Height of Ocean Waves From Indian Ocean Observed
London Mariner reports Vaughan Knowl edge article detailing 1867 observations between the Cape of Good Hope and St Paul Amsterdam anchorages. Measurements on October 25 showed waves averaging around 29.52 feet with six consecutive waves near 37.5 feet, crest to crest spacing extending over 1,300 feet in places.
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Indian Ocean
Vaughan Bo
Cornish
Good Hope
Isles of
St. Paul
Amsterdam
Paris
Cape of Good Hope
London Mariner
Chinese Choir Showcases San Francisco Missionary成果
A Chinese church choir, exclusively Chinese, fills Presbyterian Chinese church on Brockton street with a double quartet of male and female voices. Rev L M Condit and his missionary wife guided years of effort, presiding at Sunday services as a Chinese congregation of all ages attends.
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San Francisco
L .M. Condit
Condit
Brockton Street
San Franciso Chronicle
Senator Jones as Humane Society Collar Inspector
In Wash- Aston, Senator Jones of Arkansas, Democratic National Committee chair and Evumane society member, wears a badge allowing animal welfare inspection. He stops a driver arguing with a horse, identifying himself as Humane Society officer and testing if the collar fits the animal. The driver retorts, demanding a cop.
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Jones
Wash- Aston
Arkangel
Democratic National Committee
Evumane Society
Capitol
The
Humane Society
Senator Jones
Pesteu
Portrait of England's Queen by French artist Constant
The French painter M Benjamin Constant describes Queen Alexandra as tall and slim with a gentle face and deep blue eyes. He notes her charm from infancy, her timid yet observant look, and her simple, gentle French during sittings at Marlborough House, comparing her to historic French queens.
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England
M. Benjamin Constant
Queen Alexandra
Marlborough House
France
Untitled moral maxims fragment in Sunday School Advreate
A fragmented reader note outlines virtues such as courtesy, kindness to the poor, careful speech, honest business, and keeping promises. It emphasizes listening without gossip and offering help to those in need, labeled under Sunday School material.
Insect Brought Smyrna Figs To California Orchard History
L O Howard in Forum explains the fig import saga beginning with 14 000 Smyrna cuttings in 1850s California, the role of Capri figs and a pollen carrying insect, and the 1898 1900 introduction of beneficial insects in Fresno orchards enabling self sustaining pollination and improved dried fig production in the United States.
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California
Mediterranean Sea
Turkey
Algeria
Mediterranean
United States
Smyrna
Algiers
Issi
G. P. Rixford
San Francisco
Eulletin
Eisen
California Academy of Sciences
Aristotle
Theophrastus
United States Department of Agriculture
Fresno
L. O. Howard
Counterfeit ring unearthed by Secret Service
The Secret Service uncovers a gang of counterfeiters with a large hoard of bogus bills. The report notes imitations of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, touting its strength and health claims while warning buyers to beware of fakes.
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Secret Service
Whatsnall We Have for Dessert Try Jell O
Weird ad style lines tout Jell O flavors and quick prep. Mentions strawberry and orange like flavors plus a joke about rubber boots and dry feet. Ends with a brand line for Boyd s Oint and Granulated Eyes.
Indiana County Financial Ledger Snapshot 1900
Recess and expenditures report for Indiana County showing balances, taxes received and outstanding, county bonds and liens, liquor licenses paid, and expenses paid to various officials and departments. Includes lists of fines, assessments, and county liabilities with detailed sources and distributions to commissioners, auditors, and state treasurer.
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David W. Simpson
Sutton
Cseseessesetiseenenee Coeven
Bbies Cere Serreretnseesssie Wyatneese A
Strewaverracey Gals
Steffy
Edward Beaufort
Sasahehey
Cramer
Arch Wier
Geo. Fisher
Dily
Frank Knowlton
Indiana
Peeenness
Glen Campbell
Cherry Tres
Indiana County
Court House
Borough of
Evaptele List Inquiry and Terms With McCo vg & CO
A fragmented notice from McCo vg & CO of 826 Fourth Avenue Pittsburg Po seeks an evaptele list inejbers free an application. The message mentions sale terms and a request for bid or inquiry with reference to the firm and location.
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Biwe
ALG
McCo Vg & CO
Fourth Avenue
Pittsburg
Notice to heirs in Commonwealth decedent case
In the Court of Common Pleas Ninth Judicial District March Term, personal service is required on all children and heirs of the decedent. Publication in Progress for three successive weeks to heirs residing outside the Commonwealth. Witness Judge Harry White. Seal dated February 16, 190L.
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Ing
Commonwealth
Inprawa Progress
Harry White
Order of Court sets annual liquor license filing rules
The order states all liquor license applications must be filed with the Clerk of the Court at least three weeks before the fourth Monday of March, to be heard on that Monday. Licenses run for one year from the first Monday of April, with petitions and remonstrances due by the preceding Thursday. Names must be published in Indiana newspapers three times in three different weeks. The applicant bears the filing expenses. Applications for tavern licenses in Indiana County will be heard in the Clerk of Quarter Sessions office.
