A Garden Party Romance in a 20 Acre Setting
A narrator recalls attending a stylish garden party hosted by Chedderson and Mme de Belleville. Guests admire nieces and young women in expansive sleeves while conversations drift from a French aristocrat to marriage ideas. Mme de Tocqueville, Miss Langton, and Miss Lucille mingle as discussions shift to romance, propriety, and the idea of fate in life and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chedderston
Mme. de Tocqueville
Solomon
Provence
South
Madame
Renan
Sheba
Mime de Belleville
la Belle France
Dijon
Fred
Niger
Lucille
Miss Langton
Langton
Marques
Clematis
Mme. de Belleville
Glastonbury Thorn
Mar. de Belleville
Africa
Newa
Egypt
England
Mmarried
Am Host
Belleville
Monsieur
Humorous Bits From Old Papers and Social Snippets
A collage of witty exchanges and jests from early newspapers. Ballsy quips on earths orbit and electric light spar with playful insults and comic misunderstandings. Tiny vignettes include a hungry tourist order, an Army of the unemployed quip, and a jokey battle over timing in daily life.
Spanish newspapers and public opinion in Spain discussed
The piece analyses Spain's low literacy, scarce newspaper circulation, and the limited reach of press in shaping public opinion. It notes Madrid and Barcelona dominance, many non newspapers, reliance on officials for foreign news, and censorship. It also cites clerical sway toward the Carlist faction and Weyler’s Cuba brutality as factors in Spain’s political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Kingdom of
Sagasta
Weyler
Cuba
Boston
Maniua
Hexa Kone
Manila
Passig
Why He Holds Back
A Chicago Post reflection imagines a man named John delaying enlistment until he can be assured no incentives exist for cyclists to join. He fears a bicycle corps would form and be sent to the front, making him regret missing a chance to walk in Chicago with ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Mary
Chicago
Chicago Post
Treasury to issue two hundred million dollars in three percent bonds
The Treasury announces a $200,000,000 three percent loan to individuals with priority for small subscriptions. Subscriptions run 32 days from June 13, 1858, ending July 1, 1898, with installments allowed for larger bids. Details cover denominations, payment methods, deposit requirements, and delivery timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losn
Treasury Department
Washington, D.C
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Congress
Poyavla
Wil
Post Office
Washington D. C
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Cincinnati
Chicago
St Louis
New Orléans
San Francisco
Treasury
Department
Gheck
Division of Loans and Currency
Washington, D. C
D. C
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Norry
Maine
Freddie
Bangor
St. Paul's
Jim
Detroit Free Press
Farmer Swett
Toyle Knott
Puck
Johny
Tommy
Chicago Tribune
Detroit Journal
TE War Revenue
Gage
Waasamarox
White House
Gar
Gare
Jess
Bate
Aguinaldo
August
Hong Kong
Journal
Augustus
Augusti
Garcia
Cordoba
Cavite
Balacan
Bataan
Old Cavite
Admiral Dewey
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