Literary critics and new fiction blaze in a crowded review page
A long literary notice surveys recent novels and authors. It highlights John Snalth’s historical fiction, Harold Spender’s At the Sign of the Guillotine, and Captain Charles King’s Kitty's Conquest, praising vivid scenes and strong character portraits while noting broader revolutions of taste in criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Lapham
Lorna Doone
Doyle
Hope
Weyman
Gilbert Parker
Megars
Appleton
Dorothy Marvin
John Snalth
James Jr
Mr. Snalth
Sedgemoor
Moonmouth
Horse Guards
Jeffrey
Willan of Orange
Prince of Orange
Jack Churchill
Duke of Marlborough
England
Harold Spender
Merriam Company
Charles King
Kitty
Lippincotts
Philadelphia
Cosmopolitan April includes new novel chapters and features
The issue presents two serialized novels by Frank B. Stockton and Miss Harraden, plus March romance continuations and a chapter from Captain Horg. It highlights racing, cycling, and current history content, with Popular Science and Popular Reference pieces on diverse topics like photography and submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewe
Mra
Clits Yacht
Frank BR. Stockton
Beatrice Harraden
Blockton
Captain Horg
Miss Harraden
Two Candid Gentlemen They Part After Exchange
In Chicago a man in an overcoat and a hobo in an undershirt exchange sharp, candid talk about motives while begging for cheap whisky. The well dressed man refuses, calling the other a sewer as the pair part, leaving a bitter, ironic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Legislature
Spontaneous Combustion Question Triggered by Hay Barn Fire
The article notes a debate over spontaneous combustion in hay and fodder. Professor George C. Watson of the state college cites experiments. Sparks fell from the cowstable ceiling, igniting a hay mass measuring 18 by 20 feet and 23 feet high, with investigation confirming the fire confined to that hay maw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Watson
State College
Dictator and Yankee in a Venezuelan Contract Gambit
A U S businessman visits Guzman Blanco in Caracas to seal a government concession. The Yankee arrives at Antimino at 6 am as promised, briefs the dictator on promptness, then negotiates terms while Guzman learns a new business habit. The police are kept waiting as the deal is drafted and signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Guzman Blanco
Casa Amarilla
Yellow House
Gusman
Guzman
Antimino
Pariah Church
Calaboose
Gugman
Police
United States
Poets Debate Public Reception of Racy Verses
In a Washington Times exchange, Two poets dissect readings of a poem with vivid imagery. They debate whether the opening line is too plain and consider rewriting for mass appeal while noting the potential for future fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullen
Washington Times
The Iowa Battleship Launched A Century Ago
The Iowa, largest of our first class battleships, is described as built by Cramp & Sons for $3,010,000. It features 360 foot length, 74 foot beam, 11,410 tons displacement, heavy armor, two 12 inch and eight 8 inch guns, torpedo capacity, and complex machinery delivering sixteen knots. The article praises American naval architecture and the ship’s strategic endurance and firepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Philadelphia
Chicago Times-Herald
Congress
William Cramp & Sons
Tne
Indiana
Massachusetts
Oregon
Paria
Periah
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Relief
Richmond wholesale druggist L. Wagner reports a severe sciatic rheumatism attack lasting nearly two months was cured after using Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. He notes doctor prescriptions failed, but the remedy worked for him and others as claimed. Sold by Carl Lorenz Drugstore in Scranton at 418 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tl. Wagner
Richmond
Carl Lorenz
Drugetet
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Liv
Thomas Slater
Kalamazoo
Mich
Dr Williams Pink Pills praised for cure of St Vitus dance
A Chicago family credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing their twelve year old daughter Etta Collier from St Vitus dance after months of paralysis and illness. The article notes rapid improvement after treatment and asserts broad efficacy for nervous disorders and related ailments in both children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alfred Collier
Armour Avenue
Collier
Chicago and
Rock Island Railroad
Hamilton
Canada
Etta
Cpt
Gap Ierry
Cole Lera
Agai
Lewis
Hare
Williams
Villa
Medis Vines
Ks. A. Collier
Dax Greene
Dr. Williams
Bern
Williams’ Medicine Company
Irm
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Directory of Wholesale and Retail City and Suburban Houses
Directory listing numerous Scranton area wholesale and retail firms across multiple trades. Entries include Bedding, Hardware, Dry Goods, Fruits and Produce, Furniture, Groceries, Wines, Candies, Carriages, Leather, Plumbing, and more with company names and addresses in Lackawanna County. Several firms list multiple departments or products such as Scranton Dairy Co, The Fashion, Connell & Sons, and Gr et al.
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World OF Letters
Hamlin Garland
Moxae
Ulysses
Vera Crus
Puebhis
Mexico
Mr. Garland
Grant
McClure
Lincoln
Bes
Tribune
Stephan Crane
Maggie
Footlights
Biles Carman
Mr. Carman
Footlight
London
the Sun
J. P. O'Connor
Lves
Larre
Society of Philistinea
Walter Blackburn Harte
Phy Leaf
Beaton
Mass
Philistine
Harte
Society
The
Roycroft
East Aurora
N. Y
Frankfort Moore
Nell Gwyn
Mie. Mhea
Godey
Iettle
Yankee
Guzman Manco
Chicago Record
ST. Vitus
the Chronicle
Dickson Manufacturing CO
Gato Sit Co
Echsnica
Sone
Lackawanna Geranton “Bank
Wyoming
Geranton
Lacka
Inson
Pebineon
Mine Cedar
China
Louis
Penn
Williams, J. D. & Bro
Lacks
Sigmake & McKee
Spruce
Monumental Works
Cwene Bros
Adams Avenue
Scranton Dairy Co
Penn and Linden
Howley, P. F
M. T
Wyoming Ave
Nue Kelly
Avenue. Co
Connell, W. P. & Sons
Foote
Shear
N. Washington
Hunt & Connell Co
Lackawanna
Dale & Stevens
Cleveland, A. G
DRY Goods
Kelly & No Bagi
Kellenam
CeatLlabkawanne
T. H. Watts Co
W. Lacks
Babcock, Graié& Co
Franklin
Scranton Supply and Mach. Co
Harness & Saddlery Hardware
Frite G. W
Keller & Harris
Walsh, Edward J
Willams
Samuel
Goldsmith Bros
Wall Paper
ETO Ford
W. M
Scranton Candy Co
Hill & Connell
Blume, Wm
Ben
Scranton House
Depot
Florey
C. M
Gunster & Forsyth
Rogers
A. K
Boots and Shoes
Goodman's Shoe Store
Barbour
Credit House
Inglis
J. Scott
General Merchandise
Osterhout
N. P
W. Market
Jordan, James
Olyphant
Barthold
Lyphant
Bnook
5. M
Wihke
TDA, Coffee and Spice
Grand Union Tea Co
Main
Clark, G. R., & Co
Caterer Huntington
J. C
Pirte, J. J
Raub
A. R
eGarran
Simwell, V. A
Linden
Green
Joseph
Crockery and Glassware
Arding
J. L
Radin Bros
Fancy Goode Kresky
Mala
Creamery Stone Bros
BTC
Parker, E. R
Cary's
Benjamin & Benjamin
Frankin & S Pruce
Merchant Tailor
Roberts
J. W
N. Main
Grelle
J. Lawrence
Mulley,Ambrose
Triple Stores
Providelien
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