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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1894
Page
2
The piece discusses the global spread of American periodicals, noting vast numbers of titles across languages and the powerful social influence of journalism. It cites 900 American publications, with high financial stakes, and argues newspapers shape national character and daily life.
A quirky reminiscence column blends letters from readers with guidance on writing pages and penmanship. The host, Bill Nye, reviews peculiar requests, etiquette questions, and humorous anecdotes, including stories about mourning customs, table manners, and jokes about society. The piece notes reader submissions from Estelle in Rosebank, a River Falls reader, and others, promising more items like obituaries and notices.
A newspaper piece notes that many male patrons visit upscale New York manicure salons daily. It describes the varied male clientele, from businessmen to college boys, and portrays the manicure worker as central in social flirting, earning tips and perks while earning modest wages.
A historical survey recalls barbarous punishment practices across civilizations. It notes Chinese, Mongolian, Roman, and European methods, including iron collars, ear twisting, lime burning, impalement, and public executions, with references to mandarin coercion, galley slavery, and transport to penal colonies.
A fragment notes a popular girl who regularly attracts invitations she cannot accept and mentions Miss B- going on stage this winter. It references a significant offer from Manager G- of the Bar of Soap company and hints at long manicure hours and low salaries, with many applicants for vacancies.
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