Pennsylvanians Past And Present By Frederick A Godcharles
Frederick A Godcharles chronicles the life of Nicholas Biddle born January 8 1786 in Philadelphia. He details Biddle family ties to William Penn and Revolutionary figures, his education at Philadelphia academy Princeton University and early legal and diplomatic service in France and London. The narrative covers his literary work with Dennie and the Portfolio, legislative efforts for public education, leadership in rechartering the US Bank, his role in the bank war, and his death February 27 1884 with notes on his son Charles John Biddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Biddle
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
England
William Penn
Charles Biddle
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Benjamin Franklin
Congress of 177
Nicholas
University of Pennsylvania
Princeton
John Armstrong
Minster
France
Paris
Biddles
United States
Louisiana
Europe
London
James Monroe
Joseph Dennie
Lewis
Biddle
Paul Allen
United States Bank
Biddie
State Senate
Committee of the Senate
Congress
Monroe
Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Charles John Biddle
Reduce Fat With Marmola Prescription Tablets
Advertisement urges weight loss through Marmola Prescription Tablets endorsed by thousands. It promises steady, easy slimming without starvation diets or exercise and directs readers to buy from a local druggist or mail order Marmola Co Detroit to obtain the tablets for one dollar.
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Marmola Co
General Otors Bidg
Detroit
Mich
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Chest Cold Relief
Pain and congestion vanish with a gentle chest rubbing using St. Jacobs Oil. The liniment claims instant relief from chest colds sore throat backache and lumbago without burning the skin and urges purchase of a 35 cent bottle praised for 65 years.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oil
Notable 19th Century Political Figures Mentioned
The text outlines biographies of several figures: a lawyer and Mexican War officer who rose in rank during the Civil War, became a congressman, Philadelphia Age editor, and author. Rev Bird Wilson D D son of James Wilson, later President Judge of the 7th District of Pa and preacher, died in 1869. John Bigler born 1804 in Perry County, California Governor while his brother William governed Pennsylvania, died 1871.
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Congress
Philadelphia “Age
Bird ‘Wilson
James Wilson
Carlisle
New York City
John Bigler
Perry County
California
William
Pennsylvania
William Andrews Clarx Political Figure and Mason Leader
1839 birth in Connellsville Pennsylvania to Montana senator and Butte resident William Andrews Clarx. Noted roles include United States Senator from Montana Grand Master of Free Masons and capitalist.
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William Andrews Clarx
Connellsville, Pa
United States
Montana
Free Masons
Butte, Montana
Liberty Grange Officers Installed and Meeting Notes
The Liberty Grange officers were installed Tuesday night by Flomona Master Kyle with sisters Thelma Brown Sara Russell and Mary Hunt assisting. Installed were Master S Lloyd Kildoo Overseer Charles B Patton Lecturer Helen Cameron Steward U S Dean Jr Asst Steward Charles A Lane Chaplain W Francis McCracken Treasurer Nerissa Drake Gate Keeper R Jasper Drake Ceres Mary Baker Pomona Martha Russell Flora May Pfeiffer Lady Asst Steward Eva Wimner Secretary Catherine Russell. The Finance Committee met at Catherine Russell’s home to audit the books with W J McCracken F F Forbes Clarence Boyle Mrs R J Drake present. A lunch followed. Noted local items include visits, illness, and an upcoming Grange play January 15 16 and a February 6 high school contest at Princeton.
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Liberty Grange
Flomona
Kyle
Thelma Brown
Sara Russell
Mary Hunt
S. Lloyd Kildoo
Charles B. Patton
Helen Cameron
U. S. Dean, Jr. Asst
Charles A. Lane
W. Francis McCrack
Nerissa Drake
R. Jasper Drake
Ceres
Mary Baker
Pomona
Martha Russell
Flora
May Pffieffer
Eva Wimner
Catherine Russell
the Grange
W. J. McCraken
F. F. Forbes
Clarence Boyle
R. J. Drake
Charles Emery
New Castle
Ira Wimner
Effie
Eva
Harlansburg Presbyterian Church
F. C. West
A. F. Cameron
James Cameron
North Braddock
Lavina Floyd
Washington, D. C
Thomas Floyd
Harlansburg High
Princeton
Fred Pfeiffer
Grange
Getting Up Nights Threat to Health Bladder CareClaim
Advert says nightly urination signals danger and offers Lithiate Buchu Keller Formula as a kidney and bladder cleanser. Neblett of Battle Creek Michigan reports relief in two days after using the remedy sold by Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Ohio.
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R. PD. Neblett
Oak St
Battle Creek
Mich
Keller Laboratory
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Jad Salts Promoted For Kidney Care And Flushing
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a remedy to flush clogged kidneys and ease bladder disorders. It advises drinking water and a tablespoon of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for several days, noting the drink is an effervescent from grape and lemon acids with lithia. It also urges yearly physician kidney exams.
Meals for City Prisoners Now Handled by Local Regular
Prisoners at the city police station receive three meals daily. A habitual city jail patron now delivers meals, replacing the previous restaurant service. Meal tickets are sold and punched as meals are taken, with ticket durations ranging from a day to over a week.
New Easy Absorbed Iron Claims Fast Health Boost
A housewife testimony describes two weeks on Nuxated Iron improving energy and strength. A physician cites iron-rich blood as key to well being and urges readers to try the remedy with a money back guarantee from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Westchester County Hospital
Iran
Prize winner settles suit with wife amid lavish spending
George Elwell who won a 20000 prize for naming a weekly magazine paid his way out of a neglect case by giving his wife about 400. Neighbors recall a rapid change from frugal life in Youngstown to buying a $4200 car and expensive clothes after the prize. The wife had accused him of squandering most of the money and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pan
George Elwell
Youngstown
Today
Elwell
Lavoptik eye wash promotion by New Castle Drug Co
An advertised eye wash from Lavoptik promises quick relief for sore red or watery eyes. The pitch lists simple ingredients and offers a free $1 cup sample through Love and Megown Drug Company and the New Castle Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Caste Drug Company
Love & Megown Drug Company
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Frederick A. Godcharles
Dean Block
New Castle Mutual Building & Loan Ass'n
South Croton Ave
Picali
America
Eugene O’brien
Norma
Lloyd Hamilton
Pathe
Harold Moore
Yft
Nthy Presents
J.ipwa
Wwe
the Derre Ace
Joe Maloney
Oak Park
Oak Park Cemetery
Orc
State Mill
Long Avenue
Captain Blood
J. Warren Kerrigan
Jean Paige
Our Gang
Strand Long Ave
Carlyle Blackwell
Bostile
City Hall
Rollin Motor
Hoye Motor Car CO
North Diamond Way
Nixon Theatre
Elmer Clifton
OY Willard Robertson
Able
Batchelor
Rome
Italy
Sir Hall Caine
Barbara LA Marr
Lionel Barrymore
Bertlytell
Montague Love
Richard Bennett
Snub Pollard
George Fitzmaurice
Eternal City
Jack Frost
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