prisoner to be hanged prompts blunt justice talk
In a sheriff's office a woman arrives to say farewell to Tom Tarkson who faces a Friday hanging for murder. She admits involvement and remarks that some must be hung, while others must hang, and life goes on with camp meetings and chores as the law is carried out. The dialogue preserves a grim, matter-of-fact tone from a Memphis Avalanche report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Tarkson
Yaas
Tom
Will
Collinsville
Furan Minit
Sam
Lung
Tom Jackson
The
Gallus
Jonfin
Memphis Avalanche
Lightning dangers and grounding advice from leading scientists
The New York Sun reports on Alexander McAddie, Lord Kelvin, and Lord Stelgin warning lightning danger is higher in the country and urging grounded metal connections for ships and docks. They advise soldered wires from lightning conductors to earth and metallic links between ship irons and water pipes to protect workers in dry docks and during building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McAddie
Lord Kelvin
Lord Stelgin
Ace
New York Sun
Marriage notice for Captain Thomas Baxter and Miss Whitman
Last notice records the marriage of Captain Thomas Baxter of Quincy to Miss Whitman of Bridgewater on December 16, 1788 after a long courtship of forty eight years. The item notes Amman can keep a secret and frames it as a monument story about himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomas Baxter
Quincy
Miss Whitman
Bridgewater
Hoth
Amman
The Mission of the Seventy and Aggressive Evangelism
A Sunday School reflection on Luke 10 1 4 and Acts 17 6 urging aggressive evangelism. It emphasizes two by two mission work, careful preparation, and reliance on faith in God to pioneer outreach, using examples from Wesley Whitefield and Paul to inspire bold witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flere
God
The
Seventy
Houve
Jesus
Hell
Kingdom of Heaven
Christ
Thessalonica
Europe
Wesleys
Whitefield
Niin
Paul
Luther
Jessou
No-To-Bac Cure Promoted By Tobacco Exile Tale
A Caldwell man narrates his scarring battle with tobacco addiction, detailing years of chewing and smoking, a brutal withdrawal, and a miracle recovery after using No-To-Bac from the Sterling Remedy Company. He claims ten local cures, urges caution against imitations, and notes guaranteed three-box cures with refunds if unsuccessful. The piece also plugs Ripans Tabules and Glenn's Sulphur Soap as health aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qaldwetl
Gould
Nike
Providence
Hasler
Caldwell
No-Jo-Bae
Sterling Remedy Company
New York
Chicago
Frand
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Blood Health Boost
Copy describes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption and related diseases, claiming it cleanses the blood, builds strength, and can heal a range of ailments. It invites readers to request a free book and a 160 page medical treatise from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luiman
Dr. Pierce
Pierce Qgky
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamlet
James Venton
Hrannah
Harry
Mamma
Miry
Hansh
Lizzle
Ligate
Tulzale
Liuzzie
Greys I
Liaule
Jim
Yaldon
Christine
Baltimore
Bheer
Glenn
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!