Published Thursday Gazette Advertising Rates 1848
The notice lists the 1848 Thursday publication by William M. Drake & Son at the GG Printing Office, Front Street opposite the 2nd Presbyterian Church. Subscription costs include one dollar twenty five cents per year in advance for village and mail, with fifty cents added if paid late. formal rates for two and three square lengths are noted, plus December 21 1848 execution line.
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William M. Drake & Son
Front St. Oppossite
2Nd. Presbyterian Church
Ready made garments and accessories for spring and summer
The advertisement promotes extensive ready made clothing for spring and summer including sacks, pantaloons, coats, vests, cloaks, scarves, gloves, shirts, and undergarments. It emphasizes supervision, warranted quality, and quick order fulfillment from Newark dated May 1 1849. Also notes lamp oil sale at 6 shillings per gallon and printing services offered.
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Newark
UST
W. M. Drake
The Two Visits at Mrs Chester's Ball
Lucy Mason recounts her first ball under Mrs Chester's circle and the rivalries of wealth and attention. Harry Winslow arrives from Europe with charm and status, while Lucy laments lack of notice and hopes for a kinder reception from her cousins.
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Mr. Chester
Pappa
Lizzy
Mary
Lizzie
Lucy
Harry Winslow
Europe
Harry
The Return of Lucy Mason to Society
A damaged narration follows Lucy Mason's social rise after an awkward debut at a Paris ball. She endures neglect, loneliness, and fashion pressures before returning years later as the belle triumphant, welcomed by cousins, friends, and a refined circle. Her grandfather’s will grants the family wealth, shaping the social ascent.
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London
Paris
Lacy
Lucy
Charles
Lucy Maso
Chester
Boston
Mason
Ting
Coure
Harry
Ford
Boquet
Miss al Bon
Mr. Chester's
Lucy Mason
Wealth and vanity transform Lucy at social balls
Lucy, now rich, captivates two besotted suitors and a chaperon, while abandoning true friends and flaunting wealth. She shuns bold dress yet enjoys attention as her purse fuels admiration, then returns to Paris as bridesmaid to a cousin’s bride, prompting reflection on wealth’s reforms.
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Jove
Lucy
Yemen
Mr. Winslow
Harry
Mason
Paris
Harry Winslow
France
South
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Plainfield Gazette
Laing
Plainfield
Moses P. Demmings
Cassimeres
Westings
N. J
Ladies National Magazine
Grace Manners
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