The Grill Club of London and Its Mystique
An 1890s portrait of the Grill Club, its secretive prestige, rituals, and famed members. It recalls a single long table etiquette, bold discussions, and the hush surrounding admission, with anecdotes of the club’s historical guests and its tradition of enforcing equal conversation among all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grill Club
Times
Charles the Second
London
Pierce Egan
Grill
Quiller
Q. C
Paul Preval
Prince of Wales
Louvre
Chetney
Uganda
Pope
Spi
Burgundy
Bow Street
Sir Andrew
Andrew
Tatler
Navy Increase Bill Sparks Bitter Banter in Parliament
A heated exchange unfolds as discussions of a government measure to raise naval funding prompt strong rabble remarks. One speaker jokes about chloroform and detainment to save taxpayers millions, while another remarks on the baronet’s public persona and apparent detachment from state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
The
Grill
Quinsy Cured by Pain Balm Claim in 1901 Letter
A testimonial from Mrs. L. Cousins of Otterburn Michigan recounts quinsy relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm within two days. The ad promotes the balm for sprains and swellings and notes its sale by Cook and Sherman. Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy not containing opiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Six-Numbers Lecture Course Tickets For Sale
Tickets for a six numbers lecture course are ready for sale. The organizer asks buyers to support the guarantee and urges more boys and girls to sell tickets after school. Call the Democrat office for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Pie Supper and Show Girl At Opera House
Pie supper planned for Friday evening October 25 at the West Chester school house. The Show Girl musical comedy arrives November 4 at the opera house with a cast of fifty, including Lillie Sutherland Grace Wilson Edith Langdon Jack Curtis Harry Langdon Sam Kline John Kiefer and the American Beauty Chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Lillie Sutherland
Weber & Field Productions
Pretty Grace Wilson
Edith Langdon
Funny Jack Curtis
Harry Langdon
Sam Kline
John Kiefer
American Beauty Chorus
Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy Mailed Free on Request
Trial catarrh treatments are being mailed out free on request by Dr. Shoop in Racine Wisconsin. The tests prove to the public the value of this scientific prescription known to druggists as Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy. Sold by J. H. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Racine
Wis
J. H. Stewart
Dutch Market and Supper at Baptist Church Friday
The ladies of the Baptist church host a Dutch market and supper Friday evening from 5 to 9 pm at the church. Stalls offer sauerkraut and dainty cake with a cafeteria style pay for what you get setup. Funds raised support frescoing the church and inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Cheap Excursions and Land Selling in Washington Iowa
Advertising note offers weekly cheap excursions to the North and West. It highlights a district with farmers who threshed about 5 percent bushels of wheat per acre and sold it for 80 cents per bushel, claiming land produced 446.40 an acre. Land is offered at 12.50 to 18.50 an acre, with contact details for J. P. Thomas in Washington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Thomas
Washington
Iowa
N. W. Corner Square
Box Supper At No 10 School House Near Town
A box supper will be held at No 10 school house three miles northeast of town next Friday evening October 25. The event features a short program and music for entertainment and invites everyone to attend. Ivy Moriarty notes the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
No. 10 School House
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim and Refund Offer
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromine Nine Tablets claimed to cure a cold in a day. Druggists promise a money back guarantee if it fails, with W. Sbovr’s signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
W. Sbovr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shields & Son
Nicola Gharmon
Royal Tailors of
Chicago
West
R. A. Riley
Tichelbergers Music
Casey's Livery
Reed and Sale
Baro
Colenss
Baltimore
R. Stuart & Son
P.O
Richard Harding Davis
Robert Howard Russell
Perfection
Japan
Sue
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Paul
Deutch Markt
Ivy Moriarty
Studebaker
United States
Studeweber
Deskao
Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Co
South Bend
Indiana
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