Wedding Presents in Silver Turned Into Big Business
A Washington Post piece recounts how wedding gifts, especially silver items, became a growing trade. It notes a Chicago millionaire’s widow auctioned off numerous pieces, details a London dish priced high, and cites dealer Mr. Johnston selling and duping dupes, illustrating the bustling market for multiple items and the risks of storage and resale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Madison
Washington
Moe, Dashvoff
Fife
Tres
Ife
Drexel Wolding
Elberon
Nid
George W. Childe
New York
J. H. Johnston
Mr. Johnston
Enaning
Tang's
Wallstreet
America
Ft. C
Tere
Kor
Sir. Johnston
Joheston
Keokuk
Sashville
Albany
Peel
Rentieman
Mowna
Bie
Bence
Tiffany & Co
Johustom
Texas Sefunge
Life Among Cannibals of the Solomons and Cannibal Exchanges
Writings recount cannibal practices among Solomons Islanders observed by early explorers. Accounts describe human flesh as food for chiefs, ritual offerings with vegetables, and the brutal fate of captives. Testimonies note varying reactions from fear to fatal loyalty, with reports from St Isabel, Malaita, and surrounding groups amidst 16th to 19th century encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Islanders
Namid
St. Isabel
Pye
Cheago Livard
Mariner
Tonga Islands
Cayoe
Mi Islands
Guppy
Gaslego
Guppy Saeutions
Fhornilly
New Ireland
Ratmainville
Choise Bas
Io Aude
Reditch
Frang
Mukira
Ahi
St Chrettovat
Ts States
Perry
Brenehtey
Tambu House
Anne
de. Guppy
Husswe Tech
Sal
Gappe
St. Christoral
Numiet Tore
Bin
Storland
Bougainville
Aurive
Baguua
Lurey Island
New Georgia
Kobiana
Cheroe
New Zealand
Seaulik
Wilkes
Tha- Keurcbwu
Aheed Raew
Honest Little Emma and the Money-Making Talent
A long critical piece discusses performer Emma Abbott nicknamed honest little Emma, noting her thrift and money skills while slamming charity as reserved for home. It also cites a Boston American Cultivator paragraph about Emma Abbott and shifts to a testimonial promoting Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup and Dr Schenck's cures for consumption with a Providence address for Julius Boyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Abbott
Emma
Miss Abbott
Howjer
Miss Abbert
Abet
Emme Albvnt
North Side
Hels
Jase
Boston
New England
Schenck
Julius Boyden
N. Main St
Providence
R. I
U.S. Army
Apell
Care of Flannels Washes and Fading Precautions
Advice on washing all wool flannels to avoid shrinkage and fading. Use warm water, pure soap, and thorough rinsing. avoid rubbing on boards. dry without wringing. hang shirts by shoulders to protect color, then reverse. For fading prevention, use a flour and water solution with ammonia, rinse thoroughly, and avoid soap on colored flannels. borax as alternative. Includes broader notes on finishing and ironing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tronmenice Hannels
Boston
All Kinds of Receipt and Note Books Cemetery Association
A notice lists various receipt and note book supplies for the Cemetery Association including ledgers daybooks and blank forms. The itemized lot appears to cover standard accounting and recordkeeping needs for the organization's operations and archival work.
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Daily
Solomorslands
Sara
The
Wichita Eagle
State National Bank
Cor Main St
Douglasave
Swift
R&s
Remy
V. Desa
Wol's Point
Texas
Prince M
Tax Swirr Sreceric Co
Atlas
Township Trustees
Justice Peace
Justice Peace Blanks
Constable Guides
Wil Pniferers
Walt Stoner
Mod
Decater
Building & Loan Association
Oniey
Douglas Oy
MOMNU
Coal and Mining Co
Stock Co's
Ghia
State
Ure
Vitarten
Heareh
Medicat Co
Huffalo
Ea Ou
He We Swaittier
Pocket Real Estate Books
Hotel Metropole
Stewart & DE
Feom
Savetor
Steam Myst
Fins Semple
Scale Books
Main
English Stree
Wichita, Hanes
Hecore
Olmeassert
Echogls
Alyctis
Baegi
Fuonire
Cemetery Association Books and Blanks
JYERS
Wichita Kaus
Wichita
Kansas
Wichita E
Sichita
Bassas
Saguared
J & Lows
Catcomen
Mimsours
Zean Palace Car Company
Book Publishing
Eace Fonts House
Murdoce
Wichita, Kansaa
DR. Hall
WM. Hall
North Main ST
Wichita, Kaans
Bepclis
Uae
Ba. T
Wichita Wholesale Grocer Company
Corner First and Water St
Wichita, Kan
National Bork
U.S
Chicago Lumber CO
Lawrence Ave
Chicago
Chicago Smith
GEO. L.ari
GEO. D. Cross
Smithson & CO
East
Douglas Ave
Tapia
H. L Smithson
MM. Murdock & Bi Printers
Justice
Law
Padres Ness Communications
R. P. Murdock
Davinsos
WT. Radcoce, Feetreet
Davidson Investment Comp
Ion Quincy Adams
Jouve Deiat
Priem Jone Esa
Wawcocks Wesessely
Wichita, Kansas
Houck, Thomas & CO
Sarcoxie
Sedgwick Block
L. C. Jackson
Hacker & Jackson
South Fourth A
Orth Main
Wichita City Roller Mills
Imperial
ASE
Oliver & Imbodenco
Kansas Loan and Investment CO
N. F. Nirportances
Pres
M. W. Levy
Treas
A.W. Ourvex
J.C. Aias
Sec’y
Capital
Wichita National Bank
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