Great Debate on Prohibition in Pennsylvania Amendment
The piece argues for adopting prohibition, detailing an anti amendment campaign by the State Liquor League. It cites Kansas tax outcomes, economic shifts, and fears of lost liquor revenue, while praising progress and urging public support. It also discusses form and exemptions of the proposed amendment and includes broader commentary from Christian Advocate. It ends by contrasting reform with other states and noting ongoing political debate.
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Pennsylvania
State Liquor League
Kansas
New Hampshire
A Helmsman at the Wheel The Need to End Liquor
In an 1882 Exeter Hall meeting London Cardinal Manning urges focus on social questions over politics. He links intense misery to intoxicating drink, calls for sober leadership, a reform vote and veto to curb the liquor traffic, warning cities like Liverpool and London could fall if the state fails to act.
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Exeter Hall
London
Wilifrid Lawson
House of Commons
Cardinal Manning
Zack
Commonwealth
Liverpool
Tyre
Sidon
The Mother's Warning Song Of A Drunken Fate
A mother speaks of wine's ruin across a family marked by tragedy. She recalls two sons lost to drink and a daughter, Jean, entwined with a kingly bridegroom, whose life ends in scandal as her drunken father kills a husband. The poem laments wine's sway and a shattered lineage.
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Thad
Honor
Jean
Mary
Sherwood
Calumet County
Mary Skiley
Mary Procter
Milwaukee Sentinel
Prohibition Victory Praised by Kansas Clergyman
The Rev William N Page of Leavenworth Kansas voices calm support for a statewide prohibition law now enforced in Kansas. He cites absence of open saloons and drunken crowds and notes difficult enforcement in Leavenworth but asserts the law has produced a dramatic moral and physical victory. He adds that he once opposed the measure but now sees its success and urges others to acknowledge temperate Kansas as a divine achievement.
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William N. Page
Leavenworth
Kan
Permanent Committee On Temperance
Presbyterian General Assembly
Kansas
Missouri
Aluminum Age claims new world uses and cities
The piece envisions an aluminum age replacing iron in buildings ships cars and bridges. Aluminum is lighter stronger and rustproof, enabling larger single-piece structures and safer, cheaper transport. It foresees aluminum sailing hulls, airplane guidance via lighter engines, and vast bridge networks aided by cheap aluminum.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Odds and Ends From a Bygone Era
A collage of oddities and quotes on science, weather, and society. Notes on spectroscope findings, Russian fleet lighting, moral witticisms, and peculiar anecdotes. Includes tales of albatross sea sickness, a masker with an aunt joke, and a bear killed by rat poison. Various curiosities and excerpts reflect the era’s eclectic interests.
Eye Injury Restored After Steel Chip in Pittsburg Builder
J W Hart of Rochester Pa sustained a steel chip severing cornea in the Hussey building on Fifth Avenue Pittsburg. His employers Halpin Kennedy Co urged immediate treatment at Dr Sadier 864 Penn Ave. Under cocaine the doctor opened the eyeball and removed the chip, preserving sight. Hart returned to work within a week.
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J. W. Hart
Rochester
Hussey
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Essrs. Halpin, Kennedy & Co
Sadier
Penn Ave
Court Docket Listings from Indiana County 1889
The document lists court cases scheduled for June 2 3 and 26 1889 in Indiana County with parties including Thomas J. Robinson vs D J Weaver E H Griffith vs Joseph Nickle W I Sterrett vs Joan Robinson J C Brady vs Archie Fowler and others. Prothonotary John A Scott indicates official record.
