Polly and Nell in a dingy room amid circus talk and a marriage reveal
In a Chicago inspired scene two women, Polly and Nell, discuss power, love, and a mysterious Test club as three strangers visit. Polly fends off advances while Nell worries over editors and a possible return to the circus. A late twist reveals Polly is really Jane Hadley in disguise, and George Hadley proposes to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Nell
Chicago
Amd
Upstaire
Annyone
Old Aimes
George Hadley
Ives
Feller
Willin
Secrets of Good Coffee and Delicate Desserts
A fragment summarizes coffee making methods from various traditions and family practices. It covers Turkish coffee boiling, syrup coffee on journeys, Lemon Maceuroones, White Puffs, Jelly Puddings, and Plain Boiled Pudding with steps, quantities, and heating notes. Strong entities include Turkish coffee, syrup of Coffee, and Jelly Puddings. The text preserves period cooking tone and practical instructions.
Household Hints and Fragments From a Late Issue
A collection of domestic tips and quirky fragments on household care, cooking, and crafts. Advice includes damp tea leaf dusting, salt to brighten carpets, sawdust for dust control, paper and water substitutes, and minor repairs such as cementing a broken umbrella stand. Also features banana frying method, cranberry dessert tips, bread temperature notes, and decorative frames. Includes humorous exchanges and misprints from various newspapers.
A Tale That Is Told by James Whitcomb Riley
A nostalgic lyric celebrates a lost love while contrasting memory with present loneliness. The speaker recalls a past beloved whose beauty remains vivid yet separated by time, ending in a somber reflection on an empty life without her. The verse blends romantic idealization with melancholy imagery of aging and longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb Riley
New Sleep Disorder Treatments Offered by Buffalo Institute
The Staff Felts at Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute of Buffalo advertise successful nonlocal treatment for insomnia nervous debility and related ailments caused by anxiety or overwork. A new mailable remedy for asthma and hay fever is claimed to be a radical cure, offered via correspondence from the Won Association at 063 Main Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel and Surgical Institute of
Buffalo
London Pictures by Richard Willis
Londoners face a bleak Liberal prospect as Rosebery’s pledge to end the Lords collides with a Conservative push led by Chamberlain amid wages woes. Royal wedding chatter, ghost tales, Sullivan’s latest score and a bustling London scene with theater notes, politics, and society trivia plus a murder verdict at Holland Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Wedding
Arthur Sullivan
London
Liberal Party
Lord Rosebery
Bradford
Joey Chamberlain
Joey
Tord Rosebery
Brigg
Rosebery
Lancashire
Lberal
Richardson
M. P
Professional Doctors List with Scranton Office Details
A compilation of doctors with office and residence addresses in Scranton Pennsylvania. Entries include Dr G Edgar Dean Dr A J Connell Dr W E Allen Dr CC Frey Dr L M Gates Dr John I Wentz and others with office hours and specialties in eye ear nose throat obstetrics and pediatrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. L. Frey
Wyoming Ave
Vine Street
L. M. Gates
Washington Avenue
Muadison Avenue
John IL
Wentz
Commonwealth Building
Madman Ave
Lawyers and Attorneys Listed in Scranton Washington Avenue Notices
A dense list of lawyers and law offices in Scranton and Wilkes Barre area, with names such as Jessups Hand Patterson Wilcox Reed, Royle, Seely, Okell, Oakford, Edgar, Watres, Smith, Pitcher, Comegys, RepLogle, Killam, and others. Entries show office addresses including Commonwealth building, Library building, Spruce street, Lackawanna avenue, 126 Washington Ave, 417 Spruce St, and 120 Wyoming Ave. This appears to be a directory or public notice of legal services and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce St
Scranton
I. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
UPA
P.P. Smith
CommonWealth Building
RR. Pitcher
Scranon
School opens September 14 at Lackawanna Academy
Schools of the Lackawanna in Scranton Pa prepare boys and girls for college or business. Catalogue at request. Miss Worcester's Kindergarten and School at 4 Adame Avenue Pa nila received at all times. Next term opens November 14. Thomas M Cann Alter H Buell named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School OF the Lackawanna
Scranton
Re Quest
Thomas M. Cann
Alter HH. Buell
Miss Worcester
Adame Avenue
Panila
Dentists and Surgeons Advertised in Local Directory
Dentistry and dental surgery listings include Dr William A Tapth specializing in porcelain crown and bridge work at 25 North Washington Avenue. Also listed are Dr Laurach surgeon dentist at 115 Wyoming Avenue and R M Stratton office coal exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Tapth
North
Washington Avenue
C. C.laurach
Wyoming Avenue
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
Loans Offered by The Republic Savings and Loan Association
The Republic Savings and Loan Association promises easier terms and better investment returns than any rival. Contact 8 N Callender at the Dime Bank building for details. Clark & Co, Druggists and Nurserymen, list Washington Ave store and North Main Ave greenhouse. Grand Union Traco, Jones Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Republic Savings and Loan Association Willoan
N. Callender
Dime Bank
GR. Clark & CO
Washington Avenue
Green House
North Main Avenue
Wire Screens JOS. Kurttel Manufacturer in Scranton
Wire screens produced by Jos. Kurttel, located at 05 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, are noted as a local manufacturing operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JOS. Kurttel
Lackawanna Ayvenic
Scranton
Gilmore's Aromatic Wine: tonic for ladies
Advertises Gilmore's Aromatic Wine as a remedy for weakness exhaustion and nervous fatigue. Claims to restore flesh and plumpness, improve digestion enrich blood and give lasting strength. Promoted to mothers for daughters and sold by Matthews Bros. Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore
Matthews Bros
Scranton
Hotels and Restaurants Adverts in Scranton Area
The Elk Cap, Westminster Hotel and Scranton House advertise lodging options with varying plans. Ziegler proprietor at Elm Avenue offers reasonable rates. Westminster Hotel managed by W G Schienck near Union Square. Scranton House near B and W tracks operates on European plan under Victor Koch, promoting comfortable rooms in the city.
