Professions Represented Among the Railroad Gang
Superintendent Holbrook tells of a work gang with a coroner a doctor of divinity an ex state legislator and an emergency physician. A night detour at Sand Patch ends with an improvised inquest a grave dig and an impromptu funeral sermon by a gang member who calls it powerful as dynamite. Admirable Training notes a mother’s habit of seeking good in all and shows how praise outshines criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot Holbrook
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Baltimore and Ohio
Mr. Holbrook
Philson
Shalf
Mg Church
Pittsburg
Alexander
Hamlet
Pettigrew
Diodorus Siculus
Babylon
Alexandria
Augustus Caesar
Alexsander
Laurence Hutton
Harper's
Chimborazo
Andes
Chimho
Pizarro
St. Louis Republic
Eli Whitney
Farinelli
United States
Shade drying and sun care for textiles and laundry tips
A midwest style column notes air after sun exposure matters, advising shade for feather pillows nightdresses and delicate fabrics to avoid fading and damage. It mentions city and country bleaching, then shares endorsements of butter and a Chamberlain cough remedy with a local business note.
Peculiar Hugh Williams coincidences across centuries
A Philadelphia Press selection recalls a string of astonishing Hugh Williams survival tales from 1664 to 1889. From a gale sinking the Menai to a Leeds coal barge, each event notes a single survivor named Hugh Williams, claimed as verifiable facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menai
English Channel
Hugh Williams
Isle of Man
Thames
Cosl
Liverpool
Leeds
Scotland
Hugh Williamses
Philadelphia Press
British Women Doctors Admit to Association Membership
The British Medical Association passed a resolution at its meeting to admit women doctors to membership, removing a clause that barred female election. Dr. Galton argued that times have changed since 1878, when eight women practiced, to 135 now, and the move reflects a victory for inclusion. The resolution carried by a large majority. the seconder urged further expansion. There are 180 women students in London this year, with schools in Edinburgh Glasgow and Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Medical Association
Galton
Great Britain
London
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Dublin
Tallying by Electricity in Belgian Lead Mine
A New York Journal description details the Metternich lead mine in Belgium using electricity to record bucket rises. Each bucket contacting a needle marks on a revolving drum the amount lifted, providing an accurate log of work regularity and preventing disputes over material quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metternich
Belgium
New York Journal
Good Looks and Health Link to Vital Organs Remedy
An old advertisement links looks to health, touting Electric Bit and Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as cures. The ad claims liver stomach and kidney health improves appearance and cites a Des Moines man praising the diarrhoea remedy after seven years of chronic symptoms. Sold at T. E. Hildebrand's drug store. 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Abbott
Messrs
Percival
Hatton
Des Moines
Iowa
Esys
Chamberlain
T. E. Hildebrand
B. F. Thompson
Pee
WL Moore
Pittsburg Exposition Opens with Levy Band Show
A detailed Pittsburgh Exposition opening report notes the tonight crowd, expanded galleries, and a lively scene. Jules Levy’s Band performs with Mellifluous cornet solos while Professor Cromwell’s stereopticon tours Europe, England, Paris, and the Holy Land with vivid pictures. The new concert hall, merry-go-round, and diversified exhibits, including dry goods displays, draw praise, and organizers are praised for expanding seating and overall arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Levy
