Imaginary lines shape county maps across the states
The article traces how counties in New England and beyond use imaginary lines rather than natural features. It cites Maine Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia and western states for the varied practice. It notes large counties in Nebraska Wyoming Montana and Arizona and the influence of rivers and mountains on boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Middlesex
New London
Rhode Island
Dukes
Nantucket
New York
Washington
Door County
Wis
Michigan
Island
Puget Sound
Hudson
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Florida
Texas
Bachel County
Tex
United States
Middle West
Great River Platte
Nebraska
Rocky Mountain States
Missouri
North Dakota
Oregon
California
Montana
Cherry County
Neb
Arizona
Wyoming
New York Sun
The Gladstone Library at Hawarden to Become Student Resource
The iron library building erected by Mr. Gladstone at Hawarden will be used for students. A hostelry will offer board and lodging at 25 shillings per week. Many books are annotated by Mr. Gladstone.
Authorities ban trolley parties over noise
A New York Weekly note reports authorities prohibiting trolley parties for noise in some areas, while theater parties remain unchecked. The contrast highlights selective enforcement and public nuisance concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbie
Lebbie
New York Weekly
Grasshoppers Crush Nebraska Fields in Drought Heat
A Nebraska farm scene turns dire as a swarming horde of grasshoppers invades crops during a brutal August drought. The insects blanket trees and corn, burrow to lay eggs, and threaten next spring’s harvest, leaving a discouraged farmer amid mounting losses and the family recalling a nearby city tale of caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpheus Shernan Cody
Independent
Big headed matches and wax matches described in detail
The article explains that large headed matches with a porous charcoal and saltpeter composition can spark and burn in wind. It contrasts them with wax matches made by dipping cotton threads in stearin and paraffin and finishing through a steel plate. It also promotes Olive Blossom as The Woman's Friend and Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy for catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Daugherty Bros
Mackinaw Trout Fight Demands Bold Tackle and Skill
A New Yorker recalls Mackinaw trout as fierce, stronger than salmon, needing heavy line and long trolling distance. He notes 18 to 30 pounders are common, and describes handling, lines, and even lethal endgames used by some fishermen to secure the catch. The piece cites Traverse Bay’s copper wire trolling line as a past breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
New York Lakes
Traverse Bay
Traverse City
New York Sun
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promoted by Multiple Claims
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a curative digestive aid and blood purifier with strong modern preparation and a record of cures, followed by Hood's Pills described as purely vegetable and non purgative. The piece also includes a local note on suicide trends at Niagara Falls and a testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Balm offering relief in stubborn rheumatism, with distributors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
S. Hood
Chamberlain
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
M. G. Miller
Blairsville
W. I. Moore
Homer City
R. N. Parks
Marion Center
Court of Common Pleas
Indiana County
Court House
Regina C. Stewart
E. R. Stewart
Trade City
Davidsville
North Mahoning
County
Pennsylvania
Kittanning
W. H. B. Sprankle
A. D
Home Building and Loan Association
al. Ley
Clark
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Primus
Conway
Grossman
Gladstone Library
H. FE. Buckien & Co
Tom E. Hildebrand
Wm J. Moore
Milt. G. Miller
Cincinnati Tribune
Niagara Falla
Noble Kenny
Buffalo
Prospect Point
Luna Island
Buffalo Courier
Pitcher’s Castoria
Indiana, Pa
J. Telford
Swan & Simpson
John H. Pierce
J. M. Cunningham
Philadelphia Street
Jon L. Gerry
J. M. Cunningham Building
Jon S. Fisher
Samuel Cunningham
R. M. Wilson
M.C. Watson
Frank Keener
Watson
L. Stewart
Stewart & Clark
Philadelphia
H. Tomb
Farmers’ Bank
Trand
John T. Stuchul
A. W. Taylor
John N. Elkin
Elkin Building
Eorge W. Hood
Hetrick
M. Jack
ACK & Taylor
Attorneys-At-Law
D. B. Taylor
Tedeva, Ta
Jons N. Banks
Woo
Nixon Building
Sixth Street
E. Walker Smith
Hotels
Central Hotel
Daniel Sexton
Clawson House
W. H. Clawson
pNorana House
J. W. Clements
D. H
Durrett
Indiana,Pa
Church Street
U. P. Church
R. Churchill
UT. Miller
Waterstreet
Yiano
M. McMaster
Justice OF the Peace
Ancer & Scribner
Ste. Faleene
Sheriff’s Sale
D. C. Mack
Sheriff's Office
John S. Fisher
Orphans’ Court of
F. Clark
Michael
Wagner
John
Fisher
Mack & Ray
First
Philadelphia Streets
West Indiana
Penna
Choice
Ing Department
Tobacco & Cigara
J.B. Hinds
Philadelphia ST
Weekly News of the World
The
New York Weekly Tribune
Bec
the Progress
Indiane, Pa
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