The Man on the Snow Road and Carriston’s Portrait
A narrator in a wintry tale endures a brutal night at a hostile country inn. He recalls meeting Carriston, a young artist, and a doctor named Brand. The surprise discovery of a likeness ties the encounter to a planned pursuit, ending with a message of reunion and renewed resolve for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad
Theo
Ces
Hai
Old Brand
Doctor
Carriston
Brand
Young Carriston
Midcombe
Surny
Chestah
Saratoga
A Saratoga Head Waiter in the Great Hall
A satirical essay depicts the head waiter at a Saratoga hotel as a royal figure encircled by awe and fear. The piece blends comic reverie on class, power, and travel era excess, ending with a local homage to Ezekiel Jefferson Sampson and a St Louis youth’s comic doorbell tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Galt
Ani Subjara
Zeke
Dome
Thompson Street
Ezekiel Jefferson Sampson
Blanche
Quirky Vignettes and Tiny Trials From The Street
A collage of brief comic anecdotes and social quirks. From a wandering stranger in Hoboken seeking direction to a sharp comeback about memory and a tale of a man charged with kissing a darkened date. Light, humorous sketches reflect everyday foibles, mistaken identities, social misreadings, and playful aunts in old newspaper cadence.
School and Church Above the Alps and Global Notes
An English church crowns Eggischorn in the Alps at 7200 feet. The piece collates varied items from education, collections, and religious figures. It mentions Sherman, Johnston, and Peacanes, plus reflections on American textbooks, Argentina, and spelling errors from a teachers’ meeting. An anecdote about Jesse Witt in Texas illustrates communal support for school or church efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eggischorn
Sherman
Joe Johnston
Anthony Peacanes
Brown University
Dartmouth College
Boston Journal
George O. Barnes
Kentucky
Eige
Church of
India
New York
V. S. Tribune
Kneil
Gizer
Byserre
Springfield
Mass
Jesse Witt
Texas
Brother Witt
Richmond
Pungent Paragraphs From Various Newspapers
A collage of quirky clippings shows potshots at stoves, long walks, dramatic marriages, and humorous exchanges. The bits mention a Pennsylvania explosives anecdote, a grand trip from America, a dangerous pleasure boat, a drenched bride, a suave suitor, a Canadian satire, a tramp and a lawyer, Daniel Webster fame, a second marriage joke, a health note on thirst, and a bank draft scene with Colonel Ye’s indisposition as a running gag. Each item hints at human folly, wit, or social quirks across multiple locales and voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
O'Leary
Boston Transcript
Senape
Burlington
Free Press
Mr. Suave
Tommy
Mr. Jones
Boston
Jane
Ieee
Texas
Teras Siftings
Canterbury
England
Chicago Tribune
Daniel Webster
Daniel
Louisville Courier-Journal
Mr. Smith
Mr. Featherly
Mrs. Smith
Norristown Herald
A Helpful Lesson on Habit and Indecision
In a young readers tale Mr. Baxter urges Harry to decide and attend school daily, not drift. The boy, torn between play and learning, learns through a September day that regular effort shapes character and future choices. His mother emphasizes choosing with purpose over idle amusement, guiding steady self discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Mr. Baxter
Burt
Essen
Aes
Hany
Ned
Mother
Mourning Fashion Advice Remains Simple and Subdued
The article outlines mourning dress trends emphasizing plain, sober styles with minimal crape and muted decorations. It notes skirts with few bands, simple back fullness, and restrained crape use, with widows wearing plaited skirts and young ladies allowed modest trimming. Gloves and white crape accents temper the sombre attire for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Redingotes
Aisea
Wil
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam Johnston
Anaes
Fohnaton
Jim
Jeboula
Che Wood
Angen
Drage
Ike
Iaiher
Hugh
Audoring
Ene
Carriston’s
Saljest
Meh Compay
Althou
Inder
Lilymere
Anhia
Lem
Seyantt
Sompatioe
Toboller
Jupiter
Gramdlose
J. H. McDougal
St Louis
van Belters
Jimmie van Belter
Jimon
Dave Sean
Miss van Belter
Mr. Domkyn
Jimmie
Pitteburgh
Hoboken
Pye
Elliot Magfeld
Elliot
Pont
Thera
John
Maria
N. S. Journal
Omnibus
de Baggs
Ponsonby
Twirliger
Cape May
Pan
Golden Caye
Syria
Beutiful
Rham
Buree
Eisgeenee
Mubhajah
Ch.pa
London
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