Pittsburgh
Levy
Miss Raymond
Ellis Brooks
Mr. Levy
Iris
Goliath
Cromwell
London
Wild West
Rome
Berlin
Sweden
Norway
Italy
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Ireland
Switzerland
England
Paris
Chicago
Europe
Croesus
Exposition
Transit schedules and connections from Indiana region 1891
Columns detail multiple rail timetables including west and northbound services from Indiana through Blairsville Blairsville Intersection and Greensburg with connections to Allegheny City Uniontown and the Oil regions. It lists departures arrivals and linking trains on Nos 80 81 82 83 and other lines with noted transfer points and service hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Twolick
Homer
Black Lick
Blairsville
Urrgat Biya
West Penn Express
Allegheny Valley
Townstown Ave
Pittsburg
Uniontown
Greensburg
Connellsville
Mall
Two Lick
Blacklick
West Penn
Pacific Express
Philadelphia
Wau
Western Ex
Johnstown
Acc
Pacific
the Beast
West
B've
Penn Mail
Allegheny City
B’ve Int
Jeaves
Indiana Branch
Pittsburgh
Phila
West Penn R. R
Western
New York
E. Watt
Western District
Fifth Avenue
J.R. Wood
Eneral Pass
Coal lands draw investors to Indiana County farms and mines
Tees County reels capital interest as fertile farms and rich coal deposits attract outsiders. Describes upper and lower Freeport and Kittanning coal operations, new coke plants, railroads planned, and a catalog of property listings near Indiana with prices ranging from 800 to 7 000 dollars and descriptions of land, houses, orchards, and outbuildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tees County
Freeport
Kittanning
White
Indiana
Cherryhill
Cockport
Bermager Indiana Co
McCreery
Brushvalley
Blacklick
Mechanicsburg
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Jefferson Medical College
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Republic
Hood
Maryinebone
Hannay
London Telegraph
Citlman
New York Weekly
Odds and
Dead Sea
Claude Lorraine
Jamaica
Dijon
Pocahontas
Londoner
Charles Dickens
Grant
Manchester
Pittsburg Exposition
Priizsecren
Jony S. Kauraany
Mra
Ada E. Hurd
Groton
Frank Cornelius
Purcell
Ind
Ter
Pinson
Daugherty Bros
Drugests
W. I. Moore
Homer City
Hetrick Bros
Ttia
Toaians
J.C. Moorhead
Timothy
Clover
R. R. Arenue
Church Street
Empire
M. B. Kuine
M. B. Kane
Woolford
Herrick Bros, Druggists
Tapily
Roe Manufacturing Co
A. S. Cunningham
Mack’s
Bucklen
T.E
Sar Aa Rete
U.S
Sorana Branch
Eastsen Standard Tixr
Elws Gap Railroad Co
Clearfield & Jefferson Railway Co
Bellwood
Coalport
Mahaffey
Punxsutawney
Horatio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo, Rochester and
Cambria and
Clearfield
la Jose
Mitchell's
Mitchell
Tratins
McGees
Glen Campbell
Mggees
W. A. Ford
Tigoneir Valley
R. i
Latrobe
Ligonier
R. B
Niagra Express
West Penn Junction
la Kittanning
Oil City
Titusville Express
Buffalo Express
Emienton
Kittannin
Pittsbure
Vesnere
David McCargog
Jas. P. Anderson, Gen
Ls OF
Jasper Mardis
Jno
G. Stewart
Kate L. Gressley
F. W. Badger
Andrew Pierce
Abrahm Pierce
Wilson Conner
Gordon Heiman
Tillie Robertson
A. T. Moorhead
J. W. McCurdy
J. E. McCurdy
Annie E. Giete
J. W. Walker
McCormick Harvesting Cp
C. Moorhead
Thos. Maher
Jacob
G. D. Albert
Berkley
Otto Ery
Silas D. Howe
Charles Haugier
William Truby
Rc, Taylor
Geo
Row, Jr
Brandon, Davis & Hankin
H.C, English
Wincaheimer
James Barclay
M.E. Brown & Bro
Frank E. Moillick
Ivo
Nesbit
Twt
Dno
D. Patton
John St
Sere Soveny Vpolm Neelor
ROW & Books
Ndiana, Pa
Lyr
Mrs. Brown
Hall
F. J. Johnson
Butterick
Court House
Albion
Liberty Avenue
A.L. Murphy Proprietor
Uta Depo
S. M. McMastes
Dea
S.M. McMasters
American House
Salon
Mail Order Department
Fall
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