Rapid Transit and City Development Across Major Hubs
The piece argues rapid transit is vital to growing cities and cites Philadelphia and Pittsburg planning elevated railways while New York and London push underground systems. It critiques local schemes, explains rail material choices blocked by asphalt, and notes busy hours strain on streetcar service, with slower speed deemed unavoidable amid increasing business.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
New York
London
Union Traction Company
Washington
Heat Threatens Mills With Summer Shutdowns
Raw heat prompts concerns over puddling and rolling mills closing for the season. Seven heat prostrations in Pittsburgh on Wednesday indicate workers’ health suffers in very hot weather. Extreme temperatures weaken laborers and reduce productivity.
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Pittsburg
Whipple outlines Penhale-Devitt plan for Sharon to New Castle line
W H Whipple of the Penhale Devitt Syndicate says the new route will run from Sharon to New Castle with a short cut from Hubbard, avoiding direct competition with Mahoning Valley. He notes a longer line than rivals but pledges to carry Youngstown to New Castle and estimates fares around 30 cents one way.
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Youngstown Telegram
W. H. Whipple
Penhale-Devitt Syndicate
Mahoning Valley
Sharon
New Castle
Hubbard
Youngstown & Sharon
Youngstown
Youngstown-New Castle
Shenango Valley
Youngstown-Sharon
Summer Shutdown Brings Rest and Hope for Iron Mills
The summer shutdown of iron mills is seen as a relief for worn workers. Heat slows labor but vacations and trips to see friends, the Vane American exposition, and recuperation promise renewed energy. A shorter shutdown may ease local business, while longer downtime could reduce activity.
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Ito
Ely
Thera
Dean
Pan American Race At Buffalo Pigeon Flight
Pan American exposition in Buffalo New York on Friday marked Flag Day with a homing pigeon release watched by thousands. Pigeons from New Castle Homing Pigeon club entered twenty birds. Sheriff James H Brown reported first arrival with a red hen winning first prize followed an hour later by William Woods bird amid cloudy, rainy weather.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New Castle
William Woods
Sheriff Brown
Bucklen’s Amica Salve for Cyclists Injuries
A Cyclist’s friend Bucklen’s Amica Salve cures pain from cuts sprains and bruises and heals injuries. It also treats chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed. Sold by all druggists.
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Bucklen
Amica
Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured Says Editor Cary
Geo Fr Cary editor of the Guide Washington Va reports severe ankle sprain followed by relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He states relief began soon after use and a complete cure soon followed. Sold by Wuttons Pharmacy.
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Geo. Fr. Cary
Guide
Washington, Va
Chamberlain
Wutton
Plate Glass Policy Promises Full Coverage For Breakage
An advertisement extols the Philadelphia Casualty Company plate glass policy as complete insurance that avoids rubber stamp requirements. It cites large losses from gas explosions, cyclones, and winds to show risk, notes special rates for private dwellings, and promises prompt replacement of broken glass at a reasonable premium.
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Philadelphia Casualty Company
Boston
St. Louis
Atlantic
Washington
Plate Glass Polley
Muararteeng
Iw, Guntr & CO
Begin Today to Do the Things You Plan
The poem warns that delay leads to the great afterwhile a mythical unborn day. It urges immediate action and effort in the land of today, noting many chase fortune and fame but never reach the imagined place. The speaker, attributed to G. W. Hendricks, insists one should start now or risk missing life.
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Mfe
G. W. ‘Hendricks
Grace
Tom
Barker House
Willie
Mrs. Barker
Alice
Little Barkers Stage Realist Circus For Novelist Visit
The Barkers imitate school, church and social events in a grand backyard revival. Grace and Tom, desiring real dinners and receptions, host a two cent charity show for a visiting novelist, turning a chess interlude into a playful, covert fundraiser with handshakes and a staged crowd.
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Katherine
Salvation Army
Alice
Harold
Tom
Grace
Mr. Barker
Buggy Paint Sale Ad with 20 Colors by DeVoe
An ad promotes DeVoe Glosa Carriage Paint ready for use at 75 cents a can. It claims high coverage, compares favorably to new paint, and mentions bold typography with law and names like Lawrer and Aenoa.
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DeVoe
Lawrer Ret
Aenoa
Linen and Duck Skirts On Sale This Week
Linen skirts ready to wear priced at 50c 75c 1.00 and 1.75 Duck skirts plain blue at 1.00 Blue polka dot skirts trimmed at 1.50 Excerpt reflects a vintage clothing advertisement with multiple skirt styles and prices.
Cheap Rates to Buffalo by P L EB Tuesday Express
Cheap fares to Buffalo offered via P and L EB with rapid Tuesday departures. Rates start at four dollars eighty cents for a three day trip. Fast through service and convenient schedules promote quick travel to Buffalo.
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Buffalo
Dressing Jackets Sale in Various Fabrics
Ladies dressing jackets offered in lawn at 50 cents, Batiste at 75 cents, madras trimmed kimonos at 1.00, white lawn and fancy weave jackets at 1.25 each. Limited styles and trims noted.
Titusville Merchants Propose Bargain Days Plan
Merchants in Titusville consider forming a merchants association to run bargain days inviting country visitors. Car fare would be refunded up to five percent of purchases, pro rata to merchants, with tickets issued at shops and redeemed at a central office. Advertising to follow if merchant approval remains high.
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Titusville
Merchants’ Association
Special Bargain No 3 on East View Terrace near school
Property sale notice for a well built modern house on East View Terrace near the school building. Owner moved out of town and wants a quick sale. agent F. W. Stritmater, Jackson Building, Neshannock Ave, handles the listing. Also includes an advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure and pharmacy mentions.
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East View Terrace
F. WL Stritmater
Jackson
Neshannock Ave
Norris Silver
North Stratford
N. Tor
Paleley Pharmacy
Thitton Pharmacy
Central
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Washington’Street
Hutton’s Pharmacy
Pittsburg and
Main Sts
NEW Castle News
THE
News Company
Sycamore Street
Apple Alley
Fred L. Rentz
George W. Shaw
Citizens’ Line
Bell Line
Ilabel
Mahoning Valley Line
Charles James
St. Agnes
Polbreen
Maine
Camerica
Branson & Patterson
Pittsburg ST
Brandon & Patterson’s
Batisté
Dimity
Madras
Hambray
J & Patterson
New Castle, PA
Pittsburg Street
H. G. Miller
W. L. Douglas and Hanan & Son
S. Weil & Son
Washington ST
Hiae
Lawrence County Lumber Co
Spencer & Moore
Bell
W. H. Mallary
General Electrician
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