Real Life Scene on Chicago Bridge and Dock Encounter
A Chicago Times narrative recalls a dramatic river scene where a mangled family reunion unfolds on a dock near the bridge. A penniless girl, Lizzie, is helped by a wealthy woman who adopts her, while a grieving father recounts past losses. The article then notes evolving fashion trends among Chicago’s social classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Street
Chicago
Net
Lizzie
Liu
Milwaukie
Father
Brother George
Willie
George
Cildren
Lake Street
Chicago Times
Absurdities of Fashion Sweep Through Male Attire
A historical critique describes fashion’s two-faced cycle driven by a Few who set trends and the Many who chase them. It notes patterns of imitation, the lure of costly fabrics, and shifting styles that press the Many to mimic the Few. The piece mentions changes in patterns and materials as public interest and social pressure reshape male dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. S. Grier
Tron
Milford
Delaware
Samaedackesn
Gilling
Cheetnot Street
Haris
Lee
Spraee
R Gardeer
F. Goop
Op USA
Life Illustrated
Cnl
It Didn't Kill Him. A storm night medical tale and city tales
A ragged medical anecdote follows a doctor summoned in a storm to a poisoned child, claiming two drops of lodnum hurt him and leaving the doctor mortified by the evasive charity. Nearby reports describe a crossing scene where a young gallant woman escapes by stepping on a dripping man. The piece closes with reflections on death’s quiet refuge and a long cascade of scattered lines and observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankses
Epraim
Garnaxtry
Baltimore
Value of wood ashes in farming tested on corn and turnips
The article reports on using unleached wood ashes as a soil stimulant and compares yields with compost in corn, noting ashes eventually match or surpass compost in yield on light sandy loam. It also mentions turnip results and praises ashes as cheap soil improvement.
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Delaware State Reporter
H. Needles
Truss and Brace Establishment
S. W
Twelfth and
Race Streets
Philadelphia
Landretu & Son
South Sixth &T
DAI & Greer
Milford, del
P. Burton
Maine
North Streets
Dover
Del
Dward K. Tryon
North Second Street
Vans & Watson
South Fourth St
Ritz, Hendry & CO
Morroco Manufacturers
North Third Street
GPO
B. Dickson
Rel
Lockerman Street
Main
Deptinese Inninate G
B. A. & S. Allen
Market Street
D. Greene
Ninth and Arch Streets
Oe B. Penington
Washington Hotel
Ores & Co
Siath
Gous Webster
Third and
I Pee McDowell
Main Street
Public Square
L. Bewley
General Produce Commission
Philadelpore
Orton & Brou
Second St
Spruce
Philada
Pine Pases Morris & CO
Seventh and Market Sts
Beve L. Knight
South Second St
Samuel S. Fetherston
Second Street
Tauffer & Harley
Wathes
S & M. Pensnock & CO
Wilmington
Pet
B. Palmer
N. E
11Th and
Chestnut Street
Redden
Produce and General Commission
South Philadelphia
Pine St
Ferris & Son
Desiers
Fourth and
Market Streets
Reporter Office
Merchants &c
DS Cote
Tovie
IPHAE
Sam’ R. Nields
TIE
Concordville
Delaware County
Pennsylvania
H. Todd
James S. Peters
Delaware Co
James Mitton
North Eighth Street
Arch
Eighth St
Emoval
Market St
L. Herring
Front South Side
Westings
Eyre & Landell
Arch Sts
York
Sexton
Pat
Texita
Mobile Tribune
Baldwin
Provincetown
Etrome
Bey Plest Boure
Leigare Sbrige
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