Centennial Letter Reveals Philadelphia Hospitality Byte by Byte
A fragmentary reminiscence from the centennial era describes Philadelphia’s welcoming spirit and affordable transit to the centennial grounds. The writer praises the police, streetcar conductors, and hotel lodging, notes a nine cent fare exchange system, and details diverse visitors including Chinese Mongolians, Japanese, Turks, and Algerine traders in a bustling scene peppered with vivid street observations.
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Lea
Baterpe
Philadelphia
Centennial Buildings
Old Colony
Department of China
The
Inquirer
Orient
Chestnut Street
John King
Coy
Hayes
Nas
Algerine
Bazarr
Nates
Wey
Spirit of the Southern Democratic Press Exults Over Indian Murders
The Mississippi press factions praise violent acts and racial clashes, denounce Reconstruction authorities, and urge white dominance. Articles from Canton and Vicksburg papers echo a pro-Democratic line, endorsing mob justice, defending the Hamburg riot, and warning Republicans.
State Fair Plans and Rail Access at Columbus
The Ohio State Fair at Columbus opens in September for five days with enhanced arrangements. Railroads offer cheap travel and free return freights to attract visitors, with Hocking Valley charging two cents per mile each way and Sejoto Valley running hourly trains to a fair enclosure. Also, lightened drayage for exhibition stock and articles is noted as part of the setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuais
Tunis
Columbus
Hocking Valley Railroad
Sejoto Valley Railroad
Union Depot
Centaur Liniment Advert Promises Wide Healing Powers
The Centaur Liniment is advertised as a universal remedy for pain and ailments from rheumatism to burns. It claims to heal wounds and soothe sores and cites testimonials from Josiah Westake and others, noting use for horses and humans and listing an address for J. B. Rose & Bro. in New York.
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Josiah Westake
Marysville
Ohio
C.H. Bennett
Rock Prairie
Geo
W. Ferris
Manorville
Schoharie Co
Riley Sickles
Falls Station
Wyoming Co
J. B. Rose & Bro
New Yorn
Castoria Promoted For Children and Adults Alike
The advertisement states Castoria is suited for children and adults, addressing many complaints it supposedly treats including mind Cotic, sour stomach, worms, and teething. It claims no alcohol, gentle on the bowels, and calming nerves to aid sleep, with physicians and nurses endorsing it and a growing sale.
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Dge Street
New York
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Nial
Spirit OF the Southern Democratic Press
Brandon
Sitting Bull
Canton
Atiss
Mississippi
Hamburg
Jackson
Miss
Fansehoor
Marchatta
Louisiana
United States
Grant
Constitutional Lawyers
Radical Party
Vicksburg Herald
Stone
Brooke
Auger
Broolie
Indian Territory
Lamar
Oukolour
South Carolina
Congress
Alasbama
New Oreana Times
Monktistia
Aberdeen
Magnolia
Pike County
Tilden and
Hendricks
United States Grand Jury
Oxford
Meridian
Mercury
Sissippi
Canton Mail
David Jenkins
Alfred Handy
Madison County
Jim
Casa Avenue
Yaas
Jit
Centaur
Castoria
Brice
WM. R. Teasdale
Walnut Street
Cencinnatil
Nichigan
Grand Rapide & Indiana
Howard
ENCE
Urive & Co, i
Haskell & Col
Reckfons
Mumnots
George Falloon
Atitess
Ull
Asti County
Athens
Angstal
Notte le Hern
Andlior
CADIS
Mata
Cape
Hebe
Shira
Geared Street
G*. A. Carpenter, M.D
Wuhysman
Erie
Uty West
M.D
G L. Gijrslen
SU Hui Fun
Atilens
Wastangtog Street
City Hall Rown No
Residencs Brown House
W. Sparrow T
Stivus
B. Frame, M.D
Norton
Drug
Xeere Tompkins
OHTO
Judea Welch
leTsndy
Chas. Townsend
Townsend & Jones
E. J. Jones
First National Bank
W. Reed Golden
Athens, Ohio
Airew J. Davison
State ST
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E. G. Carpenter
Hotels
Elmer Golden
Warres House
W. TH. McMonigal
Court ST
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Atted States Hotel
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Board of Exatminera
Athens County
M. B. Port
Mayor's Ofice
Athena
Athens Ecounty
Atiens
Otto
City Hall
Brooks
Ee Cor
Rich and High Streets
Columbian
DEAJ
ERSIN
Crippen
Alatotr
Neporta Mian Marret
Isements
Kurtz & Norris
J. B. Jourdon
William F. Jourdon
John B. Jourdon
Thos. L. Minton
Jewelry & Clocks
D. C. Cornwell
Perkins Drug Store
Main Street
Orto
North End OF
Court Street
Potter
Young Hyson
Rio
Java
Ganda
Re Linmg New Bullen
H. Potter
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