Whither are we drifting and a note on foreign policy
A compact critique argues that rising wealth inequality threatens farmers becoming tenants, warns against importing foreign labor, and questions giving the federal government power to protect foreign residents. It highlights Blaine’s response to the Fava passport matter and notes a clarified stance on immigration and national identity. The piece also advertises the P B B’s California tour by rail, health tips urging Hostetter’s Bitters, and a local meat market move to larger quarters.
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America
Baron Fava
Department of State
Blaine
Ely
United States
Arbor Day Observance Urges School Planting Programs
Harrisburg March 31 1891 Governor Pattison designates April 10 and May 1 as Arbor Day with strong emphasis on teacher led tree planting. The piece urges selecting suitable trees, preserving roots, preparing soil, and using plant care as object lessons in village improvement and character building. ED. J. Waller Jr Sup't Public Instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Arbor Day
B. G. Northup
Connecticut
New York Tribune
United States
ED. J. Waller, JR
Sup’t Public Instruction
Deaths of Hon. Russell Errett and P T Barnum
Deaths reported include Hon. Russell Errett of Robinson township near Mansfield in Western Pennsylvania, died at 12:45 PM yesterday. P T Barnum died Tuesday evening at his Bridgeport home. Also briefs on court matters, guardianship, judgments, auditor reports, and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raseel Errett
Pennsylvania
Mansfield
Robinson Township
P. T. Barnum
Bridgeport, Conn
Nicely brothers hanged for murder at Somerset jail
Joseph G and David Nicely were executed at 1 37 pm on Thursday at the Somerset county jail for the February murder of Herman Umberger of Jenner township. A large crowd gathered, ministers offered prayers, and both men bid farewell before the drop. The bodies were later buried at their father’s home after embalming.
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Nicely Brothers
Joseph G
David
Somerset County
Herman Umberger
Jenner Township
Rev. Granger
Mr. Beale
Evangelical Church
Sheriff Good
Dave
Joe
Mr. Grainger
Rev
Granger
Barron
Beale
Tam
Herman Armberger
Tosery
Kemp's Balsam Ad and Local Notices
An old newspaper fragment touts Kemp's Balsam as cure all with eye catching claim about purity and price. It also lists Sieving's mammoth furniture room on Sixth Street opposite the jail and a lodging offer near the Normal School with food boarding. Additional line promotes Pillsbury flour at Farmers Headquarters by John Petur & Mack.
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Steving
Sixth Street
Jail
Railroad Avenue
Normal School
R. M. Walker
Sieving's Mammoth Furniture Rooms
Pillsbury
John Petur & Mack
County Convention of Young Peoples' Societies Held in Indiana
The second convention of the Young Peoples' Societies of Christian Endeavor met at the United Presbyterian Church in Indiana on April 2 and 3. Delegates from ten societies attended. Rev. W A Stanton D D and Rev. W W West of Pittsburgh spoke. a reception followed Thursday’s meeting. the event united county youth and advanced their work.
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The
Young Peoples’ Societies of Christian Endeavor
United Presbyterian Church
Indiana
W. A. Stanton
D.D
W. W. West
Pittsburg
Dr. Stanton
United Presbyterian
Presbyterian
Train schedule fragment shows Blairsville to Indiana connections
Train No 83 leaves Blairsville Intersection at 10 25 am for Indiana with intermediate stops Blacklick Homer Two Lick and nearby towns and connections to Western Johnstown Ace Pacific Ex and Mail Express services. Other trains connect with Indiana Branch via Pittsburg and West Penn Mall with multiple departure times and OS trips after dawn. J Hutchinson and R E Paine supervise.
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Indiana
A. m
Twolick
Homer
Black Lick
Blairssile
Ashy
Blairsville
West Penn Express
Allegheny Valley
EB. BR
Gil Region
Butter Branch
Butter Lus A. N
Allegheny City
Greensburg
Yap
Onnellsville
Cafontown
Blacklick
Dilairsville
West Penn
Pacific Express
Blaireville
West Venn
Butler Junction
V. R.A
Two Lick
Western
Johnstown Ace
Pacific
Mall
Hartsville
Philadelphia Fx
Johnsteyn
Mail
Fast
Indiana Branch
Pittsburg
Blairsville Ave
Hird
Philadelphia
New York
Eaves New York
Nervous disorders and hotel ads in Pittsburg periodical
An old Pittsburg issue promotes Dr. Franklin Miles Restorative Nervine with wide claims for nervous ailments and a free trial offer, alongside notices for Stevings furniture and Hotel Albion. It also outlines subscription laws and arrears procedures for newspapers and postal fraud penalties.
