Writing With Both Hands and Other Distant Reminiscences
A letter feature argues vertical writing prevents writer's cramp and promotes ambidexterity for all ages. It claims upright penmanship reduces fatigue, advises teaching left-handed writing, and cites health and productivity gains for clerks, reporters, and authors. The piece also recalls Deadwood memories, changes in mining towns, and a remark about bicycle riding for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jackson
Weet Norwood
Morning Post
Scrivener
Westminster
Origin of Fire Tales From South Sea Islanders
A South Sea Island tale explains fire origin from a washed ashore whale striking tinder trees during a hurricane. Legends speak of an albino with pink eyes guarding the sacred spark. The piece moves to a note on ancient world maps depicting a square earth and Toltec beliefs of a cube suspended by gold cords. An advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla closes the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marionette
Reffinesque
South Sea Island
St. Louis Republic
Egypt
Assyria
China
Central America
Salt and Sea Air Cures Eye Irritation Says New York Surgeon
A New York surgeon promotes salt water and sea breeze as a remedy for inflamed lashes and weak eyes, claiming cleansing and germ dislodging benefits. The ad touts Chamberlains Pain Balm for various pains, urging readers to buy a 50 cent bottle from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pain has no show with Dr. Miles' Pain Pills
An advertisement touts Dr Miles pain pills promising relief without effect on performance. The copy implies a claim of pain relief though it lacks clinical evidence and presents a vivid product miracle. The tone seeks quick consumer reassurance and brand recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Castoria and cure-all tonics advertised in period ad
A collage of testimonials and offers for Castoria Chestia and other remedies from Chamber’s Colic to Obesity Pills and Indian Herbs. Claims include weight loss without diet changes and cures for insomnia rheumatism and drug habits. Letters by Hattie Mason and E Olive Howearth praise the products. Boxed mail order gifts and circulars advertised from Brooklyn and Indiana Pa appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Mason
Chilton
Carter County
Chamber
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
Wm. I. Moore
Homer City
Milt. G. Miller
Blairsville
R. N. Parks
Marion Center
Herba Manufacturing Co
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jas
Anderson
E. Olive Howearth
Onberg, Indiana, Co
Moneys Mpany
Chicago
Daugherty Brothers
Drteatrs
Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule From Blairsville 1893
Schedule in effect 1893 lists train times from Blairsville and Blairsville Intersection to Saltsburg Paulton Allegheny Junction Freeport Springdale Allegheny City Butler Butler Branch Pittsburg and Altoona with weekday and Sunday departures. Includes Indiana via Blairsville Intersection and contact details for Thomas E Watt and Western District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Saltsburg
Paulton
Allegheny Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Butler
Pittsboro
Altoona
Indiana
Thos. E. Watt
Pass. Agt
Western District
Fifth Avenue
Dutchuwer
Local Business College Ad and Legal Attachments in Indiana County
An ad for departments at a Johnstown business college notes practical bookkeeping and shorthand instruction with mail courses and a request for catalogues. The document then shows an alias foreign attachment in Indiana County to seize G W Nelson for a suit of assumpsit, detailing land in White township, and ends with letters testamentary for A L Neal and notice for claims and debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business College
I. Rowe
B. S
Johnstown
G. W. Nelson
White Township
Gawin Adams
G. Adams McLain
Penelope Dickey
James Wiggins
A. L. Neal
West Mahoning Township
John 8S
Ross
Allegheny Valley Timetable: Sunday March 20 1992 Northward
The Allegheny Valley timetable lists passenger trains running northward for Sunday March 20 1992. The brief schedule outlines departure times, station stops, and service notes relevant to travelers planning trips along the northbound routes.
Express passenger trains schedule notes Pittsburg route
A fragmented timetable lists multiple trains between Pittsburg Oil City Kittanning and West Penn Junction including the Niagara Express Titusville Express Buffalo Express and several local Accom trains with arrival and departure times at Oil City Kittanning Emlenton and West Penn Junction. The notes show morning and afternoon departures and correspondences among several small towns along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Express
Pittsburg
West Penn Junction
Emlenton
Oil City
Kittanming
Titusville Express
Kittanning
Buffalo Express
Bam
Junction
Pittaburg
Emlenton Accom
East Brady
Pessineanadivanage
Kittanning Accom
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Deadwood
Henry Weston Smith
Crook City
Frank Curley
Mr. Smith
Pennsylvania
New York Mail and Express
Cubs
Hood
Chamberlain
M. G. Miller
W. L Moore
R. N. Parka
Pitcher's Castoria
Castoria
Obesity
L. D. Edwards
Preston
Idaho
Dr. Miles
Hoke
United States
C. W. Hoke
North 6Th Street
Reading
Paso Des
Pennsylvania Railroad
Amat
EYL
M. Prevost
J. R. Wood
General Pass
Agt
Indiindi- Indicre
Lye
Two Lick
Homer
Graceton
Black Lick Tae
Smith Awensens
Blairsville Loe
Cokeville
Ana
Ace
P.m
Lalf
Blairsville Ly
Smit Beans
Blacklick
Rugh
Reed
Canes
Rowe College
Main St
The
School of Actual Business Practice
J. M. Coleman
Indiana County
Court of Common Pleas
Harry White
Elder Peelor
W. L. Stewart
Frank Stake
Cherryhill Township
Maggie E. Stake
John W. Evans
Watson & Keener
Allegheny Valle
David McCargo
P. Anderson
Ord
Consolidated
Clarks Business College
Spimal
Washington
Blairsville, Penna
F. J. Johnson’s
Swan & Simpson
Agency
John L. Paul
Philadelphia Street
Frank Douglass
West Indiana
PENNA
Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Wilson M’f’g Co
Philadelphia
Work & Young
Mair
Indiana, PA
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