Despicable Swindle of Free Crayon Portraits Exposed
A writer denounces the free crayon portrait scheme as a cruel confidence game. He recounts investigating the Brook lynd Chicago and New York variants, noting victims sending photographs and money. At the Tenderloin precinct Captain McLaughlin explains police action requires a formal complaint, while a search at the crayon house reveals thousands of death portraits and elaborate returns, exposing a broad racket that preys on grieving families. The piece cites the New York Herald and comments on the perennial folly of swindlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
McLaughlin
Tenderloin
Bho
New York Herald
Pearl Sinks After Collision In China Sea Shipwreck Tale
George J. Merchant the sole survivor recalls the disaster on the 140 ton Pearl as a steamliner struck and sank her. With Mayo dead and no provisions they fought the sea aboard a floating boat until rescued by a Chinese junk. The harrowing voyage included a burial at sea and delirious hours before rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Seea
George J. Merchant
China Sea
Pelham Street
Philippine Islands
Pamay
Hong Kong
Mayo
Maya
Boston Globe
Various Curiosities From Past Inquiries And Facts
A collage of historical notes mentions Chicago’s co operative bakery values respect, the charm of new friendships, and a claim that a horsefly can live hours after its head is pinched. It also cites Pennsylvania’s brass bands, costly steamships, England’s orchard lands, and Ammonia powered streetcars. Historic asides include Grant’s youth canvassing for Irving’s Columbus, cod liver oil tastiness, cold water for minor burns, Thales’ eclipse explanation, Gutenberg’s printing, Morell Mackenzie’s generosity to actors, and a Pensylvanian forge veteran nearing a century. It also notes the London mews term, a lonely New York University Place sighting, and a Palatka orange tree curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Resf
New Friends
Pennsylvania
Great Lines
Great Britain
U. S. Grant
Irving
Columbus
Thales
Mentz
Gutenberg
England
Morell. Mackenzie
Michael Shea
Indianapolis
the Forge
London
New York
University Place
Washington Square
P. Peek
First Street
Palatka
Fla
Language and Westerners in a 19th Century Mirror
A mixed column of social observations and anecdotes on language polish versus harsh English, western man size myths, and peacock feather superstition in theaters. Notable quotes include a Spaniard phrase swap on a New Orleans to Mexico steamer and Arthur De Witt’s blunt critique of West vs East stature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mexico
Arthur de Witt
Philadelphia
Alleghanies
St. Louis
West
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
He Was Wrong About the Garden Seeds
He carefully tended a small garden plot while his wife Maria watched. She asked when the seeds would come up, and he quipped that they would not sprout but the flowers would. A neighbor's hens proved him wrong as the seeds did come up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Early 1900s Patent Remedies and Discoveries Highlighted
A collage of patent medicine claims and a science note. It mentions Royal Baking Powder as pure and reliable and suggests others may be adulterated. Professor McAdams reports a fossil find near Monks Mound in St. Clair County, Illinois. Also recommended are Olive Blossom for female health, Chamberlain’s remedies for sprains and colic, and Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion for animal itching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Union
McAdams
Wiliam McAdams
Relica
St. Clair County
Lls
Philadelphia Ledger
Chamberlain
Daugherty Bros
Indians
Wm. I, Moore
Homer City
Indiana County Lands and Growth Beckon Settlers and Investors
Indiana County promotes its fertile farms and coal regions to buyers and investors. It highlights rising land values, new railroads, coke plants, and substantial stock shipments, plus strong schools and churches. The piece appeals to settlers with mention of corn yields, wheat, oats, grass culture, and the State Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Freeport
Kittanning
Indiana Station
Indiana
West
State Normal School
Ungurpa
Idiana
Farm land bargains in White and neighboring townships
A long list of farm properties offered for sale near Indiana, White and surrounding townships. Listings include acreage from 4 to 170 acres, various timber and coal underlay, improvements like frame houses and barns, and prices ranging from a few thousand dollars to over ten thousand. Several parcels are noted as near railroads, markets, or churches, with several describing orchards, cultivated land, and good fences. Communications offered for inquiries and viewings.
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Brush Valley
Graceton
Center Township
Princi
Sake Works
Rae Tet
Boone Eae
Conemaugh Township
Armatrang
Cherry Hill
White Township
Ato Fe
Sheriff's Sales of Indiana County Real Estate
Public sale of multiple parcels by order of the Court of Common Pleas Indiana County Pa. items include 15 acre tract in Montgomery Township with a two story house, 150 acre farm in Armstrong Township with barn and outbuildings, several parcels in Shelocta and Brushvalley Townships plus Blairsville area lots and a Waite Township tract. Sale set for 2 PM at the court house, buyers must pay in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Indiana County
Court House
Indiana
Saripta Hileman
A. C
H.R. Rank
E. W. Benteh
M. Lowman
Micheal Lowman
Armstrong Township
Indiana Country
Thomas. Watt
TY. M. Carnahan
Micheal Peterman
Thomes Wiggins
Ralph Walker
Thomas Watt
Arm Strong Township
Shelocta
W. H. Anthony
Hugh Wiggins
Hickory Witness
John Ralston
Walnut Stump
Crooked Creek
M. A. Kelly
G. W. Kelly
W. J. Kelly
Aloes Jande
John Anthony
County of
Clarion Street
Salt of Indians Co. Deposit Bank
National Bank of
Angies
P. E. Gillespie
P. E Gillespie
Cordilla Cameron
Brushvalley Township
Lande O
Suzan
Elisabeth Page
James Graham
Samuel W. Evans
A. B. Runyan
Frederick Cameron
Himsalf
Nee
Dan Seca Uerun
J. Marlin Triece
Blairsville
Bee
Indiana Branch
P.R. R
Hughs & Gunthrop
John Cunningham
Oghy Uothrop
Mary B. Sloan
Home Building and Loan Association
Ft Pa
Wiggins, Aeso
Thomas A. Kenny
Burrell
Township
Black Oak
Blairs Ville
Ste
Hodge
Livermore
Perthea
James
Ayton
R. KR. Co
Santh
Blairaville Gorongu
Adam Shankegrees
John Hill
Landa
Wm. Voorlage
Ray
Jane Term
Banks
Alao
Susanna Bush
Fifa
George D. Duncan
Waite Townamp
Inlana County
Bammer Lowry
Winns
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Barnes
Baltimore and Ohio
Beltaville Station
Baltimore
Camden Station
Grannan
Secret Service of
Baltimore News
New York Journal
Beth
London Spectator
J. B. Wilson
Clay St
Sharpsburg
Br. King
United States
Boston
Commissioner of Education
Hildebrand
Joklen
T.E. Ailldebrand
janUhiy
U. S
Odds and
Chicago Post
W. V. Lucas
Iowa
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Andrade
Woolford
Hetrick Brosdruggista
Japriy
Plbson
Liberty Avenue
A.L. Murphy
Pisa
LAL Estate Agents
Fedians
White
Cherryhill Township
Green Township
McCreary
Brush Valley Township
Washington Township
Fast Mahoning Township
Blatkiick
Toom
Armstrong
Issory
Ron
Sheriff's Sales
Ohn Adams
Gillespie
Hanes
Suean
Zavcan
Lewis
Atyliah, Elesie Gant and
Serviceas
Melange Bedfords
Cheviots
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