The Book Business and Authors Book Purchases
The article explains publishing finances with plates and printing costs, publisher margins, and subscription models. It compares manuscript buys, author copies, press notices, and second editions, noting typical author earnings and publisher shares under various plans. It discusses the subscription system’s reach, author-audience dynamics, and the risks and rewards for writers.
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Cnastom
Jones
Driribu
Auchor
Hawthorpe
Leiwen
Pew
Ani
Ipine
BP. B
Globe Democrat
Fox Terrier Loyal to Mistress’s Address Openly Tracked
A fragment from Bab’s Latter describes a fox terrier kept as a smart pet and trusted to return home. The dog wears a rough orange-hued coat reflecting Henery region colors, carries a silver collar with his mistress’s address but not his name, and waits patiently to avoid alarming the ladies at the establishment.
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Hener
Dos
Uteger Bay
The Soul's Mirrors and Eyes in Love Fire
A scientific tone discusses how the eye reflects health and emotional state. Observations describe clear crystal, iris color, and how fatigue or illness dulls the eye. Examples include a consumptive lover and the Italian actor Rossi, linking love and genius to nervous energy and ocular flashes.
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Taka
Rossi
Shirley Dare
Emperors Reach Through News From German Society
Julius Hoffman of the German Society in New York notes that the emperor receives regular reports on American affairs and even a communication from foreign minister about a new German aid society here. He adds that Bismarck tracks German emigrants and U.S. political activity, while locals praise the young emperor as a citizen monarch modest in nobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Hoffman
City of
New York
Bismarck
United States
New York World
The Hard Worked Society Girl Exposed in 19th Century Press
A clipped critique reveals the demanding life of a society girl, detailing early rising, morning calls, endless luncheons and receptions, theater and opera obligations, and the toll on appearance and health amid social pressures. The piece references fashion and cosmetics as survival tools in a restrictive social arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotanes
St. Louis
Portrait Promise: Artist Meets Patron's Shifting Engagement
A Providence Journal tale recounts a painter whose patron vacillates over a commission. The man first cancels the engagement, then, weeks later, renews it with a different girl in the scene, prompting a cautious, wry exchange about the picture and its subject.
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Courge
Providence Journal
Senate Tariff Debates and Benet Circular Discussion
The Senate resumed debate on the Benet circular and adopted four resolutions requesting the Secretary of War to provide full details on Gen Benet's order and related changes at arsenals including Rock Island. The tariff bill debate featured Harris Allison Vance and Miscock, with arguments on protectionism and its effects on industry and agriculture. The House considered measures including $200,000 to combat interstate infection and a Chinese exclusion act enforcement fund, while adjournments were hampered by quorum gaps.
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Benet
Secretary of War
Senate
White
House
Utah
Ter
Barnes
Washington Aqueduct
T St. Clar Flats
Harris
Allison
Vance
Miscock
Dougherty
Alabama
United States
Wheeler
Hiscock
Southern Ag
Blair
Wasumncrox
Waite
Bate
Tennesee
Sheridan's Physician Refuses to Ren Are Bill
Dr William Pepper, consulting physician at Gen Sheridan's final illness, declines to bill Col Sheridan. He notes the request to render professional services was an expression of obligation and cites the family's limited pecuniary resources making such payment impossible.
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Sheridan
Brutal lynching linked to crime in Atlanta hall
In a dire crime report from Atlanta, Irene Peet was assaulted in a hall and hanged after being attacked by Dunaway and two male friends. Police detained one suspect, while reports mention a mob’s actions and a controversial post arrest process. The piece references additional arrestees and a shadowed legal sequence surrounding the case.
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Atlanta
The Place for Emigrants. Gold found in Helena sewer dig
Workers clearing a Main street sewer in Helena Montana unearthed traces of gold in the dirt near Last Chance Gulch. Panning yielded about 1 dollar per pan, igniting rapid excitement as miners recall the famous sixties stampede and plan further washing of the spoil.
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Helena
Mont
Wiite
Last Chance Gulch
Transcaspian railways push to connect ancient world sites
London dispatch notes rapid Russian progress on the Transcaspian railway linking western territories with Turkistan and Merv. The report describes regional khans, religion under Russian rule, and Abdurrahman Khan’s lineage amid Afghan affairs and imperial power shifts.
