Travel compared: American rails outrun foreign systems
The essay in The Magazine of Travel argues American railways excel in speed, comfort, and management compared with British and Continental lines. It contrasts private American railways with government-run systems abroad, detailing compartment drawbacks, bribes, and passenger abuse, while praising U.S. efficiency and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey
American Railways
Wanoyloe
Frankfort
Taft
Political machine rhetoric and central power claim
The text asserts a pervasive national control by a party leadership through office holders using state machinery to extend influence. It accuses leaders of channeling funds for campaigns and creating corrupt conditions to sustain dominance and manipulation.
Talk on no breakfast plan by Dr Dewey at local salon
About thirty friends gathered in Dr A A Edeon’s parlors to hear Dr J Ti Dewey of Meadville Pa discuss the no breakfast plan. He claimed skipping breakfast boosts health and intellect, noting long practice without purgatives and urging natural appetite to guide meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dermany
Devlin
Sdlles
Offfela
Hlivertt
Walmany
Bawtore
Ile
A. A. Edeon
J. Ti. Dewey
Meadville
Allee Birney
Dewey
Sheeman
University of
Faehlon
Tworan
Isa Much Traveled Man on the Pennyhyanus Line
William Wilhelm of Philadelphia, a veteran railway checkman on the Pennyhyanus railroad, aged seventy, has traveled constantly since 1890. Five years ago he resumed long journeys, and after a period of wandering he is said to have covered about 175 miles with wolves and other adventures noted along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilhelm
Philadelphia
Penneyhyanus
Nas Ji
Forgetfulness Haunts a Lover in Whitman Riley Verse
The poem by Stephen Foster Riley expresses a broken memory of a beloved. The speaker laments being forgotten by the beloved while imagery of birds vines graves and violet dreams lingers. Repeated refrain asks aloud if the beloved has forgotten him tonight.
X ray ghosts dazzle Paris crowd in gaslit showroom
In Paris journalists recount a bizarre X ray show where spectators viewed glowing glassware and a phantom figure materializing under a phosphorescent veil. The scene featured a host, a lantern occulted by cloth, and assistants unseen, with objects and a ghostly woman projected behind the X ray apparatus.
Roosters Sold In A Peculiar Tale From The Past
A Memphis area vignette recounts a moment when a local Black man offered two roosters for sale. The seller explains the birds eat so much corn he can no longer keep them and will sacrifice them. He jokes that northern gentlemen do not question a Negro when he is anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amirie
Knmeise
Miminong Wouanet
Imall
Fem
Radiquet
Aseistania
Quielle
Ao Flaurante
Frank
Pixley
Times- Herald
Memphis
Chicago
Odd Medical Exchange About Posture and Strength
Fragmentary dialogue discusses compensation for ailment and posture. It mentions round-shouldered condition and suggested muscular work for arms. Text appears as a clipped historical medical or personal note with incomplete quotes.
Spring Crockery Sale Offers German English Fine China
Sale begins today featuring Meekin’s English pottery and Hav iland China sets. Offers include 142 piece dinner sets, 56 piece tea sets, Carlsbad designs, and 12 piece butter dishes at substantial discounts. Limited stock and one per customer policy noted.
Pictures for Walls This Week
There's good stock in the picture room and a push to sell new prints this week. Buyers are urged to choose from a selection that will improve the appearance of any wall.
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Home Reading Circle
Chauncey Dmm
Depen
Magazine of Travel
England
United Kingdom
House of Lords
Congrese
Geentlenan
Empire State
Germany
Europe
Lawger
Washington Post
Isa
Oliver
Kleaos
Smifler
Dietyjiat
Antima Raine
Jon
Raven
Riley
Dorma D&c
Journal Des Debate
Henri de Tarville
Paris
Enid M. de Tarville
Bonuleyvard
Yonge
Abram French Co
Boston
Meekin
Sonasaiy
Ersserennessearseessen
Reid Vasiaverein
Sue
Haviland
China
Carlsbad
Carlsbad China Tea
A. E. Rogers’ Jewelry Store
Lackawanna Aiey JE
Lackawanna Avenue
Bradford
Robinson
Picer
Aeree
Moosic
Rughdale
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Mlovhrin Sapidury
Plodiug Unda
Surety Muin
Ond
Repauno Chemical Co
WM. Connell
TAD National Bank
Sgranton
Capital
Stenry Belin
William I, Peck
Mt, Pleasant
Ahoma
WM. T. Smith
Wolf & Wenzel
Court Mousse
Richardson, Boynton's Furnaces
Banco
Sarah Bernhard
Pree Ti Nvor
Daud Lydae
Protheroe & Co
Hill & Cone Fell
A. Ou, Strong
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