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"Rome," Boston Daily Advertiser, 1870 to 1876
"Rome" is a column in the Boston Daily Advertiser written by Anne Brewster, in which she gives accounts of any political, cultural, or social news that have occurred in Rome.The included file only serves as an example illustration of the…
"Royal Gossip," Chicago Tribune, Aug 20, 1876
In a reprint from the New York Times, Greenwood writes about the garden parties of the Princess of Wales. The report describes the royal family in terms of appearance and gestures, discusses who is sitting where, and mentions who Greenwood was…
"Select Miscellany," The Enterprise and Vermonter, May 27, 1881
The summary of the articles in the recent issue of Lippincott's Magazine claims that Tincker's novel By the Tiber has sparked immense interest in Anne Brewster and her network.
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"Social News," The Woman's Era, March 24, 1894
Example of the regular column "Social News," edited by Irene DeMortie and Marion Ridley for The Woman's Era. "Published by Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin in Boston, Massachusetts and distributed nationally between 1894 and 1897" (Emory), The Woman's Era…
"Society News and Chat," Sunday Herald, Mar 30, 1890 to Mar 29, 1908
"Society News and Chat" is a column in the Sunday Herald that recounts the most recent local and foreign gossip, ranging from marriage arrangements to social receptions to news about prominent figures from abroad.The included file only serves as an…
"Some Curious Particulars About the Illness and Habits of the Pope," Jackson County Banner, May 24, 1877
This reprint from the Philadelphia Bulletin speaks to the Pope's health and favorite food.
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"Some Interesting Facts," Colored American Magazine, July 1, 1902
This opinion piece written by Cyrus Field Adams about racial mixing states that "[i]t is common gossip in the South that many of the leading families have a strain of Negro blood in their veins." This statement is backed up by the author's intimate…
"Some Race Doings," Cleveland Gazette, March 23, 1889
Reprint from The New York Age in Cleveland Gazette, here given the headline "Some Race Doings," which offers a wide variety of news concerning prominent Black artists and writers – such as opera singer Madam Selika and gossip columnist (here called…
"Sonner Hurt Than Healed," The National Anti-Slavery Standard, Feb 25, 1854
In this anonymous account, the narrator warns her readers about asking for and relying on gossip when moving to a new neighborhood. She herself makes the mistake of inquiring about people she has met during her walks, when she dines with an old…
"Spring Life in the Italian Capital," Chicago Evening Post, April 23, 1872
The article describes Brewster's outer appearance as well as her Monday receptions, praising her as a great hostess.
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"Stage Talk," Rossiter's Magazine, [June 1900 to Sep 1900]
"Stage Talk" is a column in Rossiter's Magazine that features the latest news from the theatre scene, local as well as abroad, ranging from casting choices to performance reviews. The included file only serves as an example illustration of the…
"Stories of Women," Daily Memphis Avalanche, Oct 1, 1882
The short note on Anne Brewster stresses her quality as a hostess and her social circles. As she is a devoted Roman Catholic, she is acquainted to many "church dignitaries" in Rome.
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"Table Gossip," Boston Daily Globe, Dec 17, 1873 to Dec 25, 1927
"Table Gossip" is a column in the Boston Daily Globe that recounts the latest news circulating in Boston, ranging from marriage announcements to social receptions to travel reports.The included file only serves as an example illustration of the…
"The Bookery," Godey's Lady's Book, Jan 1896 to July 1898
"The Bookery" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book that recounts the magazine's newest book recommendations, complete with summaries, information about the authors, and short critiques. The column covers all kinds of social and cultural topics and…
"The Careless Word," The Pine and Palm, May 15, 1862
A poem critical of gossip written by abolitionist, suffragist and poet Frances Ellen Watkins Harper for The Pine and Palm.
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"The Carnival at Rome," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, March 8, 1877
The article is reprinted from the New York World. Anne Brewster captures the atmosphere of a Roman carnival in general. However, the "Corso display has been rather poor this year." Brewster ends on a note about private balls and the gowns and jewelry…
"The Independent Lecture Course," Albany Evening Journal, Nov 26, 1862
An article announcing Greenwood's independent lecture about personal recollections from Washington, London, and Rome, referred to as "charming gossip." Meanwhile the paper emphasizes the artistic and literary content from Rome and London, while the…
"The Queen Loves Bare Shoulders," San Francisco Examiner, Mar 28, 1886
The San Francisco Examiner publishes one of Greenwood's letters. In a witty account, Greenwood comments on the royal etiquette.
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"The Search Light," Godey's Lady's Book, [Oct] 1892 to Jan 1894
"The Search Light" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book and the successor to the column "Godey's Arm-Chair." Its purpose is to direct the readers "to all points of the world", keep them informed about any societal strides, and instruct them in…
"The Way of The World New School of Theology," Colored American Magazine, Dec 1, 1904
This column with three entries reports on: the re-election of EC Morris as the president of the National Baptist Convention, the largest religious organization among persons of color, at its Austin session; the establishment of the "Frederick Douglas…
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