Waterproof clothes and the rise of modern storm coats
A New York report traces the evolution from rubber coats to waterproof cloth garments. It notes the shift from heavy vulcanized rubber to lighter, cheaper waterproof fabrics and treated textiles, with prices ranging from 3 to 25 dollars and broad adoption for men women and children. It also mentions late 19th century mackintosh origins and ongoing demand alongside traditional rubber coats. It ends with the rise of textile waterproofing and persistent use of rubber rainwear for outdoor work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imgue Oy
New York
Skwoods
Mackintosh
New York Tribune
Speaker Gully and Peerage Privileges Highlighted
William Court Gully has been elected speaker of the house of commons for the third time. The position grants a high salary, a pension, and a future peerage, plus the status of the first commoner of England and a grand residence in the palace of Westminster for entertaining during the term.
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Gully
Willian Court Gully
House of Mans
Sueh Viscount Peel
England
Palace
Westminster
Notable Personalities Among Royal Society Figures and Prominent Elites
Sir William Huggins becomes the Royal Society president at 76. George N Phillips, Chicago corn king, reports many marriage proposals. Lord Curzon, Baliol graduate and fellow of the Royal Society, Lord Curzon also holds a D.S.B. Dr Nansen is shy offstage. Representative Littlefield brings two big deer from Maine. Andreas and Anton Lang met the pope in their Oberammergam costumes. A Moltke album features Ludwig II’s five line poem praising Moltke. De Wet respects Cecil Rhodes for trying to patch matters. Senator Davis after 30 years of public speaking still battles stage fright. A J Drexel Biddle joins Royal Geographical Society and is invited to the Royal Meteorological Society. Sir Theodore Martin withdraws a monument offer to his wife. Sidney Lee argues Helen Faucit merits fall short of Shakespeare’s tomb. John D Rockefeller plans Sleepy Hollow park investment with $250,000 landscape work after purchasing $5,000 in land.
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George N. Phillips
Chicago
Lord Curzon
India
Baliol College
Oxford
Royal Society
Dr. Nansen
Littlefield
Maine
Washington
Andreas
Anton Lang
Rome
Christ
von Moltke
Kreianu
Ludwig II of
Bavaria
Germany
de Wet
Cecil Rhodes
Senator Davis
A. J. Drexel Biddle
Philadelphia
Royal Geographical Society
London
Royal Meteorological Society of Great Britain
Sleepy Hollow
The Glass of Fashion Fashions in Silk and Velvet Details
The New York Sun notes silk tassels and gold accents replacing drop buttons in summer garments. Scarlet and gold yield a military touch for young women, with gold cord lacing on the shoulder seam and tiny gold buttons. High Louis heels and matching colored suede slippers set fashion footwear. Large furs and varied muffs trend, buckles appear on belts and rosettes, and bird breast feather hats with floral trims dominate millinery along with pink roses as coiffure decorations. Alsatian black tulle bows finish ensembles, and rose decorations frame high-dressed knots with velvet bows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Items Of Interest From The Office And Public Life
The item notes the average man’s weight, the Chinese mandarins use and discard ivory chopsticks, and British Parliament rail directors numbers. It records Diaz opening a cigarette factory in Mexico City with a police display and a marching infantry company. A 4 cent stamp for the Pan American exposition shows a motor vehicle.
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British Railways
City of
Mexico
Diaz
Buffalo
Free Boschee's German Syrup Samples At Wilson Jenkins Drug
An offer provides free sample bottles of Boschee's German Syrup to any adult with a cold chest illness or bronchitis when visiting Wilson Jenkins Drug Co. One bottle per person, not given to children without parental order. The ad touts historic success and claims the remedy as a premier throat and lung treatment endorsed worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co
Boschee
Boseben
Ao Nation
Deere
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Calvert Texas
Notice is given that the regular annual meeting of the stockholders and board of directors of the Calvert Waco and Brazos Valley Railway Co. will be held at the company office in Calvert Texas on Saturday April 20 1901 at oclock p.m. to conduct business as provided by the bylaws. J W Byars secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tl Calvert, Waco and Brazos Valle Railway Co
Calver Texas
Hiag Car
J. W. Byars
Daprid Secretar
Public Notice on Unacknowledged Purchases and Payments
To the Public this notice warns that no receipt for money due nor orders made on account of Bryan Water Ice Light and Power Plant will be recognized unless signed by J. N. Cole treasurer or by the superintendent W. Herman. The notice names Bryan W. J. L. & P. Co. as the involved entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
J. N. Cole
Tressur
Herman
BrRran W. J. L. & P. Ce
S W Buchanan City Market Ad Promotes Refrigerated Meats
S W Buchanan advertises a city market stall selling a variety of refrigerated meats and invites customers to call.
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S. W. Buchanan
City Mar
Not the Same Doctor Says He Senses Sore Spots in Joints
A dialogue between a rheumatic path and a specialist shows the physician claiming ability to detect sore spots and joint issues by touch, while the patient jokes about money in pockets. The exchange hints at medical education and diagnostic skill.
Fragmentary 19th Century Notebook Dialogue
The passage shows a playful exchange where a narrator and Gwendolyn discuss dominance in marriage. The tone suggests a humorous, light social vignette with themes of control and wit, framed by a curious, slightly satirical conversation about “cow” and “kine” as symbolic terms.
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Whursday
America
Erica
Columbus
San Salin
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Coods
Bio Frank
Wagner & Successors
Mistrot Brothers & Company
William Huggins
Royal Society of England
Glass OF Fashion
Finotherg
Texas
Red River Division
Denison and
Sherman Texas
Waldo
Little Waldo
Mamma
Poston Basher
Plexus
Chicago News
Gwendolyn
Troit Journal
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