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London
Ehean
Hurv
Turkistan
Merv
Khan
Persia
India
Union Pacific
America
Utah
Wyoming
Nevada
Car Drivers Fire On Striking Chicago Workers
In Chicago near Western Avenue and Madison Street, after the Western Avenue barn doors opened a car left the depot followed by company officers Gubbins and Carson. Striking crowds hurled rocks and clubs. the officers fired their revolvers, wounding no one but scattering the mob. Gubbins and Curtin were chased and arrested at Taylor and Oakley, held at Thirteenth Street station.
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Jmcer
Street Car Company
Chicago
Cuscaco
Western Avenue
Madison Street
Gubbins
Carson
Che
Cubbing
Curtin
Gabbes
Abuge
Taylor and
Oakley Streets
Thirteenth Street
American Guard Convention Chooses State Committee in Albany
About 100 New York delegates met in Albany to organize for the American Guard. Dr J G Wilson of Rockland was temporary chair and J F Lep hard secretary. Permanent officers named include Wilson Geddes Sep hard and several vice presidents. A motion to field no state ticket was debated, then a state committee was empowered to place electoral and state tickets and organize districts. The committee will meet in New York City next Wednesday.
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Albany
New York State
E. Ciureb
J. G. Wilson
Rockland County
J. F. Lephard
J. G. Geddes
New York
J F. Sephard
B. B. Hall
W.T. Dara
James Thompson
Charles Knapp
D. F. Griffin
A. Baker
James Langdon Curtis
A. P. Wiggenson
California
Uiion
New York City
Floor collapses during Polish church ceremony injuring many
The floor of the Polish Catholic church on Spruce Street gave way during a Sunday service for about 3 000 attendees. The collapse toppled a section to a 15 foot drop, injuring over 160 people, including several who were fatally hurt. Rev Father Levedick had begun his sermon when the disaster struck as three bands performed.
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Abdurrahman Kahn
Ameer
Aghanistan
Dost Mohammed
Barakza Dynasty
Afzal Khan
Dost
Ameer Shere Ali
Abdurrahman
Afghanistan
Dost Blohammed
England
Sbhujah
Tas
Aly Abdurilawan Kan
Oxim Zal Whan
Galkh
An. Abdurrahman
Bokera Marriege
Afgal
Abr Bman
Shere
Ali
Samay
Cabul
HeEnry Aurox
Spruce Street
Augustus Helfrich
Henry Harp
Fred Doll
William Koenig
Anthony Bocewoski
Stanislaus Heban
Father Levedick
Mr. Eck of
Ringgold
Illness and jail status of Sarah Althea Hill-Terry in San Francisco
In San Francisco on October 1, reports indicate Sarah Althea Hill-Terry is ill and confined in Alameda county jail for over a month. She recently spoke with U S Marshal Franks and Justice Field about her condition and the court actions against her, with uncertainty about formal indictments pending grand jury results.
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Sarah Althea
San Francisco
Sarah Althea Hill-Terry
al County
Franks
Justice Field
Luser
Grand Jury
Wey Kl
Reiss Citizens Orrowa Alaska Rail Survey Notice
Oct 11 reports from Orrs Gnt. and Maj. Rogers C E describe Canadian Pacific line through the Rockies and a survey party led by James J Hill for the proposed Alaska railroad. Also notes Secat Blair renewing Lenin Nil naturalization claims and a rebel incitement case with loss of papers at Batache.
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Reiss
Orrowa
Ont
Secat Blair
United States Senate
Maki Inguins
Lenin Nil
Hangalat Regina
Crist
Teath
Sat
Batache
Alaska
Orrs Gnt
Railway Department
Maj. Rogers
C. E
Canadian Pacific Railway
Rockies
Jim” Hill
St. Paul
Mansion House Hotel Ad Opposite Court House
Mansion House advertises as the most home-like hotel in the city. Regular boarders and court attendees are promised attentive service at the establishment run by E. W. Sealy.
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Court House
E. W. Sealy
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Business Directory
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Notary Public
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Jonson's Exchange
L.D. Wetmore
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Morek's
Carver House
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W. Liberty Streets
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Ofice Over
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W. A. Greaves
Episcopal Church
C. Smith
First National Bank
Golden Horseshoe
BEC
GEO. P. Rowell & Co
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LaPierre
Airs & M
8. M Hogar
Ely
Hayfever DE
USA
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Fae Tien
Varsal
Everdy B
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Physicians and Surgeons
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Third Street
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Davis’ Drug Store
W. Freeman
Hezeltine Building
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