Bookseller Portier and Brussels Trip Anecdote
The Paris Figaro recounts how bookseller Portier, famed for supplying celebrated bibliophiles, traveled to Brussels to collect an uncle’s inheritance. Rivals Ponnet Vertis and Yemeniz raced to Portier’s shop, but only Yemeniz reached him first. The exact purchase remains unknown, yet Portier always smiled at the memory.
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Pottier
Mwah Dovers
Paulin Paris
M. Ee Ligneteles
M. Yemeniz
Portier
Brussels
Brussel
Yaris
Zaret Portier
Ganay
Rottier
Yemeniz
Crei
Pucksedler
M. de Lignerolles
Brussela
Paris
Figaro
Two lives in stark contrast from birth to grave
A historian contrasts Breckinridge and Wilson, one born to privilege and power, the other raised in poverty, tracing their paths from youth to the vice presidency and the impact of public judgment. The piece blends a Henry L Dawes quotation with reader letters praising Chamberlain's Colic remedy, noting local distributors.
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Kentucky
Breckinridge
Iam
Wilson
Henry L. Dawes
Domestic dialogue reveal in Century short story
A Judy and her mic share a intimate moment after washing and pampering. She teases Jim with coins for shaving while a domestic quarrel and affection unfold, revealing a blend of tenderness and frustration before the narration notes Josiah Filint’s Two Tramps In England in Century.
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Judy
Jim
Gigdit Nev
Ataar
Leary
Wielpess
England
Josiah Filint
One Way to Be Happy Promote Free Otto’s Care Trial
An advertisement urges happiness through attending to family comforts and offers trial bottles of Otto’s Care free via agents M. G. Miller. It claims the Germany remedy cures coughs colds asthma and throat diseases with large sizes priced 50c and 25c.
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North Point
M. G. Miller
Otto
Germany
The Scarlet Letter Dramatized and Modern Women
A critique argues Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter fails as drama and should be treated as source material for stage. It contrasts dramatic form with literary psychology and cites Shakespearean approach for scene suggestions. It also notes women’s evolving roles and motherhood's impact on labor and health.
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Hawthorne
Baker
Holinshed
Gentleman’s Magazine
Castoria recalled in vintage advertising line
A nostalgic line from an old advertisement highlights Castoria as the remedy cited for a baby sick, a crying child, a teething infant, and as a soothing choice for children and their offspring across generations.
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Castoria
High Price for Poplar Lumber Offered at This Place
Inquiry invites offers for the highest cash price paid for poplar lumber delivered here. Contact E, care of the Progress. Also advertised are remedies for diarrhea, food items from Wm Risinger, and low-cost education options including tuition and board at Bear Books for $3 per week.
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Canonsburg Resident
A Canonsburg resident, Robert Donaldson, recounts severe back pain from a work injury eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad-style notice touts kidneys as blood filters and urges readers to ask neighbors, with 50 cent boxes sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Robert Donaldson
Canonsburg
Dean
J. B. Donaldson
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Timetables for Pennsylvania Railroad Passengers
Details of daily train departures from Blairsville Intersection and nearby stations to Saltsburg Butler Altoona Indiana and Pittsburgh. Includes 8:05 11:00 and 7:00 schedules on weekdays and Sunday runs plus specific morning and evening slots. Provides address for information and lists railway officials Thos E Watt and J R Wood as contacts.
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Bvarrsville
Saltsburg
Paulton
Allegheny Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Butler
Blairesville
Pittsburg
Altoona
Indiana
Blairsville
O. m
E. Watt
Western District
Fifth Avenue
M. Prevost
J. R. Wood
Timetable of Trains July 29 1894 at Pittsburg
Northward schedule notes Niagara Express leaving Pittsburg for Kittanning and Oil City with arrival times at West Penn Junction. Titusville Express departs Pittsburg via Kittanning and Oil City. Buffalo line runs from Pittsburg toward Kittanning and Oil City. Emlenton Accommodation departs Pittsburg.
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Counday
Niagara Express
Pittsburg
West Penn Junction
Kittanning
Oil City
Titusville Express
Buffalo Ee
Emlenton
Fim
Lemtan
West Penn
Pittabung
Cecreces Crosscoas
Junction
Pittabunday
Sepsics
Pepereneneen
Pad
Ennaes
Acon
Sanagevene
David McCargo
Jan
P, Anderson
Heirs summoned over estate of George Mab on in Indiana County
Attorneys Cunningham and Fisher order heirs to appear at the Orphans Court in Indiana County to accept or refuse the deceased George Mabons real estate. Two allotments totaling 1124 acres and perches valued at 885.97 plus 238.50, show cause why not sold per law. Witness James McGregor, Clerk, July 6 1895.
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George Mabon
Harry White
Indiana
A. D
James McGregor
Auditor’s Notice of Distribution in Indiana County
The undersigned auditor appointed by the Orphans Court of Indiana County to distribute the fund from the estate of David G. Allen, deceased, will attend to duties at his office in Indiana Borough on July 3, 1895 at 2 p.m. All interested parties may attend. John A. Scott, Auditor.
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Orphans Court of
Indiana County
Johston Moorhead
David
Allen
Indiana
John A. Scott
Gettysburg College offers classical and scientific studies
Pennsylvania college founded in 18382 with large faculty and two full courses of study in Classical and Scientific. Observatory, laboratories, gymnasium, steam heat, 22,000 volumes, low expenses. Department of Hygiene and Physical Culture. Accessible by railroad trains on battlefield of Gettysburg. Preparatory department in separate buildings for boys and young men under the Principal and assistants. Fall term opens Sept 5, 1895. Catalogues from H. W. McKnight, D.D. President, or Rev. O. G. Klinger, A. M., Principal, Gettysburg, Pa.
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Gettysburg
H. W. McKnight
D.D
G. Klinger
A. M
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