Surrendered Charter Ends New York Wyoming and Western Railroad
The New York, Wyoming and Western Railroad Company has been dissolved by a final decree in Lackawanna county. It was formed to pressure coal operators and rail carriers for better rates, built a competing line from Scranton to tidewater, then saw owners sell out after their objective was achieved. The incorporators then sought dissolution. A second fragment describes a Philadelphia lunch counter where waiters change tone for tipping patrons, illustrating customer tipping behavior.
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New York, Wyoming and Western Railroad Company
Lackawanna County
E. L. Fuller
B. B. Sturges
Simpon & Watkins
Coalines
New York, Wyoming and Western Railroad
Scranton
Tidewater
Philadelphia
Walter
Lin
Philadelphia Record
Percing a Pension and the Sweeping Stranger
Ex collector Thomas Snodgrass of Madras was expelled from the East India Company for extravagance and sought a pension. Dressed in tatters with a broom, he swept a crossing in front of the East India House in Lead Enhal street, shocking London. The scene drew royal and public attention until the company granted his pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Snodgrass
Anjam
Madras
East India Company
Leadenhall Street
East India House
London
East Indix Company
Snoduriss
The Celts and Green Color Origin Story
The early Colla worshiped the dawn and sunrise and their fondness for green came from a linguistic mix up. The sun word resembled green, suggesting color liking arose from sun word similarity. Greenhouses’ sun heat links to keeping plants green in winter.
His First Year of Law Young Physician What is your practice mostly
Chicago News reports a lively Q and A style exchange. A young physician asks about legal training suggesting a link between medicine and law. The young lawyer answers with a focus on domestic economy and practical law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Frederick's Double Scoop At The Globe
Paul Frederick, a Globe reporter, leaves New York with borrowed funds to chase a copper magnate story aboard the St Paul. He secures a coveted berth, wins favor from Miss Philbrick, and cables a full scooped report while also pursuing a possible engagement, scoring both a career win and a personal shortcut.
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Carson
Cale
St. Paul
J. H. Philbrick
Fenton
London
Southampton
Penton
Frederick
Salman
Paul
Goodby
Paul Frederick
New York Globe
Philbrick
Miss Philbrick
Philbricks
Globe
Jeditor
Telegraph
Menton
New York
Pepper as a harmful compound in foods warned by writer
A writer on foods argues pepper is a vegetable poison and stimulant, not a food. It enlarges blood vessels and risks heart disease, causes temporary mucous congestion, and stimulates digestive organs to harmful overactivity. Repeated use weakens organs and may dull taste nerves, leading to dyspepsia.
Why the Villain Protests Aha Aha In Theatre Cue
A Baltimore American excerpt describes a villain declaring to have the heroine in his power while awaiting her entrance. The stage manager whispers that the star is late due to mislaid shoe horn and wardrobe delay, forcing repeated cues.
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Alana
Bill
Baltimore
Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Receives High Court Praise
Judge James H. Clancy of Hornellsville N Y rules the remedy worthy of praise for liver and blood disorders. George H Tillt of Troy endorses its health benefits after liver trouble. The remedy claims to cure kidneys liver bladder blood rheumatism dyspepsia and chronic constipation with bottles priced at 1.00 and six for 5.00 Sample bottles are mailed from Rondout N Y. Also advertised Dr David Kennedy's Golden Plasters for muscle pain.
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David Kennedy
James H. Clancy
Hornellsville
N. Y
Geo. H. Tillt
River Street
Troy
D. Kennedy
Culinary Conceptions from a Vintage Kitchen Tip Sheet
A miscellaneous collection of cooking tips suggests adding orange slices to tomato soup for flavor, keeping ovens hot when bread first enters, using hot water for tender omelets, soaking bacon to reduce fat, greasing pans with flour instead of paper, drying fruit fully before use, washing and drying beans, and adding mustard to bean water.
Fairy Parties for Children with Themed Fun and Favors
A guide for hosting child friendly parties with fairy and animal book themes. Suggestions include inexpensive costumes, edible ice cream fairies, tiny slippers as favors, and simple suppers. A baby party example features rice croquettes and light treats, with candy baskets for favors and no ill effects. Consider enlisting a young kindergarten teacher to assist with games.
Chilean girls show refined schooling and artistic promise
The piece argues that Chilean upper class girls avoid public schooling due to parental nondemocratic attitudes and a belief teachers should have few pupils. It notes they learn manners from early, excel in music and art, and display poised, active achievement, contesting stereotypes of idle women.
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Chile
Spanish America
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Freeland Tribune
Soso
THE
Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Orrick
Freeland
Freeland, PA
Richardson Dvoov Voov
Voovvoof
Voov Fcg
Park Row
Havana
Press Club
Harrigan
Tle
Freddy Harrigan
Carson Quick
Freddy
Oscar
Johson
Johnny
City Hall Park
Derick
Clancy
Hornellsville, N. Y
South Centre Street
ALSAN
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Avpress
Record
Wilkes-Barne, Pa
Boyle
Youngling
Centre Street
Ehigh Valley Railroad
Weatherly
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Hetichem
Easton
Sandy Run
Pittston
Hazleton
Bethlehem
Delano
Votisville
Mahanoy City
Shenandoah
Nurmel
Allen
Lethlehem
Philadelphi
Mt. Cormel
White Haven
West
Chanoy City
Mt. Carmel
Pottsville
Euston
Aston
Shenan- Scans
Delang
Hazlea
Qollln
H.wilbur
Cortlandt Street
New York City
Chas
Ler
G. J. Gildroy
Haven
Delaware, Susquehanna and
Senvyixi. Railroad
Drifton
Jeddo
Eckley
Hazle Brook
Stockton
Beaver Meadow Road
Roan
Hazleton Junction
Wood
Cranberry
Yombicken
Deringer
Oneida
Harwood Road
Humboldt Road
Sheppton
Kate
Harwood
Tomhicken
Oneida Junction
Humboldt
Unday
Rean
Hageton Junction
Keen
Pens Sonnac
Beslan
Sussion
Jeanenville
Auden Rica
Tractionpany
Wilkenbarre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Pointe
Luther C. Emith. Savering
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