Evening Cometh On A tale of memory love and a tramp
A Chicago Times column recounts Ella Winters and her ward Ell a with pet dogs and a roaming tramp who rescues her after a sprained ankle. Ella grapples with romance as Willie Gaynor returns home dramatizing deception and affection in a cottage setting across a month of hopes and disappointments. The tramp reveals himself as sincere, and Ella confronts her true feelings as Willie confronts her with humor and candor. The piece blends sentimental fiction with domestic life and ends with a corrective note on fashion trends and house dresses for autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella
Mrs. Winters
Willie
Willie Gaynor
Elia
Ruby
Mies Ella
Bervins
Chesterfield
Jane
Ells
Ella Winter
Elle
Winters
Fichen ‘Regerdia
Jace
Erin
Herone
Rascal
Mr. Gay
Mr. Gaynor
Jana
Jook
Margaret
Father
I. Mahoney
Int
Chicago Times
Miscellany Bits from the era on society slang and oddities
A collage of quirky notes and anecdotes from Philadelphia and beyond. Gossip about rapid women called “birds,” remarks on 19th century teachers, elopement myths, gypsy fumigation, a glass bedstead, a steamboat misadventure, and whimsical local lore. The piece weaves diverse trivia, letters, and minor curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York Journal
England
Wrn
New York
Herald
Waterbury
Conn
Hartford Conrant
America
Japan
Levish Messenger
M. BE. Farmer
Penn
Chester
Bucks
Lancaster
York
Cumberland
Berks
Northumberland
Dauphin
Lebanon
Philadelphia Press
Icelandic Inhabitants Shown as Highly Intelligent People
An article portrays Icelanders as intelligent farmers and scholars. It notes the Gulf Stream moderating the climate, widespread literacy, multilingual ability, and a culture of self sufficiency with barter communities in Reykjavik and coastal villages. It mentions turf huts, wood interiors, and a resurgence of learned societies and authors, with printing presses in several locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Greenland
Gulf Stream
Akurey’ri
Scotland
Reykjavik
Telander
Goose Farm on Virginia's Eastern Shore Profitable Feather Producer
A Virginia goose ranch on nearly 3000 acres on the eastern shore works with American heritage breeds. Geese are raised for raw materials for fine quilts, with wings and tails left intact during feather harvest. Feathers are cleaned and sent to Philadelphia for final preparation. Welsh contributions to American independence noted in a separate look back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Philadelpha
That Tramp and a Flower Filled Morning
Mrs. Winters discovers her daughter Ella has been gathering a striking bouquet for Willie as their quiet life hides a budding romance. The widow’s past and a hoped reunion with Willis, the eldest son of their mining friends, promise a hopeful link to their old time life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella
Mrs. Wiers
Ophir
Ann
Etla
Willis
Twain
Miller
Fantins
Losing the Shy Child A London Globe Reflection
A London Globe column laments disappearance of childhood shyness once common in youth. It recalls era of cautious, self restrained social etiquette and contrasts with present bold, self confident, and assertive behavior among young people and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rongia
Ara
Hamejin
London Globe
Malting processes from steeping to kiln drying explained
The article details four malting steps: steeping activates germination and diastase formation. couching transfers swollen grain to a damp floor. flooring spreads grain to air and develops enzymes over about a week. kiln drying halts germination with controlled heat. It notes equipment, room design, and the impact on malt color and flavor for various beers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Generie
G. Pomeroy Nees
Murper
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Daoxeen
Tife
Elysian
Albert
Death
Tans
Harper's Magazine
White House
Weol
Harpers’ Bazar
Nature
Schuylkill
Reading
Pulpoheekon Creek
Nilay l Phi Press
Jchony
Kekib
Sammy Siler
Toran
Sammy Smiler
Johnny
Sammy
Loston
Goose Farm
Chicago Herald
Agi
Gru Centlemane
Taybes Singh
Firva
City Bakery
T. S. Barton
Abilene
Keller Stand
Third Street
J. B. Ross
Physicians and Surgeons
Hawk & Gleissner’s
W. P. Seeds
Abilene, Kansas
Stambaugh & Hurd
Attorneys AT Law
Bonedzake,pres Tro
Misaen
First National Bank
Abilene Bank
Eelz Pshe
J. & Herbst
Incorporated Bank
Lebold, Fisher &C., Bankers
Thomas Kirby
Banker
J. L. Potter
Woodbine P.D
Kansas
Willery
Kiran
W. Liggett
Mansas
F. B. Wilson
W. Wilson
F. B., Wilsom & Son
Dickinson
Russell
Lincoli
Ottawa
Morris
Poetic Best Companies
Western Home Nursery
Prost
Kasar
Elcholtz
Detrat
Reflector
Pen
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