Advertising honesty and the value of truthful ads
A discussion on the benefits of honest advertising versus deceitful practice. The speaker argues that fair, truthful ads by careful businesses pay in the long run while careless, misleading statements lead to failure or loss. A cautious approach to every advertisement is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
W. F. Taylor
Boston
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Catherine de Medicis
Catherine of Russia
Lucretia Borga
Henry the Eighth
Philip the Second
Caesar Borgia
Gertrude Atherton
Lippincott’s
Fragmented humorous chat across papers and anecdotes
A mosaic of quoted witticisms and scenes from yearned readers and townsfolk. It hints at street banter, stagecoach lore, and light social observations with names like Yonkers and Deadwood surfacing in brisk exchanges.
Twenty Brave Women at Lime Rock Lighthouse
A 1888 report highlights Mary Whiteley and Maud King aiding four wrecked mariners near Castle Pickney, following brave acts by Ida Lewis era keepers. The piece cites lighthouse families like J. W. Whiteley and advocates for female keepers in perilous posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee Lewis
Lime Rock
Newport
R. L
Ida Lewis
Bar
Gustane
Castle Pickney
Mra
Mary Whiteley
J. W. Whiteley
Maud King
Henry Brown
Wisteria
Whiteley
Maine Journal
The Noble pertemac Poor Lack Count M Purchases Rabbit
An elderly nobleman trades a franc for a country lad’s live rabbit. He hangs the animal to show shot marks, then releases it from a distance, leaving his bag empty when the rabbit escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pertemac
Moroccos Sultan Punished Wives With Bicycles
A historic tale recalls a Moroccan sultan using bicycles as discipline for his wives. He received several bikes from a French officer and reportedly forced harem women onto them in a comic punishment ritual. The anecdote reflects court superstition and gendered power in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Asan Seeo
Teebreece
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Ae Ay
New York
Furniture Denl
Jy Price
John EB Beerbower
Cop
City Hotel
Park Ave
Ooner Second ST
West Side
Brittain’s Hotel
Scotch Plains
H. Hand
Hotel
Grenada
North Avenue
Henry F. Windham
Hotel Arlington
Somerset St
Green Brook Road
Attaca
Crescent Hotel
Rudolph Spiegel
North Plainfield
Central Hotel Cafe
East Front ST
Choice
Manhattan Hotel
Somerset Street
Jacob Hipp
Malford’s
North Ave
P. O
Kensington Ave
LaGrande Ave
Theodore Wilson
É&C
G. H. van Nest
Bymerset
Rear City Mill
Passaic Valley Dairy
Jersey
E. E. Cooper
Plassfield
A. J. Grollmisch
Nad
West 2Nd St
Cor
Central Ave
Bosicu
Yonkers
Ridge Avenue
W York
Philadel
Furnture
New York First Politican
Lewis
Breth
Chicago
Ace
Kansas
Telluz
Edach
Herbert
Indiana Journal
Nova Scotia
Ancingag Avenue
Pars Avenue
Poel
Erie
Montague Barks
Union Square
S Sal
Hudson K Company
Netherwood Hotel
Elias R. PE
John W. Parrison
Ministrat
Fed
Iggker
Peas
Demarest
Park Avenue
Opglirs
Geneva
Newsark
N. J
Manneger
Broad Street
Teres
James P
Iekort« Eker Ice Co
Tre St. Dock
Geneva Mineral Water
Broad St
Newark, N. J
Plainfield
Pelley
Rds
Real Estate and Insurance
van Bates & Timpson
Mulford
J. T. Vail, Real Estate and Insurance No
Dunham
East Yroxr
Real Estat
Wreerd
Henry G. Adams
Ballantine’s
Cash Market
Rogers
West
Ely
Marsh, Ayers & Co
David T. Kenney
Herendeen & Co
RAPAN
Fe Bern
Cmd
Tewele
Ec Co
Masons Hamlin
Masons Hamlin Orcan
Fury
Fifth Ave
Parker
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