In the Chicago Ghetto Market Corner of Urgent Ghetto Life
An eyewitness recounts a crowded Jefferson Street market in Chicago’s Jewish quarter where fish and meat sell at bargain prices amid push carts and sidewalk stalls. It notes odor and low quality fish, concerns from a health inspector, and the community’s dependence on such foods while contrasting with calls for healthier eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Halsted Street
West Taylor Street
Jefferson
Jefferson Street
Ghatto
South Water Street
Murray
Commissioner of Health
Public interest grows in South Africa war visitors
Tourists from around the world flock to South Africa to witness military operations as a new form of entertainment. Sir Alfred Milner notes visitors, especially women, strain officers and resources, hindering front line duties and civilian work. Chamberlain warns that growing travel burdens military logistics and increases living costs for those serving or recuperating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Otts
Philippines
Slabtacers
Mentis
South Africa
Alfred Milner
England
Market notes on fish sales, strawberries, and street vendors
A wartime city market summary notes low prices yet poor quality for strawberries and shapeless brogans. Vendors face raids by Fish Inspector Murray on Jefferson Street movable fish markets, confiscating five tons. The piece also comments on wartime travel, prices, and public sentiment toward South Africa.
The Helpers Genius On The Mowery Way
A springtime tale of Genius walking the Mowery road with hopeful boasts of fame and a wreath of fadeless bloom. Strangers offer aid in rough places yet he claims victory alone. seasons turn harsh and he grows weary, begging for support in the search for success.
AN ARMY ON THE MARCH AND ITS SPEEDS
Describes army marching lengths and rates across arms. A 1000 infantry battalion spans 525 yards, with 60 yards for stragglers. artillery 260 yards. cavalry 60 yards in column. An army corps would stretch over thirty four miles. March speeds: infantry 2.5 to 3 mph, cavalry up to 4 mph, artillery about 3 mph.
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Arma
Greatest Celestial Globe Dazzles Paris Exhibition
The Parla exhibition features a celestial globe 150 feet in diameter on the Seine bank, a marvel drawing crowds. Its surface shows zodiac signs and constellations with electric illumination. a 30 foot Earth model rotates diurnally. moon phases and eclipses are simulated. electric elevators reach the interior for a cosmic view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Seine
A Wonderful Old Man at the Capitol Dome
The Gray Poot of the Dome, Mr. 8. A. Klopden, is a revered elderly guardian of the capitol frescoes. For fifteen years he has protected the frescoes from damage, deterred crowds, and kept visitors from danger while silently reading from Byron, Longfellow, or Bryant. He is an astute observer of human nature and eager to share tales of great people when engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Klopden
Capitol Dome
Mr. Boyden
Byron
Longfeliow
Bryant
Washington Lotter
Chicago Tribune
Battles of Indian Troops in British Indian Wars
An India Office statement summarizes wars and expeditions since 1849 in which Indian troops served. It records that British soldiers were called to active service on at least 110 occasions, averaging a little over two campaigns per year, covering Africa, China, and the Egyptian campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Africa
China
Pe-ru-na letters and convention notices mix in 1900 press
Readers quote testimonials for Pe-ru-na and female health claims, then cite Admiral Seymour and international forces reports. Notices promote Chicago Great Western travel to national conventions in Chicago, Kansas City, and discuss state prison maintenance, dividends, and assorted ads and updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Ube
Seymour
Reduced Rail Fares Advertised from Salt Lake City
Vig Sante Fe lists return and one way fares for July trips to Cincinnati St Paul Chicago and more via through trains with dining cars and modern safety features. Promotions invite travelers to choose the Union Pacific Great Overland Route, with H M Clay as General Agent in Salt Lake City for details.
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Prohibition
Chicago
Democratic
Kansas City
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adams Street
Charleston
St Paul
Missouri River
St. Louis
Rturn
Wnd
Colorado Midland
Denver
Rio Grande
Jane
Union Pacific Railroad
Colon Pacific
H.M. Clay
Salt Lake City
Utah
Cheap Raton Rae and Rail Travel Changes
A distorted note mentions reduced rates for the Denver and Rio Grande Railway with new daily fast trains and through services to Chicago. It urges readers to ask agents for tickets and references a 1908 location in Trinity Springs Indiana. It also notes a labor council refusing peace talks on abolishing sympathetic tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opea
Jonevion
Denver
Chicago
Tio Grande
D & RF
Belfry Pino
Couche
Caida
Joan F Burma
Trinity Springs
Ind
Chicago Stbling Contrastors’ Council
The Turn of Life Our Lady’s Guide to Womanly Change
A vintage advertisement promising expert guidance for women facing menopause. It touts Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts as the trusted, experienced advisor, offering free counsel and a view of her “great medicine” to ease the life transition.
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Ghigago Ghetto
Tave
Mint
Susan Wyntar
Susan Wymar
Richmond School
Til
Hartman
Seranee Mra
Margaretha Dauben
Nort Euperior
Rachie City
Wie
Columbus
the National Convet
Richards
Rayravinch
Everyman
Young
Aarons
Peabody Medical
Joseph Marti Han
British Columbia
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
Northern
Paciisle
Pat Aix
Enite
Dev
Berd
B. Keer Straad
Uancinn
Ule
W. J. Stillman
Atlantic
Price
California
B. Warren
Dooly Block
Lydia E. Pinthar
COUR
Querour
Browning Bros. CO
Ocden
Addrem ‘Sterling Remedy Company
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