Florence Journey Through Italy Ends With Earthquake News
A traveler recounts a visit to Florence and Rome with notes on Italian rail travel, stations, and art. The letter, written before recent tremors, describes hotel swindles, the Cais railway, and landmarks like the Duomo and St. Peter's. May 19 72345 earthquakes later damaged 3 000 buildings including Florence's cathedral.
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Strato
Avyru
Rome
Carabaldi
Davanly
Italy
Cosas
Europe
Nere
Cavalli
Povernment
Sedriatic Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Erare Mediterraneo
Florence
Duomo
Pawnee Bill Show Coming to town
Pawnee Bill's wild west show will exhibit here on Tuesday June 4 at the fair, with a note to watch next week's Progress for full details. Local reader recalls the 1992 fair exhibit and urges pursuit of moral, self-improving conduct. Unclaimed letters list from Indiana Pa includes Mr and Mrs Newell and Miss Ella Lytle.
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Indiana, Pa
Allewiding
Mrs. Newell
Mias
Ella Lytle
J. N. Lancuam
P.M
Colt Breeding Offered at Lourie Burglar Locale
Those who desire to breed colts from my Lourie Burglar can find me at the West Indi vers hotel on Monday and Tuesday of each week during the season, or they can address wee. Terms: $10 for insuring a mare with Sal, unless by special agreement. Mreray Moore, Indiana, Pa.
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West Indivers
Mreray Moore
Indiana
Farmers urged to plant broom corn for profit
W. F. George of Oak Street offers to grow broom corn and make brooms for eight cents each next fall, supplying the corn. He promises a good broom with the crop. A. G. Alean provides Buckhart fertilizer, claimed as best and cheapest. Kline's advertises sweet potato plants.
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Zase W. F. George
Oak Street
A. G. Alean
Rules of the Road at Sea and Stellar Speculations
A column describes night signaling by distinct vessel lights and the rules of the road for avoiding collision at sea. It compares masthead, side lights, and towing signals, then shifts to Arcturus radiance, stellar size, and a solar system hypothetical, followed by a note on axis tilt and a Berlin pole-distance test under 1892 observations.
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John M. Ellicott
St. Nicholas
Ensign Ellicott
Arcturus
Sirius
Earth
Mercury
Venus
Neptune
Popular Science Monthly
Berlin
Peary
Wellman
St. Louis Republic
Remembered Youth Fight Tactics by Professor Blackie
The article recalls Professor Blackie describing his early pugnacity in schoolyard bouts. He recalls provoking a fight by saying he would strike first and then delivering a quick knockout amid audience applause.
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Blackie
Pugiliam
Market Report from Pittsburg and Indiana Mills
Market report lists grain prices for wheat corn oats and hay, plus dairy and livestock quotes. Also advertises real estate, clothing and hardware items from local shops in Indiana and East Liberty with promotions and storm safety gear.
Screen Your Home Against Flies This Season
A brief urging readers to guard against annoyance by screening homes to keep flies out, highlighting low-cost prevention to reduce irritation this season.
Screen Doors and Windows Sale Prices This Year
A large lot of screen doors and windows is available with low prices this year. Doors 79c and 89c. windows 26 to 30 inches 29c, 30 to 36 inches 33c, universal window 35c. Spring hinges 7c and 8c a pair, door pulls 4c, fly traps 15c, sticky fly paper 2c. Lawn mowers 12 inch 2.65, 14 inch 2.75, grass shears 22c. Take them in time and save.
Bargains on Tools Shoes and Slippers
A rack of affordable hardware and footwear items is offered including pole axes with and without handles, double bitted axes, hog rings and ties, carriage bolts, scythe stones, halters, straw hats, and slippers for men and women. New stock features boys and men’s shoes with prices around $1.10 to $1.63, plus Adele ladies’ shoes marked down from $2.00 to $1.63.
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Victoria
W. M. Cunninghams
Fleming & Thomas
Midway Plaisance
Adele
Charlies
Selwyn Sullings
New Millinery This Week Merchants Add Clerks
A local store announces a busy period with plans to add clerks over the past two weeks and to improve customer service for all visitors.
Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule May 20 1995
Train times leave Blairsville for Saltsburg Paulton Allegheny Junction Freeport Springdale and Allegheny City at 8 05 11 00 am and 7 00 pm weekdays. Butler Branch trains at 8 05 and 11 00 am on weekdays. Blairsville Intersection departures for Pittsburgh at 3 50 5 33 7 45 10 11 am and 1 27 4 28 6 10 pm weekdays Sundays 3 50 5 33 10 11 am 4 28 6 10 pm. For Altoona 7 30 9 40 am 3 18 6 28 pm weekdays Sundays 9 40 11 11 am 3 18 6 28 pm. Pittsburg via Blairsville Intersection 5 25 8 00 am and 4 30 pm weekdays. For full details contact Western District office at 110 Fifth Avenue Pittsburg Pa. S M Prevost J R Wood General Manager General Pass Apt
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Saltsburg
Paulton
Allegheny Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Butler
Pittsburg
Altoona
PiTtsevre
Indiana
Thos. E. Watt
Pass
Western District
Fifth Avenue
S. M. Prevost
J. R. Wood
Apt
Niagara
West Penn Junction
Kittanning
Emlenton Prererereree Rerreet
Junction
East Brady
Lea
Hiram Kittanning
Seb
Emlenton
Titusville Express
Oil City
Janstion
Buffalo Express
Pittsbur
Kittanning Market
West Penn
David McCargo
Sup't
P. Anderson
Pasa
Allegheny Valley R R Timetable Starts July 29 1894
Passenger train schedule issued for the Allegheny Valley Railroad detailing daily departures arrivals and halts commencing Sunday July 29 1894. It outlines stations stops and approximate times for travelers and shippers in the region.
Lovely June Bride Gift Guide in China and Glassware
A promotional notice highlights a bridal shop selection for a June wedding. It touts China and glassware, silverware, bric a brac, and dinner and tea sets in varied styles and prices. It promises gifts the bride will love and never regret purchasing at the shop.
Brilliarts and 0 Cent Store Stocking Low Price Home Goods
Brilliarts and the 0 Cent Store offer a wide range of affordable items suitable for daily life. Screen doors and windows, cloth, ice cream freezers, Crockery, hammocks, croquet sets, wagons, glass bowls, jardinières, saws, watering cans, coffee pots, vases, lamps, and buggy whips are priced from fractions of a dollar to a few dollars, emphasizing value for budget-conscious shoppers.
Brilhart & Son 5 and 10 Cent Store Opens in Indiana
Indiana business notice for J. H. Brilhart and Son announces the 5 and 10 cent store opening. Includes company name and market scope with local consumer appeal.
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Indiana
Seed Sale Highlights Vermont At Neshits Store
Seed buyers flocked to J. S. Neshit's as Vermont origin seeds were advertised as the cheapest and best option. Local shoppers reported strong interest in new varieties and favorable prices during the seasonal display.
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Vermont
J. S. Neshit’s
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