Picturesque Market on Chicago’s 13th Street Transforms
A Chicago News observer chronicles a Sunday market of second hand clothing along 13th Street near Jefferson, where piles of cast off garments flood sidewalks and wagons become shops. Immigrant vendors, residents, and curious crowds mingle as prices tempt buyers, while conflicts with a resident painter and police threat punctuate the scene.
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13Th and
Jefferson Streets
I. K. Friedman
Chicago News
Jefferson Street
Halsted Street
13Th Street
Whitechapel
London
Chicago
Hning
Marriage and Control: A Man’s Authority Reconsidered
A quotation notes that a husband expecting to dominate after marriage may reconsider as years pass. It suggests evolving power dynamics within domestic life, implying changed authority and mutual adjustment in long term relationships.
Evening gowns keep a simple yet stylish wartime glow
The article notes designers favor simple elegant evening gowns using velvet and chiffon fabrics with lace and satin underlayers. It highlights one piece frocks with net bodices, long sleeve satin underskirts, and silver tissue corsages, plus the use of beads to brighten dark outfits and the continued popularity of fur pieces and capes for versatile wear.
Milestones counters German war scare with WWI casualty figures
Milestones warns against believing German propaganda that officers in the trenches die within days. It notes British officer casualties were highest in the war’s first year at 18.3 percent, with ally casualties declining over time. French army rates were 5.41 percent in 1914, 4 percent in 1915, and 2.75 percent in 1916, totaling just over 12 percent for 20 months.
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Aittle
Peterson's Ointment Claims Fast Eczema Relief
Fragments show a Buffalo New York user praising Peterson's Ointment for eczema relief after years of agony. The ad boasted a large money back guarantee and pricing at 30 cents per box, with broad skin condition claims and testimonials.
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Peterson
Geo. C. Talbot
Penfield Bt
Buffalo
N. Y
Under Control. Luncheon timing and grumbling notes
Mrs. SMatbush asks if her husband comes home to luncheon and if he grumbles when it is late. Mrs. Bensonhurst confirms he arrives daily and rarely complains, as she keeps him from grumbling by not letting him.
August Flower for Digestive Ailments Ad
Green's August Flower helps with disordered stomach and inactive liver causing headaches constipation sour stomach and indigestion. It acts as a gentle laxative regulates digestion cleanses the stomach and intestines stimulates bile production and blood purification. Sold worldwide in 30 and 90 cent bottles.
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Ady
Not Possible The architect spoiled that new police court
A dialogue asserts the new police court cannot be spoiled as it is by nature a fine building, with one side arguing the architect’s fault and the other defending the structure’s inherent dignity.
Some men's idea of being a Christian is to look solemn
A concise remark notes that outward gravity and solemn appearance are often mistaken for genuine faith, suggesting true devotion lies beyond surface demeanor. It emphasizes inner conviction over ceremonial ritual.
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St. Louis
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Rock Island Lines
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