Inside the Giant Steam Laundry Run by 100 Agencies
A Boston Herald investigation details a large steam laundry operation with over 100 workers, tracing from initial sorting to washing in rotary machines, rapid drying in centrifugal wringers, starching, and high temperature ironing. It notes meticulous ticketing, owner tracking, and extensive machinery including steam baths, extractors, and sham mangles, all overseen by a male supervisor and many female workers ensuring swift turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Moton
Where the Senators Go to Church
A Washington letter details the religious affiliations of Senators and notable figures. Blair attends Congregational services, Colquitt preaches as a Methodist, and Chace worships with the Society of Friends. Others patronize New York Avenue Presbyterian or Epiphany Church, with several Unitarian and Presbyterian members noted among the group.
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Senate
Washington
Philadelphia
Blair
Congregational Church
Brown
Mr. Colquitt
Georgia
Chace
Society of Friends
I Street
Cameron
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Morrill
Vermont
Chandler
New Hampshire
Tloar
Massachusetts
Unitarian Church
Cullum
Coleague
Barwell
New Church of the Covenant
Connecticut Avenue
Ulale
Maine
Wilson
Maryland
Frye
AL Platt
Connecticut
Vance
North Carolina
New York Avenue
Congressional Temperance Society
Dawes
Edmunds
Senator Sherman
Evarts
Gibson
Eustis
McPherson
St. John’s Church
Butler
South Carolina
Daniel
Virginia
Morgan
Alabama
Paddock
Nebraska
Teagan
Texas
Stanford
Church of the Epiphany
Fairchild
Secretary Endicott
Unitation
Justice Waite
Epiphany Church
Justice Blatchford
Justice Miller
Justice Gray
Justice Bradley
Justice Harlan
Justice Matthews
National library and museum proposed for American history
A New Yorker reports a movement to establish in New York a great national library of American history and a museum to house relics and documents. Wealthy patrons have shown interest, with the Military Service Institution collection and the New York Historical Society as potential nuclei, while the society seeks a new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Cemi Rcial Adestier
Phin
New York
Military Service Institution of the United States
J. M. Schofield
United States Army
Governor S Island
War Department
Library Museum
New York Historical Society
Nasal Voices and False Teeth Prompts Health Remedies
A London style column argues English women have nasal voices and false teeth due to dry air and catarrh. It promotes Warner's Log Cabin Cough and Consumption Remedy and Log Cabin Sarspaparilla as spring cures, with testimonials and notices of other products and cures.
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Warner
Eli Fisher
Salon
Henry Co
Towa
Warners
Dr. Greens Nervura Nerve Tonic Promoted for Nervous Debility
An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura Nerve Tonic as a universal cure for nervous disorders. It claims to relieve nervousness fatigue insomnia headaches neuralgia and heart palpitations and to restore appetite digestion and sleep. It lists a price of one dollar per bottle and directs readers to consult Dr. Greene in West Mission New York.
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Thanierce
Isl
Vreder
Ur Valarch
Greene
Gressest
Dr. Greene
West Mih
New Yrk
Why Laura Lost Her Beau Classic 19th Century Health Ad Tale
Laura, once courted by a wealthy fiancé, loses him due to her chronic illness and delicate nerves. Her healthy cousin Ellen is favored. the tale promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a guaranteed remedy for women's ailments with money-back assurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Ellen
Positive remedy claims cure for consumption by T A Slocum
Letter to the editor from T A Slocum of 181 Pearl St offering a cure for consumption. He promises two bottles free to readers who send their Ex and P. O. address and asks for readers to contact him for the remedy.
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T. A. Slocum
AL C
Pearl St. Sly
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health From Eruption to Debility
Advertisements claim Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and strengthens the system against spring illness. Printed testimonials from AL Cranke, Mary L Owens, and Mrs Locisa Corr praise cures for skin eruptions eczema scrofula and general debility. Ingredients include Sarsaparilla and other herbs. Readers are urged to buy Hood's Sarsaparilla rather than substitutes.
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Hood
Cranke
Decatur
Mary L. Owens
Tro
Ind
Theod
Canastuta
N.Y
Cep Favorite Prescription Sold Globally by Druggists
Advertises Cep Favorite Prescription for diseases of women from the World's Dispensary Medical Association Burrano New York. Large bottles priced at $1.00 six for $5.00 or ten cents in stamps. Includes Dr Pierce’s large illustrated papers on women’s diseases.
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Uae
Kilmer
HinmEst & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Dr. Pierce
Prince
F. Corwin
Post, Creek, N
Thore
Terry
Ned
Cines
Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Burrano
N. X
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Sirghamton
Northern Pacific
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Lamban
Em Tlye
Nina Adadt
Auddreay
VHS & CO
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Louisa M. Acott
Isaac Phompson
Amersen
Sas
Ely
Greenwich N.Y
Eniits
Terence CreeiaNel
F. Biscox
Brewster Safety Bein Holder Co
Holly
Herbrand Fifth Wheel
Tase Improvement
Heir Brand CO
Fremont C
Perth
Jettit
Eve
Deaters
PEW Craze Suizcutture
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Esey City
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Dessus
Éme
Grand Rapids
Mich
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Buffalo
N. Y
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Ardneys
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Bkely
Fra Konner
Crab Orchard, Neb
Voise
California
Ep. M. Campoelly
Oakland
Tony Stewart
Chippewa Fails
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