Stephen Collins Foster Pittsburgh birthplace and legacy
A historical account traces Stephen Collins Foster’s life from his Pittsburgh birth on July 4 1828 through his Virginia roots and Pennsylvania upbringing to his rise as a national songwriter. It notes major works such as Old Folks at Home Old Kentucky Home and Old Black Joe and describes his career, finances, and later life. The piece compares him to Edgar Allan Poe and highlights his Pittsburgh monument and Foster museum.
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Stephen Colling Foster
Pittshurghs
New York
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Stephen
Toewan
Tennsylvania
Towanda
Athens
Atheny
Nvat
Cincinnati
Ned
Susannah
Moster
Foster
Jennie D. McDowell
New York City
Kentucky
Alassa
Willie
Sweet Ellen Bayne
Louisiana
United States
Suwanee River
Chriss
Nellie
Nancy Tile
Poster
Edgar Allen Pot
Amerita
Pituisburgh
Stephen Collins Foster
James H. Park
Memorial To Mark Start Of Amundsen Flight To North
Copenhagen July 3 A memorial will mark the port from which Capt Roald Amundsen departed for his North Pole attempt An initiative by M Knut gen 2 goal owner of Spitzberger Tert proposes a monument to the explorer at King s Bay suitable to the historic voyage and its bold aim.
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Mark
Amundsen
C International
Copenhagen
Roald Amundsen
North Pole
M. Knutgen
Spitzberger
King’s Bay
Urges Good Care Of Dogs During Summer Months
Shenango Valley Humane Society warns about neglect during heat waves as the Centennial dog show thrives. Owners are urged to provide water and shade, noting dogs are living beings, not machines, and poor care can lead to harm or revenge.
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Shenango Valley Humane Society
Foster's Weather Prognostication for Independence Day
Washington July 3 The weather forecast for July 4 predicts hot and dry conditions in many areas with a cool wave across central valleys and above normal temperatures in the south. Showers likely along the Canadian border and Great Lakes region as storms and high winds affect storm waves and heat ahead of a period of possible electrical storms.
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Washington
Ling
1. Lawrence
South Atlantic
East Gulf
Great Central
Rockies
Canadian
Great Lakes Region
Atlantic Coast
Cotton Hell
Louisiana
North America
Prince of Wales Tours Bulawayo During Africa Visit
The Prince of Wales spent a relaxed day in Bulawayo visiting local sites and enjoying a lighter social schedule. He toured places of interest around the city as part of his Africa visit, with officials noting a quieter day in contrast to earlier engagements.
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Bulawayo
Africa
International News Service
Prince of Wales
Hare
Old Residenter Visits In City During Centennial Week
Mrs. Mary M. Cox Hinkson visits New Castle with her son B. C. Hinkson during Centennial Week. She recalls canal travel before railways and cars, owning horse and buggy, and the first Pennsylvania Railroad tracks in New Castle. Her husband Jethro Hinkson helped drive the second spike. his father George Washington Hinkson reputedly named for the General. Mrs. Hinkson’s husband owned a mill at Cascade Park site and built the early ball saw.
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Mary Cox Hinkson
City
New Castle
Mary M. Cox Hinkson
B. C. Hinkson
Washington Street
Wiliam Cox
Mre. Hinkson
Jethro Hink
Thas
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Castile
George Washington Hinkson
George Washington
Hinkson
Parisian Sage Hair Remedy Endorsed by Reader
A reader touts Parisian Sage as the best product to make hair wavy soft and lustrous and to promote abundant growth. The note highlights McKee's Kut Tate Store and all druggists as sellers and asserts a guarantee.
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McKee
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Lynn Reynolds
Wii
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Mack Sennett
Ben Turpin
FOX Educational
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William Russell
Lawrence County
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Pathe News
Capitol
Raymond Griffith
Jack Holt
Betty Compsea
Jack London
Great Vast
Star Vast
Sahara
Svle Co
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Karrrence Ave
Kiliwoord City
Woodrow Wilson
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