Imitation jewels and the craft of paste diamonds explained
The New York Tribune discusses paste diamonds and imitation jewels sold by the Dazzle Jewel company. It explains how glass substitutes deceive buyers, notes common terms like paste and rhinestone, and details origins and methods from Bohemia to the Jura. It cautions about legitimate and illegitimate trade and the risks of misrepresentation.
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Dazzle
Strass
Strassburg
Josef Strasser
Maiden Lane
Providence
Attleboro
America
Evening Star
Melba
Kimberley
Bohemia
Jura
France
New York Tribune
Farms for Sale in Linn County Priced at 42 to 50
Excellent Linn county farms for sale at from forty two to fifty dollars per acre, all convenient to market. H. M. Troy, Cedar Rapids, Ta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
H. M. Troy
Cedar Rapids
Indian Bridal Pair Among Townsfolk On a Quiet Wedding Trip
A Kickapoo bride and her husband visit a town for several days, moving calmly through shops and crowds. They share companionship yet seldom speak, with an old chief observing their restraint, illustrating a simple happiness praised by Ainslee’s Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Eve
Ainslee
Pigeons Laying Eggs Yield Mixed Sex Offspring
The article notes that pigeon eggs almost always yield both sexes and that experiments suggest the first egg is female while the second is male. A portly Tourists' club member humorously remarks on the strenuous climb, distinguishing sport from amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tourists’ Club
Chicago Tribune
Engagement Ring Sparks Praise of George’s Taste
An exchange from the Chicago Record notes Helen showing off her new engagement ring and Mattie praising George’s good taste in the ring selection.
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Helen
George
Mattie
Chicago
Iowa Democrats Endorse 1896 Chicago Platform On Money
The Iowa State Democratic platform of 1899 endorses the Chicago Platform of 1896, condemns the 1873 demonetization of silver, and calls for free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1. It insists the standard silver dollar be full legal tender and opposes monometalism as harmful to American prosperity.
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Chicago
Iowa
United States
London
Local Iron and Scrap Buyer Advertises High Chicago Prices
Monti cello and vicinity urged to contact L. Wore at 17w2 Anamosa Iowa for top Chicago market prices on old iron copper brass hides furs bones and rags. Prompt responses available by telephone or mail at the home office.
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Monticello
Chicago
L. Wore
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Arbuckles
Scholars’ Companion
Express
Expresa
Buckles
Twois Company
Percy Moran
Paul de Longpre
Posteprid
Chara Avansta
Mary J. Hotmins
Jennie Warrlman
R. Moore
Moore
Ropyahd Kiplinu
Sene
Morocco
Arbuckle Bros
Notion D
Ept
New York City
N.Y
Avararalayararal
Star Stata
Monticello State Bank
National Bank
Farwell
F. M. Hicks
H. M. Carpenter
Richardson
S. 8
Frank M. Hicks
BF Sarles
John Schweitzer
Wm. H. Proctor
A. Eney
William §Stahler
O. A. Soetje
M. Carpenter
The
Lovell State Bank
George L. Lovell
R. C. Sturton
R. C. Burton
J. 8. Hall
J. W. Doxeee
Herman Sandhouse
Nicholas Holst
John Gibson
Eagle Drug Store
A. Kempf
Deutsche Apotheke
Phon
Bell
Tainter
Fdisen
Macdonald
Columbia Phonograph CO
Dept
State St
New York
Paris
St. Louis
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Washington
Buffalo
Harger & Blish
Main St
Dubuque, Iowa
D. C. Prader
Our News Depot
D. E. Pond
North America
Hartford
North British and Mercantile
Pennsylvania
Variety
Hicks & Eilers
Castle Grove Township
Argand Catholic Church
Towa
Enza Lane
Bateman
W. First St
Monticello, Jowa
H. C. Bohlken
Hicks & Hilers
ST. P
Omaha
Sioux City
St.Paul
Minneapolis
Davenport
Farley
Anamosa
Marion
Kansas City
West
Calmar—Freight
Davenport—Freight
Oxford Freight
L. Gentile
Second Avenue
Seattle
Wash
S. S
W. H. Dunlap
Chattanooga
Tenn
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
AUR Company
Array Street
Selz
Selz, Schwab & CO
Democratic
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