Growth of Cities Toward Northwest Housing Patterns
A historic survey notes a steady shift of urban growth to the northwest in major cities, with Washington and Baltimore as examples. It cites Mount Vernon Place and Westward spreads, contrasting east and south areas as less favored for new residences. The piece also mentions New York and Philadelphia trends, rail towns along Fairmount Park, and similar moves in Atlanta Cleveland Chicago and coastal cities. It discusses imitation and London as possible influences on this northward drift.
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Capitol Hill
Washington
Congress
Diplomatic Corps
N. W
White House
Smart
Fell’s Point
Baltimore
Mount Vernon Place
Philadelphia
Schuylkill
Fairmount Park
Atlanta
Niagara River
Niagara Fallls
Cleveland
Chicago
New York City
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Manhattan Island
Harlem
East River
North River
Central Park
Atlantic Coast
New England
Middle States
Northwest
Tell Your Sister a Beautiful Complexion Ad
An old drug advertisement touts Karl's Clover root Ten as a remedy for digestion liver bowels and kidneys claiming perfect health. Sold by L O Janeck Druggist for 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
L.O, Janeck
To Cure a Cold in One Day Prompt
An ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising a one day cure for colds. It notes a 25 cent price and a refund if ineffective, with E W Grove’s signature on each box. Riders equal. Stearns leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
English as Written and the Language Twist of Holiday Toys
A Cincinnati Enquirer note mocks multilingual circulars shipped with imported toys and a misprint on a Chinaman's ivory ware boxes claiming a “Wholetail and retail store.” The item lampoons English usage and cross language branding in holiday imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Abbreviating 1900 Aims to Align With New Century
The New York Sun notes the difficulty of shortening dates in 1900 as letters skip engraved heads. Writers will spell out the year or use full numerals, causing widespread time and ink waste. Yet inkmakers and pen manufacturers may gain from the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y. Sun
Store for Sale by Oldest Yakima County Merchant
The general merchandise store of P. T. Gervais, the oldest in the county, is for sale at a bargain as the owner moves to Nome. May deadline to sell. long or short term building lease offered. Apply to P. T. Gervais, Yakima City.
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P. T. Gervais
Nome
Yakima City
Father and son exchange in a household anecdote
A family scene unfolds with a father explaining his financial duties to support a large brother's family and a playful exchange about military service on San Juan Hill. The dialogue also features a child asking about ostentation, answered with a simple parental definition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan Hill
Ship enters lesser An tiles with captain directing helm
The ship entered the lesser An tiles as the captain, a stickler for forms, motioned to the pilot to adjust the helm by about two points.
Public notice of lien foreclosure and sale in North Yakima
In Yakima County Washington City of North Yakima sues Richard Edwards and wife to foreclose a lien on Lot 5 Block 70 claiming $7 45 plus interest and $50 attorney fees plus costs arising from sidewalk costs and seeks sale of the lot with possession to purchaser The summons dated March 29 1900 states failure to answer within sixty days will lead to judgment and foreclosure HB Rigs attorney for plaintiff and city attorney for North Yakima plus address listed
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Richard Edwards
Edwards
State of Washington
Hitain
Plaintif
North Yakima
Washington
HB. Rigs
North Yakima Offee
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H. L. Tucker
Yakima Aven
Kubranice
Actory
Sears, Roebuck & Co., (Inc
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Tay
Pei
Werner Company
Akron
Ohis
London
West End
N. Y. Sun
Whatcom Blade
W. W. Mayhew
Merton, Wis
Janeck
W. J. Bryan
Walla Walla
W. H. Shipman
Beardsley
Minn
Janeck’s Drug Store
Proctor
Vermont
Boise Statesman
J. J. Carson
Otto Korb
K. P
Boonville
Ind
DeWitt
Clarence
Boston
Taft & Taft and
W. J. Roaf
U. S. Health Reports
Landblock
Stearns
Willie
Yakima County
City of
la Berta
Allons Itisantof
Ery Lott
Ted
Eatra
Expre
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Sui Icaco & Co
Ditter & Mechtel
WE Mak
Square Meals
Inholin
Ullbubu
Yakima Avenue
Lucy, Propr
Yakima
C(incorporated
J. T. Foster
Janeck's Drug Store
Mendel
A. D. Sloan
Stuailsar
James
Afrien
Dave
Hes
Caxton
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