Atkinson Collaims and Lumber Prices Featured
Notices of various local trades and sales appear, including Atkinson claims, Lyon and Weekley items, Genier business, Kerm wine sales, and Stkinson Lumber yard offerings. Names and fragmented phrases hint at local individuals visiting and rough work prices, plus a national measure spreader advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon & Weekley
Genie
Ieee
Heer Oras
Joseph Bofitech
Genecee
Rakisen
Kermwein's
Gen- Ei Baonday
Stkinson Lumber Yard
Geneseo area notes and trades listed in local column
Local notices record visits, business trips, and social calls among Geneseo residents including Mrs Frank Deroo, Miss Angeline, and Miss Nancy Verstram. The item highlights hardwood lumber prices, carpentry services, wallpaper, and sewing machines offered by local merchants Lyon Weekley and Gresser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Angeline
Christian Science
Joseph Muerrr
Genéseo
Fred Bessant
Pine “Catholic
Nancy
Elodie Verstramete
Augusta Hoogerwerf
Carless
Geneseo
Will Friteche
Oregon
Carrie
Offerle
F. E. Gresser
Riley
Princeton
John Haagen
John van Hirty
Lyon & Weekley
Kellogg
Mineral
Hays
Rudolph Kovitz
Mee
Gsusnek Powell
Anmewan
Frank-Déroo
Raiston
Kernwein's
Harry
Irwin Broadbent
Benise ‘Zimmerman
Burns Ss Township
Mondey
Anna Steele
Box Social at Parker School Features Recitations and Music
An April 12 1912 box social at Parker School near Atkinson and Annawan offers songs recitations and a two act farce The Irish Linen Peddler with acts by Sophia Windr Edith Helps and Louisa Doubler Special music and box sales mark the event Also listed are village election nominees for trustees and village clerk positions in Atkinson with party names and names of candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker School
Atkingga
Annawan
Raymond—Winds
Sophia Windr
Edith
Louisa Doubler
Anna Exhier
Harmerd
Antheannis
Emma Antheunis
Blanche Vandersnick
Nia da Seatac
John_ Parker Flannigan
James Woodard Devi
Leo Vandersnick
Darling
Lucy” Hoogerwerf Wee
Bernice Waths Mellie
Soephia Vandersnick
Bernice Wachs
Atkinson
August Rumler
George
H-Hariman
Fred Hays
Jesse-Steiner
Reversion of City Name to Pittsburgh in Britannica Edition
The ninth edition used Pittsburg and the tenth reverts to Pittsburgh America officially adopts the original spelling. Historical notes recount Forbes naming Fort Duquesne Pittsburgh in 1758 and describe the early town as a smoky Scots Irish enclave with little clergy or church presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Encyclopaedia Britannica
America
Forbes
Fort Duquesne
Victore
Arthur T
German Trade Advancement and Industrial Shifts
The article notes that Lancash ire county in England once supplied nearly all the world sulfuric acid and describes how German and other foreign nations adopted a native process from an English inventor. It discusses German progress in artificial indigo production and a potential revolution in cotton dyeing, highlighting Germany as producers of four fifths of the world's dyed goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancashire
England
Germany
An Engliehman
Chinese War Wit and Tambler Tales From Old Times
Reading through notes of military tricks and social manners reveals curious early 19th century habits. Parasol camouflage and white regimental disks show Chinese tactics during historic sieges while tumblers and tumbling glasses illustrate early drinking jokes and social customs.
Perfume Making Described As Art Of Chemistry
Perfume compounding is a distinct branch of chemistry where a perfumer acts as an artist blending ingredients with care and skill. Most perfumes rely on ambergris or civet, but excessive use irritates the user and certain combinations can trigger mild to severe hysteria. Use should be restrained to avoid distress.
Americans Tale in a Childs Curious Meeting
A young girl eagerly anticipates an American cousin and forms ideas about Americans before meeting her guest. Her mother warns against staring as the American girl arrives, the child noting hair and skin differences and wondering about what Americans are like.
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Tre-Week
Pir Bibret
Metgeret
Srs
Ben Bonter
Bannsen
Colera
Aifal
Alzo Tome Upland
Soar
Fae Ferther Informacion
Birdsell Wagorr
Bodt
Wacen Caland
Lion & Weekers
le Biches
Hors
Scene Biovene Ofan Threma
Frank Deroo
Géneseo
Mmre
Berehe Raght
Davenport
Sneek “Ellingeworth
Charles "Geeek
Lem Verherkmoes
Grace Everety
Privsey
Ed Evere
Chas. Verbake
Wornik Wey
John Heagenhs
John Rumler
Gen- S60
Rumler
John Moloney
R.W. Wolsver
Moline
Spenny Sardar
G W Hartoan
Emmett Brooks
Velma
Mary Margaret Steiner
Flora Hartman
J. M Finch
Christian Endeavor
Pacific Railroad Company
Sethortist
L. c
Epworthtleague
Alice Nowers
Alfred Peats
Saneway & Carpender
Tigitty Dome
R. E. Bailey
F. E Gresser
Robert Kay
Hugh Yarger
Lucy Hoogerwerf
Mary de Graves
Tri-Cities
John Keener
Katherine
Sapawan
G. W. Steiie
Rock Island
Tam
Jane
John
Stevens
Minnesota
William Graham
Geo, Brown
Cambridge
John Cacour
Verbeck- Minnes
William Griffin
Champaign
University of Hitness
Edward Catour
Harry Vance
Hallie Wheat
Seaver Humphrey
Sheffield
Julian—Macauley
Harold Newers
Madison
Wis
the Congregational Church
Thretoer Hall
Adams
R. C H. Auto
M. T. Booth
R. Bessant
Mr. Essant
Finch
The
Atkinson Lumbermen
Budell
F.R. Bessant Vjesn
Herarhepenrenr
Aether
Illinois
Ibe
M.T. Booth
Steinson
Universa
Sanand Ranges
Spupial
Ping Yang
China
Hankow
Ping Yane
Nankin
Rumier & Nowe
Old Merritt Block
Bercroft
Charles
Beatrice
Henry “Lievens
Atkinson “Nursery
Frees, Strub Berg
Atkineon
Tlinois
Kernwein Atkinson
Odh
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