Mountain Descent By Pan And Shovel Feats Miners
In the Sierra Madre mountains Pete McGoff and Yankee Bill Murphy raced down a 35 degree ice crusted slope on a pan and shovel for about two miles. They jumped a 40 foot chasm of Cow creek and landed in a 25 foot snow drift, escaping serious injury with bruises but smiles. The stunt was described as a bold sport driven by a love of risk and prospecting.
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Pete McGoff
Bill” Murphy
Sierra Madre
Cow Creek
Pete
Bill
Yankee Bill
Louisville Courier-Journal
Astor Library Dialogue and Barber Ad
A New York Mail and Express piece recalls an elderly lady guiding a younger through the Astor Library in 19th century tones discussing its founder John Jacob Astor and donations. Another item from Cineinisti Enquirer tells of a misread newspaper clipping ad that drew dozens of barbers instead of clippers.
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Astor Library
John Jacob Astor
New York Mail and Express
M. J. Keefe
Bud Dietrich
Johnston
Keefe
Dietrich
Cineinisti Enquirer
Appropriate Navies For Twins Story Through Notable Names
Representative Brosius of Pennsylvania shares tales of twins with distinctive names including Peter and Repeater, and others like Max and Micare. The piece reflects on quirky naming trends and public interest in unusual twin pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate
Brosius
Pennsylvania
Peter
Bors
Max
Micare
Memorial Tribute to Bard Robinson at Uncapher School
Bard Robinson died at age 20 near Kent Pennsylvania on March 12 1901. His teacher W C Crawford honors his studious disposition piety and exemplary conduct while recalling his faith in God and lasting influence on classmates and the school community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bard Robinson
A. W. Robinson
Kent
Bard
Uncapher School
W. C. Crawford
The Outcasts A Tale of the Northwest
Mr W A Eraser author of Mooswa and Others writes a stirring serial The Outcaste for Saturday Evening Post focusing on a buffalo and a wolfdog and their remarkable companionship as they journey to distant plains. Dramatic scenes include a buffalo herd in frenzy and the strength of voice and nature in the narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Eraser
Saturday Evening Post
Kimen
Congress Against Alcoholism Plans Vienna Congress
The state department was informed that an international congress against alcoholism will be held in Vienna from April 9 to 14. The United States government is invited to send delegates. The program covers effects of alcohol on health, heredity, degeneration, criminality and methods to combat alcoholism through legal and private action. Participants include both moderate use advocates and total abstinence supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Vienna
United States
Cataract Operation Promised By Pittsburg Doctor
An advertisement touts cataract removal as the sole remedy for lens opacity. It claims the surgery is performed painlessly with eye drops, notes the need to open the eyeball, and cites Dr. Sadler formerly of 304 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh as having high success. The ad promises a money-back guarantee if directions fail and offers pamphlets and references. He is permanently at the Capital Hotel in Johnstown, Pa.
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Sadler
Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh
Capital Hotel
Johnstown
Blairsville Elder William Clark Dies at 76
William Clark of Blairsville died Friday night at his home aged 76. A Civil War veteran of the 56th Regiment he lived in Blairsville for years and was a Findley Patch Post G A R and Odd Fellows member. He married Sarah Fisher in 1845 and Eliza Tyson in 1893 and is survived by two sisters and a brother. Interment was in Blairsville.
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William Clark
Blairsville
Sarah Fisher
Clark
Eliza Tyson
Bor
Somerset County
Elderton
Cherryhill
Findley Patch Post
Odd Fellows of
Eliza Miller
Parkwood
Margaret Pierce
Kellysburg
L. G. Clark
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Promise One Day Cure
An advertisement claims the cough and cold are stopped by Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a no cure no pay offer. Also promotes Jell O the new dessert in four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry sold at grocers for 10 cents. Includes sale of three farms and two town properties by J D Garman of Beringer Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Garman
Beringer
Curé a Cold In One Day Laxative Tablets Pitch
A collection of sensational notes: a Pittsburg visitor recounts a thrifty home prank ending in a noise and a kitchen spill while a boy named Abey is involved. The piece also covers vaccine immunity duration and suggests a booster if six months pass since last shot.
