Wary Women's Way and Tears as a Debate on Marriage
A 19th century column argues that mothers push daughters toward marriage as a life mission, citing social rituals and French family influence. It then shifts to a physiology of tears, explaining that crying relieves nervous agitation, not just water loss, and ends by noting women view tears as a stronger relief than tea and a potent argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiumphry Ward
Mapel
Ada
Mabel
Harry Lackland
Thomas Thingumbob
Earl of Pocket
Mamma
Value of a Woman's Tears and Their Meaning
A lecture style meditation on the nature of tears, tracing their origins to emotion and the heart. The writer contrasts poetic imagery with scientific notes, describing tears as predominantly pure water with trace electrolytes and occasional saline or sugar-like qualities depending on health and conditions.
The Worth Of Sisters In The Home By Talmage
The essay urges gratitude to older sisters who shoulder care for younger siblings. It portrays sisters as worn by duty yet destined for heavenly praise, cautioning that a brother’s future hinges on a sister’s influence and shaping him toward blessing or harm in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. DeWitt Talmage
Ladies’ Home Journal
Miriam
Heaven
Moses
Why He Never Married A Chauncey Depew anecdote
An anecdote about Chauncey Depew and a stammering bachelor named Mr Blank. A spinster asks for real estate tips, and Depew jokes that he knows little about women or real estate. She inquires about acquaintances, then recalls a courtship tale ending with the bride rejecting wooing on an installment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Depew
Couple’s Living Costs Vary With Circumstances
A humorous exchange cited by New York Weekly shows George and John debating the cost of living for a married couple. They note expenses swing wildly, sometimes needing to scrape and borrow, other times costing little. The punchline attributes the variance to having a child in some periods and not having one in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaii
George
John
New York! Weekly
Great Machine Seams Through Leather Maple and Brass Tests
A sewing machine invented to stitch easily through leather five eighths of an inch thick performed well in a first trial. In a second trial it sewed evenly through bird's-eye maple three eighths of an inch thick. In a third test it sewed through brass one eighth of an inch thick placed between leather pieces.
Fort Sumter's Fall Opens Civil War in 1861
A detailed account of the April 12 1861 bombardment of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor marking the start of the Civil War. Describes Beauregard's demand, Major Anderson's defense, the first gun from a 10 inch mortar, siege conditions, ship blockades, and the surrender on April 14. Includes reactions in Charleston and notes on leadership and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
Mount Pleasant
Beauregard
Anderson
Gshester
Chisholm
Stephen Lee
Fort Sumter
Confederate States
Union
Charleston Harbor
South
North Face
Buchanan
Congress
South Carolina
Castle Pinckney
Fort Moultrie
Robert Anderson
Major Anderson
Sumter
J. Cuestnut
Steven D. Ler
C. A
Lee
James
Sullivan’s Island
Senator Wigfall
Texas
Maj
Col
Wigfall
Maj. Anderson
Congress Work and Debates in House and Senate
The House debated Indian appropriation non concurrence and naval and urgent deficiency bills. A Mississippi River bridge at Moline was authorized. Subside storage aid for Tombigbee overflow was discussed. The Senate considered steamship subsidies and electric propulsion research, with executive session following calendar moves and resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molon of Hayes
Dill
Mflnois and Town Railway and Original Company
Mississippi River
Moline
Mr. Allen
Tombigbee
Messrs
Peel
Allen and Wilson
Washington
House
Bland
Chicago
Boutelle
Ith
Milliken
Plymouth Rock
McWinley
Dollivar
New York
Smith
Illinois
American Economist
Miutter
Sibley
Senate
West
Postmaster General
United States
United States and Brazil Steamship Company
Brazil
Newport News
New York City
Committee On Commerce
Pfeifer
Secretary of State
Sherman
Fashion Notes On Gloves Hair Ornaments And Violets
Rep gloves, ViminGs in white black and colors, and poke-front shaping return to fashion. Striped taffeta silks offer inexpensive evening wear while pale shot gowns approach the white trend. A single signet ring as a hair ornament and elaborate buttons in ivory, pearl, and tortoise shell decorate outfits. Violets appear early this year with green velvet toques and lace fans, plus fur trimmed hats with long-stemmed blooms.
MISSING LINKS
A collection of curious claims and snippets. It notes India’s leprosy figures, Arizona’s rare storms, California walnut production, Denmark’s liquor consumption, Yale’s commencement attire, and family travels to Mendoza. It mentions olive oil ear care, a fast Japan to U.S. clipping, Bank of Scotland notes, and Egyptology finds. It closes with political names and a Minneapolis convention line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Arizona
California
Denmark
Germany
Tur
Yale Corporation
Banmm Acepa
Andes
Mendoza
Corron
Japan
Bank of Scotland
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Capital
Mitchell Printing CO
Morris Island
James Island
Sullivan Island
Doubleday
Jefferson C. Davis
Lieut
Hall
Hart
Ashley River
Lighthouse Inlet
Fort Ripley
Cooper River
Sullivan's Island
Cumming's Point
Fort Johnson
City Battery
GES, Beaulegard
the National Legislature
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