Diamond as a Demeaning Symbol of Vanity in Modern Society
A New York Commis sioner column denounces diamonds as vulgar parades of wealth. It argues the gem, once royal and unique, has become a gaudy emblem flaunted by social climbers and outward show rather than distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhimona
Frront
gZeme
Simton
Imen
India
New York
Commiersia
Moxie Nerve Food
Thomas
Guiness Ale Company
England
Professional Beggars in Russia Exposed as Organized Fraud
A study estimates 259000 professional beggars in Russia, with 239040 living on casual charity. Bands operate in Moscow region villages, disguising as burned-out peasants and even scaring children to evoke pity, while some are paid to bury the dead or maim children for alms. Winter work in wood cutting has partly offset the activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Moscow
Bogorodsk
Vereja
Orlen
Bexzgary
The Unknown Knight Impresses The Crowd On Horseback
An anonymous rider, boasting horsemanship, enters a public show and dazzles spectators. He performs daring gallops and rapid maneuvers, firing a gun as if at pursuers, then vanishes with his steed toward Fez or Morotes. The crowd roars as his prowess wows the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie
Guo
Fez
Morotes
St. Jamey’s
Maniacs on an Engine and the Speed Debate
A veteran engineer discusses sensational newspaper tales of a locomotive maniac running trains at sixty-five miles per hour and debates public fascination with speed. He notes exaggeration, questions truth of a Des Moines to Ottumwa run, and ironies in railroading goals and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Allroad Company
West
Rallrdoid ‘Company
Burlington Hawkeye
Imaginative fictions and health notices in 19th century ads
A collage of literary critique praising She by an unnamed author, plus testimonials for Warner's Safe Cure, and assorted notices about new projects, medical products, and business ventures. The pieces reference Ayesha and Killikrates, modern health claims, and promotional items from Omaha, Kansas City, and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeen
Ayesha
Killikrates
Fountain Head
Annie Jenness” Miller
Dress
Warner
Mme, Gray
Syracuse
Warners
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Moorlyi Horsimangup
Campbell Wallace
Georgia
Omaha Type Foundry
Chicago
Omaha
Amar, Mo
W. Small, Jr
Kangasma Mo
Or. C. M. Miller & Co
Jay
Edwin D. Bither
Lamar
Maya
Kansas City
W.' SmMann, Jr
Kansan
Guy
Lincoln
Neb
Business College
Anrele
R. W. “Tanbill & Co
State Street
Isaac Thompson
Mexigan
Brainerd & Armstron
Walker Street
Philad
Bree
Dreas Jay Bronson
Detroit
P. O . Vickery
Augusta
Ely
Drugeista
Mall
ELY Bro Hers
Sage
Greenwch St
Joseph Gillotts
Metropolitan
America
Post-Pal Nota
THE
Broadway
Alesme
Pla Ee
Stark Nurseries
Louisiana
Cen
Oninvestmen
U. S
Ein Ain
Falls Hotel
Shoshone
Idaho
American Importing Co
West Haven
Conn
Companion
Great Britain
United States
W.e.gladstone
Tyndall
George Crook
Farrar
Lord Wolseley
Clara Louise Kellogg
Justin’ McCarthy
M.P
Louisa Alcott
J.T. Trowbridge, C. A. Stephens
Iiuwss
Perry Mason & CO
Temple Place
Boston, Mass
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