Of and About the Makers of Books
A critical survey of Andrew Gregg Curtin’s life with portraits by editors and peers. Includes Hastings' essays on Curtin as man, war leader, and philanthropist, plus anecdotes showing his generosity and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Gregg Curtin
William H. Egle
M. D
Philadelphia
Avil Printsong Company
Pennsylvania
Curtin
Egle
Free Schools
Henry C. Hickok
A. K. McClure
Wayne MacVonagh
Pattison
William Hayes Grier
Craig Biddle
Russia
Titian J. Cottey
Hastings
Cuba
Bellefonte
Andy
United States
Curtin Wa
Ratics
Andy Curtin
Andrew Curtin
General Hastings
Governor Curtin
Curtin Iron Works
Tom
Washington
Claurmant
Gettysburg
Department
Osceola
Center County
Pepe
Harry Hall
Pittsburg Times
Fredericksburg
Potomac
Nolace
Hackman
Buckingham
Connecticut
Literary Gossip on Authors and Typographic Fads
Mary Abbott laments rising syndicate driven writing and overproduction by Barrie Jan Maclaren Crockett and Zang. The piece critiques Kelmscott press aesthetics and black letter revival, cites De Vinne and publishing firm trends, and notes Rossetti Dante Gabriel works and Crane's The Red Badge of Courage gaining notice in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Abbott
Chicago Times-Herald
Barrie
Jan Maclaren
London
Calla
Chicago Journal
Saya
William Morris
Morris
Kelmscott Press
Kelmarcott
de Vinne
America
The
Century
England
Messrs
Way & Williams
Chicago
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Mr. Morris
Kingland
Pope
Balgac
de Quincy
Shelley
Gray
Pierre Lotila
Ramondcho
Basque
Prosper Merimee
Johannesburg
Frank Vincent
Appletons
Rugerie
Stephen Crane
New Review
George Waynsham
Mr. Crane
Hour
Travel letters recount a walk from Avignon to Nimes
Northup describes a half day trek beginning in Avignon with Fort St. Andre views and pastoral hills. He passes gypsy camps, rescues a sleeping bear encounter, and reaches Remoulins to view the Pont du Gard aqueduct before continuing to Nimes by dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton Tribune
Nimes
France
Avignon
Pont Cu Avignon
Rhone
Leyond Aramon
Garden
Thesiers and
Remoulins
Pont du Gard
Remouins
Lafous
Europe
Aize
Villeneuve Les Avignon
St. Andre
Avignol
Cafe D'La Universe
Cafe de Paris
Cafe de France
Villeneuve
Table Land
Gardion
Alzes
Agrippa
Augustus
Arles
Inolden Tines
Rall
Winford J. Northup
Longing and Death in Alfred Austin Poem Fragment
Fragment from Alfred Austin reflects longing for love and earth, with repeated hills and streams, and a refrain on death and endurance. It contrasts dawn and day, Summer and Autumn, and ends by contemplating death amid harvest and season’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Alfred Austin
Lisconnel as a Real Picture of Irish Character
The writer critiques depictions of Irish idiosyncrasies in plays and novels and urges readers to seek authentic portrayals. He praises Mies Barlow as a sympathetic guide and recommends Lisconnel as a genuine treatment of Irish themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanna
Holger Drachmann
St. Pierre
Lisconnell
Jane Barlow
New York
Dodd, Mead & Co
Europe
Lever
Carleton
Barlow
Dhumsell
Pat
Lisconnel
Mies Barlow
Fragmentary ad copy from Philadelphia period notice
A damaged OCR fragment shows a personal testimonial for Pierce’s Pleia Pelicia liver pills. It references a Mr Saucet Daken of Summit Ave Philadelphia and claims the product is superior to all others tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saucet.Daken
Summit
Ie Philiibsonagh
Pierce
Hans
Eva M Hetzel Superior Face Bleach Ad Claims Clear Complexion
An advertisement for Eva M Hetzel's Superior Face Bleach pledges removal of freckles sunburn liver spots and blemishes as a facial medicine not cosmetic. It promises a perfectly clear complexion in weeks with price one dollar per bottle and mail orders from Lackawanna Avenue retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuse
EB. M
Lackawanna
Directory of Wholesale and Retail Businesses in Scranton
A long list catalogs city and suburban firms across sectors such as banks, bedding, china and glass, confectionery, grain, milk products, plumbing, hardware, groceries, furniture, jewelry, clothing, and hotels. Entrants include West Side Bank, Scranton House hotel, The Fashion store, Owens Brothers Monuments, and many Lackawanna avenue and Spruce Street listings with firm names and street addresses.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bellefonte Curtin
Fencibles
Red Lion
Buckiall
Lincoln
Sald
White House
Afan
Sweet Love
Felan
Tex
Mark Hay
Becton
Manas
Eva M. Hetzel
Madee
Rence Homedy
Royal Medicine CO
River
Checsoo
Ill
Genie Matthews Bree
Dauggisdeee - Fa
Thoreushiy
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo, Wi. Y
Cy de Backa
West Side Bank
Naitem Savings
Wyoming
Scraaten Bedding Co
Lacka
Bovent, Breede, Ee
China
Rupprecht, Loui
Penn
Wiliams, J. D. & Bro
Fred and
Grain
Manent Ou Tos
Lanka
Monumental Works
Owens Bros
Acame Avenue
Ecranton Dairy Co
Penn and Linden
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Lackawanna Avenue
Dale & Stevens
Cleveland
A. G
T. H. Watts Co
Babcock, G. J. & Co
Franklin
Scranton Supply and Mach. Co
Wyo
Howley, P. F
M. T
Wyomingtva
Harness
Saddlery Hardware
Frits G. W
Keller & Harris
Kelly, T. J. & Co
Franklin Avenue
Rice, Levy
Connecote & Bt
Walsh, Edward J
Connell
Rogers, A. E
Boots and Shoes
Goodman's Shoe Store
Blume, Wm. & Son
Spruce
Barbour
Clark, G. KR. & Co
Caterer
Huntington, J. C
Pirie
J. J
Williams, Samuel
Scranton House
Depot
Taglis
J. Scott
Raub, A. R
Roots and Shoes
Goldsmith Bros
Lackawanda
Wall Paper
Ford
W. M
Gooda Brown
Candy Manufacturers
Gcranton Candy Co
Florey
C. M
Gunater & Forsyth
General Merchandise
Osterhout
N. P
Jordan
Jamea
Olyphant, Barthold
EB. J. Olephant
Snook, 3. M
Olyphant
Winke
J. C
Picnic Grand Union Tea Co
Matin
McGarrah
Lorentz
Linden & Wash
Davis
G W
Main and Market
Bloes
Peckville
Davies
John J
Man
Bimwell, V. A
Green
Joseph
Broker and Jeweler
Radio Bros
Kreaky, KE. H. & Co
Main
Parker, B. R
Caryl's
Linden
Benjamin & Benjamin, Pranklin & Spruce
Roberts, J. W
N. Bain
Gtelle
J. Lawrence
Shoer& Mulley, Ambrose
Triple Stores
Providenss
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