Portraits of New York's Rich Dressed to Impress
A detailed panorama of upper class fashion among New York magnates, financiers, and social figures. The piece catalogs how leaders like Vanderbilt, Astor, and Rockefeller dress, noting today’s standards, accessories, and grooming. It contrasts well dressed millionaires with less affluent peers, highlighting style as status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
Lele
Fioald
Hutch
Sago
Bamolle
Ormaus
Evern
Liv Baparu
Bose
Srans
Henry Gt. Maninand
Mr Marquand
Weldort
Astor
Yorlees
Frederick Bronson
Hfurt
Elbridge T. Gerry
Povar Goslet
Havemeyers
Surgar
Theodora
Perdom
Charisa A. Dana
Tiama
Hhis
Sun
Wes
Starbuck
Parsons
Euve
Rockefeller
America
Isewan
Iris
Futh Avenue
Strels
Mr. Dickerman
Wall Street
Madison Square
Henry M. Wingler
Navy
William C. Whitney
Jess
Anela Russell Sagero
Tay
Dry Goods
Tal- Ward
John Clatiia
Edward EK
Baring
Jaffray Ton
Marcus Itly
Soble
Millsionaire
J. BR. Hawgto
Mattar
Can noy OKUS THE CANAL Evess Preventing Gas to Chicago
Tadge McConnell issued a decision in an injunction case brought by the Shires, owners of the Wabash and Erie Canal, to stop the Indiana Natural Gas Company from laying pipes across their property toward Chicago. The central issue is whether a gas company can exercise eminent domain to condemn land, with Indiana law permitting such power only if it benefits Tadivea's children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadge McConnell
Wabash and Erie
Todiana Natural Gas Company
Chicago
Iwereny
Indiana
Oo Corporation
Tadivea
John
The Twins of Genius Heat Up Ohio Campaign Nights
In a brisk November note from Findlay to Meadville and beyond, Sir Edwin Nye recounts gas-boom Findlay and window posters promoting McKinley and Campbell. He muses on politics, letter-writers, and a humorous exchange with a devoted admirer in a sprawling, period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagar J. Nye
Vite Road
William McKinley, Jr
Campbell
Ohio
Findlay
French Mining Troubles Court Tension in Pas de Calais
Paris reports growing unrest in Pas de Calais coal districts with miners bitter toward strikebreakers. At Lens clashes erupted between troops guarding mines and striking miners though no serious injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Department of
Pas de Calais
Lens
Purely feminine rifts on courtship and fashion trends
The article surveys grandmothers’ influence on young mothers, the rise of women in trades unions, and notable female figures. It highlights Stella Christian, a Cherokee Nation veteran, and describes evolving female roles in Georgia schools, Kansas journalism, and New York fashion. It notes masculine dressing, lace, fur, and eclectic millinery while urging women toward virtue.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Aids Appetite and Digestion
A historical ad copy touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as improving appetite and stomach tone so that meals are digested and assimilated without distress after eating. The claim emphasizes hearty eating and relief from digestive discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
The Boy That Is Wanted
Russell Sage urges boys to seek success through education and integrity. A good education opens mercantile and professional paths, with honest work, discipline, and respect for parents as foundations for lasting achievement.
The Boy I Would Hope To See In Life
A moral exhortation urging boys to politeness, industry, thrift, and self discipline. It stresses respect for elders, hard work, patience, trades education, prudent money management, debt avoidance, and healthy living as keys to success. The speaker claims fifty years of experience shaping a hopeful ideal for young men.
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Mills
Jy Saurieen
William
Brock Culog
Bilsta Dyer
Stewart
Cumack
Wandieg
Braytin Ives
Pendee
Devas
Swift
Mitrobi
Anc
Nensos
Fremont
Nebraska
Bill Myr
Prensylvania
Tipdisy
Maudville
Mdvin
Lince
Pindlay
Frank Sanger
Windlay
New York
Meadville
Prazier
Mr. Burbank
Timothy
California
Sol
Edgar W. Nye
Dean Sim
Bunyan
Pilgrim's Progress
Matildton Alde
U. S
Old Country
Brookton
Mass
Awootheart
Alabama
Sir Bowrx Arnon
Sapontca Center
la.” ‘the Foregoing Letter Would Show That Sir Edwin
Paar
Rasiden
Alr
Miss Bates
Fairyland
New South
North
Slurter
Georgia Industrial College
Milledgeville
Organization of Women Workers
England
Labor Congress
Match Makers
Nottingham Cigar Makers’ Union
Association of Weavers
Dorcas
Stella Christian
Confed
McIntosh
Arkansas
Confederte
Elk Horn Tavern
Marmaduke
S Magazine
Battie Femininities
Kansas
John Smith
William H. Crane
Civil Service
Russell Sage
Ionor
Uday
D. C. Kurner
Palner
Glave
Ean Fosapa
Market Street
Televhosi
Wheelisu
Ydead
Wheeling
Chereh and Dometic Purpores
Main Strest
W.va
Jols Gok
mPa Tiead
Weer
Maxrg
Axp
Bader
Tarasta Lovety
Yevesias Dizales
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