Of and About the Makers of Books
A literary critique article reviews Napoleon III and M De Lane’s biography with a long dialogue excerpt. It contrasts heroic aspiration with vanity, noting the book’s eloquent style but weak material and includes archival discussion of December Bookman content and other literary items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Pierre de Lane
Helen Hunt Jackson
New York
Dodd, Mead & Co
Mme. de Montijo
Eugenie
M. de Lano
Napoleon III
M. de Lane
Mazimillan
Louis Napoleon
Printe
Mme. de Metternich
Maximilian
Charlotte
Mexican Empire
December issue highlights Social Economist and Bookman picks
The December number of Professor George Gunton's Social Economist features a paper urging tariff restoration including wool and sugar duties to raise revenue by about 80 million dollars. The issue praises the American School of Political Economy and recommends The Bookman with a new cover by Louis J. Rhead and a small price increase for next year. It also notes literary pieces on Dr Nicoll and Hazellton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gunton
Social Economist
New York
Union Square
School of Social Economica
Louis J. Rhead
Ita
Dr. Nicoll
Hazallton
GIVING AND GETTING CREDIT Book Review Summary
Book reviews describe three works on business credit ethics and risk management by Frederick B. Goddard and Florence Hull Winterburn, plus H. G. Seeley’s educational earth history. The first two analyze credit practices and nursery ethics, while Seeley’s volume explains earth formation and fossil insights for general readers.
Literary Gossip on American Authors and Living Costs
The Critic argues the dearth of top American writers stems from high living costs. It notes European capitals are cheaper, pushing authors toward pot-boilers or other work. It recalls Cambridge-Concord authors living quietly, and cites rising pay from 3 to 14 cents per word, with rare exceptions like a $5,000 6000-word Trilby story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Sidy
London
New York
Chicago News
Te Oe Ee TS Ae Ing Company
Emerson Aphorisms Fragment on Vision and Virtue
A collection of aphorisms attributed to Emerson questioning vision, virtue, humility, and self-respect. It praises sincere dialogue, minority greatness, inner divine presence, and the value of beauty over bread while urging action from simple motives and enduring self discipline.
Sentimental Sympathy for Cuba and Liberty
The Wilkes-Barre News-Dealer argues sentimental sympathy for Cuba mirrors France’s aid to the American Revolution. It praises generous, righteous support for liberty, noting that such aid helped make America free and independent and hopes for more of the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Cuba
France
England
America
Danger Signals Warn of Tuberculosis Symptoms
Warning about consumption notes common signs such as cough shortness of breath tight chest rapid pulse and evening chill then fever and morning pallor. It promotes Dr Acker's Engaed Remedy for Consumption made by Acker Medicine Co New York as a trusted treatment.
A Girl's Danger and a Ride in Health Revival
A narrative from Wellsboro recalls Clara B Heath born 1882 to Charles H Heath and Genie Boyd. After relocations to Harrison Valley and Little Marsh her health declined until Dr Williams Pink Pills for female weaknesses revived her. Clara credits the treatment with restoring color appetite nerves and vitality and plans to continue if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsboro
Elkland
Pennsylvania
Charles H. Heaty
Genie Boyd
Heath
Harrison Valley
Clara
Little Marsh
Ara
Pink Pills End Vital Sickness, Woman Credits Cure
Mrs. Hannal Carey of Bradford Pa describes a year of decline from general breakdown to emaciation and loss of appetite. After trying various medicines she used Dr Williams Pink Pills and recovered strength appetite and color, praising the pills as life saving. The pills are sold by druggists or mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N Y at 50 cents per box or six for 2 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Napoleon III
Mexico
France
Maximilian
Terrio
Misa Clara
Dr. Williams
Tam
Miss Wenth
Bradford
Hannal Carey
No. 50
High Street
Willliams
Wim
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sainte-Cloud
Thercy
Madame
Napoleon Ilm
Napoleon II
Eyil
Hadrizen
Napoleon I
Napoleon Bonaparte
Frank Dempster Sherman
Harry T. Peck
Frederick J
Nicholas
James Whitcomb Riley
Hall Caine
Nineteenth Century Club
Mr. Caine
H. Howard Beidleman
the Inquirer
South Fifteenth Street
Philadelphia
Herbert Nichol
Willam Wycherley
The
Citizen
Munsey's
Menaicas
Arachnia
Mies
Orpheus
Diana
Harper's Bazaar
Ernest McGaffey
Apollo
Balzac
Prescott
Peru
Fine Art Society
Swenikh
Goteborg
Forsten Herlund
Rudyard Kipling
St. Nicholas
Kipling
F. Marion Crawford
Italy
Mr. Isaacs
Hia
Funk & Wagnalls Company
Mmathematician
Michigan
Frederick B. Goddard
the Haker and Taylor Co
East 14Th St
Scranton
M. Norton
Mercantile Agency
Credit Insurance
Florence Hull Winterburn
Cloth, Me
the Merriam Co
Winterburn
Dent
H. G. Seeley
F. KR
D. Appleton & Co
Appleton
Seeley
James S. Dean
Geo. Grant
Rondout
N. Y
Dean
Emerson
Qondien
Teller
Newa
God
Yosemite
Blavery
Wilkes-Barre News-Dealer
Senthol
Mel Eiaksees
Ysaiehy
Matthews Bros
Forsee
Ee Matthews Bros
Jeno
Mrs. Carey
Jenuine
Athashe
C.ricker General Dealer
New Telephone Exchange
Adams Ave
Setanion
Tologhana
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