American and English Architecture Compared in Public Critique
Special correspondence from New York notes the Society of American Architects and Salamagundi Sketch club exhibition sparks praise for American design. George Percy argues U S architecture has grown beyond war scars and England's decay, urging bold native styles to rival historic grandeur.
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New York
Society of American Architects
Salamagundi
England
United States of America
London
Vienna
Ruskin
John Bull
Carlyle
Washington
Chicago
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Europe
George Percy
Mandolin Craze Draws Fashionable Ladies and Gents
The article surveys 19th century fashion fads from polo to mandolin playing among New York society. It notes mandolins spread via Spanish performers and Italian instructors, with prices from five to two hundred dollars and debates on lasting popularity. It ends with a Lincoln anecdote about settling disputes.
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New York
Jim” Bennett
Europe
Newport
Mr. Patterson
Connecticut
H. H
Sankey the Evangelist and Moody Partner in Song
Ira D Sankey born 1840 in Edinburg Pennsylvania to prosperous Methodist parents rose from Newcastle church member to essential partner of Dwight Moody in evangelism. A musician since youth he used simple song to aid the sermon with distinct enunciation and famous pieces like The ninety and nine adapted from a Scotch melody.
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Ira D. Sankey
Evangelist Moody
Edinburg
Pennsylvania
Mr. Moody
Young Sankey
Newcastle
Young Men’s Christian Association
Moody
Sankey
Shilohs Vitalizer and Cure Advertisements
A block of old medical advert copy touts Shilohs Vitalizer as a universal cure for dyspepsia and liver complaints with various products and prices. J F Fezer is listed as the seller and distributor for multiple Shiloh brands including Shilohs Cure for croup and bronchitis and a catarrh remedy.
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Shiloh
J.F. Fezer
J. F. Fezer
J.fezer
J. F Fezer
Free nasal injector with Shilohs Catarrh Remedy
An advertisement offers a nasal injector free with each bottle of Shilohs Catarrh Remedy priced at 50 cents. The seller is J. F. Fezer.
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Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
Agency Seeks Bestselling Book by Noting Winners
Portland Maine agency offers term free service to promote top selling books. Readers are urged to pursue success through choosing the right book and leveraging winning strategies.
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Haturr
Portland
Maine
Cure for Piles Remedy Ad by Bosanko
Piles cause weight in the abdomen and urinary misperceptions with itch and moisture. Dr Bosanko’s Pile Remedy soothes and absorbs tumors, relieves itching, and claims a permanent cure for 50 cents. Sold by Flower and Petrikin in Piqua Ohio.
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Bosanko
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