Monument Talk and Cemetery Real Estate in Chicago
A cemetery superintendent guides a reporter through the South Side and West Side, revealing discreet class divisions in lot pricing, ar tful monument placement, and the practice of steering buyers to select options. He notes growth potential and the strategic use of prime plots near a water view, warning against less desirable sites. The piece blends business talk with social observations on urban burial culture.
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Poe
Ned
Chicago
Michigan Ave
Clark-st
Jay Gould
Bers
Yendar
Chicago Tribune
Whimsical Verse and Music Notes From a Boston Paper
A fragmentary column mingles witty quips about marriage and busts with playful verse. It hints at rhyme schemes and musical realms, noting Victims chant allegro and lampooning stanzas about crime, while presenting scattered lines and dates from a 19th century style publication.
Women, Fashion and a Remarkable Sewing Feat Across Nations
The French press argues social dances decline under women’s leadership in Paris. Notable New York women named include Edith Kingdon Gould and Lillian Runcel. A Kalamazoo pastor, Carrie J Bartlett, impresses with black ministerial garb. A remarkable armless seamstress, born French, sews entirely with her mouth, cutting cloth and threading needles. She crafts patchwork quilts and log cabin designs for many admirers.
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New York
Edith Kingdon Gould
Lillian Runcel
Burke Roche
David Thomson
Marion Manola
Hammiersley
Duchess of Marlborough
Carrie J. Bartlett
First Unitarian Church
Kalamazoo, Mich
Berlyia Lifaesha
New York Sun Reports Latest Handshake Fad Among Elite
The New York Sun notes a new social craze in high society. When meeting friends, people fold the right arm near the body and perform a precise raised elbow and palm grip. Prominent figures like Depew Vanderbilt Morgan and Field are seen doing it repeatedly at large receptions, making the gesture less amusing over time.
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New York
Depew
Cornelius Vanderbilt
J Pierrepont Morgan
Cyrus Field
Holiday Rhythm and Dull Season Banter Dialogs
A collage of old comic exchanges shows a telephon e clerk seeking a holiday, a barber asking for charges on tab, and a weary manager dismissing extra days. The excerpts capture humorous, casual exchanges amid seasonal slowdowns and theatrical praise from diverse sources.
Dentists Paid Ten Dollars Per Hour In Paris
A physician warns against boxing children's ears and urges gentle, healthful sleep habits for women. He advises a relaxed evening routine, smooth breathing through the nose, and avoiding grim expressions or tucked heads that might cause facial wrinkles.
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Paris
Rogers' Royal Remedies Ad for Digestive Ailments
It may be taken immediately after eating for dyspepsia flatulence or any irritations of the stomach or nerves. All druggists sell it, one dollar per bottle. Rogers' Royal Remedies Co., Boston.
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Rogers’ Royal Remedies CO
Boston
New Books Featured in Recent Publications Worth Noting
A list of new titles includes Henry M. Stanley Life and Explorations by Henry Frederic Reddall, A Woman's Journey Around the World Alone by Lilian Leland, Stranded a story of the Garden City by Edgar B. Beach, Misled a society novel by Charlies Affery, Desia a novel by Henry Greville, and The Missing Bride by Mrs Emma D. E. N. Southworth. Several titles are highlighted for accessibility and appeal to readers on the go.
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Henry M. Stanley
Henry Frederic Reddall
Out
Lilian Leland
Nellie Bly
Garden City
Edgar B. Beach
Charlies Affery
Emma D. E.N. Southworth
Little Shavers and Birthday Banter in Scranton
A five year old pokes fun at his father over ten cents, while Maj Stofab jokes with his best girl and younger brother about a razzle dazzle birthday present. An ad pitches Bludbuter as a preventative for blood and skin diseases with tonic benefits for digestion and constipation.
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Scranton
Scrantono Prath
Maj. Stofab
Washington Stat
Gan Wa Chinese Remedies Claim Quick Cure for Catarrh
A Indianapolis notice touts Gan Wa Chinese Vegetable Remedies with testimonials from John McGregor of 372 S Tennessee St praising rapid relief from catarrh after a single week of treatment. The ad lists offices at 25 West Washington and promises free consultations, private patient visits, and a healing guarantee with circulars available by mail.
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Will Pantzer
Batca Hone Pharmacy
West Wash
St. Indianapolis
Ind
John McGregor
S. Tennessee
Gan Wa
McGregor
Gun Wa
Indianapolis
Indiana
West
Washington-st
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Memphis
Tenn
Margaret S
John Splan
England
Cleveland
Mambrino Sparkle
Hood
Ansurance. Com
Continental
Detroit
Boston Courier
Munsey
Arkanaan Traveler
Odds and
Rogers’ Royal
NEW Books
Herod
Annan
Qed
Nsus
Lapres’ Home Journal
Curtis Pusvisninc Co
Philadelphia, Pa
Dean
Ely
Balin
St. N.Y
Are
East Washington Street
E. G. West
F.C. Fowler
Moodus
Conn
Donuts Mfg. Co
Waltest
Pearline
James Pyle
Gini
Gon WA
Washington St
Indianapolis, Ind
M. Abhett
M. D
Virginia-ave
Traveler's Register
Union Station
South Minors Street
Indianapolis Union Station
Dally
South Illiniset
Pennsylvania Lines
Central Standard Trac
Pittsburg
Baltid
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Philadelp
Phio
Teave
Columbus
Richmond
Louisville
Lonin- Ville
Duzlban
Vincennes
Cairo
Vandalia
Terre Blute
Greencastle
Li Jt
Dering
Cincinnati
Chicago & ST. Louis
BIG Four
St. Louis
America
Southwestern Limited
Union Depot
Pacific Coast
Colorado
Arizona
Texas
Mexico
Chicago & Cincinnati
LOU Catro
Jd, H. Martin
Furman’s
Spallman
WMATA
Hamilton
Dayton RA
Connersville
The
F. & Fuller Installment CO
Pennsylvania Street
Ame
Edinburgh
Wedgewood
Smith S
North Clinois Street
Lilly & Stalnaker
Washington Street
Columbas
Margaret Mather
J. B. Studley
W. S. Gilbert
Gretchen
English’s Opera House
J. C. Stewart
Murray
Murphy
Masonic Hall
Thomas G. Slerman
Boyd Winchester
C. S. Darrow
D. P. Baldwin
Logansport
Nerve Bean Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Browning & Son
von Mohr Co
P.S.C
Atail Druggists
LA Ate Cincinna Tho
Daniel Stewart
A. Kiefer
GATES
A.B. Gates & CO
At &c
Fomniti
Chamber of Commercce
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