Despite Hard Times Houston Leads in Real Estate Trade
Analysis shows Houston and Texas cities maintaining higher weekly real estate activity than many peers nationwide. The piece notes Houston’s larger population and robust commerce, with railways and lines described, while Cleveland and Boston are cited in comparison. It discusses urban growth, employment, and the role of business in attracting people, detailing regional differences across the country.
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Boeestes
Texas
Spopestes
Gieweland
LPL
Pee Eressa
Cleveland
Eouston
Bedness
Denver
Pomelaioce
Populssen
Atfegcecy
Oeciapee
Cifersri
New England
Boston
Enormoes
Praietive
Bectton
Houston Heights
Rock Island C
Rh SQ
Santa Fe
Amalgamation Shifts Standard Steel Plant to New Owner
The Standard Steel plant at 57 Chester, Pennsylvania, passed into the hands of the American Steel Casting company represented by Westes and Waterburr of New York. The deal was dated March 2 and involves a substantial cash consideration, marking a major consolidation in the Pittsburgh area steel industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Steel Company
Chester
American Steel-Casting Company
Westes & Waterburr
New
Yori
Tobacco scheme touted as a cure in 1880s ad scam
A fraudulent notice claims a half million tobacco profits and a miracle cure called note bec. It features L. Kramer and tobacco firms, asserts dramatic health claims, and advertises a free booklet Dent Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life Away. It lists traveling agents, wholesalers, and nationwide sales tactics to push the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Kramer
Certsinis Notobae
Topicco
United States
Consda
The Cockswain's Story of a Shipwreck and Rescue
A fragmented recollection narrates a shipwreck tale told by a Cockswain. Survivors recall peril at sea, rescue attempts, and a captain's courage as rough seas and danger tested crew and passengers.
The Great Hesper Plot Deepens at the Abbey
After Lola vanishes and a legal plan forms, Sir Edmund proposes a stake in the Great Hesper diamond, sparking talks of a protective agreement. Bernard Thorne pursues Lola’s guardianship and Edith’s suitor status as tensions rise over the finial tontine clause and potential rivalries among partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Mr. Thorne
Kdith
Ikih
Bernard
Claus
van Hoeck
Edmund
Old Fox
Israel
Remarkable Rheoremation Cure Claims by Readers
A humorous letter page notes D H E Tyler of Galesburg and Edward E. Broughton of New York City praise Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a “perfect cure” for rheormation and related woes, while a Teather joke closes with a quip about a sting from a leather strap. The piece parodies testimonial fusion with music trivia about Paderewski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Brounton
Wirth St
New Tors Chty
N. Y
Dr. Bull
Altered clause urged in old agreement with Sir Edmund
In the morning I meet Sir Edmund and discuss changing the clause in the agreement though no final decision is made. Edith notes she could not sleep and appears gravely frightened, hinting at something troubling her beyond the baronet’s remark. She promises to explain what perplexes her.
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Edith
Sir Esmound
Mr Thorne
Waren
Sir Edmund
Bey
Baronet
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Ile
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Cayias
Young Pees
Frank Barrett
Costaxten
Jan van Hoek
van Boeck
Bernard Thorne
Lola
Bruce
Lascelles
Edmund Cee
Guckly
Johnson
Miss Lascelles
Lois
Abber
Shor
Geer
Southampton
Éresser
Eamuld
London
Slanndarr
Carralha
Madrid
Helyer
Miss Las
Loja
D. HE Tyler
Main St
Galesberg
Paderewski
Teather
Harry
Hood
Lowel
Ivy
Bers
Lesvog
Abe
Bare
J.C
Ott & Bowne
Shanes
Ely
Dale
ELY Bros
Warren
Dew
Anthanh Ie Sr
Orahke
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