Clever Counter Ruse at Mayfair Millinery Shops
An American woman recounts a futile London shopping episode in Mayfair. She describes pushy shopwalkers guiding her to glove counters and the gloves she bought to avoid family conflict. The tale then shifts to a Parisian hats shop where bargaining, price tricks, and a costly feathered hat reveal the era's millinery hype and customer scams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Toma
Ty Mayfair
Wort
Jovan Fuegro
America
Cariyn Welle
Wingy
Knife threat and purchase amid Morocco tale in Tangier story
In a Tangier episode described by a traveler, a fanatic Moslem draws a knife and demands a reading of a ceremonial declaration. The traveler negotiates, offers a small knife exchange, and ultimately sells the weapon and a book for a franc, reflecting tangled loyalties and tension in the tale.
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Twasa
Meselah
Aléaoud
Morocco
Mme
God
Allah
Dot
Abe
Tiverpoo
Fragmented 19th Century Snippets on Art and Life
A garbled mix of historical notes discusses Dante Rossetti and his muse Elizabeth Siddal, mentions Millais and Ophelia, and recalls a former bonnet-shop model. It also includes a buoyant anecdote on why woman was made from a rib, a critique of adulteration, a Chicago Journal quip on water quality, and a brief jab at Roberts-Poor William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossetti
Millais
Ophelia
Academy
Jira
Dante Gothel Rossetti
Elizabeth Siddal
Losselth
Dr. Sanius
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Cure
A vintage advertisement touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It promises rapid relief from frequent urination and nocturnal interruptions, claims multiple health benefits, and offers a free book and sample bottle from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Deugpists
N.Y
Wiis Piper
Kilmer
Binghamton, N, V
Perpetual care at Greenlaw City Cemetery
Sweet Melody Flour promotes Greenlaw Cemetery near the city offering perpetual care for plots with contact information for inquiries. Also advertises Dr Shoop Health Coffee imitation claiming to mimic real coffee’s flavor without caffeine, advertised as a quick preparation product available at stores and dealers.
Sweet Melody Pineules Kidney Remedy Sales Pitch
Pineules claim to ease backache rheumatism lumbago and fatigue while promoting natural kidney function to flush waste from the blood. Advertisement promises a 3 assessment treatment for $1.00 and a money back guarantee if Pineules are not what the factory produced. Sold by Hi F Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi F. Burke
Dewitt Little Barly Riser Pills Advertised
An old advertisement promotes Dewitt Little Barley Riser pills for relief. It urges readers to take a pill when the need arises and notes availability at druggists. The wording reflects vintage patent medicine marketing.
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All Drugeasts
Dancing Glasses Dance Classes and Dyspepsia Tablet Ad
Pro Stevens offers Monday and Wednesday beginner dancing classes and Friday advanced sessions with private lessons by appointment. King's Dyspepsia Tablets advertised to aid digestion and appetite. sold by H. F. Burl. Men tickets at Manhattan Café five dollars for twenty one meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pro Stevens
Jesson
H. F. Burl
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Relief
An early 20th century advertisement touts DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for scratches burns bites and small wounds sold by all druggists. The copy emphasizes swift soothing effects and broad utility.
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Avery
Ime Dewwitt
All Drogetste
Sweet Melody Flour and Dr Shoop’s Ointment Ad
Tin bresses repaired at Levys Cigar Store. Piles get quick and certain relief from Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment. Itching pain protruding or blind piles disappear by its magic. Large nickel cap glass jars 68e sold by all dealers.
Priests for the Kidneya Strengthens Organs
Healing remedy advertisement claims strength to the kidneys, draws poison from the Blond, treats rheumatism and kidney troubles, relieves tumbago and tired feeling, promises quick relief and guaranteed satisfaction, sold by H. F. Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Burke
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ELT
Lowndes, Presdints
the. W. Harrison
Vic&Presk
Hi Lewis
Ountiber DB
Carper, Toller
The
Merchants National Bank
West Virginia
Clarksburg
United States Depository
Wil
Homebank For Savings
Clarksburg, v. VA
Savings Bank
Conserva Banking
John L. Ruhl
Frank C. Gaylors
M. J. Francis
James T. Urndy
Jobe L. Ruhl
J. W. Tracey
John Koblegard
W.T. Byrd
Francis John H. Ciifford
P. H. Koblegard
Frank C. Gaylord
HN. Koblegard
J. W. Williams
R. G. Altizer
Weak Kidneys
London
Wall
Pixie
Ucker
Areka Plumbing
Gould
Pike St
Payne
Bell
Crane's
Kingwood
Thrift
Union National Bank
Capital
Empire National Bank
Clarksburg, W. Va
Beli
Allian
Atehou Globe
Aly
Roberts
Jane
Emersey
Greenlaw
Intormayfon
Main Side
Dr. Shoop
Dr. Shop
Sweet Melody Rlour
Dancing
Manhattan
Levys Cigar Store
Levy
J. J. Freeland & Son
Chickering Bros
Pike Street
Professional Cares
Omen
Clarkaburg
W. Va
Pineal
Val
Athen, O
Hilda Hildebrand Leichnen
Wilson Aut
Systeng
Mc. L. Hickman
Eas Erecta
C. L. McCarty
Irwin Building
West Pike’ Stn
Slayton & Brya
West Pike St
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