Lincoln’s Mining Mastery Wins Court Case
A story recounts Abraham Lincoln persuading a mining case in a Western state. Lincoln, then little known in law, impressed by presenting long technical arguments on mines and mining, cross examining surveyors and engineers, and winning the case. Professor Stevens praised his command despite limited mining knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Tyy
Louks
Gowu
Linesiu
Lineci
Mr. Lineal
Crill Durnius
Professor Stevens
Mr. Lincoln
Tie
Hig
Stevens
Tessie
Wife of ex cabinet officer orders husband’s spring suits
A New York Sun clipping describes Mrs. so named, wife of a former cabinet member, taking charge of her husband’s wardrobe. She visits a shop near Pigth Avenue, selects samples for three suits, and instructs the tailor on measurements and style. The husband accepts her decisions, and leaves quickly after being measured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigth Avenue
Roede
Washington
New York
What Shall We Here for Dessert
A family dessert question answered with Jell-O as a quick healthful option. Ready in two minutes without boiling or baking by adding boiling water and letting it cool. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
Old Times Good Old Days Poem by Eugene Field
Poem nostalgically recalls youth and virtue in old days with lines praising honest friends mothers and simpler times. A reflective piece by Eugene Field ends with a plea for grace and tender memories of past eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Field
Hongkong’s Health Under Tropical Grasp Amid Sanitation Claims
The Boston paper notes Hongkong as one of the globe’s most unhealthy places despite sanitation efforts. It cites tropical heat, dense housing, poor ventilation, narrow streets, and damp air creating chronic illness. Descriptions of complexion and fatigue reflect harsh living conditions reported by residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Althoth
Prohibition Tone and Princeton Jokes Highlight Weekend Satire
A satirical column mocks social prohibition debates at Princeton with a tongue in cheek tale about a professor and a joke on corkscrews. The piece also advertises tobacco quitting products in a garbled early 20th century ad style. The Boston Daily Herald reproduces quirky wordplay and faint promotional blurbs from the era.
Shows Erased Writings With X Rays
A study finds XM rays reveal erased or partially erased manuscripts on parchment palimpsests. Ancient scribes often reused costly parchment, erasing writing to make room for new text. Italian researcher notes many inks are opaque to X rays, enabling clear radiographs of nearly invisible lines.
Auditors Mention David Blair and Geo Feit in Report
Fragmentary notes list auditors including David Blair and Geo J Feit amid figures 29 35 WHWL 800 and $2257 66. The fragment hints at financial review or audit activity without fuller context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Blair
Geo. J. Feit
Indiana County Tax Collectors Notice 1900 Tax Dates
The county treasurer will collect County Special and Dog Tax for 1900 at multiple sites. Listings include Rayne Isaac Kinter's House on July 2, Grant Election House Nickie's Mills July 2, East Mahoning July 3, Marion Center Fleck House July 3, Wheatfield areas July 5, Salisbury July 6, Burrell July 7, Sheloca July 9, Armstrong July 9, Young July 10, Conemaugh July 11, Blacklick July 12, Jacksonville July 12, Center July 13, Homer City July 18, White July 14, Washington July 16, South Mahoning July 16, West Mahoning July 17, Smicksburg July 17, Worth Mahoning July 18, Canoe July 18, Banks July 19, Glen Campbell July 19, Montgomery July 20, Sherrilee July 20, Green July 21, Pine July 23, Buffington July 24, East Wheatfield July 24, Armagh July 24, Wheatfield West July 25, Brushvalley July 25, Mechanicsburg July 25, Blairsville July 26-27, Indiana July 28. Exact hours listed for each site.
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Taxspeyers
Indiana County
Rayne
Isaac Kinter
Grant—Election House
Nickie’s Mills
Tod P
East Mahoning
Toll A. m
Marion Center
Fleck House
Wheatfield
West
Centerville
Garfield
Election House
Jacksonville
Center
Homer City
Kier
White
Indiana
Washington
Simon Henry
Banks
Smithport
Hortons
Glen Campbell—Commercial
Monttgomery
Gettysburg
Mahaffey
Sherri ilee-Riechar
Green
Cockport
Cherryhill
Greenville
Pine
Tod P.m. Buffington
John Graham’s
Tall A. m
East Wheatfield
Armagh
Walback’s
Brushvalley
Mechanicsburg
Campbell House
Blairsville
Town Hall
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Palezte
Montreal
City OF
Sterling Yemesy
Chicago
Princeton
Patton
Princeton University
Third Avenue
Brooklyn
Philadelphia Press
Ratchison Globe
Aylmer L. Hent
Trussell Br
Detroit
Milan
Sterling Remedy Company
West Lebanon Independent District
A. M. Harrison
C. George
Shiwuo
Center Township
M., Sharp
JM. Johnston
Court of Common Pleas
Pluries Solypenna
Helvie L. Shields
Thomas W. Shields
Thomas WW. Shields
Thongs W. Shields
Hettie L. Shields
Thomas W. Shdelds
Harry White
A. D
D. E. Thompson, Sheri
District Court of the United States
Pennsylvania
Calvin McAdoo
West Lebanon
William T. Lindsey
Cunningham & Fisher
David Buterbaugh
Grant Township
Andrew Mountain
Judson Buterbaugh
Purchase Line
Annual Report
of the School District of
Indo
James A. White
John B. Taylor
Ath & Zs
Resoure
J. Telford
E.M. Lockard
Chas. H. Moore
Adamnistrator's Notice
John L. Shields
Tate
Conemaugh Township
Samuel Shields
Livermore
Jack & Taylor
David F. Stiteler
Smicksburg
S. M. Stiteler
Sadie Kunkle
Blacklick l Township
Enamuele
Eunele
Blacklick
Cunningham & Fisher, Attorneys
Amos Matter
Brushvalley Township
John W., Matter
HE. A. Miller
W. C. Fulton
Miller & Fulton
E. A. Miller
W.C. Fulton
Castoria
of Y Leda
W. Br, Harrison & CO
Wassillon
Ohio
Eagle Paint & Varnish Works
Pittsburg
D. W. Simpson
Jana Clark
West Wheatfield Township
Armour P. Clare
8. M. Co
Work & Son
XY Oun Zing
Philadelphia
Seventh Streets
J.C. Boucher
Phila. St
Vogel’s
Vogel Bros
R. E. Young
Philadelphia Street
American Horse
Penn’a
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan
Madison
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