First Patriot Killed Linked to Paul Revere Ride
A Minneapolis Tribune item notes George Pierce Hicks, grandson of John Hicks the first Revolutionary War fatality, recalls his diary details about the ride alarm, Lexington bridge defense, and Hicks family ties. Zacariah Hicks, son of John Hicks, also served, fought at Lexington, and joined Washington in Boston in 1789. The clipping mentions Revere as a copper founder and includes a newspaper cut of the 1770 Boston massacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hicks
Paul Revere
George Pierce Hicks
Holman R. Drew
Girard
Summit Avenues
Hicks
Times
Revolutionary Times
Lexington
Longfellow
Zacariah Hicks
George Hicks
Boston
General Washington
Revere
Minneapolis Tribune
Arbitration for a world parliament and lasting peace
The author urges England and America to lead in establishing a high class continuous board of international arbitration. With support from religion, education, and commerce, Parliament should back US congress in favor of arbitration. A permanent system would spread across Europe, reduce war, and pave the way for disarmament and a federation of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Congress of the
United States
Europe
Parliament of Man
Federation of the World
Legacy of Asa Family Medicine and Wide Drug Advertising
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century advertising item touts Asa Family Medicine Bacon's Celery for Nerves as a legacy passing sire to son, offers free sample packs for kidney liver and blood disorders, and lists multiple regional druggists as sole agents. It also promotes Dean's ointment for skin parasites, Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cough remedy, and Burdock Blood Hitters for blood disorders, with customer testimonials and claims of quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Family Medicine
Bacon
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
J.C. Rugh
Penn Run
B. Beringer
Beringer
H. B. Hawes
Cherry
Lecturers at Dodge Post Benefit Readings in New Hampshire
A Story Sot Smith Russell and Oliver Optic lectured in a New Hampshire village for Dodge post. Optic opened, Russell closed with sketches of character while the crowd heard original stories and comic readings. Ice cream at back of hall offered at five or ten cents as a fundraiser.
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Oliver Optic
New Hampshire
Optic
Dodgepost
William T. Adams
Sol Smith Russell
Brown
Russell
Onea
Dodge Post
Rus
Philadelphia Times
Hall's Catarrh Cure Exposed In Testimonial Claim
Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co of Toledo swears every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure will be paid one hundred dollars. Notary A W Gleason signs this December 6 1896. Cure taken internally acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials free. Sold by druggists 75c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Chieney & Co
Toledo
HALI
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Manning R Shankland, Longtime Senate Executive Clerk Dies
Manning R Shankland, oldest U S clerk, died recently after 85 years serving in the senate. Appointed in 1860–61 by Col John W Forney, he moved to the north wing with Forney as secretary of the senate and remained in confidential duties, trusted by senators, until his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning R. Shankland
United States
Senate
John W. Forney
House of Representatives
Forney
Mr. Shankland
Capitol
Philadelphia Press
Dr King’s New Discovery and a medical update
Mr Gilman Brown of 34 Mill Street South Gardner Mass recounts costly failed treatments for his son’s lung illness after typhoid malaria. Doctors gave him up but he recovered using Dr King’s New Discovery and credits it for health. Also notes on Dr Jameson telegram mix up and various eye ear nose throat testimonials from Pittsburgh to Punxsutawney with providers Herrick Bros and Tom E Hildebrand Indiana.
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Gilman Brown
Mill St
South Gardner
Mass
Dr. King
T. E. Hildebrand
Indiana
Wm. Moore
Homer City
M.G. Miller
Blairsville
Jameson
London
Birmingham Gazette
Johannesburg
Kruger
Sadler
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
W. R. Depp
John Dowd
Charleroi
H. D. Carter
Fee
Understanding Neuralgia Causes and Treatments in Plain Terms
This article explains neuralgia as a condition of pain not tied to a disease of the nerve or its supplies. Causes include external pressures like tumors or foreign bodies, nerve compression from scars, nearby veins, poisons in blood, or general weakness. Attacks vary in location and intensity, with treatments ranging from liniments and heat to electricity, iron and quinine internally, antirheumatics for rheumatic cases, and cautious use of morphine.
Founders of the Third Republic Emerge in Paris Era
In the Fortnightly Review reflection, Bismarck’s quip about national defense chiefs as chevaliers du pave echoes Europe’s view of Gambetta and others. The piece recalls Hugo’s 1870 Brussels to Paris journey, the somber ride near Sedan’s defeat, and a rider shouting Vive la republique while others remain ignorant of Gambetta's name.
