No Mrs Sykes in sight a comic lament
A humorous monologue by Billy Sykes about his long bachelor days and the countless women he courted. He jokes that none would become Mrs. Sykes, listing various gals with nicknames and quirks, preferring singleness over a wife and a future of endless pranks and judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sykes
Sykes
Mrs Sykes
Sally Meaks
Sions Oon
Mrs. Sykes
Nancy Jinks
Bony Shanks
Lucy Marsh
Household Dishes and Child Feeding Guide From Demorest’s
A fragment from Sanitarian in Demorest’s Magazine outlines household recipes and child nutrition. It covers whipped desserts with cream and lemon, oyster crab sauce, radish rose garnishes, pineapple pudding, beets preparation, and general guidance on meats for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demorest
Jealous Love and a Picnic Pact at Cedar Grove
A dramatic scene unfolds at Cedar Grove where Freda Leigh of eighteen pleads innocence as Ethel Ray confronts her about Harry Morris. Harry confesses his love to Freda, ending Ethel’s bid, while Ethel marries a wealthy older man and misery follows. Also included is a homemade hourhound candy recipe with steps and cooling instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy
Harry
Freda Leigh
Freda
Ethel Ray
Harry Morris
Ethel
Cedar Grove
Miss Leigh
Aluminum changes in kitchen utensils touted by Tribune
The article traces a kitchen utensil revolution from iron pots to earthen pipkins and brick ovens, then to modern stoves and tinware, highlighting aluminum as a lighter, cheaper rival to copper. It notes progressive price declines and widespread adoption, with Chicago Exposition kitchens cited as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Tribune
Standing In The Door Honoring The Old Negro Mother
A long reminiscence recalls a Tennessee enslaved woman facing sale after her mistress dies and the passage of time. The voice of a daughter and the mother’s steadfast love shine as the auction blocks sting memory. The piece closes with a tribute urging respect and care for aging mothers. The text emphasizes memory, race, and enduring family bonds across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Chile
Yander
Tennessee
Ben
Rascal
Ole
May
Miss May
Washing Flannels Instructions From an Old Household Guide
Flannels must be washed separately from whites. Melt a pound of yellow soap in two quarts of water, rest overnight to form a jelly. Use two hot pans filled with water, add soap jelly to soften and suds. Submerge each flannel item, rub gently everywhere, with extra attention to collars and cuffs.
Water cleanses best in old washing method
A fragment from a period piece discusses washing with soap and water, stressing water does the cleaning while soap aids. It explains rinsing, wringing, and drying the flannel, then abruptly shifts to a hostile quote about guns and a court contempt threat copied from New York Sun, plus a critique blaming Democrats for distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honor
New York Sun
Humorous Exchange Fragments and Swiss Rail Advances
A collage of dated quips from various publications and a note on Swiss railroad progress. Jokes about resolutions, etiquette, and manners appear alongside a report that within four years Switzerland has ten rail routes to the Brienzer Rothhorn at 7,288 feet, with proposals for an interior railway tunnel to Jungfrau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Brienzer Rothhorn
Jungfrau
Judge hurls pistol pile in courtroom despotism
In a western court a judge asks twelve jurors and ten attorneys to place their pistols in a corner to calm proceedings. The foreman jokes that the judge should go first, he complies, and soon all hands drop to weapons except the sheriff and deputy. The judge warns violence if anyone nears the pile.
North Carolina Congressional Districts and Organizers
Summary of districts with counties and organizers. Ninth district includes Randolph Chatham Orange Person Caswell Alamance led by J R Means Trinity College. Fourth district Don C Sanders Burgaw organizer. Counties Wayne Duplin Onslow Pender New Hanover Samp son. Twelfth district Alexander Ike Alleghany Ashe Watauga Mitchell Surry led by J W Cox Edwardville George W Hahn Tuscola organizer. Fifteenth district Lear counties Haywood Jackson Swain Macon Graham Clay led by A W Parker Iva organizer. Fourteenth district Buncombe Vande Polk Henderson Transylvania Polk organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Chatham
Orange
Person
Caswell
Alamance
J. R. Means
Trinity College
N. C
Don C. Sanders
Burgaw
Wayne
Duplin
Onslow
Pender
New Hanover
Sampson
Alexander
Ikee
Alleghany
Ashe
Watauga
Mitchell and
Surry
J. W. Cox
Edwardaville
George W. Hahn
Tuscola
Haywood
Ackson
Swain
Macon
Graham, Clay and
Ger
A. W. Parker
Iva
Buncomba
Vande, Poltx Mn
Henderson
Transylvania
Olk
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Tam Progressi
Emer
Winder
Opiz
Earth
Everlyn
E M. Andrews
West Trade St
Charlotte, N. C
Alliance Vindicator
Philadelphia
Gus
Mady
Texas Siftings
Cumso
Cawker
Mrs Bugsby
John
New York Ledger
Baker
Harper’s Bazar
Tommy Figg
Johnny Briggs
Frank Harrison
Mrs. Gray
Mrs. White
Musical Guide Pub. Co
Cincinnati
U. S
Maggie Reese
Frey
Mat de
Ran Frey
Baltimore
Alliance Organizers
Jas. H. Wright
Carlton
Aera
Wake
Durham
Granville
O C. McG. Dunn
Populi
Tzer
Cumberland
Robeson
Bladen
Columbus
Brunswick
Elijah W. Flake
Rockingham N. C
Harnett
Moore
Richmond
Anson
Stanly
Montgomery
Geo. E. Hunt
Michael
Guilford
Rocksham
Stokes
Forsyth
Davidson
Vie
Yadkin
Sossaman
Huntersville
Rowan
Cabarrus
Mecklenbug
Gaston Lincon
Iredell
Currix
Camden
Pasquotank, Perquimens, Chowan, Gates, Hertford
V. T. W. Babb
Hertford
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