Dancing in the Barn and Summer Society in New York
The piece recalls fashionable August life with Vanderbilts at Newport and Lenox, the Sloane children dancing in a barn style schottische, Booth at Newport, and Ward McAllister's baron schemes. It also notes Long Branch crowds, a clever barber shop ruse, a Grand Street restaurant hiring a female bouncer, and a bold New York fashion column tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Newport
Sloanes
William H. Vanderbilt
Mrs. Sloane
Massachusetts
Lenox
Sloane
William M. W
Long Branch
The
Booth
Ward McAllister
Baron Salyme
Mellister
Vienna
Augustus Lumley
New York
Manhattan Beach
MacAlister
Stuyvesant
Baron Vergeismmichnicht
Baron Vergeissmich nicht Dominates Newport Waltz Scene
A towering Prussian baron in white fennel suit captivates Newport Society at the Newport Casino. His sweeping waltz with a partner draws astonished comparisons to the Eiffel Tower and a German heaven as French and German personalities clash in Bellevue avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Vergeissmich Nicht
Newport
Vergeissmichnicht
Eiffel Tower
Soares
America
Foreign Legation
Washington
Bellevue Avenue
Vergeissmich Nicht
Marvin's Royal Fruit Biscuits Ad Time Tested Delicacy
A vintage ad copy promotes Marvin's royal fruit biscuits as real deli delicacies ideal for luncheons or picnics. The text invites readers to consider these biscuits as an essential treat for gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Striking Advances in Mechanical Refrigeration and Bearings
A Disparca column cites G W Manual of the Pacific and Oriental Company on bearing surface and lubrication. It notes that bearing pressure must be limited to about 120 psi to prevent overheating and wear, that longer bearings raise efficiency, and that white bearing metals reduce friction. It highlights triple expansion engines improving shaft support and propeller efficiency in screw steamers, with cabins moved closer to the propeller to reduce stern vibration and waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Marine Engineers
Stratford
England
G. W. Manual
Pacific and Oriental Company
Chary
Parson
London
Australia
Photographic Telescope Gift Boosts American Astronomy
An English astronomy journal notes strong U S work aided by photography and praises Miss C. W. Bruce of New York for a $50,000 gift to Harvard College for a 24 inch aperture photographic telescope. The device will map faint stars, aid double star searches, nebulae, asteroids, and variable stars, with plates offering precise measurements and potential to photograph 20 000 to 30 000 stars per plate. California gains a premier telescope for photographic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bruce
New York
Astronomical Observatory
Harvard College
California
Barges Preserve Frozen Meat On Long Voyages
The London and Tilbury Co introduces independent cold barges for meat transport. Each barge carries 50 tons, uses Pulsometer freezers and ammonia brine, requires two men, and consumes 84 pounds of coal per hour. Last month the Mattherhorn delivered 2000 sheep from Havre in perfect condition, showing barge transport viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London & Tilbury Co
London
England
Pulsometer Company
Matterhorn
Havre
Als
Twin-screw steamers may replace sidewheels in river and ocean travel
Corbett notes Paris and Monmouth success at sea indicate twin-screw ships will dominate ocean and river routes. He predicts New York to Albany and Troy operations within five years and service from Long Island Sound to Fall River and Providence, signaling the end of beam engines for large river and sound steamboats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
City of
Paris
Monmouth
New York Harbor
New York
Albany
Troy
Long Island Sound
Fall River
Providence
Seeiny Mr. Corbett
Augusta Victoria
White Star Line
English Board of Trade
Atlantic
Twin Screw Steamers and Electric Search Lights Advancements
The article argues against traditional ship yards on steamers favoring twin screw design and mastless rigs, noting German and American progress toward mastless cross Atlantic steamers. It highlights electric search light projectors with high candle power, arc lamps, and Morse signaling capability used for navigation and signaling aboard ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez Canal
Photographic Negatives for Precision Scales
A contemporaries notes that celluloid is unsuitable for mathematical scales while ivory scales are costly. Using celluloid negatives allows inexpensive transparent multiples that can be attached to ivory or ebony and used to create accurate elaborate scales with great detail rivaling high end dividing machines.
