The Light Artist and Modern Interior Illumination
A discussion of hygienic ventilation and the rising role of a light designer in wealthy homes. The article explains contrast lighting, graduated illumination, and the aim of a restful, non dazzling glow that protects eyesight while enabling comfortable reading. Alma Tadema is cited regarding architectural light balance and the importance of diffused illumination.
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Happie Neas
Alma Tademm
London
Atrium
Five Southwestern States Industrial Review Shows Growth
A review of industrial conditions across five Southwestern States notes rapid recovery after years of decline. New plants with capital of about 14.8 million dollars and valued at 423 thousand plus provide employment for many, with total investment in commerce and mining reaching into the hundreds of millions, though exact figures remain uncertain. The report highlights cotton, woolen and paper mills, iron works and wood factories, and signals broad agricultural gains alongside rising prices and wages.
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Sto Loma
I Akreewit
We Jseara
Iron and steel trade in 19th century year cited for protection policy
The report shows exports of iron and steel reaching remarkably high levels while imports fell, highlighting a reliance on foreign supplies and the growth of protectionist policy. It notes export increases and import declines over 19 years, with year end figures for 1899 and earlier periods. The data underscore the steel industry's progress under protective measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foram American Taille
Warner's White Wine Syrup Cure for Cold Markets
Purported advertisement touts Warner's White Wine Syrup as a universal cold cure. It lists price points of 25 and 50 cents and includes garbled distributor hints, suggesting a 19th or early 20th century sales pitch with unclear sourcing text.
Electrocution of Birds On Power Lines Chronicle
A misadventure tale recounts birds meeting electric death on transmission wires. Two owls and two eagles killed on a long distance line in California, other birds roasted at a Three Rivers power house, a broken window letting fowls access hot copper conductors.
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Caifornia
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Canada
City of
Three Rivers
Wheee Rivers
Chanticleer
Birdie
Tortises Burned Alive Protests Over Shell Trade
London reform groups report on cruel tortoise shell harvesting. Humane societies urge bans on furniture and cigarette case use, urging elimination of shells from the market. Tightly controlled by colonial island sources near Ceylon, the practice causes severe animal suffering.
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London
Humane Societies
England
Dabety
Ceylon
Fiens in French Theaters Full of Men, Critics Say
Dramatic critic Pranodique Garcery claims most Paris theaters except Opera Comique are full of men. He suggests gangsters herd sheep into auditoriums before performances to attract pests, a tactic reportedly used in Spanish hotels.
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Fiens
Paria
Opera Comique
Pranodique Garcery
Local notes from St Louis and region wanderings
A crowded string of city visits and social notices from St Louis and nearby towns. Names include A White Howell Frank Vowes Titewae M FE Heath Cora I Wixson Alton J Wheeler Tedinson Ventclovea and many more. The item covers brief travels, business, real estate, a school dism issal and upcoming church dedication with scattered remarks on local commerce and improvements.
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Frank Vowes
Titewae
M. FE. Heath
Hiraew
Cora I. Wixeon
Alton
Unclear Early Patent Remedy Claims Cited
An ad touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy allegedly curing consumption in two hours if taken promptly. It promises to relieve a paralyzed throat and restore health, listing a price of 25 and 30 cents and naming Bilarrar and MU and Land as suppliers.
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Warner
Ruahicai & Mulholland
Uace
Wal
Devon
C. Barten
Patt
Menelay
Free Methodiet
Chavels
Neeth
Wheeler
Wow. Hoyt
Flint
Suviers
Covell
Nisie
Ganes
Ald. Adare’ Grrcemry
Tihaen
Killeen
Liodey
Loti
Allen
Cheever-Atkinson
Pwety
Republican Party
Republcan
Supreme Court
Michigan
Indiana
Hut
Adams
Gale Uy Bilarrar & MU
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