Mrs. Astor

Strange Times 194: One Apprehensive Misogynist

Mrs. Astor has a hat! The Prince of Wales has a cold! And there's a doctor in France who can determine your personality by listening to you breathe! All…

Dec 19, 2023 •

Strange Times 173: Fears For Modern Woman

Today we have stories of modern women and auto spooners, of Lady Astor and a man who stole velvetine.

Mar 14, 2023 •

Strange Times 160: Bronx Boy Bandits

Today we watch Lady Astor put her foot in her mouth, a Berlin mob put a killer in harm's way, and a little girl put a gang of hoodlums in the hoosegow!

Aug 23, 2022 •

Strange Times 110: Women Help Women

Strange Times is a newsletter that explores the weirdest news of 1921, one day at a time.

Jul 21, 2020 •

Strange Times 81: Hungry Burglar Faints

If the title of “Strange Times 80: A Very Large Cock” doesn’t make you want to sign up for a full subscription, well, I just don’t know what to do with…

Jul 9, 2019 •

Strange Times 69: Sordid Midnight Drama

Today brings a bride-turned-widow, a hypnotist-turned-detective, and a call for action from Lady Astor.

Apr 16, 2019 •

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