She Saves Her Pony at Wer House Near York England
Mary Silver, youngest daughter of a country house, braves searing heat to rescue her pony Stella from a blazing stable. She cuts the halter, drags the horse to safety, and suffers burns while preserving her pony. Nearby, a Wisconsin Deaf School baseball game shows deaf players’ signals and spirited play. Hero the dog finds a lost canary, delivering it to his mistress.
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Wer House
York
England
Mary Silver
Stella
Miss Silver
Johnny
Bob
Delavan
Wis
Wisconsin School For the Deaf
Beloit High School
Archie Williams
Stockbridge
Gresham
Shawano County
Fred Smith
Argyle
Joe Ryan
Northwest
Chicago Record-Herald
Canary
Hero
Nellie
Two Buds in Springtime Bloom and Seed
Two buds placed in springtime soil faced stark choices. One refused to thrive and withered. The other persevered and bloomed turning to seed. Passersby noticed the thriving plant, gathering the seed to plant among exotic flowers admired for its fragrance and beauty.
I Never Did, I Invented Reef Sand Bank and River
Lord Coleridge recalls an earlier life cross examination joke about a harbor obstacle. He suggests the eminent witness has invented both reef and sand bank and river, then reveals he himself invented them all.
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Lord Coleridge
Mount Stuart
E. Grant-Duff
Coleridge
The Tunnel Wasa Forgotten
In Brussels visitors note the unusually thin earth above the Braine le Comte tunnel. Belgium’s early engineers, after studying English railways, forgot to include a real tunnel. A long corridor was built instead, with earth laid atop it, making the tunnel's existence a notable paradox in the line’s history.
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Brussels
Braine le Comte
England
Massage For the Scalp and Digestion Habits
The article notes scalp massage stimulates blood vessels to nourish hair when roots weaken. It recommends pressing with fingertips and vibrating the scalp, plus brushing the scalp rather than hair. It also links irregular eating times to indigestion, explaining the stomach adapts to regular meal schedules.
Ashes on Cigars Prompt Debate Among Smokers
A cigar dealer quips that ten men claiming to be cigar judges know little about smoking. He argues ashes at the end help retain flavor and should stay as long as possible. He also notes that tapping cigars to remove ashes can crack wrappers and reduce enjoyment.
Dogs of Alaska and their mala mutes
The dogs of Alaska are mala mutes a cross between a dog and a wolf used in harness from birth with a distinctive howl. They endure extreme cold sleep outdoors fed once daily mainly on fish and seal blubber despite 60 degree below zero temperatures.
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Alaska
Society For the Suppression of Needless and Nerve Racking Noises
A playful exchange from New York Weekly notes Mrs Trotabout plans to be away most of the day to join a society aimed at reducing nerve racking noises, while Mr Trotabout suggests taking the baby along.
Flies Prove Tough Adversaries in Early Tests
A report describes flies as nearly invincible, capable of enduring prolonged water immersion and strong disinfectant odors. It notes only turpentine, chloroform, ammonia, and washing as effective methods to counteract them.
The Professor at Home and Food for Thought Joke
Dot asks what food for thought means and the professor quips that head cheese is the answer. The exchange appears as a humorous snippet from the Chicago Tribune.
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Dot
Chicago ‘Tribune
Uncut Edge Books Attract Slightly Chewed Complaint
A New England physician writes to Harper & Bros about a subscription set of uncut edged hooks that arrive with many leaves seemingly chewed. He notes readers must disconnect the unread margins before continuing, calling the condition a surprising flaw in the edition and a tax on the salesman’s resources.
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New England
Harper & Bros
Riz
Harper’s
Treatment of Oiled Floors Advice for wood floor finishes
An expert warns against applying wax to an oiled floor before the oil dries. Wax gives a fine finish but requires ongoing polishing. Improper scrubbing with alkali cleaners can cause cracking and splinters. Oil, wax, or shellac finishes work for kitchens, with parquet oil used to restore spots. A dirty floor should be wiped, dried, then rubbed with parquet oil.
Millionaire Feud Over Market Street Property Feeds Generations
The San Francisco Examiner reports a whimsical dispute over a Market street parcel near Odd Fellows hall. Fictitious scales show F. Sinclair valuing frontage at an absurd sum while claiming only 500 dollars of ownable value. J K Prior ignores a delinquent tax bill, a sale follows, and ownership transfers to his son then reverts to Sinclair’s family line.
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8. F. sSinclair
Market Street
J. K. Prior
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Sinclair
Prior
San Francisco Examiner
Cossack Lovers Quarrel in Public Encounter
A traveler describes a scene in Russia where a betrothed Cossack couple quarrels from about 30 feet apart. She throws stones, he answers with dirt, both exchange coarse remarks, and she strikes him with a stone. He retaliates with dirt, leaving both angry and engaged to be married. The driver notes their fiery expressions as the dispute unfolds.
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Russia
Secret of a Statesman's Health Through Chewing
A vintage advertisement extols Hoetetter's Stomach Bitters as a pure vegetable remedy after praising a famous statesman who chewed every bite thirty times. It warns against hurried eating causing indigestion and claims the tonic cures stomach liver and bowel troubles, boasting fifty years of tested use.
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Hoetetter
Porch material supplier advertises full range and pine ceiling
We offer a full supply of porch materials including columns spin dles brackets rails and more plus a large supply of yellow pine ceiling at prices that prevailed. Printed trespass notices available on sturdy muslin at the Progress office.
