Ponsonwys Talks on Kentucky Feuds and Fame
Lord Ponsonwyrd of London describes Kentucky feuds, public violence, and American manners with wry observations. He notes fights staged for money, spectators clashing, and the peculiar idea that the loser is declared winner, reflecting cross Atlantic culture shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derstand
Broad Street
London
Sonny
New York
Green Grass
Kentucky
England
Tord Ponsonwind
New York Journal
Beveridge’s stirring Philippines piece in Post
Senator Albert Beveridge writes an exclusive tribute for The Saturday Evening Post praising American soldiers in the Philippines. The March 17 issue features this first piece by Beveridge since his return, detailing vital human-interest observations and his forceful, brilliant prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
Albert J. Beveridge
Senator Beveridge
Philippines
Institute Programs Showcases Local Teachers Institute
A long notice details multiple teachers institutes in Sample Ran Cherryhill White Barkley with programs on school start and end times curriculum. Topics include responsibility for property causes of narrow mindedness and school governance tied to local educators and parents. Additional notes invite friends of education and provide closing addresses by Supt. Stewart. A separate item lists a Harbison school program with terms for seven months schooling and director qualifications, plus general business and a question box. A third entry covers a Promise City reference to Mystic Cure for Rheumatism with local druggist sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sample Ran
Cherryhill Township
Zenas Stephens
Robert Glassford
Ollie Widdowson
Jesse Sickenberger
Harry Mack
John Adams
Blanche Stahl
J. T. Henry
Elma Fowler
Cameron Davis
C. A. Campbell
Lulu Moorhead
Elsie Shank
Sara Stephene
J. T. Stewart
Friends of Education
M. B. Starr Miller
Teachers’ Institute
Barkley School
J. H. Hogan
W. E. Griffith
A. F. Roser
C. E Stewart
J. B. Simons
R. W. Mack
C. W. Duncan
W. G. Stewart
James Stewart
J. D. Patterson
D. C. Lyster
H.W. Wallace
H. W. Bennett
C. W. Doxcay
Whim Whams and Neighborly Gossip
Quotations from a Yonkers Statesman style column mix social satire and small talk about a gossiping woman, a prize money joke, and local remarks. It references a navy ensign suitor, then shifts to tobacco and roof protection ads from Sterling Remedy and Rubberine roof paint. It mentions Harry Wolf in Rayne selling Waverly illuminating oil.
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Yonkers
Harry Wolf
Rayne
Waverly
Daugherty
Stomach health and life insurance pitch in old ad
A historical advertisement extols life and health insurance benefits, linking stomach health to overall well being. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach issues and claims strong personal testimonials. It also promotes Jel dessert powders with quick prep and fruit flavors.
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Doctor Pierce
A. C. Jones
Walterboro, Colleton Co
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N.Y
Public sales of farm property in Indiana County Pa
Multiple sales listed on March 15 to 22 1900 at various farms near Centerville Pikes Peak Tanoma and Greenville Indiana County Pa. Each sale advertises numerous livestock inputs harnesses wagons hay and household goods with terms to be announced day of sale and auctions conducted by named local auctioneers.
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Samuel McLain
Centerville
Indiana County
D. C. Mack
J. Hoop
Matthew Conner
Pikes Peak
Old Pike
Cherryhill Township
Gipson
MattHhew Conner
Jacob Edwards
Tanoma
Rayne Township
Indiana
James Edwards
P A. Deemee
S. Gibson
Samuel Allison
Greenville
Greson Auctioneers Reunion Date Adjusted
Due to the National Encampment of the G A R the Indiana County Soldiers Association fixes the annual reunion and picnic date one week earlier. The event will be held Thursday August 23 at the fair grounds.
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Indiana County
Bennetts Bros Hotel in Indiana Pa Prominent Drovers HQ
Central Hotel Indiana Pa offers first class accommodations with the largest stable in town. Bennett Bros Prop’rs advertise special juror rates for court sessions and provide telephone contact 155. An odd cascara ad appears among the text.
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Bennett Bros
Otel
Wit and quotes from newspapers on war and everyday life
A collage of eccentric quotes and advertisements from late 19th century papers. It juxtaposes prompts about the Second Boer War with puns from the Chicago papers and a Grain-O advertise ment promising health benefits for children. It also includes a testimonial for Anderson's Indian Herb Cure.
John G Cameron Life Fire and Accident Insurance
John G Cameron offers life fire and accident insurance with all risks placed in reliable companies. Office located in room 15 of the Farmer Bank Building, Indiana Pennsylvania.
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John G. Cameron
Farmer Bank Building
Indiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lord Ponsonwyrd
Blue Hay
Lord Ponsonwyll
New York Weekly
Harbison School
White Township
Cunningham
Messrs. Brown and
Trimble
Miss Allison
Books
McCreight
Moore
Messrs
Pounds
John McHenry
Miss Johnston
Holaopple
M. McHenry
LurLia M
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Droggista
Mr. West
Mr. North
Crimsonbeak
United States
Sterling Reme
Z Co
Chicago
J. ©. Moore
Saliaburg
Greson
Central Hotel
Indiana, Pa
Delhartte
Baltimore
Wappeobein
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Times Herald
E. W. Grove
Anderson
Milewood
James Anderson
Ips
Frances Campbell
OBAC
Arillyough N Tort Mb
Uy Weremond
Wenteanl
Pennsylvania Railroad
Aha, Ann
M. A. Mn
Indiana, Lee
Blairsville
Lye
Cokeville
Indi- Tudi
Ana
Ano- Ace
Ace
Biatraville
Lye. A
Biatravill
Blacklick
Bugle
Graceton
Homer
Lick
Reed
Btarmevinie
Saltsburg
Paulten
Riskiminetus Junctton
Freeport
Spi Pacehaie
Allegheny City
Butler
Butler Branc
Blairmilly
Pitburst Esfercert
Altoona
T-lla
Laure Priresong
Blatteville
E, Watt
Western District
Cornerdale Avenue
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
J. B, Hutinson
Wideners
Shador
Standard
J . C. Moore
Saltsburg, Pa
Machine Shop
Packard
Orl && Son
Court House
Rossmayne Flouring Mills
Frantz Bros
Ross Moyne
Penn
Edison
Peal Medicine CO
Cleveland
Daugherty Bros
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