Origin of Newspaper Syndicates for Cheap Literature
A historical overview of how newspaper syndicates emerged to publish popular novels at set prices, detailing payments to Braddon Besant Payn Collins and the spread of serial printing. It notes benefits to writers and papers, examples of cross‑continent rights, and wartime syndicate use in Egypt.
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Times
Tillotson
Messrs. Tillotson & Son
Boston
Miss Braddon
Messrs
Walter Besant
James Payn
Wilkie Collins
W. Clark Russell
United States
Canada
Australia
America
Ttis
London Letters
London
Egypt
Lonilow Luechange
Society Life and Etiquette in Anglo Indian Cities
The article describes prevalent social structure in India and Murree, noting the dominant military presence, lingering Anglo Indian etiquette, and a strict daily calling hour from noon to two. It discusses home manners, sun exposure, social ostracism risks, and reversed customs for new arrivals including who makes first calls and evolving practices for ladies.
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Murree
India
It Is a Blessing to Be Clever in Life
A London Society column muses on chance and tact. It contrasts cleverness with mere talent, telling of Malapert who missed his break through lack of tact. The piece argues that gentle, timely action wins opportunities, avoids conflict, and keeps happiness with success.
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Malapert
Thames
London
Welsh Language in Literature Earns Noted Welsh Press
The London Daily News notes Welsh periodical literature is extensive with seventeen weekly vernacular papers in Wales and a total circulation exceeding 150,000 across magazines. A major publisher has invested £15,000 in a single Welsh work, and a Welsh-English dictionary project is progressing to the first alphabet letter.
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England
Wales
Principality
London Daily News
Astor Reveals Secret Pain Over Banker's Woes
John Jacob Astor, during a Paris medical checkup with Dr. Dupuytren, confides a private distress about 2,000,000 francs banked for 24 percent annual return versus New York acceptances at 11 to 2 percent monthly, describing mounting frustration.
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John Jacob Astor
Paris
Daron Dupuytren
Astor
Jupuytren
New York
Winning Ways in Manners and Charm
The author extols subtle social techniques that elevate personal appeal. Small acts like a warm smile, courteous bow, attentive greeting, and composed bearing garner goodwill. A gentle, practiced softness of manner enhances charm and can offset beauty's absence.
Minister and Bobby on Sunday fishing habit
A minister visits with a family and asks why Bobby does not go fishing on Sunday. Bobby replies that his father does not want to be bothered with him. The exchange captures a domestic moment and hints at family priorities.
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Bobby
New York Sun
Weapons of torture seized by Humane Society at City Hall
A collection of brutal whips clubs and cudgels taken from various owners was prepared for shipment to Rochester New York for exhibition. Details describe the cruel construction and use on horses children and adults with cases noted including a boy flogging and a mother’s weapon. The piece highlights the society’s mission and the need to safeguard animals and people from such abuse.
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the Humane Society
Rochester
N. Y
American Humane Society
Ontario Street
Humane Society
Commercial Street
Bethel Block
Mr. Parmelee
Mr. Varmelee
One Hundred Classes a Day Beer Wagon Debate
A prominent brewer claims beer wagon drivers drink constantly, rendering them drowsy. He argues they drink mechanically, regardless of desire, suggesting a pervasive effect on daily work and alertness. The dialogue highlights concerns about alcohol’s impact on laborers in transit roles.
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D. LO Theop Company
BOS
Boston
Brutal Brewery Taproom Habits Stir Philadelphia Bulletin
The Philadelphia Bulletin describes brewery taprooms as free bars where workers drink heavily. Brewhouse staff reportedly consume at least two glasses daily, often over 100 a day, with little appetite for meals and a habit of near round-the-clock drinking before bed, illustrating dangerous excess in the industry.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
All Want Fire Teeth In This City And Nation
The article notes that demi-scondaries demand first quality dental work and pay promptly, with dentists mindful of proprieties and potential blackmail. It recalls a patient under laughing gas claiming a kiss from Thad, and discusses effects of gas on women and the need for care in treating emotional patients.
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United States
Thad
San Francisco
Poel
Insects in Ears and Simple Remedies From Lars
A field guide style note discusses insects in the ears and how to treat them. It recommends pouring sweet oil to suffocate the insect, followed by syringe and warm water for removal. It warns against inserting pins and suggests water as an alternative. It also mentions chloroform vapor and other home remedies for hiccups nausea and sunstroke.
