Kanso Letters Describe Rainy Season in West Africa
Miss Marie Stephens reports from Kanso West Africa in September 1902 about heavy rains, cooler winds, and lush crops. She notes English visitor praise for America’s enfranchisement and contrasts with English tradition, plus reflections on education and Thanksgiving in summer. Also includes local hunting law extracts and an obituary in Indiana County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Stephene
Cherryhill
Kanso
West Africa
W. AF
America
England
Iit
Drandour
Philadelphia
Marie Stephens
Elize Clawson
Blacklick Township
Eliza Clawson
Richard Claynson
R. Clawson
Johnsonburg
D. W. McMillen
Disonville
D. A. Blakely
du Bois
Albert Wagle
Indiana
W. L. Clawson
Kenses City
Kaw
Linda
Jobo
Myrtle
Mayzie Jamison
Harold Bennett
Ellis
Ralph
Howard Graham
Blairsville
Richard
DeBois
John Kinter
Deckers Point
P. W. Kinter
Dixonville
Mary King
Westover
James Croufitt
Missouri
R. R. Riedel
Blakeville
Hopewell Church
Real estate transfers listed with buyers and prices
A sequence of property deeds records transfers of numerous acres across multiple townships. Buyers include John M Getty, Giles Hutchers, Harry Short, W D Bigler, O B Fleming, Jacob Learn, John W Henry, Samuel Schultz, Ebensburg and Blacklick Railroad Co, Viscan? Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Co, and others with sums ranging from 30 to 5000 dollars for parcels from 1 to 304 acres, dated in a consolidated real estate register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Getty
Cherryhill
John M. Getty
Peter Philbow
Canoe
Giles Hutchers
A. M. Armstrong
Rayne
East Mahoning
Harry L. Short
W. A. Barr
Green
W. D. Bigler
Wm. Fleming
O. B. Fleming
Jacob Learn
John Bornheimer
John W. Henry
M. B. Shultz
Pine
Samuel Shultz
Jennie Duncan
Buffington
Ebensburg & Blacklick Railroad Co
Joseph Rager
Burrell
Davis A. Palmer
A. D. Kunkle
Center
John Black
George
John F. Hager
Lizzie E Lawrence
Barrell
W. H. Lawrence
John G. Lawrence
Robert M. Wilson
Indiana
J. R
John M. Daugherty
Saran C. Winebark
Canos
Buifslo
Rochester & Pittsburg Railway O
Samus Hutchison
East
Hugh
D. G. Mack
Reduced Rates to New Orleans for Bankers Association Meet
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to New Orleans and return for the American Bankers Association meeting from November 11 to 13. Tickets are valid November 8 to 10 and may be used within eleven days including sale date. An extension to November 30 is possible by depositing in New Orleans by November 18 and paying 50 cents. Contact the nearest ticket agent for rates and routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
American Banker’ Association
New Orleans
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Tricks of Physicians and Foreign Reputation Value
A Detroit Free Press commentary cites a prominent surgeon who endorses taking six month sabbaticals to renew patient interest. It notes a city of 56 000 with a $20 000 yearly practice, $12 000 collected, and contrasts two young doctors with European study stamps boosting their vogue and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Paris
New York
Europe
Detroit Free Press
Lost Lodes Hero
Tommy Duncan in a Montana mining town confronts two attackers planning to kill Perritt. He fights, is knocked unconscious, and awakens in a teacher’s room where he is celebrated as a local hero. The tale ends with the teacher revealing romance and a secure future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. McClure Company
Tommy Duncan
Lost Lode
Montana
Robbie Jones
Marjorie Forbes
Tommy
Perritt
Dan
Bill
Bob Perritt
Teacher
Black Dan
Mr. Perritt
Angel
Rob
Lilian C. Paschal
Standardizing milk prices by fat content overcomes unfair grading
Writings argue that selling milk by measure harms producers and consumers. A simple standard using the Babcock test and cream separator can fix fat content, ensuring milk priced by composition and food value. Regular testing, via separator or skimming, keeps fat percentage consistent, boosting profits and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Fraser
Illinois Station
Fraser
Babcock
Wisconsin Station
Litster's Pure Spring Water Ice Sold In Town
Samuel Lucaz offers Litster's pure spring water ice for sale and delivery anywhere in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lucaz
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Africa
Faraway Mission School
Vernic L. Black
Pees
William J. Harrison
Sistersville
W. Va
Ora
Pennsylvania Railroad
American Bankers’ Association
New England
Michigan
Kansas
Oklahoma
Illinois
Ohio
Virginia
Wisconsin
United States Weather Bureau
Maine
Spohn
Hores
U. S
Canada
Elmer W. Allison
Penn’s
Blatesvilla
Saltsburg
Pault Eightminetal Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Blarnsvillia
Butler
BuAarssville Inreesserion
Pittbourg
Busresvinie
Altoona
Prirenose
Blakzeyie
FE. Watt
Bufth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
J. B. Hutchinson
J. RB. Wood
IndianaLvc
Asa Graceton
Asae Blatraville
M. Val
W. F. Elkin
Austin Weichonce
West Mahoning Township
County of
Margaret Welchonce
Frank Welchonce
Sylvester Vectors
Gag
Go. T. Hamilton
Indiana, PA
Mutual
J. W. Botsford
Marion Center
James Speedy
Clymer Manufacturing Company
Cunningham & Fisher
Luther AM. Clark
Cherrytree Borough
Cora Miller
Mary Martin
Ephraim F. Stear
West Mahoning Inp
D. Good
Tor
Houshk Heating
Zs Cc Noone
Penn’a
Nate
Cee
Lockard
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