Gasoline's Early Waste Product Turns Into Vital Fuel
The article recounts the origin of gasoline from crude oil in 19th century Pennsylvania, noting initial uses as a medical and lamp fuel, early experiments in anesthesia, and Samuel Kier's Pittsburgh sales of petroleum as a remedy. It traces how the explosive light fraction was discarded, Kier’s marketing shifts, and Drake’s 1859 discovery changing gasoline’s value for engines.
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Pennsylvania
Titusville
Col. Drake
Henry Bigelow
Boston
Continental
Europe
England
Samuel M. Kier
Pittsburgh
Tarentum
Allegheny River
Kier
Drake
Venango County
Kipling
Philadelphia
Toby Hirte
North 2Nd Street
Burkesville
Melloglo Powder Promises Shine Free, Durable Beauty
A new French process powder named Melloglo offers shine resistance to perspiration and long wear until removal. It promises a natural skin appearance with a soft velvety finish and invisible pores, sold by McKinley & Frantz at Paisley Pharmacy.
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McKinley & Frantz
Paisley's
Origin of Petroleum Boom and Pittsburgh’s Oil Heritage
Distillation advice from a Philadelphia chemist turns Drake’s product into gasoline. The 1860s boom spurred thousands of oil companies in Philadelphia, many fraudulent, while solid Pennsylvania fields sustained towns like Titusville into a lasting industrial era with cultural growth and notable figures visiting.
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Philadelphia
General Beauregard
Persia
Burmak
China
Japan
Russia
Bavaria
Pennsylvania
Tuunville
Drake
Christine Nilsson
Joe Jefferson
Janauschek
Wendell Phillips
Mercer Church Celebrates 125 Years of History
Mercer Church in Mercer Pa marks 125 years of continuous activity with events July 31 to Aug 2. The Coolspring Presbyterian Church hosts addresses by Dr Calvin Hays and Dr Charles Zahniser, a Saturday picnic, and talks by returned pastors led by Rev S L Poston. The church reports 178 members and 14 ministers serving since 1800.
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Mercer
Coolspring
Samuel Tait
Ira Condit
David Waginer
James Wilson
Georges Zahniser
John McCune
J. M. McJunkin
James Stitt
A. R. Lowes
L. Poston
James Irvine
James Sherrard
W. F. Shannon
Francis L. Marks
Calvin Hays
Johnstown
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Charles Zahniser
Pittsburgh
S. L. Poston
Pennsylvania
Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 Promises Neuritis Relief
A sensational advertising claim touts Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 as the fastest safest remedy for neuritis pains across the body. It promises dramatic relief within 24 hours and urges continued use for two to three days until pain vanishes, with availability at McKee's Kut Rate Store and New Castle Drug Corp.
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McKee
New Castle Drug Corp
Committees Named For Slippery Rock Centennial Week
Slippery Rock unveils committee lineup for Centennial Week running Sunday through the week. Central committee led by W R Hockenberry. Finance by John A Aiken. Publicity by C H Maybury. Good roads by J B Bard. Concessions by W A Baker. Information by H L Kelley. Educational by J L Elpenberg. Historical by George W Cooper. Souvenir by H L Headland. Industrial by S J Tay.
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Slippery Rock
W. R. Hockenberry
William F. Taylor
C. C. Ruff
C. Uber
G. W. Cooper
John A. Aiken
H. R. Smith
Wu. W. Cheeseman
C.H. Maybury
J. F. Allison
Gen. W. Cooper
D. L. Billingsley
Kenneth Hoge
Tj.b. Bard
J- L. Eisenberg
Elmer
Shaner
W. A. Baker
C., A. Howers
W. J. Maybury
H. L. Kelley
M. A. Gibson
G. P. Shremp
L. Elpenberg
Ints F. McClymonds
A. F. Vincent
George W. Cooper
Carroll Miller
F.C. Ralston
H. R. Reed
H. L. Headland
George §. Bowden
J. Tay
Community committee slate lists officers and chairmen
Taylor chairman of the main committee with W. P. Taylor and J. N. McDonald named. Agriculture committee chaired by C. P. Wast with W. W. Morrison. Ladies committee includes Mrs. G. L. Hamm Mrs. J. F. Alison Mrs. M. A. Gibson Mrs. C. A. Bowers Mrs. A. E. Grim Miss Gertrude Cooper and others.
Council Adopts Grade Ordinance for Elizabeth Street
The council today passed 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
Building Permits Filed for Local Residences
Ty. D. Thompson at 221 East Madi json avenue plans remodeling. Thomas Phenicie of 504 Sampson s street seeks porch work. George Winter at 205 Winter ave leund garage. Joseph Perry 220 South Jeffer jon street requests SaTAgS. EB L. English 116 South Walnut porch. J.T. Beall 213 Fairfield avenue seeks dwelling improvements. A telephone booth offers all conveniences except a towel.
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Ty. D. Thompson
Madi JSON Avenue
Thomas Phenicie
Sampsons Street
George Winter
Winter Ave
Leund
Joseph Perry
Jefferjon Street
L. English
Walnut Streets
J.T. Beall
Fairfield Avenue
Dwell
Nomination Papers Placed On File
Additional nomination papers were filed at the county commissioners office including Jeannette W. Hutton Republican register and recorder Grant A. Shaffer Slippery Rock school director Philp A. Fischer alderman seventh ward Ben G Swick burgess Ellwood City George W Wilson assistant registry assessor Wayne George A Burrows Ellwood City school director M R Cameron Shenango supervisor Democratic ticket M R Cameron Shenango Republican ticket
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County Commissioners
Jeannette W. Hutton
Republican
Register and Recorder
Grant A. Shaffer
Slippery Rock
Philp A. Fischer
Seventh Ward
Ben G. Swick
Burgess
Ellwood City
George W. Wilson
Argessor
Wayne
George A. Burrows
M. R. Cameron
Democratic
Shenango
Republian
Fire Protection Petitions Seek Hydrant at Beckford and Harding
The Fire Protection Council today received two petitions sent to committee. One requests a fire hydrant installation at Beckford and Harding streets and notes the hydrant would likely be at the same point for protection.
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Council Today
Committed
Beckford
Harding Street
City approves first payment for Ryan Avenue grading project
City officials authorize payment of 458.53 in certificates to Woods and Golder, contractors who have completed half of the Ryan Avenue grading work. The sum represents the first payment for the project.
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Woods, & Golder
Ryan Avenue
How to Attract Them Ladies Page Plan
Editor muses on boosting female readership for the Ladies Page and proposes an advert-like setup. Assistant suggests framing the page as advertisements to draw attention and interest.
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