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Nonsaise
Atte
Drew
Morganza Reform School
Orde
Clarksburg
Georgeville
Peeler
Murray
Ahem
Henry
Ngagensanaarien
Stuchell
Offcc
Ceeerresetererersiere Nee
Fire Wardena
A.J. Lydick
J. B. Graham
A. H. Braughter
Fox and Mink Acalpa
Commissioners’ Office
Indiana ‘Telephone Co
Jegnetsy
Indiana County Gas Co
Indiana Ctric Co
Court House
John Frit
John Patterson
Lehane Lide
daBatas Jury Commissioners Livery Hire
Aieders
A. W. Clemente
Su Aapamnavanen
White Township
ODBC
Indiana Democrat
Bet
Indiana
Samuel L. McCutchin
Samuel McCutchin
Brushvalley Township
County of Indiana
Lavina Jane McCutchin
Brush Valley
David Stewart and
Miller
Daniel Miller
Martha N McKee
A. G. Brink
John Mack
Benjamin Findley
Jess
W. C. Sloan
Maggie Potts
Ligonier, Ps
Mra
Mattia McKee
Branch
Samuel MecCutchin
J. N. Stewart
Alfred
Irwin Earnest
W. J. McCutchin
Orphans’ Court
County of
A. D
Indiana Progress
Indiana County
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Smarrells
Uee Boyd
Toricultural Society
Coyne
C. T
Banks
Vogel
J. Telford
Clymer Water Co
Stephene
Jas. K. Dick
Peter Frech
J. W
Apecsesepeentencer Sie County Commissioners
LAN Eee
Impson
J. T. Stewart
Indiana Gazette
Todiqas Tenentes
Elect
Aes
Pittsburg Post
Fed
Messenger
Italy
Salisburg Press
Treas
Simpson
Weatmoreland County
Ooneessereeen
Wright
Chas. Pierce
Dan Best
Accou
DR. Amt
T'reas
Jung
Treas, Simpson
Ce Pala
Treas, Sutton
Treas. Simpson
T. P. Stephens
DR. Cash
James K. Dick
Cash
J. W. Npal
C. F. Murray
M. H. Henry
Ioner, Jan
Hiram Stuchell
Exp. Sons.or
CR. I Cay
Neal
D. E. Thompson
Indiana Times, Stationery
Calboan
Petit Juvors
Chas Kerler
Asses
Joe Neal
Serene Senseerene
Court House ii
Commonwealth Ca
G. Johnston & Co
Mann_& Cor t Murphy & Sons
Jolneton & Wa
J. W. Reider
Henry Hall
Board of Public Charities
Sceiessenen
Jos
J. 1. Stewart
Qash
Penses
Grean
North Mahoning
Homer City
Buffington
Bee
Sererceseres
Blairsville
Ist
Wyeensesssserseysnaes
East Male
Grait
Armagh
W. Wheatfeld
Washington
J. W. Marlin
D.C. Mack
A A.C Braughter
Soners
Outatan. Com
J. W. Clements
Indiana Pub. Co
Western Penitentiary
Harry W Fer
J.&. Peterman
Seal
William F. George
Sear
Board of Auditors
J. K. Dick
T. EP. Stephens
Sear County
J.W. Nea
Samuel McCrichtu
Brushyalley
Penn’a
Taoge
James N. Stewart
Sree
Cherryhill
Cherrytree
Steers
Pannetene Conemaugh
Campbell
Grant
Tudiana
Green
Tidiana
Mahoning
North
Ou Mahoning
South
Inc
Rayne
Wheatfield
Tee pHi
Ud White
Saia Ar Sxcbange
Ponreylysnis and
Kistern Olio
R.w.wehrle
B.,. Webbe
Watchmaker
Jeweler
Optigian
Philadelphia Street
Mary Mr. King
ME. Langham
Court OF Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas of
Indiana Poomary
Mary Mi. Kine
M. &. Langham
John Daugherty
Montgomery Township
von Grant Township
Gideon Fetterman
John A. Mumau
Elizabeth
David Daugherty
David Daughert
Rochester Mills
John W.daugherty
Cyrus Daugherty
Eastrun
Ann
Joseph B Ruffner
Purchase Line
Mary Jane
Cookeport
Jacob Buterbaugh
Julia Ann
Hillsdle
James Daugherty
Mina
John McMillen
Hillsdale
Claa
Jeremiah Gous
Hjilsdale
John
Harry
Samuel
Huacta
Pennsylvania
Samuel Daugherty
A. Phillips Enasty
Kansas
SC. Daugherty
Roos Island
Illnois
Albert Daugherty
Liberty
DeCalb County
Tennessee
Harriet
O. C. Stewart
Cleveland
Ohio
Vincent Daugherty
DuBois
Clearfield County
Joseph Daugherty
Margaret
Whitney
V. E. Calhoun
Prothonotary
Henry Plouse
Henderson Hotel
Fans McGuire
Commercial
Glen Camp
Glen Campell
C. H. Moore
New American House
Tu Pa
W. H. Clawson
Clawson House
Tides Ene
John M. Dodson
Indians
Kime
Indiana Borough
J. A. Grossman
Ww. F. Elkin
Armour
Smicksburg
Register
John C. Weston
Smicksborg
David Steffy
Conemaugh Township
Andrew
McCreery
Cyrus Steffy
Keeley
Ou Keele
Ure Institute
Irary
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