"Cheap, wonderful bargains," reads the caption for this illustration of the items in Punchinello's sack, from a scene in "The Wonder Hat" by Kenneth Sawyer Goodman and Ben Hecht.
Addams and Jacobs, as well as members of their entourage, are introduced to a German military officer at their hotel in Berlin who criticizes the United States government for selling war munitions to Britain and France. They also meet with a group of…
Photograph of poster relating to the epidemic of influenza in Chicago occurring during the fall of 1918. Part of the text reads, "Influenza frequently complicated with pneumonia is prevalent at this time throughout America. This theatre is…
Police officers measure the exit of the Iroquois Theater after the 1903 fire. Taken fromChicago's Awful Theater Horror, by the Survivors and Rescuers, with an introduction by Bishop Fallows. (Memorial Publishing Co.,D. B. McCurdy, 1904)
"Ever since its been announced that there would be a national school celebration in observance of Columbus day the Chicago school children have been in a state of delight."
The Chicago Tribune details the itinerary for most public schools during…
1868-?
John Eliot Jeffords started his pottery in 1868, quickly gaining a reputation for Rockingham, yellowware, and majolica. An 1888 advertisement for Jeffords Porous Cells is below. The company was around until at least 1904, but it is unclear…
"No conveyance, contract or lease, is to be made to or with any person not of the Caucasian race." (Source: Plat #14047763, Platbook 365, Page 33. Recorded: May 2, 1947. Expired: January 1, 1975.)
"No persons of any other race other than the Caucasian race shall use or occupy any building or any lot, except that this covenant shall not prevent the occupancy by domestic servants of a different race domiciled with an owner or tenant." (Source:…
1797-present
First produced in 1797, Keiller marmalade became one of the largest confectioners in the UK. The company first used the name James Keiller & Son in 1827, and the product grew worldwide by 1857. Keiller marmalade is still available…