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Bismarck
Jules Favre
Ferrieres
Ismarck
Europe
Jules Simon
Garnier- Page
Eugene Pelletan
Camille Pelletan
Gambetta
Picard
Ferry
Glais-Bizoin
France
Paris
Victor Hugo
Mme. Drouais
Brussels
Manbeuge
Vincy
Sedan
Hugo
Franc Tireur
la Republique
M. Antonin Proust
Word Puzzle Prize Contest From Moron Seeds Grow
Readers are invited to form as many words as possible from the letters in Moron SEEDS Grow using each letter no more times than it appears. Top lists win cash prizes from 100 to 10 in gold. mail with name, list, and stamps to Monon Seed Co. at Monon Bldg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon Seed Co
Moron
Pennsylvania Railroad Train Schedules and Stations
Pf stops only on notice to agent or conductor or on signal. Leaves Blairsville for Saltsburg Paulton Allegheny Junction Freeport Springdale and Allegheny City at 8 05 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m weekdays. For Butler and stations on the Butler Branch at 8 05 11 00 a m weekdays. Leave Blairsville Intersection for Pittsburgh 3 50 except Monday 5 3 7 45 10 11 am 1 27 4 28 and 6 10 pm weekdays Sundays 3 50 5 33 10 11 am 4 28 and 6 10 pm. For Altoona 7 30 9 40 am 3 18 and 6 28 pm weekdays Sundays 9 40 11 11 am 3 18 and 6 28 pm. Leave Pittsburgh for Indiana via Blairsville via Blairsville section 5 25 8 00 am 4 30 pm weekdays. Detailed information Thomas E B Watt Pass Agt Western District 110 Fifth Avenue Pittsburg Pa. S M Prevost General Manager J R Wood General Pass Ant.
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Lfave Buairsville
Saltsburg
Paulton
Allegheny Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Butler
Blairsville
Pittsburg
Altoona
Pirrssurg
Indiana
Blairsville Hhier
EB. Watt
Pass
Western District
Fifth Avenue
S. M. Prevost
Allegheny Valley RR Im timetable starts May 26 1895
Passenger trains schedule issued by the Allegheny Valley Railroad outlining departures arrivals and service changes effective Sunday May 26 1895 at stations along the line. The notice lists train times and routing for commuters and travelers over the network.
Dishes to Throw to the Snow Birds Ad Catalog
Advertises sales on Queensware English dinner sets at 8.50 for 100 pieces and assorted china glass and wood wares. Displays lamps, tinware, granite ware, coffee pots, and household goods with prices. Promises cheap house furnishing items and free fashion guide.
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Rogers
Sabesebbsontes
Dsc
Fifth Avenue
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Minneapolis
Dean
Dr. Wood
R. C. Joiner
Allen P
Sot Smith Russell
State OF
Manning BR. Shankland
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
Herrick Bros
Tom E. Hildebrand
Dr. Bull
A.C. Meyer & Co
Balto
Pennsylvania Railroad
J.R. Wood
Ant
Ana
Ace
A. P.m
Lyve
Graceton
Black Lick
Smith
Blai
Gcokeville
Bhiursville
Allegheny Valley
Niagara Express
West Penn Junction
Kittanning
Oil City
Ville Express
Buffalo Express
M Emienton Accom
Emienton
Ed Pardotseneenee
Junction
Kittanning Accom
East Brady
Ereeeanee
Naese Day Express
West Penn Junctio
Titusville Express
Sana Teas
OO &M
Pittsbure
S-Sccsesas
Emilenton Accom
Emlenton
Eenee
Banbnashet Eee
Ementon
Kittanning Market
Ham Oil City
Campbell& Smith
the People’s Store
Pol Berstore
Nottingham
China Ware
Wood and
Smithfield Streets
Michigan Carbon Works
Detroit
Clark & McGuaghey
Rowe College
Johnstown
Rowe
A. M
E. Frantz
Shelocta Penn’a
Tle
Giasnes
Meeley
Keeley Institute
Keeley
C.B
RC. B.S
S. L
The
Atlantic Refining Company Purssure Department
Pittsburg, Pa
Enweed
J. FP
Barnes
Gilbert Bro’s
Indiana, PA
Geo. W. Guaeet
Man
Poy
Arrij
Frank Leslie
Fran Lesle
Popelex Magazin
Pronkfundies
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