How a Wife Can Help Her Husband in Ambition
A 19th century discussion argues a wife should actively support her husband’s goals, praise his triumphs, and provide practical and emotional aid. It cites how sympathetic engagement can sustain ambition, noting notable figures and social roles, from Mrs. Grover Cleveland to Miss Flora Wilson, with emphasis on belief in the husband’s work as essential guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucky Indeped
Shakespeare
Aoman
Mar Aomian
Grover Cleveland
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
Urixy
Oliver Teerne Miller
Brooklyn
California
Henry K. Sheldon
University of Music
Flora Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Paris
Wynne
Stoensel
Red Cross
Port Arthur
Chesiung Liang Cheng
United States
Washington society notes and fashion items from an era
A collage of society introductions and planned appearances in Washington, including Bae’s debut and Miss Chace McKinley’s return from the Philippines. Also names Dana Maria de Cabro, Milka Ternina, and Miss Chace McKinley, with scattered fashion details and health tips from the era. The piece blends social news with etiquette and consumer advice on beauty and daily care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Maria de Cabro
Fato
Washington Society
Fashion Notes From The Ball Room And Workshops
A survey of 19th century dress reads like a catalogue of fabrics and trims. Cloth spats suit skirts and broadcloth walking outfits appear with lace veils and dyed laces. Velvet coats, blue cloth braids, fringe, and satin sachets define the season while exaggerated sleeves, shoulder puffs, and giant buttons balance ten yard skirts.
Soldiers at Home Front Recall Civil War Picket Truces
A veteran recalls eight weeks of near peace along the Chattanooga front, describing quiet picket lines, friendly exchanges between camps, and the clash of distant battles. He highlights Rosecrans, Thomas, Bragg, and Grant, notes observers on Lookout Mountain, and reflects on American bravery alongside Japanese and Russian soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakhe
Army of the Cumberland
Bragg
Chickamauga
Rosecrans
Chattanooga
Thomas
Ooesition
Rossville Gap
Missionary Ridge
Lookout Mountain
Bridgeport
Grant
Chicago
Apoplexy and drowning myths cited by 1900s health writer
A period piece discusses drowning risks and first aid methods, noting apoplexy as a cause and detailing thumbs-under-ears technique to resuscitate. It also advertises Dodd's Kidney Pills from Arlington Indiana, claiming cures for kidney trouble and backache, with testimonials from W A Hysong of Sapp Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Ind
Dec
W. A. Hysong
Sapp. Ky
Mr. Hysong
Dodd
Bright
Mercury Free Catarrh Cure Ad and Social Anecdotes
An ad warns against mercury containing remedies for catarrh and promotes F. J. Cheney & Co. Catarrh Cure, touting internal action and testimonials. The text shifts to a social anecdote about John Fiske at a dinner, recalling a French king tale where a wine glass broke and the hostess quips about not throwing the rest of the set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifnll
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohie
Fr. Cheney & Co
John Kiske Wan
New York Times
Fiske
Mr. Fiske Wal
Mr. Fiske
A Hopeless Dane in a Distant Courtship
A mother questions if George considers the anxious daughter as a potential wife. She answers no with a distant gaze and a whispered line about never. The dancer interjects with a brief remark about a late complaint and fatigue, ending before nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Postum Delights Children and Aids Digestion
A period advertisement extols Postum as a coffee substitute that suits even weak stomachs. It cites a Alabama reader praising Postum for children and adults, noting calmer bowels, better digestion, and avoidance of medicine. The testimonial mentions using Postum with cream for a four and a half year old, and a two and a half year old, plus a neighbor’s baby recently weaned, all thriving on the beverage. The piece promotes Postum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan and references The Road to Wellville booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land of the
Alabama
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bae
Washington
Lady Gordon
Uriah
Nun Theater
Bib Jin
Empresa
Russia
Milka Ternina
Lantee Michel
Chace McKinley
President McKinley
Charlotte Corday Bate
Batanakers
Ossy Braddia Mast
Hom
Brravery
Chrysanthemum Land
Pickett
Gettysburg
Liao-Yang
Elon B. Farns- Worth
Round Top
Kilpatrick
Farnsworth
Chharge
Lurnaworth
Wichin
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