Mending Bureau aids the wardrobe of the poor man
A Chicago Herald report describes a new mending bureau offering quick, affordable repairs for garments. Reporters observe a cozy room with sewers at work, fixing buttons and hems for a nickel, promising lasting fixes. The piece notes benefits for single men and housebound women, plus stockings, with plans to expand services in hotels and weekly repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mending Bureau
Prince Albert
Convesient Bureau
Ug -Bureau
Bert'tunning
New York
Porter
Chicago Herald
Moving and wedding season spurs local tradesmen
A Globe Democrat physician notes how family moves trigger a chain of local sales calls from movers, storage, sewing machine and secondhand dealers to piano sellers while a forthcoming marriage brings dressmakers, dry goods, caterers and florists into action. The Washington spiders thrive on electric lights attracting insects and webs, obscuring architectural outlines in many buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Seco
Deidler
Inese
Wile Basiness
Globe-Democrat
Waxtington
Washington
Chicago
The Costermonger A London street brawler and its women
A portrait of costermongers in London showing their dress a cockney derby and dirty neckerchiefs Their carts small ponies and fierce street quarrels are described The women fight fiercely often with babies in arms while crowds cheer police usually stop only if disturbances obstruct the street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Piatola
Loether
Crawford
New York World
Berry sellers at railroad crossing teach a moral
A brief tale notes two women selling fresh berries to travelers at a busy railroad crossing. One is neat and methodical, filling cup portions carefully, selling out each train car by car. The other is untidy, with fewer sales. The former earns a tidy sum. the latter wonders about her time and effort. The piece uses the contrast to illustrate diligence and presentation matter in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe
Amsterdam
Nou
New York Tribune
Luchon
Jenna Homme
Theresa van Maeeres
Ani
Lourdes
Schneider
Duchess de Banffremont
Isabeau de Beauvais Craon
Paris
Cor
Trath
Norrisasia
Yellowstone Park
T. Paul Pioneer Press
Kentucky
Prom
James Lane Allen
Best Saddle Horses and Driving Rig in the City
The article highlights top saddle horses and a superior driving rig in the city. It notes special attention to outfits suitable for long trips and travel comfort for riders and drivers.
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Christian
Yokohama
Charles Sumner
Sumner
Langfellow
Whittier
Holmes
Lowell
Motley
Prescott
Jean Ingelow
Ryork
Schuyler Col
Mark
Colfax
Arnold Burges Johnson
The
Cosmopolitan
L. Fletc
Western Australia
Arkausow
C. E. Frederick
Cochise Hardware Ad Tranq Co
General Merchandise
Iron and Steel
Shelf
Allen Street
Studebaker
the People's Store
Cor. Fourth and
Fremont Sts
Summerfield Bros
Summerhelds
Sala Schein, Proprietor
Hare & Page
Occidental Hotel
Arizona
Lous Windmuller
New York City
Pony
Henry Campbell
Prop
Choice Brands
St-Louis
Specerety
Marks & Wittig’s
Tonsorial ‘Palace
J. Yvongh
Tombstone
Traiis
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