Diary of an Apartment Dweller Unrest at Shared House Life
An unnamed diary chronicles daily incidents in a crowded apartment building. The author notes disagreeable neighbors, social visits, and rule conflicts, including a canceled cooking night and shared laundry woes. The tone reflects resident secrecy, gossip, and cautions about misinterpretations in close quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lear
Burton
Roberts
Stevens
Charley
Mrs. Watson
Mrs. Waltermire
Ancient Greeks and Romans Preferred Bare Heads for Dignity
The text notes that Greeks kept heads uncovered as a sign of freedom while travelers wore hats for sun protection. Slaves wore pointed skull caps as a badge of servitude, and Romans shared the habit of minimal head covering. England fully abandoned head coverings by the early fifteenth century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
D D D Prescription for Eczema Claims
An ad credits Dr Dennis of Chicago with a wintergreen oil based treatment for eczema psoriasis and related skin conditions The D D D Prescription allegedly relieves itching instantly and avoids harsh blood drugs The seller Franck Baker and Son Winchester VA invites customers to learn more and vouches for the remedy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
D. Dennis
Chicago
Dennis
st.In
Franck Baker & Son
Winchester
Norwegian inventor patents clothing to resist drowning
A Norwegian inventor claims a suit of clothes lined with a non absorbent vegetable fiber material can support a person in water. Twelve ounces of the material allegedly keeps a person from sinking and trials show favorable results. Similar fabric tugs are also said to support two people.
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Main Street
Winchester, Va
Savage’s Old
Mountain Rye
L. E. Savages Sons
Union Bank of Winchester Depository
State of
Virginia
Alinen
Irinchester Steam Laundry
Ivhhester
R Street
Bell Phone
Plant
Piccadilly St
G. W. Rathmen
South Main St
Wirtre
Beltork
Winchester Electrical Supply Co
Croff
BELL
Main St
Hee Tie
Owder Tz
Fontes
David E. Foutz
Witten
Elm St
Newarg
Tovick
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
Rotana
Board of Supervisors
Low
Dinges
Stuart H. Edmonds
Farmers & Merchants Nationa Bank
Great Britain
Brut. Bros
Bell Brothers
Frank Baker & Son Phrmaciste
Plymouth Rock
M. Sterle & CO
Glerhons City
Bosanko
Gray & Sheetz
Winslow
Rome
Inwood
Clearbrook
New York Standard
Jerry Triggs
Bunker Hill
W. Va
China
Iaveis
Gell Reasone
South Market Street
Bargain & Payer
Chester
Aan
Stockheldert
Frederick and Clarke
Oami
Hansborough & Carter
Winches
Mare Spores
H F Byrd, Sey
Claire & Brov
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