Kipling San Francisco stint and editorial rebuke recalled
The excerpt recalls Rudyard Kipling in San Francisco seeking a newspaper job and producing a sensational mercantile failure portrait that led to his firing. It parallels Stevenson’s youthful rejection in California and notes editors' sharp judgments on literary fiction versus daily journalism. Also included are old Lincoln-era ads for Silver Salve and Electric Bitters praising health benefits.
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Rudyard Hipling
San Francisco
New Orleans
imes-Democrat
Kipling
Frisco
Mulvaney
Robert Louis Stevenson
California
Never Closed Cafe in Venice Stays Open 150 Years
A Venice cafe has operated without a closing break for 150 years. The landmark venue opened in the late 19th century and has remained open day and night, serving locals and visitors around the clock.
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Venice
Millions Given Away by Generous Patent Remedies Ad
The article notes Dr. King's New Discovery has given away over ten million trial bottles and claims cures for asthma bronchitis and throat lung diseases. It promotes free trials from H H Pember and lists prices and guarantees. Also advertised are Buc hien's Amiga Salve and J B Lewis Co. Wear Resisters shoes and Hale Battonage Dandruff Cure.
Lipton and Gordon College and stilt walkers in Landes
Early London visit by Lord Kitchener included Sir Thomas Lipton and mention of Gordon College at Khartum. Lipton offered a small subscription of 2500, then public funds surged in. The Landes region in Gascony sees shepherds walking on five foot stilts to cope with marshes and sand. Various advertisements praise remedies and moral sayings, including One Minute Cough Cure and Rocky Mountain Tea, with endorsements from H. H. Pember and others.
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Gascony
Landes
Bay of Biscay
Summer suits in blue dominate manswear cuts and craftsmanship
All wool silk faced double breasted serges offer the latest cuts and colors. Blue, the color that thrills veterans, appears as the prevailing shade for summer suits. Special values invite quick selection of stylish ensembles.
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Slater
Fragmentary Fashion Note Prompts Spring Palette
A short fragment hints at spring colors and lace fashion. The text mentions tight fitting garments and lace details, suggesting a light palette and delicate fabrics for the season.
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Hull
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Reck Valley
Jows
Fued, Baker and Propeistor
Sener
Drewl Chedical Co
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Abraham Hare
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J. B. Lewis Co
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Rook
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Lancaster
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Anderson
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Heaven
Earth
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P. E. Grisham
Gaars Mills
Knapp& Co
H. Pemiber
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Starrett Bros
Our Nation
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Woodmen
Northwestern Town
Bik
Jaefor
Sheldon, la
Our Clothing Department
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Aehitis
E.just
A. McCarthur
R G. A. Flournoy
State Bank of
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A. Flourney
Arthur
M. McBride
J. Fink
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