Pennsylvania liquor license law overhaul outlined in long text
A lengthy reconstruction of license requirements outlines citizen eligibility, court granted licenses, sworn returns by Mercantile Appraisers, bondsmen, and twelve elector endorsements. It details license fees by class, filing duties, public notices, and penalties for noncompliance, including revocation and criminal fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia
Clerk of Quarter Sessions
Mercantile
Court of Quarter Sessions
aNay
Castoria Refrain Echoed Through Generations
An old advertising jingle emphasizes Castoria as a remedy across stages from infancy to motherhood, portraying a family trust in the product. The catchy couplet traces the product’s presence from baby to children, underscoring its long standing market appeal.
Moon and marriage advice mingle with weather lore
The piece mixes proverbs on marriage and humor with old time sky lore about the moon. It warns not to boast to a wife or reveal discontent and then shifts to lunar weather signs, detailing how moon halos, cloud patterns, and the moon's appearance predict rain or wind. It blends personal guidance with speculative meteorology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Weeds from Every Land Found Flourishing Here, Warns Visitor
Mr Grant Allen from England warns that invasive weeds from England Scotland Ireland and parts of Europe and Asia threaten local gardens. He fears a global influx of weeds once introduced and hard to eradicate. Yet Washingtonians uphold strong propriety and swiftly penalize breaches of social rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Allen
England
Scotland
Ireland
Europe
Asia
Imposing Demonstration at Army of the Cumberland Ceremony
Washington May 12 The Army of the Cumberland reunion featured a sunlit procession to Maryland Circle and the unveiling of the Garfield statue. President Cleveland accepted the statue on behalf of the people and spoke of American greatness and national unity amid mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
D. C
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Washington
Maryland Circle
Garfeld
Seventh Street
Mount Vernon
Marshall Ila
S. Hl. Giesy
Navy Yard
Uon
J. W. Kiefer
Monument Committee
General Sheridan
United States
Columbia
F. D. Power
Army of the Cumberland
The One He Forgot and a Web of Societies
A Boston Record anecdote recalls a man overwhelmed by a dozen social and fraternal duties. He lists Knights of Honor, Ancient Order of United Workmen, Odd Fellows, Chosen Friends, Royal Templars, Masonic lodge, Grand and Ancient Order of Christian Fellowship, and finally Join, with his wife prompting the forgotten link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Masonic Lodge
Grand
Order of Christian Fellowship
Boston
False gods and a pardon at Algiers festival
An event in Algiers features a chase after Jupiter and a master of ceremonies crying out that the gods are running away. The General pardons his artist and the false gods, deeming the festival unforgettable. A quizty exchange then touches optimism and nerve, with humorous snippets about family and manners.
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Louis Noir
Algiers
General II
Olympus
Bacchus
Apollo
Venus
Frances
Jupiter
Duce
Grand Outfit
Trug & Co
Augusta
Maine
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Harrisprg
Castoria
Miss
Cleveland
False Gods
Ile
Reuben
Johnnie
Mr. Smith
Smith
Tompkins
Cintella
Bucklen
J. Elsenhath
Jacob Ayisenhuth
Sori
D.I. Brown
Keystone Hotel
Selinsgrove
Penna
U.S. Patent Office
U. S. Patent Office
A. Snow & CO
Patent Office
Washington, D. C
Police Gazette
K. Fox
Frankiin Square
N, Y
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
North Carolina
Hal. G. Blatchley
N. E
City Hall Square
Broad St
Sutton, P.a
Philadely 1A
Ounce
I. HaLer & Co
Portland
Chestnut Street
A. North & CO
Valladelphia
J. B. Mayr
Arch St
Phila
Keystone House
Reading
W. T. Mauck’s— Furniture Store
W.T. Mauck
Springfield
Ohio
Enterprise Vapor Medicator
Oonion Square
Lis
Harwood
Furniture
Hanwood
Marion
Georget Stinson & Co
Portland, Maine
Gerire
Renee Aes
H. D. Cushman
Three Rivers, Mich
Catia
Geof
Battle Creek Machinery Co
Pattle Greer
Shestuet
Ayer & “Son
Lous
Reading Organ CO
F. J. Kantner
Kpa
Tedeieas Life
Sr Coduneel Particulars
Saujent Adimrens
Dr. Ward & CO
Louisiana, Mia
Jamaica
Joseph Burnett & CO
Chicago
Epeceal
Bede
A. J. Weidener
Bele
Pateah
Second Street
the Palmer Boss
Palmer & CO
Rockford
Hy Palmer & CO
Rockford, Ti
Ae A.B
Fanduia, Yor, Pa
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