Hidden Love Reunites Paul and Eloise Esmond
Paul Rivers seeks forgetfulness after a failed romance but finds renewed purpose when he meets Eloise Esmond again in Taunton. Eloise quietly supported his venture, kept track of him, and revealed a long silent love. Adeline, Miss Esmond, and Mrs Lyttleton figure in a family saga ending with reconciliation and shared happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Rivers
Eloise Esmond
Miss Esmond
Eloise
Paul
Adeline
Harriet
Lyttleton
Taunton
Misa Esmond
W. G. Chapman
A Complaint Over Love Letters Sparks a Disturbance
A young woman swore out a warrant for disturbance of the peace after receiving letters in which a man claimed she was “imbedded in his heart” and that his face swelled from kissing her at a distance. The piece mocks romantic letter writing as mushy and sentimental compared to poets like Napoleon Thackeray and Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
United States
Piffie
Detroit
The Calla and Its Culture in Winter Blooming
An article by Bessie L. Putnam outlines winter blooming calla care. It covers soil, moisture, rest in summer, repotting, drainage, bottom heat, watering, and protection, plus extensive border planting ideas and mulch guidance for hardy perennials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie L. ‘Putnam
Keeping Up The Lawn Care Tips From The Season
The article advises weed removal by pulling or cutting below the crown and warns against close mowing in hot weather. It stresses deep working, thorough pulverization, fertilization, and rolling to a smooth level, plus fresh seeds from a reliable seedsman. Best seeding time is late August to early September for growth before winter.
The Perennial Flower Bed
The article guides creating a perennial and biennial flower border. It discusses border sizes from twenty to forty feet long and six to fifteen feet deep, with adjustments for estates. It notes practical limits for a border planted by a woman to manage workload and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Adams Powell
Ashes Favorable Soil Amendment For Gladiolus Beds
The author endorses using ashes in gardening noting phosphates improve soil and deter parasites. Ashes strengthen and stiffen gladiolus stalks when spread on the surface after fertilizers are worked in, but should not be mixed with manure. The ashes release ammonia from the fertilizer, enhancing its value.
TOP GROWTH CONTROL FOR LANKY PLANT BRANCH TIP TRIM
A reader describes stopping rapid growth in a tall lanky plant by trimming the tips. The method aims to force strength into the bark and produce a more compact form.
Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires as centers of culture
The article argues that Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, despite being viewed as gambling hubs and debt-ridden, have grown into major cultural capitals. It notes Rio's beauty, parks, and royal remnants, and Buenos Aires as the fastest growing Latin American city, surpassing Philadelphia in population and ranking as a top American city by size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Brazil
Paris
America
Tost
New Republic
Rio de Janeiro
Rio
Buenos Aires
Chicago
New York
Seattle
Los Angeles
United States
Philadelphia
Philayphia
Ameriéa
Rio‘de Janeiro
Also Mentioned on This Page
You
Calla
Portuga
Pendence
Pire
DE Janeiro
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!