Dentists Claim Porcelain Tooth Restoration Invention
Dr Land of Detroit Michigan develops a porcelain filling method that creates a tooth replica in color and shape and attaches it to the damaged tooth. The restoration is said to be so precise that distinguishing natural tooth from art becomes nearly impossible and could mark a remarkable advance in dental care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land
Detroit
Mich
S & Mot
Danger of Chloroform in Gas Light Revealed
A German physician reports cases where chloroform fumes mixing with gas caused asphyxia. One death occurred and another case showed delayed symptoms after consciousness returned, resolved by good room ventilation. M G Cohen announces new diamond and jewelry stock at Peas Street with Forsnew offerings and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Street
M. G. Cohen
Fifth Avenue
Market St
Peas St
M. G. Coney
Smithfield St
Last Sea Shore Excursion At $10 Round Trip
A final excursion to the Jersey coast departs from the city at 8 50 a m on Thursday August 22. Special Pullman parlor cars and handsome day coaches are provided. Tickets valid on four later trains. includes Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City with a ten day limit. Berths in sleeping cars may be reserved at 110 Fifth Avenue office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Shore
Pennsylvania Rai
Jersey Coast
Atlantic City
Cape May
Sea Isie City
Ocean City
Conemaugh Valley
Allegheny Mouneh
Fifth Avenue
Allegheny Valley R R Daily Round Trips Listed
Train routes from Union station to Thousand Islands Alexandria Bay Toronto Niagara Falls Lake Chautauqua and back advertised with return fares and 15 day passes. Eastlake coaches Pullman parlor buffet cars depart 8 45 p m EST. Also misc ads for beer Fr a un hei m brewing and fashion items appear in the page with local contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thousand Islands
Alexandria Bay
Toronto
Canada
Niagara Falls
Lake Chautauqua
Niagara
Eastlake
Union Station
The Trichina Spiralis Hazard to Pork and People
An 19th century account explains how Trichina spiralis was first identified in humans and hogs, and details its life cycle from ingestion to muscle encystment. It describes how eggs hatch in the intestine, larvae migrate via blood to muscle, and how pork parasites mature, posing a serious disease risk when undercooked meat is eaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Leldy
Philadelphia
Zenker
Hog Meat Study Finds Similar Trichina Levels Across Markets
A writer examined sausage, fresh pork, and pigs feet from markets in Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and Pittsburg to gauge Trichina infection. Results show similar average counts across all types with no clear standout.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clara Belle
Astors
M’allister
Cornelius
William J
Edwin Booth
John Jacob Astor
Jack Astor
Tuxedo
McAllister
Baron
Mephistophelian
Warries
Strauss
Jersey
Wall Street
Gallan
Sandy Hook
City
Juno
Ps York
Olana Beruz
G. Cohen
Mercantile Marine
Scientific and Industrial Notes
Advance In Dentistry
Allegheny Valley
R. BR
Conene Sim Abostlite
Baverlein Brewing Co
Donnett, Pa
Plisner Beer
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Ular Gallery
Bancarre
Pitesirn’s
Chevalier Q. Jackson
Greensburg
Beethoven
Ee Soajars & Randolph, Philapelphia
George’s Hall
St. George's
Ponmorg
J. A Nete
A. i
College of Business
Erie
Cae College
Ednes
T. Munphyy
Barbis
Naza
Ountste
Ursule
Oakland
Ursuline Academy
Edia
Acadeny
Shortlidge
Harvara Sauanien
YORK _ MILITARY ACADEMY
Belden F
Goma'e
OCK Hill College
Ei Ellicott City
Brothers of the Kristian Schools
Cpa Socree Aulé
Ther Denis
St. Mary’s Seminary
Sisters of Charity
Seton Hill
ST. Joseph Academy
Beton Hill
Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Pittsburg
Greensburg Station
N. B
St. Mary's Seminary
MT. DE Chantal
Wheeling
W. Va
Sisters OF the Visitation
Conservatory of
Stutgart
Theater
R. M Gulice & CO
George
Siberia
Tvan Zotoff
Imperial Guard
Hoffer
GEO. GO
Jstaley
Harry Doel Parker
Grand Opera House
E. D. Wilt
Dockstader’s
Minstrels
Broadway
Dockstader
Pullman Palace
Rochester
Wood Street
Harry Williams
Academy
Roar
Jos. J
Maloney
Ana J.J. Klauars
Cina Maloney
Mon Fonongahela City
Mayflower
Cen Suisse
Moser
Comrizra
Stevens Chair CO
Fiobert
KK. Smit’s
Liberty ST
Col
Smithfield Street
Thos. Beecham
St. Helens
Lancashire
B. F. Allen & CO
United States
Canal ST
Beecham
P,smith Lamp, Glass and China Co
Penn Ave
Ninth
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