Through Woods and Pastures Spring Blooming Trees in the North
The article surveys early spring to May blooming trees and shrubs in a northern landscape. It names species including swamp maple, spice bush, dogwood, redbud, white thorn, hawthorns, elder, papaw, tulip tree, arrowwood, basswood, and sumac, describing blooms, leaves, fruits, and seasonal changes with period-appropriate tone. It notes fruiting and flowering timelines from March to May, and mentions ornamental use and natural imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Red
Solomon
Magic Mirrors and Hidden Images in Golden Age Illusions
This piece traces the rise of magic mirrors sold to credulous buyers for five to ten dollars, cheaply made yet claiming patent or trademark protection. It surveys Oriental techniques from Japan, Persia, and beyond, describing reflective tricks using burnished surfaces, foil, lacquer, and curved lenses to reveal faces, halos, or figures when light and angles align. It notes parallels with Cooke and Maskelyne in London and Cagliostro in the eighteenth century.
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Barnum
Egypt
Babylon
Persis
India
Japan
China
Far East
Eboninens
Cooke and Maskelyne
London
Cagliostro
New York Post
Regional Bus Schedule Fragments Across Towns
Fragmented timetable details list bus departures between many towns including Allegheny City Butler Altoona Indiana Blaireville and Prrzasurs. The notice names officials Thos E and W. W. Atterbury and J. B. Wood as general manager and agent with addresses for detailed information.
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Tompsomy Eno Fon
WE Burtrsville
Bal Baltes Paulto
Kiskintnetee Junction
Fingdale
Allegheny City
Borne
Butler
Butler Brace
Anette
Anette Teexoneeny Fir ‘Pitie
Altoona
Indiana
Blaireville Lebron
W. W. Atterbury
J. B. Wwood JD
General Pass
Agt
Water Company Charter Petition in Canoe Township
Notice states an application to the Governor of Pennsylvania on Friday January 3, 1908 by E E Davidson H M W Mack and D Taylor under an act of 1874 to form the Canoe Township Water Company for storing and transporting water and water powers for commercial manufacturing with privileges as granted by charter.
Nerve Pills End Nervous Headache Warning Sale
A reader from Indiana, Pennsylvania recommends Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills for nervous headache neuralgia and stomach digestion relief after buying at Herrick Bros drug store. The ad notes the pills sell for 50 cents a box and bear the Chase portrait and signature. A humorous dialogue about Crimson Gulch railroad appears later in Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Warrick
Philadelphia Street
Indiana
A. W. Chase
Herrick Bros
Possum Glory Water Company Charter Notice
Notice is hereby given that an application under an Act of Assembly for a charter of the Possum Glory Water Company is filed in Pine township Indians County. The proposed company aims to store transport and supply water and water power for commercial and manufacturing use. JACK & TAYLOR.
Green Township Water Company Incorporation Notice
An application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on Friday January 20, 1903 by E E Davidson H M Bell John J Taylor James W Mack and D B E Taylor under the 1874 act for a charter of the Green Township Water Company to supply water to Green Township Indiana County Pa. The applicants seek all rights and privileges of the act and supplements. 2 Face Taylor December 31 1902 Solicitor
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Pennsylvania
E. E. Davidson
H. M
W. Mack
D. 3
Taylor
John
James
State of
H.m.bell
John 8. Taylor
James W. Mack
D. BE. Taylor
Act of Assembly
Anse
Green
Indiana County
Face & Taylor
Charter Granted for United Corporation of Water
A notice dated January 30 1003 by E B Davidson HM John 8 Taylor James W Meek and DB Taylor under the 1874 act grants a charter for a corporation to be called the United Corporation of Water to supply Indians and public rights, with leases amendments and regulatory provisions.
Tennyson's Oxford Entrance Provokes Mock Inquiry
Alfred Tennyson appeared at the Oxford theater to receive his degree. Reported jibe from undergraduates mocked his disheveled hair and negligent state as they asked if his mother called him early, Alfred dear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob
Tennyson
Alfred Tennyson
Oxford
Alfred
Discontented Artist and Generous Brother Exchange
A brief cartoon sketch shows an unhappy artist wishing for a fortune and a generous brother replying he would give one. A stray line mocks neglected thousands of cold sufferers and promotes Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure for colds, large and small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wood
Tevery
Notice of Charter Application in Geant Indiana County
Notice to be made to the Governor of the Commonwealth on January 1, 1903 under the Act of 1874 and its amendments for a charter of a corporation in the town of Geant Indiana County Pennsylvania. The charter aims to establish a company with a stated character and object.
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Geant
Indiana
Pennsy
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Canoe Township Water Company
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New York
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