Local Tales And Oddities From A Past Era Attic Items
A fragmentary column recounts diverse scenes such as a beekeeper in an attic, a dog with a pocket-book tale, beggars with a blind and deaf pair, and a humorous exchange over mistaken senses. It also touches on John the Baptist’s diet, locusts, and reports on East African edible insects, regional eating habits, and late 19th century public notices of travel and politeness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John the Baptist
Rome
Yemen
Dancali
Asia
Africa
Senegal
South
Good Talker Qualities and Conversation Skills
The text presents Dr. Holland from Scribner's Monthly praising the art of conversation. It emphasizes knowledge, exactness, familiarity with literature, current events, and responsive dialogue. A good talker should engage audiences without pedantry and adapt to topics of immediate public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USA
Oak Parkope
Ee Tak
Coleridge
Paine
Jose
Dr. Holland
Scribner's Monthly
Old racemare Goldsmith Maid greets visiting Charlie Cochrane
Charlie Cochrane, famed for the renowned trotter Goldsmith Maid, visited Fashion Stud farm in New Jersey with owner Mr Smith. The mare, jealous of her colt, initially resisted visitors but recognized Cochrane by voice and joyfully nuzzled him, then welcomed the colt with affectionate restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Cochrane
California
Smith
Fashion Stud Farm
New Jersey
Mr. Smith
Cochrane
Charlie
Meart
Baltimore Sun
Ladies Disguise Husbands in Denver Style Night Out
In early Denver pioneer days witty ladies dressed as men to shadow their husbands after dark. One tale recalls a bold girl who evaded a reader’s reading soiree by dancing with a well dressed youth who turned out to be a familiar face. A later note discusses women’s education and social roles, arguing for balanced culture and partnership. A Saratoga correspondent adds a satirical tale of millinery excess and fashion vanity observed by a writer who enjoys the spectacle more than the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javith
Philiatropi
Suisianons
Wilard Brown
Denver
Sean
Denver News
Alderly
Jas Fownears
National Union
Gharaceriste
Nature
Saratogs
New York
Asys
Saratoga
Ami
Madison Avenue
Melus
Baratoga
Samuel Smiles
B. Alcott
Jancrro
Uws
O. W. Holmen
Arthur
Anererot
D. Wrarner
Henry Giles
Peicutrtl
Steele
Hastings
Burdette
Cuestos County
Philadelphia Chronicle Herald
East
Nevada
Theodore Hook
England
Burns
Scotland
Highland Glen
Wordsworth
Lowland
Dilantic
Anecdotes on Women and a Texas River Mystery
A collage of social musings and humor focuses on women as educators and social shapers, with quotes from Smiles and others on female tact and influence. The piece also shares a Texas account of a man and horse plunging into a stream after the ground split, followed by a humorous Hook anecdote about a debtor and a red waistcoat, all in compact editorial skimmings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Aken
Mr. A
Mr A
Terrarma
Clifton
Argus
Porchside encounter and small town anecdotes
A warm afternoon scene shows Mr Cummagin on the porch after ringing a bell while Nellie notes his visit. Dialogues include a playful exchange about swearing and sharing, plus family chatter about Mabel, Jeannie, and a chocolate motto. The piece shifts to observations of autumn parks and a wry anecdote about a dissipated nobleman and Sir Walter Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cummagin
Mabel
Nellie
Joan
Alexander H. Stephena
Presbyterian Church
Jeannie
Sir Walter Scott
Scott
Sot
Sir Walter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Befttodl
Peaber
James Eimerson
Tore E
Medanney
Borney
Indaw
Reed
Gsid
Anakee
York
Peloe Lands
Limekiln Club
Paradise Hall
Mosher
Detroit
Brest
Napoleon
Europe
St. Helens
Amsterdam
Frankfort
London
Napoleon II
France
Holland
Leghorn
Lixcoln
Chnarles Sumner
Bighop
Aoe
Darlinga
Fprayelin
Josh Billgigs
Boston
St Louis
Sharspearh
Kentucky
Tightstring
Reyme
Turkey
Abe
Mones
Shakspeare
Emerson
Aha
Sbe
Atylas
Philadelphia
Wesley
Wang Towa
G.T. Lewis & Menzies Co
This Co
New England
Middle
Western States
Learge Mina
Express
Fargo, Pres't. SR Wormley Agmi
Lawson
Lawson Chemical Go
Cleveland
Baglieh
Buccchtd
Sf Poe Hadner
All Dragstata
W. Johnston &C
Jefferson Ave
Mich
T. S
Canada
N. B
Lafayette
Overshoes
Grocers
Gentral Block
Abbott's
Portland
Alro
Abbots
Laura Gour
Abbott & CO
Wabash Ave
Dracor Jonnson
Chatham
Somerbauk
Deacon Fuller
PETERMANS _ MICHIGAN
Niaele
Pete
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