The Fall of Prices and False Averages Debate
An analysis disputes claims tying price declines to silver value, denouncing “bastard” average prices used to argue general price trends. It condemns arithmetic violations in 19th century statistics, detailing how faulty methods misstate prices from 1860 to 1892 and urging adherence to sound rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Mason
Chicago
Dairy Record
United States
Finance Committee
United States Senate
New York Produce Exchange
Prof
Elliott
Treasury Department
Bureau of Statistics
Denver Salvation Army Captain Jailed for Disturbing the Peace
A Denver judge sentences Blanche Cox a Salvation Army captain to thirty days in jail for disturbing the peace observers call a crackdown on door meetings. The note suggests the action reflects intolerance amid the organization’s noisy but often beneficial work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Salvation Army
Col
Blanche Cox
Peasant Costumes for Fairs at the International Fair
The piece describes suitable peasant costumes for waitresses at an international fair in a church. It details Normandy French attire with gray woolen skirt, black overskirt, velvet bodice, white chemisette, and a Normandy cap. Italian dress with bright skirt, white lace apron, Roman silk scarf, black bodice, chemisette, long sleeves, and Italian cap. Dutch outfit with rough cloth skirt, long apron, chemisette, puffed sleeves, and halo-like white cap with gold earrings. and Russian dress featuring a long embroidered apron, bodice, long sleeves, and a cone-shaped cap with a tassel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy
A Courageous Widow in Vermont Frontier
Amos Storey, an early Vermont settler, was killed clearing land. His widow in Connecticut vowed to farm alone with ten children. She burned logs, planted crops, fished, hunted, and dug an underground retreat to protect her family. She toiled for years, transforming forest into a valuable farm without aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Storey
Vermont
Connecticut
Acre
Indiana
Thunderstorms and brain autopsy notes scattered ads
A jumble of old science notes cites Prof Schuster on storms, Franklin on electricity, and von Bulow brain autopsy. It also runs ad copy for No To Bac, Parker’s Ginger Tonic, Hindercorns, Dr Kline’s Restorers, and quicksilver mine location in California, with casual product pitches and stray questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Schuster
London
Benjamin Franklin
Hans von Bulow
Dress echoes in waning waist craze and summer hats
The piece notes a shift away from the waist emphasis while summer millinery features large hats trimmed with flowers. White parasols accompany light gowns, and black patent shoes paired with stockings are recommended. Tan stockings with tan shoes and white wings with yellow flowers complete the style details.
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Iight
Leaves Its Mark and Health Promise From Dr Pierce
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments. It claims to restore beauty, improve digestion, enrich the blood, and banish aches melancholy and nervousness enabling refreshing sleep and renewed strength.
Monument to Sgt Jasper Named for Local Minerals
In Joplin Missouri a monument is planned to Sergeant Jasper after whom Jasper County is named. The monument will be built from stones and minerals found in the vicinity. In West Toledo Ohio Albert Burch endorses a cure for catarrh sold by Dr. Tho. ALBERT BURCH requests particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Burch
West
Toledo
5. Tho
Joplin
Sergt
Jasper
Jasper County
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Pure Laxative Remedy
Knowledge praises Syrup of Figs for cleansing the system and aiding health without weakening kidneys, liver, or bowels. It claims universal medical approval and markets at 50 cent and $1 bottles, produced only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Oac
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U.S. Gov't
Popular Science
Sterl Remedy Co
New York City
Parker
Dreggisene Cae
Dr. Kline
Pater
Cal‘orn
Academy
The
Sacred Heart
University OF Notre Dame
Pulleo
Rey
Mommmser
Amall Tal
Ence
Thomas
Baker Rooms
Blako Ride
Te Louis
Patrice O'Farrell
Washington, D. C
MN. K. Fairbank Company
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