Magazine stories drive New York life and real estate trends
Louis Birsky and Barnett Zapp debate the impact of dime novels and magazine fiction on buyers, editors, studios near Washington Square, fashion, golf and the luxury market, citing airships, fortunes, studios, and rising rents in Immendingen and Gotham.
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Louis Birsky
Barnett Zapp
Wasserbauer
Zeppelin
Pincus Zeppelin
Sig
Immendingen
Wurtemburg
Ned Harrington
Birsky
Zapp
Ned Carruthers
Cruiler Trust
Ned
Caruthers
Carruthers
Cruller Exchange
Brooklyn
Nebich
New York
Golfef
Gollef
Astors
Vanderbilts
Belgium
Becae
Neady
Owen
Sam -Zarodnik
Sam
8Th Street
Washington Square
Tle
America
SEEKING FOR LIGHT
The article discusses Bible study's practical impact on daily life and society. It notes the rise of men’s Bible classes in business and civic life, aiming to apply biblical wisdom to modern issues and improve conduct, charity, and social harmony.
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Heaven
Moses
Jesus
Majesty of humble things reverence the prosaic and the child
A meditation on valuing humble beginnings and ordinary scenes as seeds of greatness. The speaker cites Doctor Matheson and Shakespeare to urge reverence for the desolate rill, the village street, and the infant who may become a nation’s Shakespeare.
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Evermore
Doctor Matheson
Adequate proof of women’s volubility in court
A colored woman on a justice of the peace case provoked assault was called to testify. She launched into a long uninterrupted speech for 15 minutes, drawing attention as justice officials tried to stop her. Onlookers joked they had seen a phonograph.
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Justice of the Peace Court
Kiefer
Squire
Indianapolis
Red Cross Ball Blue Praised For Whitewashing Clothes
An advertisement extols Red Cross Ball Blue as the essential laundry aid, promising bright white clothes free from any yellow green tinge and endorsing it with a confident testimonial.
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Bob
Umbrella Feet At Southern Railroad Station
Several Black waiters discuss a fellow craftsman named Henry praising his quick feet. The dialogue mocks his dancing as pancake like and embollered in a humorous, vernacular exchange at a Southern railroad station.
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Henry
Cuticura Comforts Baby Bath Time Advice
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for diaper rash and skin irritation in babies. It urges soaking in hot water with Cuticura Soap, drying lightly, then applying Cuticura Ointment for instant relief and a soothing sleep. Free samples by mail with a book offer from Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Engagement Ring Sparks Curious Remarks Among Friends
Well known, they sat looking at her engagement ring. They recall friends admiring it and three of them recognized the jewel’s significance, hinting at a deeper connection to the tale.
More Moonlight Quoted in Evening Romance Column
A romantic girl voices a preference for night light over daylight time, stating she favors more moonlight as a charming alternative to an extra hour of daylight. The exchange frames a whimsical view on daylight and romance.
Odd Viewpoint on Julian Eltinge Impersonator
A Youngstown Telegram excerpt recalls a husband wife exchange at a performance. A spectator imagines the novelty of her spouse wearing Paris gowns, prompting playful banter about looks and marriage.
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Julian Eltinge
Paris
Youngstown Telegram
Health for Sick Women Health for Sick Women
To women who are suffering from some form of woman’s special ills the three following letters ought to bring hope. A Wisconsin reader describes severe displacement and ulcers and recovery after using a herbal remedy. A second letter from Oklahoma notes dramatic improvement after following the same advice.
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Colorado
Senator Caruthers
Iowa
Fifth Avenue
Shakespeare
Bilious
Hostetter
Hawaii
Java
Doan
Kidney Foster-20burn CO
Bufpald
Lydia E. Pinkham
North Crandon
Wis
Lee
Conan Gey Sane
Oklahoma
Time
Pinkham
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