The Astor Money Question and a Munson Street Man
A Munson Street man tries repairs to make extra money sparing none. His wife fears the expense, yet he insists small savings add up and they do not want the Astors lugging off all the money. The tale shifts to a kitchen mishap and a voyage caper with a cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astors
Munson Street
Lee & Shepard
Boston
Maria
Mr. Debleigh
Attemdt
Bureau
AL Batuny
How a Woman Moves and Other Fragments
A column of humorous vignettes and letters shows women preparing for a move with chaotic zeal. The piece parodies female packing antics, a note of street commentary on social awkwardness, and light quips about openings and lightning rods. Ends with a final punch about a man waiting for a date and a remote church scene.
Moving Day Mayhem From a Worried Carman’s Tale
A reader laments the chaos of a heavy moving day as carmen battle weather and timing. He warns that seasoned movers distinguish light from heavy ends, struggle with stairs, and crowd hallways while families scramble to prepare. The column notes miscommunications, delays, and the pressure of prearranged schedules, with a hint of rain dampening plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varman
J M Bailey
Nervura advertised as remedy for nervous prostration
Distressing plea for Dr Greene's Nervura crediting relief from headaches, insomnia, and weakness. Testimony from Jennie Anthony claims long migraines cured and health restored. Advertisement notes free consultation at Dr Greene's New York office and a symptom quiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Greene
Greene
14Th Street
New York
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Danbury
Mr. Cobleigh
Mrs. Cobleizh
Mrs. Coblem
Mrs. Cobleigh
Ehen
Joseph Malachia
Avery
Jiedy i
Norwalk
J. M. Bamey
Jaxe
Jane
Heaven
Henny
Jennie Anthony
W. Green St. Lynn
Ayer
F. C. Loring
Brockton
Mass
WM. Ayres & Sons
Philadelphia
Samuel Pitcher
Castoria
G. C. Osaoop
Lowell, Mas
Sam
J. F. Krincoccer
Conway, Ark
A. Arcuer
M. D
Oxford St
Brooklyn, N.Y
Children’s Department
Masa
Allen
Surry, Pres
the Centaur Company
Murray Street
Pennsyania
Warren
Front Street
Peter C Greenland
Warren, Pa
N.K. Wendelboe
N. K Wendelboe’s
Liberty Street
N. K. Wendelboe
Wendelboe
Gowanada
Wiard
Bissell
AMORA
Robison
Rarrows
R. Edmonds & Sos
Walren, PA
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