The Prisoner's Return Tale of War and Love
A wounded veteran recalls a civil war era pledge from Martha, his former love, and the enduring memory of her support. After years of hardship he returns home to find Martha mourning his mother, now a physician, and their bond deepens as he is cared for by Dr. Miller and his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miller
Adahurst
Marty
Jim
Dixie
Martha
Bennie
United States
Holyoke
Amherst Jim
Tie
Remarkable Self Control on the Golf Course
A Chicago Post quote extols a man of remarkable self control noting he can cover an entire golf course without saying a swear word.
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Chicago Post
Quotations Fly Over Slander Claim Between Mrs Jones and Mrs Brown
In a heated exchange Mrs Jones challenges a remark about her appearance, denying the accusation while Mr Jones questions whether the phrase fair was actually used. The incident centers on misheard or disputed comments and social tensions.
African Burial Customs in Baule Society
The Baule of Ivory Coast bury high status individuals in carved mahogany coffins with ornate bas reliefs. Chieftains lie on leopard skins under umbrellas, with gold, weapons, cups, and a death head signifying slaves sacrificed in death. Bodies embalm with salt, alcohol, palm wine, cotton and gold dust to seal openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahogany
Ivory Coast
West Africa
Bandama
Nai
London Science Siftines
Victimized Accuser In A Smokeroom Tale Of War Tales
A London Answers piece recounts a smoky room exchange where a boastful man claims grand exploits in South Africa. The audience ridicules him as a known liar, revealing the teller is a photographer in disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Mistec
Manu
Tam
London
The Yacht America and its owners through history
The schooner America, winner of the America's Cup, was built in 1851 by Glatis Steers and first sailed for Europe. It won the Isle of Wight cup, later owned by English parties, renamed Memphis, sunk to avoid capture, raised and reused as a training ship, then returned to America and eventually owned by General Butler and later his son Paul Butler.
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America
Mr. Ames
General B. Butler
Glatis Steers
Europe
Havre
Isle of Wight
Memphis
St. Johns River
Florida
Annapolis
General Butler
Paul Butler
Inflexible Parishioner Reclined To Preacher Speak
A preacher and parishioner discuss hearing difficulties in a humorous exchange. The preacher suggests moving seats if noise blocks speech and the parishioner resists, underscoring insistence on not changing seats. The dialogue ends with the preacher affirming the point.
Swiss Protestant family seeks funds to buy grocery shop
An advertisement in the Zuricher Tagblatt states a Swiss Protestant family needs money to purchase a grocery shop. It promises that if aid is provided the family will baptize their three children aged one to ten years.
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Zuricher Tagblatt
Clerical orders for BR&P Railway 1902 announced
Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway issues clerical orders for 1902 for ordained clergymen serving churches along the line. Applications via company ticket agents to the General Passenger Agent in Rochester. Daugherty’s planning mill advertises yellow pine ceiling materials and porch decor with quick order service.
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Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company
Rochester
Holiday Excursion Rates to Pittsburg by Buffalo Railway
The Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway offers holiday excursion tickets between all line stations including Clemfield division at one third fare for round trips. Tickets valid for December 24 25 31 and January 1 1902 with return allowed until January 2 1902. Also includes an ad for King’s Life Pills at several local pharmacies.
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Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Clemfield Division
Goth Needed on the Farm in Weekly Tribune Farmer Ad
An advertisement promotes the New York Tribune Farmer as a twenty page weekly issue with illustrations. It highlights farm department coverage and urges subscription through PRoG RESS and The Tribune Farmer. Both papers offer a one year delivery for $1.50 cash to any address.
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New York Tribune Farmer
Progress
Tribune Farmer
The
Farmer
ProapEss
Hostetter Almanac Promotes Health and Language Editions
An 1902 Hostetter Almanac from the Hostetter Co. of Pittsburgh prints in English, German, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Bohemian, and Spanish. It highlights health hints, anecdotes, and Hostetters Stomach Bitters, with over 8 million copies produced and available free from druggists or dealers. The notice also advertises a full supply of building materials including columns, spindles, brackets, and yellow pine ceiling at favorable pre rise prices.
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Daugherty
Hostetter
Hostetter Co
Pittsburg
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Dr. King
T. E. Hildebrand
Indiana
W. I. Moore
Homer City
M. G. Miller
Blairaville
Goth
R.W. Wehrle
B. I. Webbe
Philadelphia Street
Edward P. Grove
Phila, St., Opp
Court House
H. Kleber & Bro
Fifth Avenue
KNABE
Henry F. Miller
Straube & Crown
Opera and Gilmore
Burdett
Apollo
Washburn
Duquesne
Virgil
Fifth Ave
Fs. Free
Toid
Noah
Adam
Geordie Bell
W.S. Daugherty
Cunningha
Fisher, Attorneys
Clara Mead
Orphans’ Court of
Indians County
West
County of
State of
Pennsylvania
William Brinkman
G. T. Hamilton
James N, Stewart
Orphans' Court of
Indiana County
A. P. Baker
Joseph Oehler
Burrell Township
John IL. Getty
Orphan's Court
Baid Court
J. M. Fyock
D. B. Pv
John Howearth
Cherryhill Township
W. F. Elkin
Ambrose Pickles
John F. Thompson
Blacklick Township
Sutton Building
Borough of
W. M. Mahan
Peeler
Attomers
C. H. Hamilton
Green Township
Margaret A. Hamilton
Pine Flats
Harry W. Fee
Wm. Bennett
Wheatfield Township
County
Cathryn Bennett
Conemaugh
J.T. Stuchul
A. E. Lowman
Lata
Jacksonville Borough
W.G. Lowman
Penn Run
G. E. Frantz
McFarland & Turner
I. McFarland, Smith & MacCartney
A. L. Smith
Clymer Manufacturing CO
Philadelphia St
Indiana, Pa
Vogel Bros
Indiana Tailors
Sixth Street
Roger Bree
Bizsell
Brilharts
Penn
McCreight’s Grocery
Joe McCreight
Church Street
Steving & Sutton
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