Curious 18th century churchgoing customs questioned
Sir Walter Besant recounts St Stephen Walbrook in the 1700s where services began early and people dressed up. Footmen carried prayerbooks. pews were crowded with whispered greetings and loud readings, while conversation continued through much of the service. He notes later shifts but asks when and how the customs changed and when reading aloud and social talk ceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Besant
Wiilmist Pally
St. Stephen's
Walbrook
Isle
Clinteh
Hogarth
Empress As Gardener In German Royal Life
The Empress Frederick of Germany grows roses and vegetables at Friedrichshof Castle. She earned about 6000 marks last season from garden produce sales and attends agricultural lectures in Berlin. Her days mix gardening, cultivating pot plants, and prize flower displays while she shields her identity with the royal title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Germany
Friedzichdhof Castle
Sorloualy
Berlin
Castle
Wanye
Roger
Princess Royal of
England
Prevention of the Potato Diacasa Disease Debate
A County Limerick man proposes a cure for the potato disease by stringing wires across fields to divert electric current and prevent mold. He argues lightning, not the parasite, causes the ailment, though storms often follow dry spells creating favorable conditions for the fungus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Ebia
Names that tie Pennsylvanian villages to rich Scranton families
A commercial traveler reflects on how villages such as Scranton and Jer ny grew from small settlements into thriving communities linked to prominent local families. He notes exact names like Pydevilte Krono Olyphant Packville and Jer myns origins with the Del aware and Hudson Canal company and Archibald, outlining how wealth and legacy shaped the region’s towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsylvania
Scranton
Scranton. Scrantinn Taelf
Jitat Abbye Scranton
Dickson
Tonrad Mickson
Pyidevitlé
Krono
Olyphant
Ikaé
Olyphtial
Delaware & Hudson Canal Company
Packville
Pecka
Veckaw Wantia Lumber, Company
Vemieroas
Archibald
Ald Dudgé Archibald
Serdaton
Theri
Jeryn
John
Jermyn
John Jerny
Pennsylvania
Well Dressed Soldiers Value Personal Appearance for Regiment Pride
Lord Wolseley favors smart uniform and insignia to foster unit pride. The piece notes dress discipline boosts efficiency, cites mutiny risk from uniform changes, and argues officers should build self-respect and dedication, with soldiers taught to view civilian life with disdain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Wolseley
London Mall
Madras
Vellore
Dukes of Wellington
Spain
Notable Miss June Caroline O Hara Essay in Chita Study Monthly
Talented New York Women’s Press Club member Miss June Caroline O Hara contributes a January Chita Study Monthly article. She offers practical advice on respect due to little children, quotes Juvenal on reverence for children, and discusses how lack of courteous treatment by adults harms child development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alot
Junle
Caroline O'Hara
New York Woman's Press Club
Chita Study Monthly
Juvenal
Earthquake Report From Sydney Impacts City Areas
A Sydney correspondent notes a rare tremor with visible damage and shaking near the university district. Professor David of Syatisy University calls the event unusual, citing gray and pink colors in the affected earth and widespread reports of substantial quakes and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Vileaniédek
David
Syatisy University
Patent medicine ad excerpt with many remedies
Fragmented advertisement text touts various tonics and salves from Stoehr’s Pharmacy and other vendors for piles, skin diseases, coughs, croup, whooping cough, constipation, and general ailments. Claims promise cures, refunds, and guaranteed results, with references to Dr King’s New Life Pills and a cyclist’s salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clark
Chaunedy
Witt
Tidzel
Stoeahr
J. P
Boonville
DaWith
Stdvice
W. Williams
Sterling Rin
Stoehr
Chamberlain
Steahrs Pharmany
Karl
W. Il
Binke
Alecra
Dr. King
Curious Cambridge Yard Butter Delights University Men
In Cambridge Eng the famed yard butter is sold by the yard in white linen wraps. Dairy women cut exact lengths with a knife allowing halves and quarters. University buyers prize its purity and convenient size for daily breakfast and tea with bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Eng
Cambridgeshire
Markati
Arrival of King of Fanning Island and bride in Californian papers