A feud and a prayer in a family tale from old papers
A brief vignette recalls a feud between a young woman and her aunt ending in hostilities, then a nightly prayer with a wary blessing. The rest notes an asparagus discovery near Akhal-Tekis after Russia annexation and a moral aphorism about truth and nature.
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Papa
Mamma
What Drug Will Scour These English Hence
An old advertisement collage promotes patent medicines and cures. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is touted to cleanse blood and invigorate the liver, followed by claims for Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy and Scott's Emulsion with testimonials. It ends with a joke about married life.
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Malherbe
Macbeth
Duncan
Dr. Pierce
For Coughs and Threat B Disorders use Brown's Bronchra
The fragment references Brown's bronchial remedy and a Beecher quote noting unchanged beliefs, with a remark on facial bloom and cheek. It presents as a partial historical ad-like notice lacking a clear event or date.
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Henry Ward Beecher
The Burlington Route Inaugurates Fast Train Service
On December 4 1887 the Burlington Route introduced The Burlingtons Number One express from Union Depot Chicago to Denver in thirty four hours with sleeping cars and dining cars to Omaha and Denver. Fast links to St Louis and San Francisco were arranged, with connections to D&RG for the Pacific coast. Tickets valid via Co B&Q TR, available from coupon agents or Paul Morrox General Passenger and Visa et Agent.
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Burlington
B&q RK
Union Depot
Corner Canal
Adama Streem
Chicago
Deuver Solid
Denver
Onisha
Omaha
St Louis
D & RG RR
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Paul Morrox
Cheap Southern Farming Lands Attract Northern Settlers
The article promotescheap farming lands in the South including Jackson Tennessee Aberdeen Jackson Mississippi Hammond Crowley Jennings Welsh and Lake Charles Louisiana. It advertises round trip tourist tickets limited to June 1 1888 with stopover privileges south of Cairo Illinois to New Orleans Jennings and Lake Charles. Rates via Illinois Central Railroad from Chicago or St Louis and requests a Southern Home Seeker's Guide pamphlet from J I Menky Manchester Iowa.
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America
Jackson
Tennessee
Aberdeen
Mississippi
Hammond
Crowley
Jennings
Welsh
Lake Charles
Lonegiana
Cairo
Tlinvis
New Orleans
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago
St. Louis
Southern
Manchester
Iowa
J. 1. Menky
Gen
West
Pass. Agi
Wisconsin Central Line Gains Noted Popularity In Northwest Rail Service
The Wisconsin Central Line has become popular in the Northwest with solid through trains linking Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Minneapolis. It offers Pullman dining and sleeping cars through to Ashland Duluth and northern mining regions. Also includes health and remedy notices for Swayne's Ointment and Catarrh cure with Prof J A Lawrence offer for a free sample.
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Northwest
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ashland
Duluth
Wisconsin
Michigan
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Society In India
Venfant
France
Lis
H. Bartley
Longsland College Hospital
Dartley
Mortartley
Lars
Akhal-Tekis
Russia
Manyy 4
Thia Light
Wiuzetles
Richmond
City
Scott
John Sullivan
Morganza
Syracuse Herald
Deuver
Swayne
J. A. Lawrence
T. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl St
N.Y
Isaac Thompson
Lyon
Hood
Wood
BaLcom
Stirley Village
Mass
C. J. Hood & CO
Lowell
Wexican Mustang Liniment
Piso
U.S
FU Fzgerald & Powell
Indianapolis
Ind
Bryant’s
Business3 College
Buffalo
Warrina
L. Bingham
Att’y
Washington, D.C
Bronson
Detroit
Mich
Saraplez
Holly
Emerremenns
Santas
Astina Kidder
Jyscell Stowe Caro
Usrostown
Dr. Willems
Ana Hy Welllam
Cleveland, C
Ty’s
ELY Bros
Greenwich St
JRE
Kidder & CO
John St
Radway
A.C. Midiicreok
Doraville
Prackey
Caroline Monteith
Leer Creek
Inde
Jones
Binghamton
Ceres
Clive Express and Post Office
H.G. Root
Gx.u
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