Fantastical musings mix history and gossip in urban prose
A collage of flustered reminiscences and flamboyant dialogue crowds a New York scene. It trails from socialites and gamblers to telegraphy, philanthropy, and Liberia, weaving vivid portraits of Gould, Sage, and a spectrum of elite figures against a backdrop of frothy scandal and curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georzs
New York
Gould
Western Union
Mr. Gait
Mr. Gould
Fifth Avenue Lome
George Gould
Wall Street
Russell Sage
Sage
Clargyawnamu School
Chey
Trinity
Stock-Exchange
Exe A
Exchange
Hal
Luever
A. T. Smith Reports Seasonal Purchases and Market Visit
A. T. Smith discusses the household budget during a period of domestic tasks. The article notes daily arrivals, selections, and purchases after inspection and comparison of values. It mentions a recent visit to Western markets and a shipment just returned.
Upholstery Display Promises Value and Fresh Fabrics
Goops Stein MN announces a large display of carpets and curtain fabrics with a promise of 100 cents value per dollar. The ad touts a wide assortment including moquettes velvets tapestry Brussels and draperies plus linoleum and matting, inviting visitors to view the spring lineup and new patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Smyrna
Suitings and Jackets Featured in Broadcloth Lineup
The store showcases All Wool and Priestley cloths including Henrietts and Priestley suits in various colors. Also offered are Ginghams Beads Garments such as Latinos and Beaded Wraps with broadcloth jackets in black and colored themes praised as among the city’s prettiest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietts
Priestley
Dress Trimmings and Notions Sold Here
Silk gimps in all colors, Persian bands, trimming braids, girdles, and fancy veiling in many varieties. Selicias line touted as best in town. Ribbons, veils, hair pins, soaps, hosiery, corsets, jersey underwear, and a range of gloves and mitts in silk, lisle, cotton, white, cream, pink, and blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Flath
Selicias
Jersey
Remarkable Restoration and Odd British Anecdotes
A Welsh collier Davies near Treherbert survived a 1880 explosion after years bed bound, gradually regained some function though hearing and speech returned after a shock therapy. A Cambridge anecdote recalls a Magdalen undergraduate joking about his bed and college, while Spain’s bullfighting popularity rises with more events and higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carat
Wales
David Or
Treherbert
E. Rowhand
Davies
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Mmaté.orm Dene
Gould and Sage
Boston
Ant
Amber
Siyt
Cleopatra
Antony
Alexandria
Aristo
Matereh
Lysicjes
Exelajima
Hunce
Council
Apella
Liv
Dam Fran Bostun
Abbie
Charleston
Nadeau House
Los Angeles Vines
Sen
Dainpeyer
Straoger
Cork
Wentlvman
Imariiel
Amy Young
Rasoer
Tiberia
Empire
Liberia
Brooklyn Zugle
Gulag
Gueahs
Weys
Pezzas
South Carolina
Leard bin
Winself
St Veri
Missionsry
Elisnuie
Hl Aarvertiser
Savanna
Great
Ashley
Agassiz
Deyas
Niles Se
Minuil
Jhar
Tive
Hational Balk
Ravennas
Uapital
United States
R. B. Cannanan
Sa Tl
Ravenna, Ohio
D. A. Coouman
W. Molcome
We. C. Beers
Cnanto
D.C Gardner & CO
National Bank
Ravenna
Ohio
WM. Heisley
Hkidie Block
Haven
Cmro
F. Hanselman
Tiorwey
Ofive
Wesu Avenim
Lsrdpam
Power
Siddall & Dullshitt
Phenix
Ravensa
Jonn
Garretistlie
Blackstone Lock
Hareana Webs & Porter
Sorneys
Blackstona Hlone
Raven
H. B. Dickinson
Awan Ney
Gavk
J. H. Nichols
Meeraern Ar
Sotat Datas
J. H. Dussell
Womney
Getinar
Mee
Bib
Phenix Bloch
Kavouss
I. H. Phelps
Straw
Helnikg & Bm
Main At
Raveons
Maxson
Mitoraey
Unitet
Omle
J. Stanford
Hed
Baney- Carpeb-seat
Waltie
Amd
Onkerman & Fletcher
ONT
Peyerieeedey
F Music
Keawlar Warsong Vikitay
uEsioss
Hye Atention
Mlentis
J. M, Babb
Ohic. We
Risdon & Taylor's
Aca
Marvin Block
A. T._ SMITH
Ata Ndei
Stein MN As
Madras
Trish Point
Nottingham
P. Flath
Clothier
Phenix Bisch
Clothier and Merchant Tailor
Ravenwa
Gocket
al Bunker Hill
Wabley
Gong
A. Ee. Sime EL
Frank McOtyse
Town Hall
Cambridge
Magdalen Bridge
Magedalen
Spain
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