Glass Trades Suffer as Election Fears Prompt Scale Debates
The glass industry faces hard times with layoffs and non union work continuing while unions press for higher wages. A Philadelphia Bulletin report notes expectations of a general factory shutdown if Bryan is elected and that wage talks with the Glass Blowers Association and National Green Glass Mil t are unlikely before next month. A local factory owner says orders are scarce but some work persists to meet existing contracts, contrasting union demands with current market distress across all manufacturing sectors. The piece also includes a separate item on fingernail growth, noting faster growth in children and in summer, with varying rates across fingers and a claim that nails often renew quicker on the right hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaiss RB Blowers Association
United States
Canada
Green Glass
P Ttsswchition
Peor
Bruwers
Iter
Longnon
Brian
Epon
New York Ledger
Currency of equal credit and use urged for nation in 1816
Madison in 1816 emphasizes the need for a national currency with equal credit and universal circulation. The remark frames currency as essential to unify economic activity across the country and prevent financial fragmentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Reading Review on McKinley and Protectionism
The piece notes that under the 1891 McKinley era protective tariffs, mills stayed busy and labor thrived. It argues a free trade Congress led to excess deliberation and predicts Major William McKinley will be the next president with protection for American industries for generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
United States
Madison tin caxential nation passage and currency value
Fragmentary note from Madison discusses a concept of national passage and currency of equal value, unclear context, likely political or economic commentary. Readable terms include tin and latent reference to value parity. lacks dates, organizations, or concrete actions. Flexible interpretation limited by fragments.
Protest Over Party Name For Gold Democratic Ticket
Cal win J. Huson of the Democratic state committee plans to file a protest with the secretary of state against using the word Democratic as part of the Gold Democratic party name at election time The action hinges on ballot law restricting identical party names or emblems and may be taken to the courts for resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Democrata
Calwin J. Huson
Democratic State Committee
Democratic
Gold Democratic Party
National Democratic Party
Otto's Cure Promises Cure for Consumption and Breathing Ailments
Ancient claims tout Otto's Cure as a curable remedy for consumption with other lung and throat diseases. Advertisements from Daugherty Bros and partners in Indiana Elderton and nearby towns tout large and small bottle sizes. Also promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a safe lasting remedy with half a century of tested use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
Mateer & Rankin, Elderton
Beringer, Beringer
Bull
Survival of the fittest in colonial race terms
In a Nineteenth Century view the Boers are depicted as unprogressive and averse to change while the British are portrayed as progressive, educated, and expanding through emigration. The passage argues natural selection will favor the British, who will outdistance the Boers and eventually dominate.
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America
Scrofula Permanently Cured in Pennsylvania Notice
Mrs T McDermott of Usey Pennsylvania September 25 1896 reports permanent cure from scrofula after using Hood s Sarsaparilla multiple bottles. Advertisements note Hood s Pills for pin worms eczema and hives and Dean s Ointment as a quick remedy for itchy skin with dealer availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usey, Pa
Hood
T. McDermott
Dean
Flying frog and tree frogs described by Wallace
A historical note describes Wallace's Borneo frog known as the flying frog with long fully webbed toes that act as parachutes when leaping from trees. It also covers Gibson's tree frogs, whose toe pads secrete a sticky substance to cling to leaves, and notes the males’ loud calls during breeding and rain. Also warns against counterfeit Salvation Oil lacking proper packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wallace
Borneo
Terra Firma
Gibson
Popular Science Monthly
Personal Gossip Items From The Era of Edison And Notables
A collage of short notes lists Edison’s frugal work habits, Moorish World’s Fair founder Rammin’s death, England’s senior barrister Carter’s 75 years at the bar, famed woman champion Miss Pascoe and London gossip about Mrs Astor and Lady Randolph Churchill. Also noted are John Kasson as Lincoln platform survivor, John Scott’s death at 93, Julius Dreher’s Roanoke College ties, hypnotized James Burns, Ella Williamson heiress, Mollann’s 1885 America arrival and Harrison connection, Melle Titus’s NY bar firsts and marriage to Edgar Werner. a civil Quaker ceremony followed.
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Thomas A. Edison
Rammin
Chicago
Forest of Keopernck
Berlin
Rot
England
Inner Temple
Carter
Miss Pascoe
Wimbledon
Margaret Scott
John A. Kasson
Iowa
Washington
Lincoln
John Scott
Woman Pleas
William IV
Madame of
London
Mr. Astor
Lady Randolph Churchill
Julius D. Dreher
Roanoke College
Salem
James Burns
New Haven
Burns
Ella Williamson
Lord Ashteen
Ashton
Miss Williamson
Lancashire
Anthony Mollann
America
William Henry Harrison
Oldenburg
Ind
General Harrison
Mollana
Melle Stanleyetta Titus
New York
Edgar 8. Werner
The
Voice
Strong
Quaker Meeting House
Triumphs and horse racing notes from a late 19th century paper
A medical testimonial by Dr. Sadler in Pittsburg recounts a ear discharge cured after several months of treatment. The item also notes racing figures Pittsburg Phil, Ed Kearney sale, McGinty in Detroit stakes, Nellie W and Nellie Chatterton shipped to Europe, and breeding lines of Red Wilkes and Red Fox among others.
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Sadler
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Andy Brundlik
Bennett, Pa
Buck Franklin
Manchester
N. H
George E. Smith
Phil
Ed Kearney
Billy Oliver
McGinty
Omaha
Chamber of Commerce
Nellie W
Rolla Golddust
Nellie Chatterton
Chatterton—Modjeska
Harold
Europe
Grus L. Lawrence
Newark
N. J
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Bryan
Shanupacturer
Vite Glies
Henry
Penn Valley Stud
Red Wilkes
Onward
George Wilkes
Mares
Dickey
Pilot Medium
Red Fox
Erie Chief
Adrian
Mich
Castoria
Ignatore
Zose Wee Srn
Rene Aerg
Werhineronn
Doan
F. M. Torreyson
Jerome St
McKeesport
Tug Laciey
Foster-Milburn
Sungorx
J.H. Brilhart & Son’s
Bargain Store
Court House
A. H. Apple
Indiana, Penn’a
the Atlantic Refining Company Pittspure DepartMent
Pittsburg, Pa
Atlantic
Vicinity
J. F. Barnes
Heinz’s
J. B. Younkins
Corner
Phila
7Th St
Indiana, Peana
Vogel Brothers
S#th Street
Indiana County Tailors
Vogels
J. RA. Stewart& CO
J.m.stewart & CO
Indiana, Pa
Maccartney’s Foundry
Norma
Ben J. F. Maccartney
Penn
Machine
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