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Hafara Tha Riga
Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule In Effect May 27 1901
Schedule details trains from Blairsville and Blairsville Intersection to Saltsburg Freeport Butler Altoona and Allegheny City with weekday and Sunday times. Includes stops to Prrvievoe Indians via Blairsville Intersection and notes on agents and instruction for details from Thos EF Watt and J B Rutinson and J B Wood in Pittsburgh.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Blaiesville
Saltsburg
Paulton
Kiskiminetas Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Blalesville
Butler
Blaibeville
Pliteburg
Blairsville
Altoona
Prrvieveé
Thos
EF. Watt
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
J. B.rutchinson
J.B. Wood
Sheriff Sales in Indiana County Pennsylvania Notice
Public vendue at Indiana Pennsylvania Court House exposes two parcels: Lot Nos 100 and 101 in Blacklick on Water Street with a two story frame house, and a second tract of 88 acres in East Wheatfield Township with a frame barn and house. Purchasers must pay at least 100 dollars down and balance by the first week of December Court deeds. Sheriff D E Thompson notes details in Indiana Pa November 6 2001.
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Court of Common Pleas
Indians County
Court House
Indiana
Pennsylvania
J. M. Guthrie
H. W. Wilson
Thomas Sutton
William C. Guthrie
Pine
Stones
Yellow Creek
B. Griffith
Mrs. Roberta
Joseph Grean
Hadden Martin
Cherryhill
Indiana County
T. W. Stephens
Peter Coy
Guthrie’s Mills
Robert Dickey
KE. Hoser
George Waltemire
Stewart & Cameron
Fremont Stephens Et al
Charles Gibgon
Giles Gibson
Atones
Rhodes
Georges Waltemire
Albert Coy
F. D. Martin
J. D. Martin
J. M. Stewart
Jess
George Hoffman
Philip Coy
J. M.guthrie
Robert Mitchell
Fr. Fa
Jack
Nebecoa Lear
Blacklick
Dennis McSweeny
Water Street
James Gardner
John Bennett
Rebecca Lear
Davis A. Palmer
Johnston Palmer
Bangs
D. L. Tinkcom
J. &. McCoy
Wheatfield Township
William Mack
Lydick and Spires
John
Robert Mack
J. A. Thompson
John L. Tinkcom
Sutton Bros. & Bell
Mary €. Lloyd
J. P. Bla
D. E. Thompson
Gtaff
National Loan and Investment Company of
Detroit
Mich
W. L. Swauger
Rachel Swauger
National Loan and Investment Company
Borough of
County of
State of
Chestnut and
Seventh Streets
Chestnut Street
Seventh Street
Harry White
David A. Simpson
Indians’ County
Barry White
W.r.calhoun
Joshua Shank
Cherryhill Township
Jno
Crisswell
Jay
McGaughey
Jacob Fyock
J. M. Coleman
Levi Fry
Archie Nichol
Geo. W. Simpson
George W. Simpson
Thomas R. Richards
Alexander Reynolds
Martha D
Horatio N. Leet
John Gilpin
Olive
Horatio N. Lee
Horatio N Lee
Orphans' Court of Indians County
W.T. Kline
Inta
Jacob L. Kline
Salzburg
Sutton Building
Repetition of Wm L Swauger for Mortgage Satisfaction
Attorney W Smith files in Indiana County Court of Common Pleas the repetition of Wm L Swauger for satisfaction of mortgage. Case tied to December term 10k.
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Wm. L. Swauger
Court OF Common Pleas OF
Indiana County
Court OF Common Pleas
Partition Rule Case Involving Boyle Allyn Brooks and Wilsons
Legal notice fragment outlines a partition action among Elizabeth Boyle later Allyn and her husband. Sarah Brooks formerly Boyle and her husband. Mary Wilson and E H Wilson in right of Mary Wilson. Details incomplete but names and relationships apparent. The text references Mrs. Eliza Boyle Elizabeth Allyn Sarah Brooks and Mrs. Mary Wilson with their spouses in a rights-based partition dispute.
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Eliza Boyle
Elzabeth Allyn
Elizabeth Boyle
Allyn
Elizabeth Allyn
Sarah Brooks
Sarah Boyle
Brooks
Mary Wilson
E. H .Wilson
John A Findlay
Sarah Boyle and
E. H. Wilson
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T Real Estate
W. S. Daugherty
Acc
P. Ma Indians
Grace
Bisek Liaf
Smith
Biafraville
Cokeville
Indi
Ang
Ana
A.m. A.m. B. Biskeville
Blairsvill
Blairsvill Lyn
Blackiil
Graceton
Tiandiang
Sheriff's Sales
W. Smith
Plarnes
Sounty
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
James Smith
Eveline Smith
W.R. Calhoun
Rey Whit ‘E
Jenningham & Fisher
Penision
John A. Scott
Elzearor's “Notice
John A. Learn
Greec Township
Register and Recorder
Jonathan Learn
Cookport
Edward P. Grove
Phila
St. Opp
John A. Findlay
Calhoun
D. H. Tomb
James RB
Rankin
South Mahoning Township
Arthur F. Clever
P. O
Apollo
Cunningham & Fisher
John St. Clair
West Wheatfield Township
John F. ST. Clair
John H. Pierce
Milton H. Parry
Green Township
Minnie M Parry
Telford & Stewart
Samuel L. Fyock
Glen Campbell
Samuel L. Fyoce
Audiréx
J. W. Baker
Center Township
Jennie Baker
N. M. Baker
Rowe College
Johnstown
Penn
Rowe
Life, Fire & Accident Insurance
Farmers’ Bank
R.W. Wehrle
Buccesger
B. I. Wehrle
Philadelphia Street
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