Stephen Collins Foster Pittsburgh born composer and songwriter
Pennsylvanian Stephen Collins Foster born July 4 1826 in Pittsburgh and died January 13 1864 in New York City. The article traces his family moves to Towanda and Athens, schooling, early musical talent, major hits such as Old Susannah Old Kentucky Home and Way Down Upon the Suwanee River, his finances in later life, and his Pittsburgh burial and Foster museum.
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Stephen Collins Foster
Pittsburgh
New York City
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Stephen
Towanda
Athens
Jefferson College
Canonsburg
Cincinnati
Ned
Susannah
Foster
Willie
Sweet Ellen Bayne
Louisiana
United States
Suwanee River
Christy
Literatur
Edgar Allen Poe
America
James H. Park
Memorial to mark start of Amundsen flight to North
Copenhagen July 3. A memorial may mark the port from which Capt Roald Amundsen began his bid to reach the North Pole Plans are to erect a monument to the explorer at King's Bay initiated by M Knutson coal owner Spitzberger if successful
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International News Service
Copenhagen
Roald Amundsen
North Pole
M. Knutson
Spitzberger
King’s Bay
Urges Good Care Of Dogs During Summer Months
The Shenango Valley Humane Society urges humane treatment of dogs in hot weather. Reported cases include dogs tied in sun with limited water, leading to injuries when a dog bit a child. Emphasis on kindness, acknowledging dogs as living companions and warning against neglect.
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Shenango Valley Humane Society
Weather Prognostication for Independence Day Forecasts
Washington July 3. The forecast outlines a hot dry period with a few showers along the Canadian border Great Lakes and Atlantic coast. July 4 to 11 likely brings rising temperatures, heat and storms near the Great Lakes with high winds and electrical displays.
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Washington
St. Lawrence Valley
South Atlantic
East Gulf
Great Central
Rockies
Canadian
Great Lakes Region
Atlantic Coast
Cotton Belt
Louisiana
North America
Great Lakes
Prince of Wales Visits Bulawayo Attractions
The Prince of Wales spends a lighter social day in Bulawayo visiting nearby points of interest in Africa. He continues his official tour with engagements arranged around the city.
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Bulawayo
Africa
International News Service
Prince of Wales
Old Residenter Recalls New Castle’s Early Days
Centenarian Mrs. Mary M. Cox Hinkson visits New Castle in Centennial Week sharing memories of canal travel and horse and buggy life. She notes Jethro Hinkson drove the second spike for the Pennsylvania Railroad and her father in law’s family link to George Washington.
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Mary Cox Hinkson
Mary M. Cox Hinkson
B. C. Hinkson
East
Washington Street
New Castle
Major William Cox
Pennsylvania Railroad
George Washington Hinkson
George Washington
Parisian Sage Promoted for Hair Growth and Shine
A leading hair dresser endorses Parisian Sage as the best product for wavy, soft lustrous hair and abundant growth. The ad urges remembrance of the Parisian Sage name and notes availability at McKee's Kut Rate Store and all druggists with a guarantee.
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McKee
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