The Californian reports the arrival of the so called King of Fanning Island and a bride, both Scots by parentage. The groom is Mr George B Greig, long connected with Fanning Island and Washington territory. The bride is Miss Florence Edith Armstrong. Details describe Fanning Island’s small population and copra trade, with background on Greig and his bride’s family, and notes on the couple’s travel northward to meet the husband’s kin. The report reflects British stance and island customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toning
Wadhingtop
Telands
Grees
Equator
Hayes
Greig
Fijt
Ste
Seay
MD Utheorde
Sapia
Samos
Wétatjer
Nuaband
Mordreds
DeWitt's Little Early Risers and Rheumatism Relief
Misleading health ad copy touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers for digestion, liver cleansing, and blood purification, alongside Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism. Claims rapid relief, testimonials from Stoehr's Pharmacy and others, with promotional notes for Stoehr's and local agents and a real estate pitch about new towns in Iowa and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Witt
Stoehr
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted by Local Drugstore
The Chicago Daily Chronicle reports Pierson druggist Martin says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saves a patient with a sore throat and cough. W H. Finke advertises Shiloh's Cure as a best cough medicine. Stoghi's Pharmacy sells the remedy locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
W. H. Finke
Martin
Pierson Drug Store
Jie
Chamberlain
Preach Satiaf
Stoghi’s Pharmacy
European Excursion by B G I t RY to Paris and Exposition
A European excursion plan offered by the B G I t Ry for travel from Northeast to Tawa and Lorian England to the Paris Exposition. The route includes steamers Cambronian and Washington, with cost options from Montreal and New York. Rev D Weahs to supervise excursion arrangements and safety.
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Tawa
Lorian
England
Tiue Dominion
Atlan
Cambronan
Durtinion
Tlees
York
Stekner S
New York
London
Hinge
Parla
D. Weahs
Fraded Schools and Local Church Activities Summary
Fraded schools list names of students and officers at Primary, with Sunday services and Sunday school times. Local churches Braun, German Baptist, and Brethren outline weekly services, prayer meetings, and youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petryman Frenchpals
CG Grabim
Gramoniey
Miss Letra
Bertha Abbey
A. Reilson
Ae Finke
Jonw Lehmab
D. Yl. Capper
G. le Freluurgntis
G. F. Beeker
G. Stoekr
EPI Berry
Jaistort
Tso
Surydayant
Roy
Jupnison
Surgleos
Gebraan Baptist, Mov
Huck
Young ‘Paupie
Cadet Rapids Route Playing Cards Offered by Railroad
Advertises Cadet Rapids Route playing cards as quality items sold by agents of the BCR and NW Ry at 15 cents per pack, five packs for 25 cents, or 1.60 for a dozen, with payment by money order to the Central Passenger Department Cedar Rapids Iowa and stamps sent for postage.
Cure of Lung Ailment Through Gough Remedy
Early October the writer suffered a bad cold that settled in the lungs and remained untested until consumption appeared. Constant coughing and effort to expel mucus followed. After using three bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the lungs restored health. S. Edwards,Polisher of The JReview, Wyant Illinois. For sale by Stoerter's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fedred
Chimberlain
Edwards
Wyant
Stoelir
Pharomey
Robert Evans Tailor Ad Promises Low Prices and Quick Service
An old advertisement touts Robert Evans, a tailor, offering fashionable suits, ready-made on short notice, repair and pressing services, and samples to view. It also markets various clothing and health remedies with dubious claims and mentions cataloged goods and a cough remedy titled Tmrohe's Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
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Ghurdbooina Wolden Himes
Woladoy
Renin
Chanes
AQP & TA
Bor&n Ry
Cedar Rapids
T. TL. Martin
Dixie
Dre King
Clave
Atting Storps
Engladay Great _University Town
W. HH. Fitike
Shioh
Thké
Giles
Apdt
H. Finke
DeWitt
Happy Creek
Staehr
Phivniacy
Carson
Feninghlatity
Washington
Siya
Stoehv'a
Hhipman
Rbeardsley
Mind
J. A. Dodgen
Alpharetta
Stoehl
W.H. Staplaton
Herminie
BOR & Nrb’y
Iowa
Minnesota
Zigin
Elgin Holler
Graham Pet
Bian
Ehrlich & Lawrence
Proprietors
Miy
Conquss Hun GN
Haugen
Narbinou
L. E.pallows
Hobson
Payitte Orbe Aonwor
Alimunkee
Bi Hon
Robert Evans
Rede
Finke
Mayhew
Merton
T. J. Winders
Maite
Germi
James
Carlin
Rorrison
Modern Remedy CO
Kewanee, Ill
E.C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Aiea
Ehnrga
Ue Oray
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