Things You Can Buy and Sell in Modern Life
A survey of items and services traded openly in cities, from water and air to autographs and relics. It notes electric clocks sold by Western Union, water scarcity in urban areas, and markets for unusual commodities including body parts, church fairs, and personal effects. It also reports Eugene Field’s interview on a train and a geological forecast about Gulf coast subsidence threatening major ports in 40,000 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseville
New York
Libby
Congress
Paris
New York World
Eugene Field
Chicago
Authors’ Club
Pisld
Washington
Jersey City
Field
Mr Field
Pete
Dreas
Mr. Field
Porver
Demorest
Hy |Erographic Bureau
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Keokuk
St. Louis
Missouri
Louis Republic
Why calls Hate w Red Fins
An English writer argues red provokes cattle as a novelty and startling color. Scientists say red complements green, affecting retinas oppositely. Continuous green surroundings may fatigue the eye, predisposing heightened retinal reaction when exposed to red.
Beends0 Agent Described as Irish Fairy in House Remark
A garbled anecdote mentions Disraeli seeing Mr. Biggar in the House of Commons and asking about him. A quip labels Biggar as the honorable member for Beends0 and plays with a mythical Irish fairy reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reali
Biggar
Disraeli
Mr. Biggar
House of Commons
Reading and conversation sharpened by books
A reader reflects that sitting idle invites temptation and that reading elevates conversation by offering broader topics and principled instincts. A Desby woman commends her husband for clipping mean-spirited paragraphs about women, revealing newspaper parsing habits.
Fragmented notice from Woonsocket reports biscuit mishap and relic clues
A garbled report from Woonsocket notes a discharge and a question about revocation. It mentions carelessly dropped biscuits and sundried bricks with grains of wheat, dating to at least 5. C. 3800, and references Eepirite Santo and Roly Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Jewelry in China Fashion History and Jewelers
The article outlines Chinese jewelry customs with pearls and jade as top ornaments for women and notes men's use of rings and hats. It highlights regional styles in Guangdong and Northern China, the social meaning of adornment, and the prominence of the Jewelers' Brotherhood of China. It also describes apprenticeship and expertise among jewelers and contrasts female head jewelry with other pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Noah
Chang
Empresa Wo Chi Tien
Chine
Josh
Kwangtung
Jewsiers and Carpenters
Jewelers’ Brotherhood of China
Alaims
Middle Provinces
JT Don Snow
Mr. Billops
The Wig and Slippers Episode in Madison Era
A Chicago relative recalls a cabinet scare during President Madison's time when Secretary Jones forgot his wig and slippers amid a crisis. Mrs. Jones urged him to fetch slippers, his wig fell in a dark corner, and the moment sparked laughter among the cabinet as the secretary’s shorn look marred the formal entourage. The tale connects to broader notes on memory and social behavior in crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Jones
Amon
Bladenaberg
Washington
Mrs. Jones
Adonis
Chicago Tribune
1880s Costume Trends and Furnishings in English Fashion
A fashion column describes service costumes, gowns, capes, coats, and bonnets with braiding and mohair braid details for durability and style. It highlights English fabrics like velveteen, mohair, and shawl-like textures, plus trends in large hats, feathers, and velvet. It notes travel suitability and weather endurance, with example gown designs and hat varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Felt Hat Styles Move From Paris To Daily Wear
A description of felt hats with varied colors and trims, noting Paris influence and revival of Ladies fashion including ribbons and peacock features. Hats are praised for travel wear and school days, with black felts and colored velvets preferred, and details of bow knots beads and plumes described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Peg Woffington
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Albert L. Pearre
Frederick, Md
Aatt
L.M. Nixdorff, JR
Court Street
Chas. G. Macgill
North Market Street
H. Haller
Frederick
R Johnson
Court Square
Catarre
J. Pearre
Draggict
Beqth Market Street
Patrick, Bros
Orth Market Street
J. A Williamson
Anns Ofles
THE
News Job Printing Office
Mrs. Eliza Legree Yesterly
Burt
Hood
Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Cures Island Hospital
Sarsay
Potter Hill
Westerly
Jetermotin
Swift Specific CO
Nererat
Western Union Telegraph Company
National Observatory
United States
Ame Hall
Omaha
San Francisco
Western Union
Telegraph Company
Ture
OTERO
A. L. Pearre
Frederick, Ma
N. K. Fairbank Company
Cricags
Commerce St
Ballimere
Alfred Dolge
Loy & Perry
Eers
Faber
Indianapolis Journal
Vres Plata
Jonn S. Johnson
Amercan Aksterans
Johns Johnom
Mumedpelis
Joe Donoghue
Moat Formidable Oval
Ann Tuerant
Asieus
John Herschel
St. John's College, Cambridge
Mathematical Annals of the University
Herschal
Peacock
Ely
Herschel
Royal Society & Mathematical
Royal Society
Middle Temple
Herpehil
OS Royal Society
Copley
Haynes
Cherlot
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