Johnsons Srdere and Spring Furnishings in Roascheeping
The Johnson firm showcases their extensive spring supply of furniture and house goods with strong emphasis on new patterns, fabrics, and imported wares. They tout large stock, aggressive pricing versus New York and Philadelphia, and a wide range from carpets to draperies, glassware, and tableware aimed at homemakers seeking tasteful, durable luxury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Johnson
New York
Philadelphia
Ivess
Leiter
G. Mendel & Co
Friedel
Hause
Jota Friestel
Genu- Haat
Bulles
Dante
Ness
Bass Am
Rome
Feu
Ini
Aim
Esarrys
Ntac
Chiahlet
Otiiek
Wwe
Wheelie
Peartiier
Ells Stein
Ais Stein
Berg
Prine
Eyichahl
Closing Out Dry Goods and Carpets in Wheeling
Local retailer in Wheeling announces a closing out sale of dry goods and carpets. The proprietor promises deep discounts and urges customers to act quickly, claiming “every dollar’s worth” will be cleared within three months. Demonstrates a high-pressure push to move stock ahead of closure. He emphasizes superior selection and substantial inducements for early purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Benny Bieter
Dan Cory
Tiebast
Wheeling
Kentucky
Univitle
Spd
Darkey
Tver
Eitheroelor
Lowndes
Bargin
Despan
Hogge
Much
Dollah
Tiskot
New Dining Halls Bring Modern Restaurant Style to City
A fragment describes a transformed dining scene with hotel and restaurant dining halls offering structured meals. It notes ticketed meals, clean service, and a range of dishes, promising moderate costs and a shift toward accessible, organized dining as urban life emphasizes leisure and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulaa Uhest
Hestelee
Laniers
Tnolites
Crick Mcleod
Sud
Surat
Hannes
Niles
Gotio
Lamisvilly
Ani
Cape
Charg
Sevenal
Ford
Louisville Police Pride and Racial Tensions in City Streets
A fragment recounts Louisville’s police force under Chief General Taylor, lauding military discipline and order while noting racial tensions. It discusses streetcar seating, escort absence for women, and interactions with Black residents, highlighting fear, prejudice, and narrow escapes from danger in a tense urban climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Taylor
Chinese Laundry Struggles Highlight Harsh Pay Disputes
A chaotic scene at a local restaurant laundrum shows tensions between customers and workers over prices and service. The proprietor argues over the cost of laundry, with bargaining and miscommunications creating a comic yet sharp portrait of daily friction in a Chinese business.
Persian Harem Customs and Shahs Court Fireworks Report
The narrative describes strict harems in Tehran with veiled women and eunuchs guiding men, while Europeans are kept to walls. It notes the Shah’s recent more tolerant stance, a Prophet’s birthday celebration with fireworks at the palace and the royal family observing from behind a curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Pop
Europe
Nanser-ed- Din Shah
Khlaban Dowleh
Darl Almasieh
Persian Beauty Ideals and Social Provocations
An old fragment discusses Persian beauty practices with seed-like facial decoration, arched dark blue Persian rang brows, and vermilion cheeks. It notes generally coarser, darker complexions among Persians and comments on women’s expressiveness and the author’s stance on religious tolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moertalon
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Geo. W. Johnson's
Uleat
Clarseter
Jour Ware
Aerts
Uytern Loyerntaliuly
Ahmed Kuvens
Prince i
Hove
Lee Laigien
Aif
Etterea
Mome Decoration
Biges
Tly
Mendel Fee
Lyne
Higgs
Lycee
Madras
SWI
Larkin
Eheras
Frieddy
City OF the South
Beamest
Indy
Apourites
Petrinburg Letley
Lamulon Tempe
St. Alexandrot
Navoo
Robert Collyer
Chems
Bova
Cireus
Joinbo
Tay
Ganten
Brother Baniui
Dalcony
Ty Phaderly
Pest
Walt Ax Tvearte
Collyer
Maken WN
Medigas
Island Pharmacy
Tras, Burp & CO
Neottingy
Hovey
Taito Aetotes
Spanien
Farina Beirmery
Kuriz & Young
Pharmacists
Anite
Howard Bros
Main Street
Excelsior Machine Works
Redman &Co
ERRL
Engin
Wats
Wenien
T.C. Moffat & CO
H. Sage
Rousehold
WHITE
Market Street
W. Va
United States
G. Mendel &Co
Main St
Wheeling, W. VA
John C. Pendleto
la Apts
Chapline Sry
Auring
jeLare
Cadia
Hmbon P
Helmont
Kinney Tobacco
Ameren
Mt. James
James
Throngnodig
NEW England Conservatory OF Music
IMC
Jepar Isu
Princiy
Heston
Hoehle Bros
Boyd Market Square
IBROL
S. E. Boyd
Fen
Tampa
Bilver
Boxe
Sthrinmetz
Manora
Kate Huoh Ma Khoe Hagen
C Hones
Alma
Geo, Caddle
Hurgeon Dentiat
Drs
Market St
Wheeling, W. VS
Bofors Purchinsieg
Eleowbert
Thea of
Ober Sach Atric Teeta
WM. H. Sheib
Twelfth Street
Wasuimaton
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