A Chapter on Coiffures A Fashionable Hair Arrangement Discussed
A New York Herald feature surveys how women adapt hair styles to changing fashions. It notes shifts from straight to smooth brushed looks, the debate over parting, upcoming Paris rumors about a pompadour roll, and the return of the rats nest. It highlights ornaments like jeweled stars, sunbursts, and diamond combs as well as the old waterfall fringe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dame Pashion
Paris
Robb
N. Y. Herald
Luxurious Bath Preparations and Beauty Tips from 19th Century Guides
An article fragment surveys upscale bath trends and skin care methods. It cites almond meal and oatmeal bath additives from a French firm to soften and whiten skin, plus a vinegar herb rub inspired by ancient Greek and Roman beauty practices. It notes milk and bran baths for refinement and includes a light exchange about a fast horse versus a stationary chair, a note about the origin of a song, and Hawaii’s land area.
Neighbor's cow stirs up profits and politics in Iowa
An Iowa neighbor relates a tale of a cow mash mix that yields a curious milking result. The Amboy Journal editorializes on Australian ballot law deeming votes on licenses merely express opinions, not binding. Advertisements tout Electric Bitters and Dr King's New Discovery with testimonials from Canajoharie and Catskill druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
PD. W. Fuller
Canajoharie
N. Y
Dr. King
G. A. Dykeman
Catskill
New York
Dr. Cady
The Edison Newton Watt Stephenson Quotes On Invention
Philosophical notes on chance and purpose in discovery. Historical examples cite Edison Newton Watt Stephenson and rail progress. The text urges careful planning and long effort behind the Burlington Route with maps tickets and agents listed. The ending mentions Sam Rowley of Lanark and orders to Lanark Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Isaac Newton
James Watt
George Stephenson
Ranning
United States
Burlington
W. J
Kenyon
St. Paul
Minn
Sam Rowley
Lanark
Will Ery Sales
Annual Town Meeting in Rock Creek Illinois
The town of Rock Creek Carroll County Illinois will hold the Annual Town Meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at the shoe shop of A Brooke in Election District No One and at the C O D Laundry room in Lanark for elections and officers including Town Clerk Assessor Collector Highway Commissioner School Trustee and Pound Masters Polls open seven A M to five P M Miscellaneous business to be transacted at two P M. Dated March 20 1895. Joseph Wiltsey Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norier
Rock Creek
Carroll
Illinois
A. Brooke
Lanark
A. D
Joseph Wiltsey
Ilinois
B. K. Meyers
BK. Meyers
Bein
Hin
Ko Meyers
Lev
T. Bray
Justice of the Peace
A. B. Adams
MONO
Eve Er
A. W. Deal
How and When
When you decide to visit Washington the Great Northern is the route to take a new line with substantial reliable service. It costs no more to go on the Great Northern with new cars on a smooth stone ballast track. If you doubt when to go, now is suggested there is room to get in on the ground floor with full information available from W M Laurie in Chicago or F T Wursey in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Northern
W.M. Laurie
Jackson St
Chicago
F. T. Wursey
G. P
T. A
St. Paul
Minn
Punds Expended And For What Purposes Expended
Account from 1894 showing payments by Jos Wiltsey town clerk for election costs. Includes sums for rent of hall and room, printing ballots and statements, judges and clerks fees, auditing, highway work, and miscellaneous services. Lists names such as Cal M Feezer J Lamoreux LH Spree and Gaff with specific payments and balance of 705 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Wiltsey
Bray
Feezer
Jacobs
John BZ
Rowland
Fred Horner
Njured
Eseas
LH Sprecher
Los Wiltsey
Gaff
Eza Parkley
Batley
JD Wolfley
H B Robinson
SC Gault
GH Roger
Ed Glottelty
Fe JG Steller
BK Myers
JT Jacobs
Jonas Bullington
Gigchion- Truis
Sncconsaces
WG Wild
BK Meyers
Joseph Wiltsey
Jno Dresbach
John Lamoreux
Lt Bray
Gugrog
JM Glotfelty
Frank Weber
EJ Barkley
Iowa Land Boom Promises Homes and Prosperity
An appeal touts cheap, fertile lands in Iowa between the Mississippi and Missouri. Encourages buyers with low down payments, no taxes this year, and potential 7 to 8 percent returns. Promises rapid value growth and easy paths to ownership, urging early purchase to secure best prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Illinois
Mississippi
Missouri
American Republic
Lund
Iowa Land Boom Promises Cheap Farms and Growth
The article lauds Iowa schools with high coverage and argues land prices will rise as interest falls. It urges immediate purchase after March 1st, 186, offering favorable terms, fast price gains, and commissions for referrals. It emphasizes clear titles and government-origin land in Western Town and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Wisconsin
Tinos
Tlinois
Iowa and Dakota Lands Offer Frontier Opportunities
A promotional notice touts Clay County Iowa as a growing model city with rail, electricity, water works and rich black soil. It advertises Spencer as county seat and Chicago rail travel, compares land prices to freight costs, and highlights South Dakota lands in Spink Hand Brule and Hand counties with easy terms and possible improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County
Iowa
Spencer
Chicago
Towa
South Dakota
Spink
Weadle
Brule
Hand
Dakota
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Willie
Epes Sargent
the Battery
Henry Russell
Hawaii
Connecticut
Delaware
The
Amboy Journal
Chance
Lorillard
Cimak
Lorillard’s
Financial Statement
Reed
Savneee
A$. van Aelsiyn
Auoul Owe
Tomeseekers
Earth
Lowa
California
Selols
Iilinois
Mississippi River
Clay
Aoman
Allcourt
Nho
Peel
Humphreys
Albany
U. S. Army Cavalry
H.W
Manges J. K
Humphreys’ Medicine CO
William and John Sts
Ater
NE Machine CO
Tilsta
Gay
John Peters
Lanark, In
J. G. Sheller
Lower Broad Street
Clay 60
Lanark, Ill
Kingery Barn
John Schriner
Goog Hovses
H. S. Marks
Risley
B. T. Risley
Wisi
Yellowstone
Chas
Fel
Gen
Northern Pacific Railroad
ST. Paul, Minn
U. S
U.S
T. C
A. Snow&co
Chamberlain
Eldredge Manufacturing
Belvidere, Ill
Wim. Walton
Stephenson St
Freeport
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