Davis and Or Storch Architects in Commonwealth Building
A brief notice lists architects Davis and Or Storch with rooms at 26 Commonwealth Building. Kiranven BK Lb Walter Architect Office at 600 Washington Avenue is mentioned along with Rt L Brown Architect at the Price Building on 1 Washington Avenue Scrinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis & OR Storch
Commonwealth
Kiranven
Walter
Washington Avenue
Rt L. Brown
Arch
Price
Scrinton
Bauer's Orchestra Promotes Balls and Concert Work
Miscellaneous ad for Bauer's Orchestra offering music for balls picnics parties receptions weddings and concerts conducted by KR J Bauer at 11 Wyoming avenue over Hulbert. Megargee Saree Printer supplies listed and Frank P Brown & Co Wholesale woodware cordage cloth at 74 West Lackawanna Ave noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
KR. J. Bauer
Wyoming Avenue
Hulbert
Muale Store
Frank P. Brown & CO
Weat Lackawanns Ave
Rail timetable summary from Scranton network routes
Nov 18 1594 timetable listing departures from Scranton to Pittsburgh Wilkes Barre Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg and intermediate points via multiple lines including D&HR and DL&W. Notes speeds times and connections to Elmira Ithies Geneva Rochester Buffalo Detroit and Chicago with Pullman parlor and sleeping cars and general agents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
New York
Newark
Elizabeth
Coxpress
Buffand Patlor
P.m. Suns
Nk Brinch
Ocean Grove
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Allentown
Pettyville
Fiat
Liberty Street
North River
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
H. P. Baldwin
Gep
Tass
Olilausen
Beranton
D. & Ho RR
Ledé W. Ft. FL
Scranton
Pittaton
Wilkes Barre
White Haven
Haneton
Pottsville
Beaver Menlow
Vi. & Wo
D. & Heat
Bethlehem
Easton
H.R. OR
D. W. FR. II
Rochester
Buffalo
Detroit
Chicago
Pittston
L. W
Wilkes-Barre
Pallacephis
Rollin H. Wilbur
Chas
Leh
Paya
Phila
W. Nonnemacher
W. Nonnemacher, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt
Scranton Area Train Schedules for Express and Local Runs
Del Lackawanna and Western lines list departures to New York East, Easton, Philadelphia, Washington, Binghamton, Oswego, Ithaca, and other points with multiple times and connections. Details include express and accommodation services, various intermediate stations, and Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches. pocket timetables available from L Smith at 128 Lackawanna Avenue or depot ticket office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del
Lack
Western
Scranton
New York
Pointy East
Easton
Trenton
Philadels Sha
Ziff
Washington and Way
Tobyhanna
Binghamton
Comland
Syracuse
Osweroham
Richfield Springs
Ithaca
Northumberland
Pittaton
Wilkes- Birre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Danville
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Dalthmore
Washington
Suuth
Pam
Nanticoke
L. Smith
City Tcket
Lackawanna Avenue
Depot
Ucket
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taex
Bacheler, Johnson & Bacheller
Tribune
Miss Lopp
Mousehold
Lee
Iadianapolis Journal
Plunkeville Opera House
Allard
Lowiaville
Texas
Tommy
Tam
Eald
Goung
Palla
Inianapolis Jourdht
London Pictures
Richard Willis
Prince Edward W
York
Ius
Duke of York
Bobby
Eugenie
Beatrice
Henry
Battenberg
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
Rhodes
A& Min
Cape
Dolly
Tees
Duke of Westminster
Jorda
Teck
England
Ghoat No 1
Charterhouse School
Coure
Vin Fdict
Pield Court
Gray's Son
Holborn
Kile
Folster
Plotureaque Field Court
Reginald Saunderson
Holland Park
Punch” Burnand
Sullivan
Walter Passmore
Alhambra
Wnil
Queen
Prince of Wales
Bolossy Kiralfy
Olympia
Arthur Bourehter
Violet Vanburgh
Bourehter
Ada Rehen
Daly's
Lillie Langtry
America
Drury Line
Barnes
Oxford
Cambridge
Haht
Fey
Varsity
Clogre
Riordan
Pitesimmons
Winters
Smith
St Janot
Physicians and Surgeons
G. Edgar Dean
Spruce Steet
Court House Square
A. J. Connell
Spruce Street
Francke's
Bun. May
W.E. Allen
Third
Kay
Penn Ave
Jessups & Hand
Hand
W. HL
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Common Wealth Building
W. P. Royle
Bure
Washington ‘Avenue
Henry M. Seely
LAW Offices
An Price Building
Washington Ave
Frank T. Okell
Coal Exchange
James W. Oakford
C. Comegys
Sfruch
Killam
Scranton, Pa
Leeds
Grandunion Traco,jones Bros
Pranklin Avenue
P. Ziegler
Architects
Megargee Saree
Capouse Ave
Foot 8
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
New Lackawanna Avenue
Carbondale
Farview
Waymart
Honesdale
Scranton Statio
Bou
Fara
Prom Spntieal
Albany
Etc
Wilkes-Baie
Raib
Ta Kifoo
North Moun
Shaw
Surheday
Franklin St Weat
Ontario & Western Ee
Doy Aesa
J.C Anderson
Picroft
Pass
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Erie Railroad
Hawley
Wilkes
Barre
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