Vancouver of Today and Eight Years Ago Reflects Fin de Siecle Rush
Special correspondence from Vancouver notes rapid growth at the edge of civilization, with electric cars, gaudy nightlife, and booming trade. It recalls eight to nine years past when Vancouver was rough, the railroad terminus, and stumps blocked streets. The writer contrasts modern prosperity with harsh frontier realities, discusses climate, wildlife, and the Siwash Indians, and questions civilization’s true blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Parisian
New York
Pacific
Yokohama
British Columbia
Coast Line
California
Tom Mountains
Tegne
Manu
Christ Wold Base
Tami
Styles for the fall and winter gentleman attire 1900s
A New York correspondent surveys fall and winter men’s fashions noting little change from last year. Key points include Chesterfield overcoats in standard sizes, velvet collars on winter coats, large sleeves, velvet cuffs, long surtout coats, and varied front and back tailoring with emphasis on dry fabrics like green mixed chev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. Mitchell
Ahtchell
Grant Relatives Live Near Mexican Border in Sunny San Diego
Special correspondence from BanTiago California reports Ulysses Grant Jr and his brother and their families living within a dozen miles of the Mexican line. Mrs Grant and the Sartoris daughter join them, with both families described as plain and content in a land of sunshine and flowers. The Grant men hunt quail and ducks as San Diego society notes their quiet, unconventional wintering home near Coronado and Point Loma.
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Ulysves, Jr
Jesse
BanTiago
Cal
Grant
A. Grant
Cabrillo
Coronado
Point Loma
Ulysses
Grant, JR
Coast Range
Table Mountain
California
Sartoris
Jesse Grant
San Diego
Oder
Lara Spalding Brown
Duel Proposals Stir Chicago Editors Over Code of Honor
A chaotic tale from Chicago recounts City Editor Ruebesamen of the Abend Post challenging J. P. Stepnes of the Fieri Piesse and Seldman of the Freie Presse to duels over alleged mismanagement of the German Press club. The piece recalls New Orleans era dueling and notes Bernard Magny’s restraint in halting a fight, with memories of Tissiel and old rivalries among editors.
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Wang Sanguimary
Sinwial C
New Ox.ws
Ruebesamen
Chicago Abend Post
J. P Stepnes
Fieri Piesse
Seldman
Freie Presse
German Press Club
Aleady
New Orleans
Margiry
Tissiel
Fiyke
Trisqa
Marlsman
Woodgis
Noth
Jangling
Alta
Cuibiasada
Charles Applebee
Remark on Beneficent Food Use in Wasting Diseases
A reader commends the excellent food and cites TJ using it with gratifying results in several wasting diseases, assuring confidence in its benefits. The message preserves a historical tone while noting praise for nourishment and therapeutic outcomes.
Quote on concentrated food sustains patients long term
A historical remark credits a concentrated food as the sole sustenance capable of keeping patients strong for months when all else failed. The speaker labels it the best such product encountered, highlighting its exceptional efficacy and resilience in care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovinine CO
New York
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Jewett Gas Ranges
Pittsburg
Jewert
Pickett Hardware Co., Limited
Warren, Penn’a
W. Jarvis
Ghilden
W Jarvis
Direc
Hazel Newcoler
Warren, PA
Styles
J Vais
Mda
Ofide
THE
Ee. Thorton
M.D. Whitehall
Bovinine
PISO
Parrasox Neweroy Tw
Vitalis
Calumet Remedy Company
Chicago
Siegfried & Co
Fenhlman
Mariit
Matpetpyd
Rver
Pathach
Guar
Boston
Mass
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