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"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Nov 6, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That when a woman wants to repair damages she uses a pin. That when a man wants to repair damages he spends two hours and a half trying to thread a needle."
"That in…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Sep 11, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe is in ill health"
"That the son of Jay Gould, who has been visiting Saratoga, was not introduced to any young lady while there, and…
Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitanis an American women's magazine launched by the Schlicht & Field Company in 1886. It focuses on issues related to fashion, household decor, cooking, and other domestic interests. Over the years, serialized fiction, book reviews,…
Godey's Lady's Book
Godey's Lady's Book, later known as Godey's Magazine, is an American magazine devoted to women's issues and is first published by L.A. Godey in 1830 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.In 1837, Sarah Josepha Hale becomes the editor of Godey's Lady's Book.…
Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping is an American women's magazine first published in Massachusetts in 1885. The magazine aims "to produce and perpetuate perfection [...] as may be attained in the household" and provides its readers with recipes, health advice, and…
Harper’s Bazaar
Harper's Bazaar is an American magazine founded by Harper & Brothers in New York in 1867. On the cover of its inaugural issue, the magazine describes itself as "a repository of fashion, pleasure, and instruction."Inspired by the Berlin magazine…
Ladies Home Journal
Ladies Home Journal is a monthly American women's magazine first published by the Curtis Publishing Company of Philadelphia in 1883. Besides short and serial fictional stories, the magazine is devoted to any issues related to home life. It contains…
Vogue
Vogue is an American magazine founded by Arthur Baldwin Turnure in 1892 as a weekly high-society journal. It primarily focuses on New York City's social elite and covers news of the local social scene as well as reviews plays, books, and music. The…
"Poetry," Godey's Lady's Book, Jan 1858 to Jan 1885
"Poetry" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book that includes various poems, words of wisdom, and advice on social etiquette.The included file only serves as an example illustration of the column.
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"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Dec 11, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That a new steamboat line has been established between Boston and Charleston, S.C."
"That 1193 women have registered in this city for the city election"
"That one of…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Jan 8, 1887
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That two pretty light complexioned girls were asked by a lady in one of the large dry goods stores of what nationality they were. That she has conceded to the idea that…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Nov 13, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That it is well to remember that what you don't know may be of more interest to the world than what you do know."
"That Bert Islew has 'caught on' Augustie."
"That the…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Nov 27, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That the dresses of all the lady artists were handsome. That white cashmere and white satin were the prevailing costumes."
"That Theodore Roosevelt is a brave man. That…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Oct 16, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That Robert Smalls, the negro statesman, has been elected to Congress, five times. That he will no doubt secure his sixth election in November."
"That Fred Douglass and…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Oct 23, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That a well known young lady was looking for an earthquake last week."
"That Miss Cleveland has been a failure as an editor. That she will sever her connection with the…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Oct 30, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That Robt Ingersoll cannot recover from the throat trouble with which he is ill."
"That if there were no Boston ADVOCATE, society would go mad with ennui."
"That the…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Oct 9, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That Edward Solomon, the composer and husband, of Lillian Russell, was arrested in London last week, charged with bigamy."
"That Matthews, a colored democrat, is…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Sep 18, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That Mme. Selika and Mr. Williams were guests at the Aquidneck, Newport, last week."
"That Mme. Selika's stage costumes are made by Worth."
"That the lady and…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Sep 25, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That James G. Blaine Jr., youngest son of Hon. James G. Blaine was married to the daughter of Col. Nevins, of Ohio, two weeks ago."
"That a certain young man entered a…
"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Sep 4, 1886
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others,
"That among the fashionable Boston people there have been more receptions within the last week than there have been for a long time."
"That Madame Selika made a great…
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Charlotte Cushman
Charlotte Cushman becomes widely known on both sides of the Atlantic as the first successful US-American actress. Earlier, she was a singer under the tutelage of James G. Maeder, married to actress Clara Fisher, in Boston. Charlotte has been the sole financial support of her mother since her father…