Nye's Society Hints on Parlor Etiquette for Men
William Nye answers a correspondent seeking table rules of etiquette. He argues against snubs and urges courage in social entry, describes proper prayers, travel attire, and packing light for calls. He offers humorous guidance on wine use, conversation, table manners, and avoiding ostentation in late 19th century society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Bill Nye
Edmund
Phu Weiuk
Sul
Tom
Senedd
Christian Lily
Myron W. Reed
Denver
Gunnison
Denman Thompson
Pingham
George Washington
Delaware
Paris
Europe
Philadelphia
Spelling Lesson Misunderstanding in Third Ward Class
A local Third Ward School spelling lesson ends in a near miss as a student corrects the word chimney and a boy resists, worried his mother will whip him for getting soot on her. The article closes with a note about the enduring worm that dieth not and routine meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Johnnie
Thankful for Small Mercies and Odd Tidbits
A collage of quotes and anecdotes covers oversize sentiments and minor tales. It mentions a single amateur cornetist, a marriage sparked by a street encounter, Hoods Sarsparilla as a cure, a Mississippi rescue, lottery luck in Louisiana, and San Francisco’s church and prizefighting scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Pawcett
Louisiana
Perent
Vimes- Journal
Wee
Bank of
Campbellsville
W. PP. Fawcett Jett
West
Sam Frank Spencer
Greensburg
Marion
Campbellseille
Times-Journal
Castoria Nostalgia Echoes Through Generations
An old parenting quip traces Castoria through family life from infancy to grandchildren, highlighting enduring brand memory as Castoria is passed to the next generation. The playful verse nods to a familiar household remedy echoed across decades.
The Seat of Pain and Pleasure in Nerve Function
An 19th century style health column notes nerves reflect digestive action, urging Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to bolster digestion, nerve vigor, and overall health against malarial, rheumatic, and organ ailments. Also promotes deafness cure claims and various patent remedies with guaranteed satisfaction.
Unclear ad fragment with medical tonality and product hints
A fragmented ad page from Pittsfield and Brooklyn prints various quips and promotional lines for remedies and household goods. It mentions Dobbins Electric Soup, Bronch Wing, Piso’s Cure, and “Vansil’s Punch.” The piece blends humorous claims with late 19th century tone and ad copy fragments.
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Nye’s Society
Lliam
Boll
Julia
Hood
Mary Hart
James Flanders
Trenton
Mary
James
Aanes DryEnraux
San Francisco
Expac
Crack Athletic Club
Castoria
Miss
Castor
Yonkers Gazette
Sisacolsll
Ptey Ano
Pilot Knob
Wato
St. Jacobs Oil
Henry P. Travers
TEE
Charles A. Voseler
Poti Hank Wes
Waukesha
Wisner Tanyth
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
fay-Eold
Pieres
Dr. Sage
Monarch Laundry Works
Pueille Av
Chicago
Ill
Quarle
Oregon
Oregon Immigration Board
Portland
Agrippa
Perry Davis
Pain-Killer
Fiperson
Emerson
Tamnerince
L.C. Mor
Broadway
New York
Chestnut St
Poila
Rees
Pittsfield
Mass
Tneree
Hunter's Point
Wing
Bescause
Scott
All Druggista
SMITH
J. F. Smith & CO
St. Louis, Mo
Orthern Pacific
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Chase Lamborn
Hell
H, Green & Sons
Atlanta
Rochester, Nye
Kiguer
Paghiules
Tosnsi
Trua
CATON
Rao
E.ross & CO
Ohio
Jeann Telphy
Danesville
Vilge Young
Sant Trea
Wre Blood Porson
Wading O., Oiauha
Stephens
Lebanon
Vans
Oe Siertenet
Ingraham, M. D
Amsterdam
N. Ye
D.R. Dyche & CO
Iil
Drugelsta
Swoyer
M.D
Popham
Tpas
la Dulpeia
Pern
Jones
Binghamton
Binghamton, N
Nenibera
Commission Merchant O Grain and Provisions
Gisbocardof Trade
Yaa
Theodore Holland
Philada
Holly
Rei
Jamiea
Hazeltine
Warren
E. M. Lincoln
Chambers St
Boston
Coun
Garena
Shit & Wesson
SMI & Wesson
Smith & Wesson
Sun
Adires
Hilow
Orio
Atic Smith & Wesson
Hananir Sprinaflel
Maas
Loomis& Nyman
Tiffin, Ohio
ALT
Sodloesrleraths
Thea Youth’s Companion
Illustrated Weekly
the Youth’s Companion
Bhiche
Shichester
Red Cross
Anak
Cal Co
Badioon Sa
Palads
Pos
ReRoneer, Beeres
Spend Fe
Cincinnati
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