Broadway Jones and the Spell of New York Debt
Broadway Jones alias Broadway leaves Jonesville for New York dreams but falls into deep debt after years of reckless spending. He confesses to friend Robert Wallace that he is fifty thousand dollars in the hole, remembering his ascent from Jonesville to Broadway and his shattered plans after a wild, lavish run on the White Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Jones
Broadway
New York
Jonesville
Abner Jones
Judge Spotswood
Robert Wallace
Gerard
Wallace
Jackson
Bob
Beatrice
Bob Wallace
Mrs. Gerard
Rankin
Paterson
Wall Street
Rockefeller
Abner
Gum Trust
Jones’ Pepsin
Knickerbockers
Delmonico’s
Chicago
Salvation Army
Newark
Paris's Greater Paris plan would transform city layout
The prefect Delanne proposes expanding Paris to include suburbs, removing inner fortifications, and creating two vast parks north and south. Markets barracks and hospitals would shift to the outskirts, freeing space for open squares and recreation while regulating postwar development.
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Seine
M. Delanney
Paris
Baron Haussmann
Bois
Champs Elysee
Acre
London
Pere Lachaise
Paul Appearance Described by Biblical Portraits
The text notes Paul lacked a striking presence per his own writings in Corinthians and related passages. It cites Acts and Galatians about his weak sight and unremarkable address, while a 4th century tablet depicts him as venerable, dignified with a high bald forehead and full beard indicating strong character.
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Paul
Paxtine Offered as Antiseptic for Women
The Paxton Toilet Co announces Paxtine as a medicinal antiseptic for douches treating catarrh inflammation or ulceration of nose and throat caused by feminine ailments. Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co has used it privately for ten years, claiming superiority. Women cured say it is worth its weight in gold. Available at druggists 50c large box or by mail from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia BE. Pinkham Medicine Co
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Prisoner Claims Charge Is Trumped Up In Court
Magistrate hears the prisoner accuse officials of trumping up charges while the officer defends using a club to prevent an escape as the man resisted arrest.
Narcissus by Robert Pridges Bans Comma Use in Poem
English poet laureate Robert Pridges writes Narcissus without commas allowing adjectives to flow as separate qualities or modify each other. The poem favors exclamation marks and frequent dashes, uses colon and interrogation mark, with bursts of periods.
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Narcissus
Robert Pridges
Bridges
Dr Eliot on Education and Reform
Dr Eliot states that England and America lag centuries behind leading educators. He questions the humiliation of an American admitting this and calls for a rapid remedy to improve the public school system. He announces plans to outline a rational system in his next article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
England
America
Mother-in-law proves a wise good friend in coffee switch
A Ta woman credits her mother-in-law with teaching her to use Postum to ease stomach and complexion troubles caused by coffee. She notes headaches when quitting coffee, then reports improved digestion and clearer skin after adopting Postum. Her grandmother also improves after trying Postum, says the product is sold by grocers with two forms and prices.
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Iowa
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Broadwy Jones
Edward Marshall
George M.coran
Spain
Peter Pembroke
Meyl
Bright
Doan
Indiana
S. E. Bechdell
Meridian St
Portland
Ind
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
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