Real Progress In Trade And Mining Markets
New York reports a measurable upturn in industrial stocks with higher prices and stronger weekly advance. Wheat exports lag last year, corn export movement remains robust, and cotton markets show mixed results amid broader demand signals. Prices for anthracite coal and refined metals inch higher, while the goods market stays quiet and business volumes shrink versus a year ago. Duchess of York births a son at York Cottage, Sandringham. Various satirical items from New York Weekly and Chicago Tribune round out the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R.G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
France
Pittsburg
Pitt
Philadelphs
Uhites
Canada
A Fighting Parson Converts a Bully Blacksmith
A Georgian recalls Dr McKane, a towering antebellum physician who preached in rural churches. Faced by a boastful local blacksmith, McKane stripped to fight, winning with boxing skill and landing a decisive nose blow. The preacher kept his word and began service at 10 sharp amid approving cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melhane
McKane
Pye
Bill Williams
Melane
Boxe
Dow
Lene
Fes
Otier
New Orleans Times-Democrat
What Shall We Have for Dessert
A short advertising item proposes Jell O as a quick healthful dessert option. It promises two minutes preparation with no boiling or baking. Flavors listed include lemon, orange, raspberry, strawberry, and flavors such as vanilla to be found at grocers for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
George Wheeler
Philadelphia
A Wish About Wealth and Poverty Satire
A Washington Star quip notes a young man wishing for wealth to lecturing others on wealth illusions and the serene joys of poverty. The remark mocks materialism and pretensions, highlighting the paradox of choosing poverty for its supposed calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ara‘tice
Beware of Mercury In Catarrh Ointments
Warns against ointments for catarrh containing mercury and urges prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo offering a mercury free internal remedy. Mentions price 75 cents per bottle and Hall's Family Pills as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Hobbs
Bamse Tree
Woerlinp Remedy Co
Chicago
Kruger's Debt to Britain Explained
London Answers explains the Transvaal debt to Britain, detailing a current sum of about £146,000 with 3 percent interest and a sinking fund to repay by 1022. The piece notes the small per capita burden and frames the debt as owed by every Briton to Kruger and the Transvaal, while asserting the debt is secure given the region's lands valued higher than the total debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
Transvaal
United Kingdom
London
Presbyterian Banner three months offer in Pittsburg
The Presbyterian Banner Publishing Company in Pittsburg offers new readers a special three month subscription for 25 cents in stamps or currency. The paper touts improved quality, two page chronicle and comment section, illustrated timely articles, church news, and access to writers like Marion Harland. Mont Stephens offers doorstep oil can service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle and Comment Department
Presbyterian Church
Banner
Church News
Marion Harland
Presbyterian Banner Publishing Company
Pittsburg
Real Estate Transfers in Blairsville and Surrounding Townships
A list of property transfers across multiple townships including Blairsville Blairsville Indiana White Green Mahoning and Conemaugh. Transfers involve 15 to 113 acre parcels and varying sums from 100 to 3500 dollars. Notable names include Daugherty Stines Hazlett McIIsaac McJunkin and Gibson with several to Andrew Gibson Jr and Mary T McIsaac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Daugherty
Canoe
Adam Stines
James Fleming
Conemaugh
M. A. McJunkin
Daniel A. Pierce
Blairaville
Wm. T. Long
John P. Connell
Thos. G. Murray
Mary E. Buchanan
Montgomery
Joseph J. Ha
White
John Freek
J. M. Hosack
Blairsville
R. G. Stitt
David Hunter
Fast Mahoning
L. N. Park
G. W. Collins
Young
J. Calvin Hosack
J. F. Crozier
East Mahoning Township
Mary T. McIisaac
Scott M. Shields
North Mahoning Township
B. C. Shields
Jesse Reed
Admi
Young Township
Andrew Gibson, Sr
Washington Township
Andrew Gibson
Eliza J. Henry
South
Mahoning Township
Curt W. McMillen
Ninety Four Year-Old Reverend Daniel Hauer
The Reverend Doctor Daniel Hauer of Banover Pa just celebrated his ninety fourth birthday and is described as nearly the oldest Lutheran clergyman in the United States. General Lafayette recalls the thrilling War of 1812 events, including the burning of Washington and the defense of Baltimore, as he witnessed troops marching through town and the defense against invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Hauer
Ban Over
Larayette Smhlas
Dagland Pram
Othe Lehr
Washington
Baltimore
Viking but Not Ready
A comic exchange in Chicago Tribune prose shows a red posed ginerant stopping a preoccupied citizen at a street corner. The citizen asks about the century while admitting ignorance and hurrying away.
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Chicago Tribune
Castoria and Jell-O Ad Promotions for Grocers
The notice promotes Castoria with the familiar slogan The Kind You Have Always Used and advertises Jell-O dessert in four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents. Try it today.
Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule Notice for Blairsville and Nearby Stops
Notice to agents and the public detailing railroad stop times from Blairsville to Salisburg Paulton Kiskiminetag Junction Freeport Springdale Allegheny City Butler and stations on the Butler Branch and additional lines. Times listed for weekdays Sundays and special branches, with contact by Thomas E. Watt and signatures of Hutchinson and Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Salisburg
Paulton
Kiskiminetag Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Butler
Blairsvville
Priteburg
Altoona
Pirissula
E. Watt
Comer
Fifth Avenue
Simithfield Street
Pittsburg
B. Hutchinson
J. R. Wood
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Bon
Duchess of York
Birt
York Cottage
Sandringham
Sam
Cureall
Greatminn Eby
Gressmann
Evhief Favtotuny
Bealty
New York Weekly
Canlous
Sur
Lim
Hote Sa
Eagle
EAGLE PAINT & VAR+NISH WORKS
Castor
Presbyterian Banner
Mont Stephens
Baird
Baird , Mig. Co
Baird Bldg
Mes
Daugherty Bro S
Indiana
Wel Moore
Homer City
Muffalo
Waction
Chicago Western Electrician
Washington Star
Castoria
Millwood
Anderson
Millwoon, Pa
James Anderson
Indiana Pa
Frances Campbell
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indi- Indi
Indana
Aba Ana
Lye
Teo Lie
Omer
Graceton
Blatrayille
Indi- Indi- Indiana
Aua
Ana
Ace
Ace. Fee
Cokeville
Ait
Fairsville
Smith
Blacklick
Rugh
Homer
Two Lick
Los Tal Reed
Shorthorn
Frank Nichol
White Township
Duke 21St
Plumgrove
D. B. Fisher
Goff
Jacob Wetting
J. A. Crossman
Wettling & Cross
IAN
Farmers’ Bank Building
Indiana, PA
John G. Cameron
Fire & Accident Insurance
Farmer Bank Building
Penn Run
Franz
Penn Run, Pa
Lockard
Indiana County
Vogel’s
Vogel Bros
Mattings
Steving & Sloan
Phila
Lers
Lyon’s & Co
Lyon’s
J. B. Younkins
Seventh St
Haviland China
Nan’ Haviland China
Haviland
Sutton
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