What's in a Name Benson's Plaster Is Pam's Master
In the era of wild west money the Ames shovels were seen as stable currency. Benson's Porous Plaster is touted as the universal external remedy, claimed superior to capsicum and belladonna plasters. The ad cites 5000 physicians and 55 awards, urging purchases from Benbury & Johnson with prepaid postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Pam
Ames
Oliver Ames & Son
United States
Benbury & Johnson, Mfg
Chemists
N.X
Building Materials Porch Supplies and Pine Ceiling Pricings
Local supplier advertises full porch material stock including columns spin dles brackets rails and related items. Emphasizes large yellow pine ceiling stock available at prices prevailing before the rise.
Low Rates to Washington and Baltimore Excursions
Special ten day excursions via Pennsylvania Railroad from Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania to Washington April 4 and May 9. Round trip tickets at low rates, good on a special train with through sleeping cars, or on train No. 4 leaving Pittsburgh 8 30 pm, with stops at Blairsville Johnstown and other towns. Tickets valid until April 13 and May 18 and may stop at Baltimore. Reservations at Union Ticket Office and stations. inquiries via Thomas E Watt, Western District Passenger Agent.
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Pennsylvania Raiload Company
Pittsburg
Wester Pennsylvania
Washinton
Yates
Elow
Pittsburgh
Washington
Indiana
Blairaville
Blairsville
Johnstown
Glen Campbell
Pennsylvania
Unio
Fifth Avenue
Union Station
Thomas E Watt
Western District
Smithfield Street
Salinburg
Drovers and Shippers Hirey Hotel Sale and Exchange Stables
Headquarters for Drovers and Shippers advertise the Hirey Hotel and Sale and Exchange Stables in Montgomery county near Philadelphia. It promotes garden spot holdings with livestock sales and four carload stock accommodation. No commission charged and advertising promptly attended to at Hatfield N.P. RB. S DELP, Proprietor.
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Shave
Hotel and Sale and Exchange
Montgomery County
Philadelphia
Hatfield
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Homer City
The
Congress Against
Draggita
E. W. Grove
Abey
Aber
New York
W. 5
Davaberty
Standard Or Co
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Millwood
Anderson
James Anderson
Indiana Pas
Mas
Frances Campbell
G. T. McCrma & Co
Creekside, Pa
Joseph S. Cost
North Ninth Street
Rowe College
Penn
Bowe
Mes
Lydick’s Grocery
Philadelphia Street
Josiah Lydick
Penn Run
Penn Run Roiler Mills
E. Frantz
J. Telford
Telford & Stewart
Sutton Building
Irnesy Stewart
Wood Clark
Farmers’ Bank
L. Stewart, Indiana
Stewart
Han
C. Watron
Kerney Watson & Keener
Ofice
Deposit Bank
Hans
OHN
P. Alin
Law
Hikiv Hutlayie
Tidlana
Elder Peelor
Peelor & Feit
Sutton B Street
George J. Fett
Ging
Samuel Cunningham
John 8
Fishte
Unningham & Fisher
Yang
Maban
Farmer Bank
Langham
Fannara Bank
Jon L. Getty
Farmers' Bank
Hotels
Indiana House
jAndiana
John Houk
Indisna
American
Iindians, Pa
H. Moore
Proprietor
Central Hotel
Indiana, Pa
Samuel Holben
Clawson House
W.H. Craweor
D L. Moorbead
Court House
Buterbaugh Indians
N. F.ehrenfeld
South Sixth Street
Pers Stumph
TA. Crossman
J. Justice OF the Peace
Ames H. St.clair
South Street
Elroy Hotel
Delp
Elroy, Montgomery Co
Elroy
Roger's Bros
Welsbach
USA
Younkins
Beo. W. Gilbert
Poor Farmers’ Bank
J. B. Hinds
Philadelphia St
Fire & Accident Insurance
Farm Bank
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