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  • Collection: Gossip Columns and Columnists

"Is It Anybody's Business?" The Boston Advocate, Aug 21, 1886

A sociocritical poem written by an anonymous author about gossip. Credit My Heritage (via Boston Public Library)

"Bridgeport Gleanings," The Boston Advocate, Aug 28, 1886

An example of the column "Bridgeport Gleanings" in The Boston Advocate where the readers are informed about social and political affairs, religious events, and news about prominent members in the community. In this particular instance, the column…

"An Episode in Virginia," Boston Herald, Jul 25, 1897

An account of an "exciting" incident during her time in Brandy and Culpepper, Virginia, written by Lillian A. Lewis. Credit Boston Public Library