Big Johns Perilous New Year Lachine Rapids Shoot
Indian daredevil Big John of Caughnawaga has long led New Year trips through the ice filled Lachine Rapids in winter. This year he guides two Montrealers, plus his son Murray, through boiling waters and ice cakes. A near capsize ends with John's vow that this will be his last winter voyage.
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Lachine
St. Lawrence
Big John
Montreal
George Wait
Frederick Goyer
Countrie
Big Jubo
Murray
Goyer
John
Indira
Jacques Cartier
Chicago Tribune
Ancient Indian relic found near Coupeville Washington
A walrus tusk war club fragment about ten inches long with a square hole suggests northern tribes once ranged the Puget Sound area. It was found near Coupeville and likely dropped during predatory excursions. The item indicates undisputed indigenous influence in the region’s past.
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Coupeville
Washington
Portland Oregonian
Boys win Angora goat contest with four offspring
A youth magazine offered goats and harness as prizes for subscribers. Ten winners each received a goat, but one Western winner found not only the goat but four kids born in transit. The publisher sent letters to disappointed entrants explaining the shortfall.
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Boston Herald
Steel Fenceposts Innovation in iron and electric treatment
Steel fenceposts use a conical steel plate with iron barb encirclements for wire. Driven without holes, a special machine keeps posts vertical. They are treated in hot electrolyte, with protective coating against salt and alkali. Low maintenance and fire protection claimed.
Thoughts for 1892 and varied miscellany
A collage of 1892 reflections and brief notes from the era. Biblical exhortation for the new year opens a Moravian perspective, followed by short items on dog ancestry, water preservation in the Gobi, and a mix of anecdotes, science notes, and advertisements.
Novel Water Power Lighting at Scottish Shooting Lange
A dam on a mountain stream in the west highlands of Scotland drives a turbine via a 650 foot elevated water drop to illuminate and heat the lodge stables and cottages. The system uses underground tarred troughs and 292 electric lumps with electric stoves to warm cellars.
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West Highlands
Scotland
British Isles
New York Telegram
No Fatal Error Exchange on Theater and Marriage
A dialogue from the New York Epoch discusses courtship norms about taking a girl to the theater. The speakers debate whether rain matters and if marriage is implied by carriage journeys. Ringway suggests horse car rides as the proper mode if marriage is intended.
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New York
Washington
New York Herald
Featherstone
Ringway
New York Epoch
Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment Advertised Remedies
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment as a cure for chronic sore eyes eczema and various skin ailments. It praises early eye care by oculists and aurists and cites Dr Sadler of Pittsburg. Also promoted are English Spavin Liniment for horses and other salves with guaranteed satisfaction and money back offers. Sold by Daugherty Bros Indiana and TLE.
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France
Lucrerria Dorrance
Salem Mass
Daugherty Bros Druggist
Sadler
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Herrick Bros
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
Paly
Jacksons One Price Sale Promises Value And Hospitality
Journal ad proclaims Jacksons department store in town with a national reputation for fine clothing hats and men s furnishings Offering a strict one price system with plain figures and a special 10 cent per dollar discount for out of town visitors who present a cut card Fashionable spring suits made by their own tailors priced at 10 12 or 15 dollars and guaranteed for style fit and workmanship The notice invites customers to visit even if not buying and promises courteous treatment.
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House of Jacksons
Indiana County Land and Coal Prospects Attract Capital
Indiana County gains attention from investors as farmland and mineral lands rise in value. Coal deposits in Upper and Lower Freeport and Kittanning fuel coke plants and railroads planned to open new coal fields. Readily listed parcels include 100 acres in White Township, 74 acres near Indiana with an orchard, 54 acres in West Indiana with a house, 590 acres in Cherryhill Township with timber and a 14-story frame house, all within 24 miles of Indiana.
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Ndiana
Freeport
Kittanning
White
India
Indiana
Cherryhill
Cook
Paty
Berringer
Indiana Co
NcCreery
Brushvalley
Blacklinx
Cherry Hill
Mechanicsburg
ROW & Books
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Aztoraneys
E Walker Smith
Judge White
Philadelphia Street
SLOAN
Fixth Street
J. Telford
Electrc
Lsp
M. C. Watson
Frank Keener
Ywatson & Keener
Attorerys
Harry White
L. Stewart Indians
Stewart & Clark
H. Tomb
Depot
Han' Yom T. Stuchul
A. W. Taylor
Yang John M. Leech
John P. Elkin
Court House
Jan
O. L. Getty
G. W. Houd
Betrich
Philadelphia
RAMEY
Washington, D.C
Atttorney-Atlaw
Jan Sl
DEN
R. Churchill
Reems
G. W. Simpson
Inter House
A. R. Leaks
Indiana, Pa
Cu4wson Bouse, W. BH. Clawson
Wost
R Dlaka
Ndigna Pa
J. W. Clements
Capital
Kally
United State
Europe
J. M. Watt
Tashiler
BR. M. McChesney
Paul
Sixth Ste
Murphy Bros
House of Commons
London
Colgan
Sacramento
San Francisco Chronicle
Dr. King
Buck‘en
Sancho
Indianapolis Journal
Utica
Tollboard
Hackensack
Lawrence Pryant
New York Sun
New York Journal
Chamberlain
U. S
Jesus Christ
Gobi Desert
China
Oberlin College
Professor Phinney
Phinney
H. Chandler
J. C. Ross
South Atlantic
Mauritius
Constantinople
Weller
Mr. Damer
Mamma
Aunty
Wm. I Moore
Homer City
Daugherty
New York Society
Bucklen
TLE
With Your
Lyr
Edmiston & Bro
Eloise
Eastien
Frolick
Homer
Biek Lick
Blairsville
Blatraville
West Penn Express
Allegheny Valley
Butler Sranch
Butler
Allegheny City
Johnstown Ave
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Greensburg
Connelllsville
Blacklick
Blairaville
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Butler Junction
Ott Region
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Pittabure
Two
Allertheny City
Pittsburgh
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Phila
Alegheny City
West Penn K BR
Fhila
Wa.m
Western
Pacific
Bes Gap Railroad CO
Clearfield & Jeirsom Railway Co
Bellwood
Sam
Corkport
Mahaffey
Punxsutawney
Horatio
Coal Port
Coalport
Batlwood
Pupxsutawney
Bell- Wood
Pencesylvania Railroad
Bell— Wwood
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
Ponxsetawney
Cambria and
Clearfield Railroad
la Jose
Mitchell's
Mitchell
Cash Creek
McGees
Glen Campbell
Meeet
D. OB
W. A. Ford
Supt
Ligonese Valleyer
Latrobe
Ligonier
R. R
Niagra Express
Ittaburg
West Penn Junction
Titusville Express
Pittabarg
Tituav
Buffalo Express
Ott City Smayen
Ecom
Secre Accom
Enetton
Kittanning Accom
Og Manne Emilenton Supday Sea
Emienton
Phsdon GE
Cenereeserongenenees
Ol City
Kittanning St
Junction
U Buffalo Express
City
Junction Pass
Eeteneneyees
Kittan
Reublontes
Pitisburg
Sheaenee Kittanning Actom
Piktaburg
Kittanning Market
Pisisburg
Sesves Oil City
Kittamnolog
Reece David
Sup’t, Pitts
Jas. P.anderson
Bruce H. Smith
Water Street
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