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Thomas J. Robinson
D. J. Weaver
E. H. Griffith
Joseph Nickle
W. I.sterrett
Joan BR. Robinson
J.C. Brady
Archie Fowler
Sarah A. Shields
James McGergor
Alexander & Lee
R. F. Logan
D. W. Brendlinger
J. D. Bates
James EK. North
Jacob Barnett
David Pringle
T. St.Clair Thompson
Jobo McElhaney
Et al
J.T. Dopahue
Rh. E. Creswell
Abraham Barnett
Ie Geo.w. Tomb
Laughlin McFeeters
H Derr
Joseph Clements
A. W. Creary
E. B. Camp & Son
EB. Camp
E. P. Baker
Edeepa
Farmers Bank of Indians
D. E. Notoe
City Farmers Bank of Indiana
John W. Lark
Farmers Bank of Indiana
Forced to Leave Home for Free Trial of Remedy
Over 60 people were compelled to leave their homes yesterday to demand a free trial package of Dr. Lane's Family Medicine. If your blood is bad, liver and kidneys out of order, constipation, headache, or unsightly complexion, call a druggist for a free sample of this grand remedy. The ladies praise it and everyone likes it. Large size package 50 cents.
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Dr. Lane
Eyes and Ears What to Do When Af flicted
A medical notice from O. W. Saver M D at 804 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh advises prompt eye and ear care. It urges personal examination by a reliable oculist, notes many sight and hearing disorders are curable with early treatment, and offers examinations at no extra charge if the patient is treated by the doctor.
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O. W. Saver
M. D
Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh
The Place for Indiana People to Stop at Hotel Albion
The Hotel Albion near Union Depot Pittsburg Pa offers the best accommodations for the least money. The house is refitted and furnished with everything new and first class. It is conducted on American and European plans with a ladies dining room bathrooms electric bells and all modern improvements open day and night meals at all hours.
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Albion
Union Depot
Pittsburg
Lane's Family Medicine free trial package offer
One hundred women and one hundred callers are invited to obtain a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine from any druggist. The remedy, discovered by Dr. Silas Lane in the Rocky Mountains, is advertised as a cure for diseases of the blood liver and kidneys. It is praised for constipation complexion and appealing to children priced at 50 cents for a large package at all druggists.
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Des Moines Register
Iowa
Fort Madison
Magee
Sioux City
Anamosa
Tennyson
Browning
Gayety
Dr. & Johnson
Connecticut
Dr. Watts
Lane
Silas Lane
Rocky Mountains
Draggista
Safe Investment Promise for Dr King’s New Discovery
An advert promises Dr King’s New Discovery guarantees relief for throat chest and lung issues including consumption bronchitis and asthma. It touts a guaranteed return of purchase price if unsatisfied and offers free trial bottles at Hildebrand’s Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Hildebrand’s
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing Claims
Advertisement notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the world’s best for bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It lists price as 25 cents per box and mentions sale by T E Draggist and claims Dr. King’s New Life Pills Bud Jen’s Amica Salve and Electric Bitters have universal customer satisfaction.
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T. E. Draggist
Djandly
Dr. King
Bud Jen
Traveling Safety Tip and Pennsylvania Constitutional Amendments
The publication urges travelers to use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to prevent seasickness and digestive upset during journeys by rail or ship. It also reports proposed constitutional amendments in Pennsylvania, including voter qualifications and the addition of Article XIX addressing intoxicating liquor laws.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Charles W. Store
Watches and Clocks Auction Amid Walnut Finish
Open face key wind Elgin Aurora Waltham and Springfield watches priced at 8 dollars. Open face stem set Elgin Aurora Springfield and Waltham watches at 10 dollars. 24 hour nickel alarm clocks at 1 dollar 25 cents. 24 hour clocks no alarm nickel 2 dollars. 24 hour striking clocks without alarm 3 3 56 and 4 8 dollars. 24 hour striking clocks with alarm 2 50 3 75 4 00. Eight day striking clocks without alarm 2 75 4 00 4 50 6 08. Eight day striking clocks with alarm 4 50 5 00 5 50. Eight day half hour striking clock with alarm cathedral bell 95.00 without alarm 94 58. All the clocks are walnut.
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Elgin
Aurora
Springfield
Waltham
Alec
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