Notable 19th Century Notes Mix History and Gossip
A collage of society chatter and local politics mentions Sir Antony Fronide the English historian, Professor Swing’s editorial move, and Asa W. Coan’s resignation. It also covers a public debate in Ohio about legislative conduct, Republican revival hopes, and a whimsical tour through oyster lore and a New York old-newspaper dealer Budd’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edger L. Wakeman
David Swing
Great Northwest
Swing
Iate Alliance
Ohio
New York State
Empire State
A Dog and A Pish in Davis Bayou Fishing Tale
A party from New York including Messia, Frank and Charles Earle and Mr Miller to Davis bayou near Ocean Springs recount a comic fishing adventure. A water spaniel retrieved a fishing rod from the water after heroic attempts, then fought the fish underwater twice, finally securing the breakfast rod for the camp amid a lively struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pet Me Amir E Rindle
New York City
Messia
Frank
Charles Earle
Parker Earle
Horticultural Department
TN. Miller
Davis Bayou
Ocean Springs
Kendle
New Orleans Times Democrat
Seacat
Miller
Charlie Earle
Stendle
Charlie
Soweboa Eine
Ekees
Will
Tandon
Beware of Progress in Dialect Sermon by Brother Gardner
A dialect sermon narrated by Brother Gardner mocks unwise progress. He warns against excess in fashion and luxury, noting how progress forces debt for lace curtains and fashion, while urging restraint and moral focus. He rails at shifting norms, lingering on religious restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Saratoga
Joe
Progresa
Stranger in Ferentino as Told by a Rainy Day Dog
A visitor recalls a Ferentino scene where a dog, begging for coins to buy a cigar and bread, leads to a poignant moment. An attentive bystander explains the animal’s requests, and the dog finally departs with a small loaf after receiving coins for food and tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strap
Ferentin
Ferentino
London Spectator
What is One's Social Duty in Society Debate
A fragmentary discussion on social duties cites a Ladies Home Journal piece about how men and women should act in social settings. The text questions whether invitations and cordial behavior suffice or if proactive service to hosts is needed, noting women have fewer opportunities to mirror such actions. It also notes doubt about Wen Dell Phillips memoirs and reports progress on Garri son biographies, promising anti slavery history in publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howse
House
Myers
Littler
Thorp
Livler
Ohio State Journal
Byron Stillwell
Mr. Littler
Brody
Myes
H. L. Hawes
Recreationis
Baron Amphiett
Q. C
Ceria Surgius Urata
Vitelius
Callisthenes
Caligula
Seneca
Spain
Louis IX
France
Sorbonne
Louis
Napoleon
Rousseau
Marshal Turgot
Paria
Helvetius
Diderot
Raynal
Voltaire
Alexander Pope
Dean Swift Thompson
Sabor
Ladies Home Journal
Wendell Phillips
Phillie
Garrison
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Globe-Republic
Cinney, Nichols & CO
Republic Building
Wert
MGIST
Cor
Walnut Alley
Daly
Weexly Guope-Republic
Tas Snaned
Kinney Michole & CO
OTE
Ma H.C. Sernes
Park Row
New York
Dems-Bereanie
Specisl
City Republican Ticers
Magar
Dames P. Geodete
Reet
Commie
EA Willen
Wer Water Works
Savard
Gaye
Tyusness
Mactiem
Wim Cong
Jota Mt. Nwt
Wiliam A. Pewl
Lala Brows
J. Jowett
Por
Tanse Eiia
Por Treaserer
Willies G. Widcom
Fife
Antony Fronide
Seelye
Amberat College
St Nicholas
Apedl
Jury Company
Union Square
J.S Ogilvie & Co
Rose Street
Asa W. Coan
Enos
Herald of Gospel Liberty
Dayton
Miss Chamberlain
Cleveland
Saville Brinton Crosley
Francis Crossley
Prancie
Halifax
Martha Brinton
Henry Brinton
Kidderminner
Springfield
Mane
Republic
New York Mail
Express
Everywiich
HE O'Myers
Hia
House of Representatives
Thuratay
Barrett
Highland
Allen O'Myers
Me. McBride
O'Myers
McBride
Mr. Love
O'Myera
Buckwalter
Constantine
Kelter
Bushnell
Lte
Edward Hamles
Cox
Turkey
Russia
Empire
Britain
Mesars
J. A
Reid
Providence
Shalmemnepert Senet Saco Sonies
10 & Man
Robert Budd
Budd
Persor
Badd
Broadway
The
Herald
the Sun
the World Times
Tribune
New Haven
Dr. Carson
Ames Nto
Carson
Twelfth Street
Washington, D
Ieee
Wen
Richmond Pines
Lon. Krider, Architect
Rees
Grare
WM. Grant
Champion Bakery
West Main Street
I. E. Lobenherz, Prope
Pirstgliss
Avenyee Ae Pats
Sue Ad Pala
Haribo
Bowie
Mishler
Thaibrus Stevens
Mishler Herb Bitters CO
525
Commerce Bt
Philadelphia
Parker
Thomas
Thomas’ Eclectric
Porter Rillges
Hofpald
Pues
Wolef
Undertaker
Geo. H. Coles
T. L. James
Srewalage
West Main Streets
Tawrnett Bukit
Dr. Frank
Runyap
Im Beckingham
Sener Murphys Mre
Mpec
H. R. Dosch
Dintist
Arcade
Attentan Gees
Denis New
Richmond
Igarette
Purraxon
Toon Cn Heathe
Wei Summight
Allen & Ginter
Veruinta
Maieas
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