Old Suffers and Civic Life Across July Debates
A long column blends personal reminiscence with July 4 observances, noting public figures in Washington and local town life. It covers political talk, church events, schooling plans, and community activities, with reflections on duty, ethics, and the spirit of the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowell
Upper Steephenson Street
James J. Nef
A. B. Sanford
Freeport
H.B. Kaupp
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
Wallace Colling
Edward Collins
Buffalo
N. Y
Denny Colfing
Dear Jack and Mollie Letter From Sheffield Telegram
Fragment of a humorous exchange printed in the Sheffield Telegram showing Mollie declining engagement to Jack with sharp wit. The notes joke about Jack's age baldness vanity and calls for mercy. Mollie requests candies and theater then warns secrecy about their engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
N. B
Kittie G
Mollie
Sheffild
Card mania in social calls prompts etiquette reform
An old friend reports the waste of visiting cards as she tears up many. She muses that exchanges could be limited or a household card issued for large families. A "burn them" feeling grows as the social burden of cards becomes a daily chore after the season.
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Congress
E. &. House
Anos
Relleville
I. House
Cleveland
Wees
Armen
Isssage
Albertina Webber
Tallmadge
Nellie Tichnor
Ravenna
Uooley
Rena Frogramame
Bow
W. L. Barber
Minneapolis
Tomor Tave
Minn
A. A- Barber Sud
Ork
Holman
Elmer Mason
United States
Mr. and
Atre
C. K. Pierce
Chicago
Town Hall
M. B. Church
Grace Coburn
Kent
J E. Cooley
Chartie
Kimestarts
Jus Dignes
Crisp
Lins
Spea
Beck | Jewitt
Btr
Lisea
Koltz’s College
Horace Greeley
Ereat
Genera College Educ
Department of Life
Sesson
Cook
Shy
Popular Song Composers and the Rapid Hit Writers
The piece notes several singing comedians who write and perform their own songs and occasionally score hits. One prominent songwriter admits not being a strong musician, crafting mosaics from pasted phrases and street sounds, earning thousands yearly from sold songs and theater popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seantan Dil
Beeks-boo
Bouuet
Andl Me Figan
McGinty
Jesser
Sun
Exposition Reflections From Ravenna Observer
D. M. Clewell writes from Ravenna in July 1893 praising the Chicago World’s Fair, the exhibits of American manufacturers, and the value of the Fair for country people. He highlights Gorham silver, glass cutting, and local ties, urges friends to visit, notes hospitality of T. Q. Baldwin, recalls old Portage County connections, and invites readers to attend without undue expense.
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Chicago
Europe
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Ohio
Ravenna
Mr. Baldwin
Prentiss
Henry Page
John Foley
Baldwin
D. B. Baldwin & Bro
Market Street
Portage County
Tun
Mrs. Baldwin
W. ©. Clelland
Savenna
Perarrep
Henry T. Seymour
H. Y. Beebe
Alex. Meloney
Lucius Curtis
Jack Sear
Jack
Thatcher
Albany
N.Y
Pavillion B
Mr.Thatcher
Cleveland
Garfield Monument
Portage
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