Periodicals are a goldmine for historical research as they contain different types of information. However, it is sometimes difficult to extract this data. The layout of these journals often contain multiple columns, lists, tables, various fonts and sizes, and a combination of text and images which all complicate the extraction process. Nonetheless, I was curious about the lists of recommended establishments that were published in showpeople periodicals. These lists are tucked away between running text about correspondence, marriages, meeting reports and much more. Within the Belgian Comète…