Pennsylvania Railroad Promotes Centennial Depot and Service
The Pennsylvania Railroad outlines its preparation for the Centennial Exhibition with direct routes, double and third tracks, iron and stone bridges, and a Circle depot near Machinery Hall. It highlights 200 new cars, the block signal system, prompt baggage handling, and carriage seating for fifty cents, promising fast, safe arrivals at the Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Union
Philadelphia
Railway Company
National
Railway Transportation System of
America
Atlantic Seaboard
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Ohio
Atlantic
New York
New Jersey
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eral
First Continental Congress Opens In Philadelphia With Washington Chosen
In September 1774 delegates from eleven colonies met at Carpenter's Hall. Peyton Randolph presided, Charles Thompson served as secretary, and Duche opened with prayer, reading Psalm 85. John Adams notes the moment as deeply solemn. Washington was later elected commander in chief amid awe and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
George Washington
Carpenter’s Hall
State House
Assembly
Peyton Randolph
Chosim
Truth Harles Thompson
Mr. Duche
Boston
John Adams
Hancock
John Hancock
Col. Washington
Virginia
New Republic
Wan
Washington
Rush
Benjamin Franklin
John *Op
Thomas Jefferson
Gray’s Ferry
Jefferson
Wshington
Dams and Jokes Across Eras and Lands
A historical piece warns against earthen dams in the United States and cites India’s ancient irrigation failures. It notes masonry reservoirs as safer and describes a Chinese habit of carrying prepared witticisms traded between hosts and guests in social settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
India
Bravey
Catholic Fountain Fund Totals and Balance Report
Total Abstinence Centennia Fountain fund through April 29 shows receipts of 90 798 39 with expenditures of 29 015 98 leaving a balance of 1 782 46. The overall fountain cost is projected at 51 528 04.
Xantippe as a Public Figure and Dr Pierce’s Prescription
The article debates whether Xantippe’s infamous temper warrants judgmental notoriety or if illness explained her behavior. It praises Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women’s ailments and endorses Cragin & Co for readers’ samples. It ends with a light note about a watch-dog named Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xantippe
Hubbard
Xanti
Socrates
Senate
Gymmnasium
Atheneum
Pestle & Mortar
Dr. Pierce
Chestnut
Philadelphia
O. T. Jones
Hoffman House
New York
Peddlers and publishers advertise goods and subscriptions
Fragmented OCR lists various company names and offers. Mentions Cincinnati Ohio New York Philadelphia Boston and Chicago area vendors. Includes notices of books chromos magazines address cards and subscription offers with price hints.
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U. S
Cincinnati
A. Goombu
P.O. Box
Sentra
Adarees
Brondon
Becrett
Sadtess Avevns Wine Company
Aubern
X.Y
Munrox & Bronaiex
Phila
A. Coulter
G.3.uliman
Boston
Southern Hotel Ad and Patent Medicine Ads
An 19th centurystyled notice from the Southern Hotel in St Louis touts luxury and diverse dining. It advertises Johnsons Anodyne Liniment Parsons purgatives and various patent remedies including Vegetine for scrofula and ailments. It promotes hay mowing gear by Nelllis H H Fork and urges pamphlets from A J Nellis Co Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slate Roofing Co., Limited
T Cedar St
N. Y
Nelllis’ H. H
A. J. Nellis & Co
Pittsburgh
Bines
Myles
Pricea
Terma
Nichols, Shepard , Co
Battle Carex
MICH
Sehanek's Mandrake Pills Advised For Liver Ailment Relief
An old health notice urges immediate action for headaches indigestion and liver disorders. It claims Sehanek's Mandrake Pills strike at the disease root and quickly relieve headache, cleanse bile, and prevent fever or bilious attacks. Families traveling should carry several boxes for rapid effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fereriah Akin
Sehanek
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Centennial Depot
the Continental Congress
Dr. Rush
Harper’s Magazine
China
Caarren
Canwell
Cragin & Co
Dobbins
Orvel Holden & CO
Kinzie
Chicago
Tkman
Bo Ke City
T. P O
Moniter “Manuf’o Co
Lorrenurs
Sonta
Redaan
Sayers
George E Lemon
Lock Box 47
Washinton
Captain Lemon
Minots
Gen
Olson
THE
Penn Mutual
Life Ingworance Co
MU Eis Chuey
Samuel EY Stor
Ens
J. W. Iredell, Jr
Seoul
Ann
Eliza Young
Chay
Sarah
Quincy
Oberli
Rica
N.Y
Southern Hotel
St. Louis
Johnson
Parsons
Grover & Baker S. M. CO
Jackson St
Artis
Vibrator
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Liniment
Heldon
Agt
Madison
Wis
von York
Ongans
SS -Findison
Ledresley F. Xaceon
S. Clark
Chicago, Il
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