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Bell and Edison
Pittsburg
Franklin Miles
T. E. Hildebrand
Ordinance Grants Indiana Electric Company Street Poles
An ordinance granted to the Indiana Electing Company the right to erect and maintain poles and wires on borough streets lanes and alleys for lighting and heating. Poles to be at least thirty feet high and six inches in diameter at the top, set outside the curb under street committee supervision.
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Indiana
West Indiana
Burgess and Tren
Pennaubonie
Tescnie
Indiana Electric Company
Pennsylvania
West
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Prop'r
Philadelphia Street
California
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Golden Gate
Pacific Coast
Ohio
Ilinois
Lews
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Colorado
Cash
Nevada
San Francisco
Oregon
Washington
Portand
Tagems
Ransenal
Northern Pacific Railroad
Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Tilipoia
Pullman Transportation
George W. Boyd
J.C. McCracken
John Wier'sa Grocery
J. E. @Clair
Conouniile
A. Louv
Harrisburg
Russell Errett
Court News
Delos Hetrick
Charles L
Alice M
Annie C
Orpha J
John D. Irwin
Black
J.C. Rugh
Thos
Askins
Williams Morris
L. M
Rosa Lockard
Joho Lytle
Weather Elkin & Co
Sarah A. Fetterman
W. R B. Walker
D.O. Brown
Elizabeth Robinson
8. M. Davie
A. P. Jewart
J. W. Orr
Hart & Co
J.C. Miller
John Watterson
Samson L. Dover
Same
Albert Beer
St. Bernard’s Church
Amariah J. Glenna
Daniel Glenn
Silas Lane
Rocky Mountains
Lane
Cruz Givte
Indiana Fire Association
Jc. W. Books
H. H. Bainuart
Plainville School
No 7
Gertrude McHenry
Breving & Doty
Joe Lane
Kruse & Murphy Mix. Co
Weat
26Th St
Pitcher’s Castoria
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor of
Indiana County
A. H. Steving
Gillis
Doty
Qieving & Doty
Water St
Peers Branch Railroad
Steving's Mammoth Furniture Rooms
Albion
Union Depot
John L. Paul
Orphans’ Court
Pallard
Jacob Fry
George Frys
Washington Township
Joan H, Pierce
Uditor
W. D. Anthonny
R. W. Fulton
Dee’d
Joan
Pierce
Cunningham & Clark
Hiram T. Steele
Enter Township
Emma B.steele
Elijah McKissel
Leech & Elxin
David Graham
Hanks Twp
Indiana Co
Sid
George Protheso
Hurgess and Counell
Hugh WM. Bell
Burgesa
RUFFN
Clearfield
Isi
Tidina
Iimarit
WS. Rowland
Orphans Gourt Sale
Sarah McGee
Orphan’s Court of
Homer City
Ludiana County
Church Street
Charley McGea
Catharine Wineman
Simon H. Drenning
James McGregor
Standard Oil Company
Standard Ol Company
Vicinity
J.F. Barnes
Mail Department
Nice
J. Kerwin Miller & Co
Smithfield St
Stopica
W. E. Lyda
Judge Blair
Hooples
BRO. & Thomas
Maple Avenue Nurseries
West Chester
Micochét
Caros Ai
Cigreenars
Sapplly
C.k.hawes & CO
Nurserywan
Rochester
N.Y
Tfeim
Crewe Wines
D. W. Anthony
Parkwood
Smith’s
Main & First Sts
BR. R
Pittsburgh
Liberty St
Star Corner
Pittsburgh, PA
Dresa
Baker
India
LD. Tomes
Storf
Indiana, Pa
N. B
V. M. Cunningham
Thompson
Insurance Agency
Rosenbaum & Oe
Market Street
York
Sean
Rosenbaum
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