Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-09
TIE FANCECARD MANA.


enterprising house engaged In the manu-
facture OF fancy cards for advertisers has
picked up some interesting notes in regard
TO the card mania. In all parts OF the
country he found that not only children
and young girls, but middle-aged and even
elderly ladies, have extensive collections,
in some cases amounting TO thousands.
The taste displayed In mounting and
arranging them frequently gave evidence
Of considerable talent in regard to an
effective combination OF co'ors. One Lady
has covered the entire side Of large room
with various colored cards, so arranged as
TO form at little distance a beautiful
landscape. having in the foreground loco
motive drawing large train OF ears, to the
left wooded eminence, and In the back
ground lake and mountains, with the moon
In the distance, and steam aud other boats
upon the river. The whole made an clabo-
rate picture, aud must have taken great
deal Of patient perseverance, in matching
colors, besides talent In design.
The haDdsomest portfolio collection, per-
haps. was the one seen at NO. 70 nortn
Poppleten street, Baltimore, the residence
OF Mr.. Burton, who has kindly indalged
his wife in her pet hobby, and she has GER
tainly developed great taste in arranging
her beautiful collection. The gentleman,
remarking several cards that he had not
seen before, Mrs. Burton, who was showing
| the collection, said: "0h, yes. they are
new ones, and have quite history. You
| see / have been several years collecting the
great number Of cards before you, and, as
| / have no children to display taste upon,
became a perfect enthusiast IN this matter
until about year ago. when suddenly my
lna all nd
without cause lost interest Ia everything
that before was most attractive. My low
| spirits OF course affected any friends.
and one day my husband compelled
me TO pack up and go TO Phlladel'
phIa, believing change Of air would re-
store my. spirits. But lust the Contrary
happened. Before had been away week
I got very much worse, and, added 10 all,
| was q longing for home that greatly aggra-
waited matters. TWAS then that the friend
| whom was visiting received the cards you
have noticed. They were sent to her by
the Brown Chemical Company. The mo-
ment saw they were from Baltimore was
deeply affected, for they seemed very
messenger Of hope. FASTENED to obey 40
inward monitor, aud procured bottle Of
Browns Iron Bitters. In day or two
| y
return TO Baltimore resumed my collee,
ton. Ut course continued the tonic un-
I'll l was entirely restored TO health, and
must say, that after my husband andmy pei
portfolio there IL nothing In the world SC
good rs Browns Iron Bitters."
Miss Annie Davis. ia west Clay street,
Richmond, says: "Brown's Iron Bitters Il
great medicine; II restores lost appetite,
perfects digestion. and impsrts strength
heartily commend II 10 my SEX"
Captain T. c. Epps, 9o7 Clay street,
Richmond. says: 81 have never recon-
mepded any medicine; but Browns Iron
Bitters Las done so much for me and my
ismily 10 curing malaria and keeping
wife and children hearty that justice bids
me speak"
Mrs. II. Hinchnan. 81 north FRS,
street, Richmond. says: al have been
greatly benefited by using Browns Iron
Bitters. II Is a superior tonic, and has my
hearty approval"
Mrs. j. Carrneal, 81 west Clay street.
Richmond. says: al keep supply OF
Brown's Iron Biitey In my house at all
| times. II has undoubtedly done me great
good, and 4 has my very highest recon-
megdatfon.v
Mira. w. 7. Tyrer, 52s First street. Rich
mond. says: ~ adopted Browns Iron Bit
tiers ~ . household remedy after having
personally tested its virtues "a o strength
giving tonic. recommend II 10 ali mothers
especially"
Mis- Matte Wood, 0Si north Fifth street,
Richmond. says 81. look Browns Iron
BittfrS, and very beneficial results followed
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