Gasoline's Rise From Waste to Motor Fuel in Pennsylvania
The piece traces gasoline from Drake's 1858 oil strike at Titusville to its early, misused forms. It highlights Kier's 1849 marketing of petroleum, the shift from lamp fuel to motor car use, and the 1860s oil boom in Philadelphia with many fraudulent companies. It notes Titusville's 1871 growth and Northwestern Pennsylvania’s lasting development.
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Titusville
Col. Drake
Henry Bigelow
Boston
Continental
Europe
England
Samuel M. Kier
Pittsburgh
Tarentum
Allegheny River
Drake
Venango County
Kier
Kipling
Philadelphia
Toby Hirte
North 2Nd Street
Burkesville
Keir
Joseph Coffin
New York
General Beauregard
Persia
Burmah
China
Japan
Russia
Bavaria
Pennsylvania
Christine Nilsson
Joe Jefferson
Janauschek
Wendell Phillips
Melloglo beauty powder promises matte skin
A new French process powder called Melloglo claims to resist perspiration and shine, lasting until removed. It touts a fine pure texture that makes pores invisible and provides a soft velvety complexion, sold by Paisley’s Pharmacy McKinley & Frantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melloglo
McKinley & Frantz
Paisley
Mercer Church Celebrates 125 Years of Presbyterian Life
Mercer Pa July 31 Congregation and friends of Coolspring Presbyterian celebrate 125 years of continuous church activity. The 178 member church, oldest in the presbytery, marks four buildings since 1800 and fourteen ministers. Dr Calvin Hays and Dr Charles Zahniser will speak on Sunday with a Friday night sermon by Rev S L Poston. a Saturday picnic follows.
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Mercer
Coolspring
Samuel Tait
Ira Condit
David Waginer
James Wilson
George Zahniser
John McCune
J. M. McJunkin
James Stitt
A. R. Lowes
S. L. Poston
James Irvine
James Sherrard
W. F. Shannon
Francis L. Marks
Calvin Hays
Johnstown
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Charles Zahniser
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 Offers Neuritis Relief
An advertising note touts Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 capsules as a quick and lasting remedy for nerve pains from neuritis. It promises relief within 24 hours, with continued use over two to three days, regardless of location in the body, and credits local druggists and area stores as suppliers.
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McKee
New Castle Drug Corp
Committees Named for Slippery Rock Centennial Week
Slippery Rock trustees announce committees for the upcoming Centennial Week. Central committee chaired by W R Hockenberry with William F Taylor secretary and C C Ruff C O Uber G W Cooper. Other panels include Finance J A Aiken, Publicity C H Maybury, Good roads J E Bard, Concessions W A Baker, Information H L Kelley, Educational J L Eisenberg, Historical George W Cooper, Souvenir H L Headland, Industrial S J Tay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hockenberry
William F. Taylor
C. C. Ruff
C. O. Uber
G. W. Cooper
John A. Aiken
H. R. Smith
J. W. Cheeseman
C. H. Maybury
J. F. Allison
Geo. W. Cooper
D. L. Billingsley
Kenneth Hogg
J. E. Bard
J. L. Eisenberg
Elmer E. Shaner
W. A. Baker
C. A. Bowers
W. J. Maybury
H. L. Kelley
M. A. Gibson
G. P. Shremp
J.L. Eisenberg
Inis F. McClymonds
A. P. Vincent
Local Committee Appointments Listed with Chairs
lor and W F Taylor and J N McDonald named to the Agriculture committee with C P West chairing. W W Morrison serves on the same committee. A Ladies committee is listed with chairs Mrs G L Hamm Mrs J F Allison Mrs M A Gibson Mrs C A Bowers Mrs A E Grim Miss Gertrude Cooper Mrs C R Humphrey Mrs J H McCormick and Mrs J D McDonald.
Council Passes Grade Ordinance for Elizabeth Street
The council adopted an ordinance changing the grade of Elizabeth street from the east side of Highland avenue to the city line after a request from property owners presented weeks ago.
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Council
Elizabeth Street
Highland Avenue
Local residents file building permit notices
J D Thompson 221 East Madison Avenue remodeling. Thomas Phenicie 504 Sampson Street porch. George Winter 205 Winter Avenue garage. Joseph Perry 220 South Jefferson Street garage. BE English 116 South Walnut. J T Beall 213 Fairfield Avenue dwelling. A telephone booth affords all of the conveniences except a towel.
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J. D. Thompson
Madison Avenue
Thomas Phenicie
Sampson Street
George Winter
Winter Avenue
Joseph Perry
South
Jefferson Street
BE. L. English
Walnut Street
J. T. Beall
Fairfield Avenue
Nomination Papers Placed On File
Additional nomination papers were filed at the county commissioners office. Names include Jeannette W. Hutton Republican register and recorder Grant A. Shaffer Slippery Rock school director Philip A. Fischer alderman seventh ward Ben G. Swick burgess Ellwood City George W. Wilson assistant registry assessor Wayne George A. Burrows school director Ellwood City M. R. Cameron supervisor Democratic ticket Shenango and M. R. Cameron supervisor Republican ticket Shenango.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners
Jeannette W. Hutton
Republican
Register and Recorder
Grant A. Shaffer
Slippery Rock
Philip A. Fischer
Seventh Ward
Ben G. Swick
Burgess
Ellwood City
George W. Wilson
Wayne
George A. Burrows
M. R. Cameron
Shenango
Hydrant Request And Light At Beckford And Harding
Council received two petitions sent to committee. One seeks a fire hydrant at Beckford and Harding streets for protection and a light at the same location.
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Council Today
Beckford
Harding Street
City approves first payment for Ryan Avenue grading to contractors
City officials authorize payment of 458.53 in certificates to Woods and Golder, contractors who have completed half of the Ryan Avenue grading project. The sum named today represents the first payment. The piece includes a quoted editor and assistant exchange on attracting women to read the Ladies' Page with a suggestion to present content like advertisements.
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Woods, & Golder
Ryan Avenue
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Taylor's Millinery
East Washington Street
Mercer Church
W. J. Offutt CO
NEW Castle
Butler and Jeannette
W. J Offutt CO
NEW Castle, Butler & Jeannette
W.j.offutt CO
Lehigh
Pro
Idora Beach
Idora Park
Youngstown
Ohio
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