The Boston Letters and Angling Tales in One Page
A collage of 19th century snippets recounts colorful anecdotes from Boston society. Notes on an eight-strip bamboo fishing rod worth thirty five dollars, a heartfelt wedding card letter, shoe wear wisdom, and a restless lecture-seeking public. Includes profiles of Mrs. Jack Gardner and other famed society figures and local curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holberton
Abbey & Sibrie
New York
James W. Jamison
Tam
Pam
Sit
Pertuane
Jin
Jack Gardner
Huston
Boston
Abe Dors
Heston
Jack Gardiner
Arch. Music
Mivenas
Toston
Deck Gandines
Riding in Style on New York’s Park and City Trails
A detailed look at fashionable riding in New York's spring season. The piece notes riders taking mounts to seashore or mountains, describes costumes, gear costs, and the shift from city to country paths. It profiles notable riders including Bishop Potter Mayor Gracie and Park Commissioner Hampden Rob, and discusses side saddle innovations and club scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Newport
Lenox
Jeast
Iona
Equestriennes
Greenhorn
Tony
Sparta
Bishop Potter
Grae
Hampden Rob
Maxor
Uinamorial
Bela
Rinent
Albert
Colm
Central Park
Svaliard
Funwr
Colin
Mabel Denness Plas
Legion
Central Park Academy
Acadia
Preundschaft
Park
Sfotin Rovers
Mikie Pulner
George Steinway
Gustav Sehwal
Charles Lanier
Mory Hammerstey
J. QA. Ward
Mrs. Moss
Mins. Pullman
Miss Sellmin
Barker
Arizona Kicker Excerpt Reflects Wild West Claims and Feuds
The long extract recounts a violent Westward life centering on Major Ka Portar of Deep Cur and his ranch in Agizont with a volatile record of killings, sheriff runs, and mining claims. It notes political ambitions, other figures like Coltaiders, and a pushy press tone. It also includes ads for a supposed medical remedy, criticizing fake cures and warning readers about dubious tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Petra Pirie
Ka Portar
Agizont
Chicago
Cheyenne
Nevada
Idaho
Sherif
Colorado
Pinto
Lung Senate Uw
The Changing Seasons in perfume and society gossip
In a March New York column the writer explores perfume fashions as a marker of female social life. It notes how scent, bath oils, and evolving tastes reflect seasonality and status, with mentions of Lily of the Nile and sandalwood waters and the role of chaperones in upper class courting amid bustling city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchess of Marborough
Sidiae
Ponte
Mre
Stuntey
Hoperfutt
Nile
Uurvun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Spapresa
Tise
Apileine
Dover
Immersaary
Charopah
Ural Oman
Abbi
Ira Liars
Ce Hk
New Fae Sea
Pitty
Martner Pune
Mlaweland
Wailin
Ferner
Dietien Liveies
Nps
Vargart
Wagner
Hiberts
Ted Hs
Vt Walvie
Hove
Sar
Teasigr
Alter Usachive
Agass Pak
Sneil
Tad
Dave
Indod Sea
Atxahelar Seven
Logan Galls
Bniillaan
Telat
Dewits
Fmekwt
Ruvenes
Tone M
Brehielun
Viconsamas
St. Lemunl
Bridgewarti
Wee Howe
Tne
Evne Deeppen
Tee
the Equestrians IN
Sunday Register
mEvEr
Sim
Arizona
Great Western
Raeker
Col
Gilders
Fae
Wright
McCoy
Gewiemen
Simwss
Lipa
Carrie Careless
Dors
Mary Wont
Register
York Oly
Batyau
LE Kagwl
Wigan
Paris
New Yo
Pus
Vollewes
Metit
New Ping
Cony-Syut
Willie
Wolley
Rhodes & Ca
California
Jacquard
Toe
Rhodes
Main ST
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