Quotes on gender, pride, and virtue from a 19th century voice
The excerpt reflects social views on gender roles and fame, noting how men and women are perceived differently. It jokes about compliments from family, the sting of gossip, and the idea that virtue shuns public applause while fame becomes infamy. It also touches on education, habits, gratitude, and resilience.
An Inch of Performance Beats Empty Promises
A saying emphasizes that real results matter more than grand assurances. It asserts measurable action outvalues rhetoric and highlights value in tangible achievements over rhetoric.
Coal a Gem in Paris Fashion
Coal in France grows scarce and Parisiennes start wearing rings and pendants with coal as a substitute for stones. The coal is dipped in a chemical to give a glassy coating and prevent staining. Jewels cost as high as precious stones, and the trend may rise until coal supplies improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Parisiennes
Man Charged With Moonshining In Local Bust
A Birmingham Age-Herald account describes a sheriff's deputy confirming moonshining charges after a raid. The deputy notes the difficulty of guarding the evidence jugs while pursuing the suspect, one jug potentially disappearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Age-Herald
Marriage in the airship inspires cartoon strip dialogue
A cartoon caption features Bollen and Kapp recalling a wedding aboard an airship. They describe the minister officiating as the aviator performs a loop during the ceremony, creating a humorous aviation themed moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollen
Kapp
Cartoons Magazine
Hen Kills Mouse After Found in Bill in Hanson Mass
A Hanson resident T A Chamberlain reports hens caused a stir when one hen carried a live mouse in her bill and ultimately killed it, sparking local curiosity about hen behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Chamberlain
Hanson
Mass
Treasure Preoccupation Fades in Moral View of Wealth
Readers reflect on excessive desire for riches and the dangers of earthly treasure. A column critiques misplaced priorities and urges focus on virtue, charity, and lasting values rather than material gain.
Pulse Sale at Howard's Mill Farm Auction
Auctioneer advertises relocate sale at Howard's Mill with a Sorrel Mare and a 11 year old mare plus a 4 year old mare, a cow with calf, ponies, wagons, buggies, harness, plows, sleigh, corn, hay, oats, furniture and household items listed among many other articles. Numerous farm implements and equipment available for bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lockridge & McCormick
Winchester Pike
Roger
Mainnaeener
Poland
China
Oliver
Cecil S. Greene
Walter Boyd
C. Fisher
Barber Old Post Office
L. Fisher
N. J. Delaney
Pilot View
Clark County
Schollsville Turnpike
Winchester
Mt. Sterling
Gordonton Station
Thomson Station
Hedges Station
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Pike
Force Delaney
W. Hoffman Wood
MT. Sterling, KY
Big Garland
Pieper
White Goods Sale
Paris
Ven
U.S
Sir Oliver Lodge
America
New York
Pulse Sale
Howard’s Mill
Whitehead
Worker
Studebaker
W. Hedges Thompson
MT. Sterling, Ky., R. D