Stephen Foster the Nation's Troubadour in Pittsburgh Birth
The piece reviews Stephen Foster as America s enduring ballad figure and notes a new biography by John Tasker Howard. Born July 4 1826 in Lawrenceville now part of Pittsburgh Foster grew up amid Independence Day celebrations and family status as son of William Foster a Pittsburgh merchant. He showed musical talent early, attended Towanda and Tioga Point, and briefly studied at Jefferson College before leaving. His first song Open Thy Lattice Love appeared in 1841 with misprint issues hinting at later misfortunes in his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Foster
John Tasker Howard
Thomas Y. Crowell Company
America
Foster
Columbia
White Cottage
Lawrenceville
Pittsburgh
Willam
Eliza Oster
Stephen
Willian Foster
Allegheny River
William Foster Beame
United States of America
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Charlotte Yester
Jefferson
Adams
Stephen Collins
William
Towanda
Athens
Tioga Point
Towanda Academy
Jefferson College
Canonsburg
George P. Morris
The
New Mirror
Stephen Foster and the Songs that Shaped a Nation
The article chronicles Stephen Foster's rise as a pivotal American minstrel composer. It details the creation of O Susanna Uncle Ned and Old Folks at Home, his early fame and royalties, and his complex dealings with Christy and publishers. It notes his marriage to Jane McDowell, his New Orleans trip, Kentucky Home, and his death in Bellevue Hospital with little recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen
Susanna
Knights of the Square Table
Toulsana Belle
Ned
California
Foster
W. C. Peters
Christy
Morrison Foster
New York
Pedee
Yazoo
Morrison
Jane McDowell
Massa
New Orleans
Kentucky
Mr. Howard
Federal Hall
Bardstown
Howard
Jane
Stephen Yester
Marion
Pittsburgh
Jané
Stephen Collings Foster
Bellevue
New York City
Horses Back On The Farm As Gasoline Era Recedes
Pathfinder Magazine reports a shift back to draft animals as farmers seek lower feed costs and land use efficiency. Horses and mules, once deemed near extinction, gain demand amid surplus crops and the need to utilize 18,000,000 acres of cropland. American horse numbers rose from 1850 to 1918 then declined toward 1988, with mules sustaining a smaller but steady presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobbin
America
United States
Pathfinder Magiazine
Prize bridge victory sparks sharp remark in Cincinnati
A shopper recalls a tense scene after a bridge prize win, as a wife flings the package and taunts her husband with a cutting remark. An advertisement notes Terry's Pure Bred Vegetable Seeds offered at five cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kassie
Jess
Cin Cinnati Enquirer
Terry
Do you think there are any canals on Mars
The New Orleans man dismisses the Mars canal question with a shrug, remarking that openings would have been celebrated long ago regardless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
New Orleans
Washington Star
Ferry's Seeds Promise Fresh Dated Packages
Ady asserts Ferry's Seeds are sold only in fresh dated packages ensuring the finest quality available. The claim emphasizes product freshness and high quality guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry
Ady
Senator Sorghum Speaks On Campaign Hopes
A visitor quotes a political line as Senator Sorghum responds that everyone believes Low will win next time, noting prevailing optimism in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low
Sime
Sorghum
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Promote Digestive Health
An advertorial promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a daily remedy to regulate the liver bowels and stomach. The copy urges readers to use the pellets for cleaner health and smoother digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Restful silent men prove fair company
A terse quiet man grows into fair company once familiar, yielding steady presence and dependable moods. The speaker reflects on ease of rapport after initial reserve.
Liquid laxatives regain popularity with gentle action
Public returns to liquid laxatives as a gentle, adjustable remedy. Senna-based remedies like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin are promoted as safe for all ages and kidneys. Availability emphasized at drug stores with a nod to NRA affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Words Without Song Stay Late
London Answers notes that Tosto’s “Good by” is not sung. guidance suggests simply saying farewell instead of singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tosto
London
When a Child Won’t Study and Laxatives
A parental guidance note argues that a boy’s poor study habits stem from dull senses due to purgatives. It promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, natural laxative made with senna to relieve constipation and restore energy for study and play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elmo Scott Watson
Susan E. Pentland
Suwannee River
Massas
Collins Foster
Stephen G’foster
Pittsburg
Resinol
Uatoh
Rou
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!