Towers of Ariel and the Cosmopolitan Metropolis
A vivid tour of New York's Greater New York, detailing the diverse immigrant quarters. The piece traces Manhattan’s boroughs from Ellis Island to Chinatown, describing Jews, Italians, Syrians, Greeks, and other communities, their shops, streets, and cultural life shaping a world city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx
East River
Blackwell’s Island
Astoria
Long Island City
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Long Island
Silver Bay
Staten Islands
Bayonne
Elizabethport
Elizabeth
Newark
Jersey City
Jersey Meadows
Hoboken
Paterson
Englewood
Hudson
Sound
United States
Greater
New York
Columbia
Rome
Gotham
Mulberry Bend
Orchard
Pitt Streets
First Ward
Washington Street
Mediterranean
Cherry Hall
Sons of
Sparta
Maids
Athens
Warriors
Macedonia
Aegean Islands
Euripides
Chinatown
Bowery
Chatham Square
Mott
Pell Streets
Celestial Empire
Manhattan Island
Remarkable Survival of English Soldier at Abu Klea Anniversary
In the Abu Klea battle commemorations under Sir Herbert Stewart, Private Matthew Wegg was believed dead after a week with severe wounds. He was found alive by a burial party, nursed, shipped to Netley hospital, and later served at Aldershot. Wegg later saw his name engraved on a tablet to fallen soldiers. End of the Damage Suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abu Klea
Herbert Stewart
Soudan
Matthew Wegg
Weegg
England
Netley Hospital
Aldershot
All Saints’ Church
Wegg
Smith County
Sample
Supreme Court
Alloys of Metals in Early Industrial Text
The article notes that many so called brass stair rods are iron cores with thin brass coatings and that much copper work is actually coated iron. It emphasizes that pure metals play a minor role compared with the vast variety of metal alloys.
Tuberculosis Sunday Aims to Reach Twenty Million Churchgoers
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis launches a permanent tuberculosis Sunday to be observed nationwide on April 24. Sermons on tuberculosis will be preached in churches across the country and literature distributed to congregations to promote prevention and cure. Clergymen can obtain materials from state local anti tuberculosis groups as well as the national body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Island
Bulgaria
Galicia
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
United States
Boards of Health
National Association
Western
Canada
Shaw
Armera
United
Manitoba
Ichewan
Alberta
Best West
Sup
Ottawa
E.t.holmes
Jackson St
St.Paul
Minn
W.v.bennett
Bee Bidg
Omaha
Ned
Left Behind in Hair Fashion and Book Companionship
The artist recalls a model with magnificent hair, who after redressing behind a screen left half her hair behind. The piece reflects on books guiding youth and aging, offering solace from solitude and daily burdens, citing Jeremy Collier on turning to the dead for undemanding conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremy Collier
Important to Mothers Castoria Ad Warning Signature
Examine every bottle of Castoria carefully to ensure the signature is present. The ad claims Castoria is a safe remedy used for over 30 years for infants and children. A witty exchange about progress contrasts a gloomy philosopher with a busy man noting a revolving door as a metaphor.
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as cure for tired feet
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as an antiseptic powder to ease tired swollen feet and help break in new shoes. It promotes 25¢ price, free sample, and lists Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy NY. Also includes quips from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Rheumatism Cure in a Day Claims Dr. Detchon’s Relief
An advertisement touts Dr. Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism claiming radical cure in 1 to 3 days and first dose benefits. It promotes various tonics and elixirs, mentions druggists, and includes other promotional lines and product pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detchon
Seed Corn Tester Promises Reliable Growth
Geo H Lee of Omaha announces a corn tester usable anywhere corn is tested and capable of concurrent testing with an incubator. Sizes include 200 ear for 3.50 and 500 ear for 6.00. Descriptive circulars available by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Lee
Omaha
GEO. H. Lee CO
Neb
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Ariel Arne
Manhattan
Ike
Ellis
Slanod
Hudson River
City Hall
Park Row
Ham Square
East Broadway
Europe
Asia
Jerusalem
Lower East Side
Ghetto
New York City
Mulberry
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Italy
Our Lady
Essex and Hester Streets
Ed. Sample
Osborne
Lar
Kansas City Star
Alloys of
Preach Gospel OF Health
Browning
Henry James
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hubbard
Perry Dama
Prinkiler
BE. W. Grove
Lex
Western Electropode Co
Los Angeles St
Los Angeles
Cal
Fies
THE
Carter
Wrigley’s
Ria Mae
Cascarets
cRucese
Parker
Forsai
Great Western Fortland Cement
Great Western Portland Cement CO
kkysaSciry. Mo
Standard Ol. CO. (Incorporated
Molly Dear
Popular Music Supply House
Wilcox Ave
Chicags
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