The Economizing Farmer and the Butter Worker
Stephen Gordon preaches economy while denying comfort to his wife and children. After prideful refusals and hard lessons, Hannah’s quiet thrift is rewarded. a thawed household, new stove and butter worker replace penury, and the family learns true value beyond frugal pretense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Gordon
Hanna
Iti
Stephen
Uncle Moses
Mr. Gordon
Tamar
Musband
Papa
Lithle Willie
Fred
Willie
Gordon
Hannah
Howe
Moses
Stiles
Mashed miscellany and oddities from a bygone era
A mash of travel sketches and social observations in a colonial voice. It contrasts Japanese bathing customs with Western fashion, tells tales of laborers and town characters, and offers quips about manners, safety, and school tours. The piece blends satire with episodic vignettes across cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Tam
Pittsburgh
Sean
New York City
Cooper
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J. F. Hartgrove
Shepherdstown
Enuler Hotel
G. M. Beltzhoover
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Daniel B. Lucas
Everett W. Bedinger Lucas & Bedinger
Attorneys AT Law
Charlestown
W. VA
Jefferson
George W. Graham
Harper's Ferry
West VA
United States
General Land Office
Lee’s Central Hotel
N. D. Lee
Entler Hotel
Somerdstown
B. F. Graves
Valley Houge
Entler
Valley House
Eutler
Potomac
Ser
Ren
Updegrafes
Ene
H.C. Maarten
Sheverestown
Zeigler
Sweet & Orr
Geo
H. Hagley
Woodstock
S.P. Humrickhouse & Son
Tiilors and Clothiers
Rotileer Qhanhaedtet
A.C. Drawbaugh
Shenandoah Junction
AL Ea
DEM Tock
VLY Coun
A. C. Drawbaugil
Nupfacka Valley Fertilizer Company
W. T
Dandridge
Jit
DHL
Duffields Depot
Valley Fertilizer Company
Seany
Ww. Tv
Myre
Valley Fertilizer
Issona
McSierry
Valley Fertilizer CO
Myers & Bro
Gentlemon
Youth's
Boys’ Suits
Children’s Sui Men's Shoes
Boys’ Shoes
Men's
Leeve Bu Millway
Poke
S & Bro
Nerery
R. J. Baker & Co
W. N. Lemen
McKee Brothers
Hagerstown
Patitiz Epp
Pro Guano Company
J.S. Melvin
Gilson's
C.F. Thomas
Main Street
RS. Thomas
J.l
Welshans
Jalil
Rand
Jay
Homsier
Kearneysville
Queensware
Glassware
T. Homsher
ESE & Licklider
UK Steel
Tars
Pendleton
Licklides
Wi Street
T. C. Greenwood
New Dominion
Hill
Alstyne & Ryan
Iss. Uw
Ballaure
S.A
J. L. Rickard & Son
BRY
Millinery
Irs
J. 1
Rickard & Son
Bridges
Gibson
M. B. Baker
W. T. Lemen
Mas
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Landreth & Sons
Tom
Mile
Gthson's
Evering
Nephi
Ted Siam
Rentire
Levering & CO
Baltimore
Brander Pass
Brander Spring
Logan Brae
Uiuird
Farmer Gordon
Virginia
Norf
the Mikado's
Japan
Norimou
Daimos
Mikado
Paris
London
Sis
John
Fitckins
Masons
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