Hector and the German Count’s Dog Guardian Bond
A narrator recalls meeting Hector a massive German mastiff near a castle. The dog saves her from danger, guards her loyally, and wins the trust of a German count who declares Hector will choose between them. Hector ultimately fosters a bond that keeps both humans in his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priam
Andromache
Hector
Ecter
Dresden
Elbe
Lieben-felsen
Sunloss
Schloss
Graf
Beetor
Fraulein
Frautein
Destructive Earthquakes Through The Ages
A historical survey cites major earthquakes from 1693 to 1857, detailing cities such as Catania Yeddo Peking Grand Cairo Lisbon Kashan Melfi and Calabria. It notes tens to hundreds of thousands killed across Naples and surrounding regions, with estimates of Naples lost about 111,000 people between 1755 and 1857.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catania
Yeddo
Japan
Peking
Grand Cairo
Lisbon
Kashan
Persia
Baalbee
Syria
Allepo
Melfi
Italy
Calabria
Kingdom of
Naples
Native Americans led Civil War Union muster totals
The Army and Navy Journal notes that among about 2,000,000 soldiers in the Civil War, roughly 75 percent were Native American, with immigrants from Germany Ireland England British America and others totaling about 500,000 foreigners. It cites occupations distribution and an average height near five feet eight and a half inches, including many recruits aged seventeen to twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ireland
England
British America
Countries
Army and Navy Journal
Women in the modern world and the home balance
A meditation on how women progress beyond traditional roles through education, clubs, and public work while stressing that home life remains central. It notes increasing women's involvement in churches, charities, education, and public affairs, contrasted with concerns about neglect of home duties and the home as the core of virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Alice
Ben Bolt
Alice
Germany
England
International Council of Women
Publc
Berest
M. C
Real Estate Transfers From Various Owners Across Counties
Real estate transfers involve Hannah M Hefflefinger transferring 4 acres in Armstrong to James Hefflefinger for 25 dollars. James Hefflefinger transfers 4 of 3 lots in Sheloc ta to Elizabeth E Hefflefinger for 125 dollars. Hiley Wells sells 69 acres in South Mahoning to John E Brewer for 10 dollars. John Moorhead’s administrator sells a lot in Indiana to R J Airey for 400 dollars. Sallie J Marshall sells a lot in Blaireville to Sarah Allison for 925 dollars. James C Flaber’s administrator transfers 5 acres in Pine to Shadrach Stephens for 1 dollar. Kiskiminites Building and Loan Association sells a lot in Conemaugh to Edward Franklin for 525 dollars. D E Thompson sells a lot in Blairsville to Mrs Mary C Nixon for 275 dollars. J M Stewart sells 2 acres in Burrell to Wm Marsh for 700 dollars. Crissie M Crouthers sells lots in Cherrytree to W T Mahaffey for 1920 dollars. Agnes M Kier sells 4 of 108 acres in Young to R H Cunningham for 1600 dollars. G Washington Edwards sells 67 of 9 acres in Washington to Daniel Morrison for 6 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah M. Hefflefinger
Armstrong
James Hefflefinger
Shelocta
Elizabeth E. Hefflefinger
Hiley Wells
South Mahoning
John E. Brewer
John Moorhead
Indiana
R. J. Airey
Sallie J. Marshall
Blaireville
Sarah Allison
James C. Flaber
Pine
Shadrach Stephens
Kiskiminites Building and Loan Association
Conemaugh
Edward Franklin
D. E. Thompson
Blairsville
Mary C. Nixon
J. M. Stewart
Burrell
Wm. Marsh
Crissie M. Crouthers
Hostetter Almanac and Holiday Travel Deals Featured in 1902 Local Notices
A 1902 hostetter almanac claim highlights its health hints and anecdotes with eight million copies, available free via druggists. Holiday train excursion rates from Buffalo to Pittsburg are offered at one and a third fare, valid December 24 25 31 and January 1 1902 return by January 2. Local ads promote Sharretts footwear Mrs Ruth Empfield confections and Smith photos offerings with seasonal goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Hostetter Co
Pittsburg
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway
Buffalo
Clearfield
New Years
Sharretta
Ruth Empfield
Smith’s
Sharretts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sloan Brothers
Toys
Philadelphia Street
Frank EK. Sloan
the Mutual Life Insurance CO. OF
New York
Gilbert Bros
Wissell Building
Postoffice
Indiana, PA
Edward P. Grove
Phila. St
Canningham & Fisher
Clara Mead
Orphans’ Court of
Indiana County
West
County of
State of
Pennsylvania
William Brinkman
Fee
G.T. Hamilton
James N. Stewart
Lockard
Penn’a
Thompson's
Thompson’s
Deposit Bank Building
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