Notables and Long-Lived Figures Highlight 19th Century Civics
A roundup of distinguished lives includes Toledo mayoral health rumors, Ambassador White's honor in Germany, Patti’s concert earnings, J A Howells’s continuing editorship, Voorhees family donations to Rutgers, Indiana and Ohio aging scholars, Johnstown editor Swank selling The Tribune, Sir William Drinkwater’s 90th birthday, Lord Kelvin’s many honors, John J Anderson’s memory tales, Mrs. Helen M Rockwell’s 99th birthday, Senator Hoar’s Adirondack club, and Longfellow's absence from a rendezvous with Emerson owing to gun use by Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Jones
Toledo
Ambassador White
German Shakespeare Society
Patti
J. A. Howells
William Dean Howells
Ashtabula Sentinel
Poster M. Voorhees
New Jersey
Ralph Voorhees
General Fund
Rutgers College
Andrew Wylie
Washington
Indiana University
Hoosier State
George T. Swank
Johnstown
The
Tribune
Horace Greeley
William Drinkwater
United Kingdom
Isle of Man
Lord Kelvin
G. C. Vv
D.C. I
L.L. D
M. D
D. Se
John J. Anderson
Brooklyn
Lafayette
Aaron Burr
John Quincey Adams
Helen M. Rockwell
Chicago
United States
Senator Hoar
Adirondacks
Longfellow
Emerson
Inventive notes from the era reveal wide telegraph reach and patent activity
The piece notes about 114500 telegraph offices globally and over 1400 patents granted to 644 New Britain residents. It claims Syrians in the United States number at least 400000 with a Chicago record for inventiveness. A substitute for rubber from Rocky Mountain grease wool is reportedly vulcanizable. Roadhouses offering meals at 1.50 dollars are said to ease travel in the upper Yukon region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
New Britain
Conn
Rocky Mountain
Yukon
Freeland High and Local Events May Schedule
May 16 commencement at Freeland High School Grand Opera House with 10 and 15 cent admission. May 17 Sandy Run Base Ball Club picnic at Pairebird's Grove. May 20 grand ball of Balaklava Social Club at Wrell's Ball with 50 cent admission. May 30 Athletic Club annual picnic at Public Park. Decoration Day at Niagara Park with Lehigh Valley Railroad special low fares. Tickets valid May 29 to June 1, return May 24. $4.00 round trip Freeland to New York via Lehigh Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland High School
Pairebird’s Grove
Balaklava
Wrell’s Ball
Public Park
Niagara Park
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Black Diamond Express
New York
Freeland
Joseph Murrin
Charlies Derange
Hugh Malloy
Patrick Metaddeee
Peter Scince
Janes Bonner
George Kale
Daniel Mintseeee
Neal Ward
Seer
John Slatter
William Wirttergs
Edward Riley
Munich
A. Buckley
Tlounts
Seprer Serene Board of Health
Stephen Dri
James
Ward
Wimp Bybeui
Ll. M. Portser
W.H. Dearder
Danie Bhovlin
William Shovlin
Candy McLaughn
Daniel Pur Rer
James Meehan
John G. Davis
Ces Oe
Timothy Boy
John Meehan
Wiltian Breage
Patrick Me
John Toga
Daniel Brisiin
M. Schwabe
J. J. McMenn
John Berry
Reese
Brislin
John Herron
McMenaimin
Patrick O'bour
Jane Gallacher
Berns Gallaghe
Park Bogan
Freeland Barra
Harts Morris
Thomas McBrearty
Hecrease
Roper Nel
Roth
Ar Eberton
Hugh Meshen
Cour
John Merlin
Fisheter
Huirh Dinos
Johnson
Joseph Johnson
Pennsylvania
Ehigh Valley Railroad
Weatherly
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Euston
Philadelphia
Sandy Run
White Haven
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
Scranton
Hazleton
Easton
Delano
Pottsville
Mahanoy City
Fhenandoch
Mt. Carmel
Shenandoah
West
Philadelpple
York
Ubhney City
Ilkes-Barre
All Pointe West
Rae
Hazeton
Boston
Mabanoy City
Pottaville
Adel Haston
Diay
Philadelphi
Pm Framework
Adel Raston
Mauo Chunk
Shenandoa
Summer Hangings For The Housewife Dream of Draperies
The article surveys summer cottage draperies featuring bold Algerian hemp rugs with dragon motifs, stained glass like madras designs, and Walter Crane patterns. It notes pale India silk sash curtains replacing muslin and lace, favoring soft colors and delicate ribbons. Mrs Mackay on Long Island decorates every window with pale pink silk curtains, inspiring rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Beauvais
Walter Crane
Chirence Mackay
Roslyn
Long Island
The Veil Case illustration and instructions
Filmy Veils presents a step by step veil case project from Ladies' Home Journal. It describes making a tan lawn cover 12 by 24 inches with white silk layers inside 10 by 18 and 10 by 15 inches. Use silk tape for binding and lace trim to finish, yielding a compact traveling veil case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Kidney Disease Kills and Dr Kennedy Remedy Endorsed
An old health ad extols Dr David Kennedys Favorite Remedy for kidney liver bladder and blood diseases. It claims rapid relief from back pain frequent urination and scalding micturition with testimonials from George L. Smith of Holley Mfg Co and offers bottles at 1.60 each or six for 6.00 with a free sample by mail. It also mentions Kennedy Golden Piasters for muscle strength and pain relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
George L. Smith
Holley Manufacturing Company
Lockport
N. Y
Mayorite
Matter Dak Corporation
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Freeland Tribune
Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Mio
Merkt’s
John Reddington
Baer Meatersupply Company D, PB. Jones
Anc
Pris Candy O'Donnell
Candy O'Donnell
Ers
Pep
Pam
C.cee Rene
O Missioners
Bernard Boyle Deas Alden
Henry Krone
Frank Dever
Balance Due Borough
J.J. McMenamin
Mpany
Appany
Citizens’ Hose Corpropriation
Howe Cor Pecuino
James McLaughlin
Francis Mooney
Joho Gallagher
Josaph Ferry
Frank Mobrarrty Bower McNelis
Bernard Gallaghe
OnveKs
Silas Woodring Vescess
Moray
Purchan Hubber Manufacturing Arper Ys
Ber Ee Electric Light, Heat and Power Company
Aenry Krone
Bernard Boyle
Jonah Evans
Thomas
Treasure Co
Joun Fley
Commonwealth of Pennsylania
Insurance
Sae
Bio T
Daniel Kane
Tax
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Tees
Aeenee
McMenamin’s Gents
South Centre Street
Nature
Walter D. Davis
Kite Haven
Rollin . Wilbur
Cortlandt Street
New York City
Chas
Ler
G. J. Gildroy
Ha'tc
Delaware, Susquehanna and Scully
Eily Rairoap
Drifton
Jeddo
Eckley
Hazlebrook
Stockton
Beaver Meadow Road
Roan
Hazleton Junction
Harwood
Cranberry
Tombicken
Deringer
Oneida Junction
Harwood Road
Humboldt Road
Oneida
Sheppton
Roaa
Lothab O, Smith
Uberintende
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