Astor Vanderbilt Gould Rivalry Mirrors Gilded Age Power
A long critical survey traces the Astor, Vanderbilt, and Gould clans in late nineteenth century New York. It details John Jacob Astor III, his heirs, and the family fortunes, contrasting wealth strategies with Vanderbilt’s railroad wealth and Gould’s financial maneuvers. The piece speculates on social influence and class dynamics as these three dynasties shape New York society, finance, and urban development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
SVM
Jacob Aster
New York
Saulun
Wil
Lever Rian
Wiliam
Joba Jhob
Lever
John Lauuke
Astor
Fife
Erie
Isla
Eatle
Sisbie
House of Astor
John Jacl Astor
Aaire
Himeelfa
Tailllon
Alre Miner
Kusin
Anne
Dean
Pitth Avenue
Litneelf
Crete
Finn
Goulds
Gould
Asters
Sinmid
Steves
Bowie
Wes Roth
Hiv
Vanndurtutt
Meoukd
Prince of Wales at Derby Downs in English scene
The Derby on Epsom Downs drew a crowded crowd and a stylish Prince of Wales in a checked suit with a white derby, mingling with nobles including the Duke of Connaught and Lady Alice Montague. St. Blaise won after bets. rumors claimed royal bets or ownership, while the pageant highlighted a vast feasting, cheap fish trade debates, and the Day’s lavish figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprom Downs
London
Prince of Wales
Europe
Wm. H
Duke of
Tye
St. Blaise
Vanderbilt
Downs
South Kingstown
Pigestore Rts
Halernien
Billineaiz
Remamgere
Tor
Cistom
Fisumongem’ Company
Layilan
Wortout
Marwond
United Kingdom
Ireland
Scotland
Spginad
Arelasid I
Weed
Sheritte
Marwood
Marwoeat
Cabbage Culture and Farm Crop Advice Notes
A detailed farmer’s column discusses cabbage growing, soil preparation, and pest control. It covers manure choices from bog pen to stable manure, fertilizing intervals, and worm remedies with caution on Paris green. The piece also touches on seed saving, grain reseeding, meadow and pasture management, and the value of ashes as fertilizer for dry ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imuch
Paris
Fares
England
Maine
Sarah I. Martin
South
Auburn
Farwee
New York
Chicago
Rhisarawa
Ube
Austalia
Wininowle
Haroota
Delaware
California
The Much Abused Compositor And Distant Errata
A reader laments a compositor altered his letter in style and spelling. He argues corrections ruined cadence and meaning while recounting the clash over Wheeling to Chicago phrasing and misreadings of names and places. The piece reveals printer dispute and humor about linguistic edits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane
Bunday
Wheeling
Chicago
Ucl
John Caldwell Cane
Rempoatin
Newark
Fargn
Janon
Garfield family home life at Mentor cottage described
In a portrait of the Garfield household at Mentor, Mrs Garfield and her children are depicted amid change and grief. The aged grandmother remains visible by the window, Molly, Irwin, and younger siblings are profiled as lively youths, while General Garfield’s memory lingers in a memorial room and a drawing room drawing with portraits and kept mementos. The narrative notes Mrs Garfield’s improved appearance and the family’s current home life and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suiley Register
Chietax
Amociates
Pi Street
Garfield
Mentor
Airs
Lavalle
Molly Eld
Irwin
Abram
Mra Garfield
Grandmother Garfield
Daily
Molly
Rudolphs
Bla
Hin Anind
Keeb
Wit
Tavin
Abi
Harry
James
Dud
Plana
James Ix
Clarfield
Elie
Gen. Garfield
Plano
Queen View Borin
Garfielt
Tess
Washington Shire
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America
Pdoter
Vanderbitt Gould
Tibet
Suly
Fomaniensionly
Lathan
Dona Weil Wits
Shams
Valen Pyuase Gotet
Ium
Ugis Fluruskuet
Gottuna
Rotiamda Cme
Vow Earth
Aidan
Astors
Coney
Vanderbilt Pete
Eric Lowe
Varderbitt Laverne Au
John Jacob Astor
Lue
Bence
Bia Morarg
Hyould
Haute of Vardertitt
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Phils Sidney
Gui
Almalian
Lincoln
Marie Esrhen von Bt
Danne A. Gare
Marie Hel
Ac Beth
Mrs Ch
Tetany Laine
Depente
Renee
London Life
The
Derby
Ting Boy
the Prince OF Wales
Restreta
Marwood En Waprome Comstadil
He Bucktes Teo Ipatczuenge
Trans Atout Lve
Cos Satiatacou
M. Hoek
Iltural
Catio
Atraigtton
Grace
Atime
Gore
Pere
Ines Whiteey Allen
Mrs. Garfield
Wily
Wabite
Washington
New England
Derkade
Rene
Johmon
Hols
EE. Forster
Lewis Baxer
West Virginia
Vtea
Conan
Rick
Bate
Abire
Erie Medica Co
P.O
J. E. Smith
Virginia
Nis
Alloceas
Weiner
Agian
Towai
Beg
Reldwan
Inpeler Dan
Dr. Minith
Remy Lip
Iipe Gee
Linswivin
Lena
Oflee
Dally
Eaonpe Tianday
Eeline
Strhiiwmetss
Rhodes & GO
Sitka
J.s.rhodes &Co
Usinwey
Boma
Decker Haines
Bons
Pisohar
Roam
Jason
Flamlia
Katey 2
Uesar
Eleowhere
Ems Ere
WM. H. Sheib
Howard Bros
Boyd ‘Market Square
Hoehle_ Bros
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