Wreath of Smoke From Havana Cigarette Scene
Special correspondence from Havana describes streets filled with smokers as the author notes the prevalence of cigars and cigarettes. Observations cover prices for Spanish and American tobacco, factory processes, street courtesy, and vivid portraits of Havana’s people, fashion, and eye color. The piece blends travel color with cultural critique and ends with a remark on the danger of the fan as a weapon.
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Havana
Cuba
Itvure Lesel
Ortbrees
United States
Carthage craftsman makes gavel for Chicago expo closing
In Cartusce Illinois a middle aged man, W O Bartels, crafts a 72 piece inlaid cherry burl gavel for the World’s Columbian Exposition closing ceremony in Chicago on Oct 51 1898. The piece, designed for President Lafayette Funk, features inlays of gold and initials L F. The story links Bartels farm near Carthage to other wood carvings including an oak mantel and mirror frame and a Keokuk church relief depicting Christ carrying the cross. A Lincoln farm log is pledged for future emblem work.
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Speczes
Cartusce
Ill
Carthage
Chicago
W.O. Bartels
Lafayette Funk
Illinois Board of Managers
Bartels
Board of Managers
Mr. Funk
L. F
Clinois
James Benbow
Illinois State Building
William Bertels, Sr
William the Younger
E. UW. Bartels
Mr. Bartels
St. John's Episcopal Church
Keokuk
Christ
Calvary
Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Havana Sun and Style in a Visitor’s View
The observer notes Havana fashion with parasols for men and women, bonnets worn by few, lace shawls, and fans for sun protection. Men dress tightly in undershirts and trousers, while children appear in Edenlike innocence as locals stay cool under the withering sun. The article adds a biting traveler’s take on etiquette and climate.
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Havana
Ep L
Sapir
Yachting Girl Shows Scarlet Serge Fashions On Deck
Special correspondence from New York describes the yachting girl in scarlet serge with white trim and naval style, noting her full command of the vessel and fashionable outfits. It humorously cites engagement happenings and the lure of marine attire. Olive Harrirer.
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New Yor
Lu Salis
Asanor
Baltimore
John
George
Tom
Harry
Sadidier
Sbe
Olive Harrier
Real Estate Push for East Warren Lots and Homes
Hustling ad by F. P. Hue offers East Warren lots and houses on East, Fourth, Fifth, Liberty, Poplar and Laurel streets with cash quarter cash and 3 annual payments or 60 monthly installments. It promises rapid building, good schools, Electric Street service, strong rental potential, and invites readers to trade their place or buy now.
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East Warren
Keystone State
East St
Fourth St
Fifth St
Liberty St
Poplar St
Laurel St
Sulphur Springs
Savings Bank Building
F. P. Hue
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Henry Clay
Gay Davidson
Hill
Ddrea
Abaec
Manu
State
Ephine
Hasing
Ohio Chemical
Sera
Lima
Ohiio
Deak St
Pak
Cat Co
Saree Johnson
Ohio Chemical Co
St. 53
Opera Block
Ohio
Abu
Helen Morrison
Cincinnati, Orto
Inieci
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