- The latest things in mens styles
- All women look alike
The plump one complains that the modern fashions make all women too much alike. - The 'Great Harry', the First Big Battleship of the British Navy
- 1777
- When Grandpa thinks of his mother
- Studies in Expression
Waiting for the flashlight. - A Story from the Front
- 1777
- 1692
- Also Brave
An outsider at one of Mrs. Catchem’s evenings. - The Reason dinner was late
- A tragic moment for Smyth
A tragic moment for Smyth (who married for a home) Mrs. S. (who has the money) objects to the size of his tailor’s bill. - Tragic Moments
Trying to be appreciative while the author of the verses looks over your shoulder. - The 'Royal George' Engaging the 'Soleil Royal' in Quiberon Bay, 1759
Admiral Hawke in this engagement gained a decisive victory. The Royal George was the first of an improved type of ship. Her end was a tragic one, for she capsized and sank at Spithead, taking 900 people with her. - 1922
- Advice to the mentally feeble
By all means marry for a home. - 1595
- The Wonders of nature
Fond Grandparent: I was exactly like him at his age. - Ships of the Time of Henry VIII
Looking at the lofty hulls, the immense mainsails, and the nearness of the ports to the water-line, we can easily understand how a want of care wrecked the Mary Rose. The ship in the background on the right is apparently trying to reduce sail, and has had to lower her main-yard. Her mainsail is almost in the water, to the apparent danger of the ship. - George III
George III. could not understand the feelings of the colonists, and he had no sympathy with their views. His mother had said to him when he was crowned, "George, be King," and this advice had pleased him. For he was wilful, and desired to have his own way as a ruler. Thus far he had shown little respect for the British Parliament, and he felt even less for Colonial Assemblies. Certainly if he was to rule in his own way in England, he must compel the obedience of the stubborn colonists in America. The standing army which the King wished to send to America was designed not so much to protect the colonies as to enforce the will of the King, and this the colonists knew. They therefore opposed with bitter indignation the payment of taxes levied for the army's support. - 1130
- 1130
- Out of Work
- 1913
- 1832
- 1903
- A dog's life
- A widow
Little Sister: A widow? What’s a widow? Big Sister: A lady what’s had a husband and is goin’ to have another. - 1558
- Advice to the mentally feeble
Never by any chance stay at home. - Tragic Moments
The Rev. —— reads his latest comedy to his niece. - 1558
- That’s a fine dog you have there. What breed is it
“That’s a fine dog you have there. What breed is it?” “Sh! Not so loud! He thinks he’s a bulldog.” - When women vote
Mrs. Jones officially notified of her election as sheriff. - 1883
- The latest craze
- The Palenquean Group of the Cross
The Palenquean Group of the Cross - Advice to the mentally feeble
Go back to the stable as soon as possible - A Saving Grace
“Louise, I really cannot permit you to read novels on Sunday.” “But, Grandmamma, this novel is all right; it tells about a girl who was engaged to three Episcopal clergymen, all at once.” - Mobilizing for the summer campaign
- The Announcement of her engagement
- Temptation
Just before it’s too late. - Tragic Moments
His fiancée sees Captain von Hoffenfeffer in civilian clothes for the first time. - Sarah, what is that I smell
Skimpy Mistress (scenting unaccustomed delights): Sarah, what is that I smell? Undernourished Maid of all Work: I think it must come in from next door. - Tragic Moments
Dad is introduced to the man of her choice—“the nicest, sweetest thing in all the world." - Tower of London
On the death of Queen Elizabeth, James I. became king and, not favoring Raleigh, at length threw him into prison on a charge of treason. After an imprisonment of twelve years in the Tower of London, Sir Walter was beheaded. - Tragic Moments
A susceptible young man trying to make up his mind which way to turn. - Cowley's house—street front
The staircase is a very solid structure, with ornamental balusters, leading toward the small study in which the poet wrote,—a little back room, about five feet wide, looking upon the garden. It may be distinguished in our back view of the house, by a figure placed at the window. Cowley ended his life in this house at the early age of forty-nine. - Ancient sport
The Greeks had a pastime called Hippas, which, we are told, was one person riding upon the shoulders of another, as upon a horse; a sport of this kind was in practice with us at the commencement of the fourteenth century, but generally performed by two competitors who struggled one with the other, and he who pulled his opponent from the shoulders of his carrier was the victor. - The Murder of La Salle by his Followers
For two years the wretched little colony struggled for life. La Salle was in sore distress. He knew he had many enemies among his men who would gladly take his life, but he hoped for help from France. No help came. It was plain to La Salle that he could save the suffering colony only by making his way to Canada. He therefore started out on January 12, 1687, with a party of seventeen men and five horses, on another long and dangerous journey through the dense forests—this time from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada. Travelling north, the party crossed the Brazos River and toiled onward to the Trinity River. But La Salle's men were tired of travelling through the forests, and some of them were thirsting for his blood. They were waiting only for a suitable opportunity to carry out their murderous purpose. On the morning of March 19th they lay in ambush, and shot him dead as he approached, probably not far from the Trinity River. - Seventh Inning - Everybody up
- Our uncharted coast
Very dangerous. - Fanny Burney
Fanny Burney took more material with a lighter hand, stealing away the business of The Tatler, The Spectator, The Citizen of the World, and trying not only to 'draw characters from nature' but also to 'mark the manners of the time.' - Tragic Moments
When your mother shows your best girl the door. - That sofa must have been made for two
He: That sofa must have been made for two. She: It’s hardly short enough for that. - Staircase—Cowley's house
The staircase is a very solid structure, with ornamental balusters, leading toward the small study in which the poet wrote,—a little back room, about five feet wide, looking upon the garden. It may be distinguished in our back view of the house, by a figure placed at the window. Cowley ended his life in this house at the early age of forty-nine. - The French in the Ohio Valley
The French in the Ohio Valley - Present plight of the European Debutante
- Looking over his latest investments
- Ladies and Gentlemen