Old Spelling Book Reveals Capitals and 1810 Publication
A 1810 Universal Spelling Book by William Mavor, second American edition, is examined with notes on capitals of states and territories. The copy owned by A E Bupp, Gettysburg telegrapher, was acquired at a New Oxford sale in 1013 while he served as station agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Mavor
A. E. Bupp
Western Maryland
Gettysburg
Bupp
New Oxford
Alexandra
Cottom and Stewart
William Mavor
George “Raubenstine
Bennington
Vermont
Carthage
Tennessee
Zanesville
Ohio
Orleans
Mississippi
Louisiana
Ilinoi
Michigan
East Florida
Florida
New Mexico
Caliifornia
Iron Lung donation to Gettysburg Fire Company announced
At a special meeting of the Gettysburg fire company engine house last week the Iron lung recently purchased by the Gettysburg lodge of Moose will be turned over to the fire company at ceremonies at the Moose home Sunday afternoon December 8. George L. Bushman announced as chairman of the receiving committee appointed by President James B. Aumen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg Fire Company
Gettysburg Lodge of Moose
Fire Company
Moose Home
George L. Bushman
James B. Aumen
Old books lure Gettysburg telegrapher to rail lore
Mr Bupp, telegrapher at Gettysburg depot of Western Maryland since 1925, recalls a rail career begun in 1907 at York. He started as a brakeman, danced on excursion trains to Gettysburg, sits at No. 19 on the line's seniority list led by C W Myers since 1881, and enjoys old books as a hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Florida
St. Augustine
West Florida
Baton Rough
New Mexico
Fee
California
St. Juan
North America
Upper Canada
Lower Canada
Hudsons Bay
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Bupp
Gettysburg
Maryland
York
C W. Myers
Santa Claus Origins In American Iconography
The article traces Santa's evolution from Thomas Nast 1873 sketches to a full modern image with a red suit and white beard. It notes Dutch, German, and English traditions blending into an American Christmas, with Santa's persona shaping around a pipe smoking figure and evolving through 19th century cultural exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nast
Uncle Sam
America
Santa Claus
Nast
Santa
Lapland
Siberia
St. Nicholas
Europe
Santa Claus Story and Birth Announcement Mix
The article traces how the American Santa Claus emerged from Dutch Sinterklaas in New Amsterdam and spread across the United States, blending with English and immigrant traditions. It concludes with a birth notice: Mr and Mrs Howard Elledge Gettysburg welcomed a daughter at Warner Hospital Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Elledge Gettysburg
Warner Hospital
Payment Approves Funds to Annie M. Warner Hospital
Auditor General Warold Wagner approves a payment of 1293.16 to the Annie M. Warner Hospital from state appropriations for the support of state aided institutions. The sum covers patients receiving free treatment and general maintenance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warold Wagner
Annie M. Warner Hospital
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New Orleans
Washington
St. Loui
Vincennes
Indiana
Kaskaskias
Illinois
Detroit
Jake Bealing
Frederick St. Hanover
Petal
Hanover
Frederick St
Bigterville
Roy
Roy M. Qeigley
Universal Appliances
Cross Roads
Sheffer’s Park
Bigterville Road
Experien
Bendix
Bargelt & Son
Francis Rabine
Oxford
New Amsterdam
San Claus
New York
Christ
Kris Kringle
St Hetter House
Ood & Shelver
Grhameirsrers
North George Street
York, Pa
Penn Furniture Store
W. Market Street
Meat Buy Right Stores
Baltimore St
Hanover, Pa
Bors
Siner Klaas
Amsterdam
Nicholite
Royal
Euch
Norwegiens
Fenal Fizise
Sinter
Klaus Mlowd
Hotpoint Store
Walter S. Nace
West
Chestnut Street
Victor Oe Rigerator
Escom
Victor
Melvin J. Sheffer
Littlestown, PA
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank New Oxford
Veterans’ Administration
Veterans Administration
Veteran Administration
Arec
Peterman Pontiac
W. Walnut ST
GMC. Truck Sale
Ilanover, Penna
Sterling Caler
Knox
Cheney
Manhattan
Swank
Frontier
Westminster
Billfords
Swank Jewelry
Woolrich
J T Pitzer
Center Square
Gettysburg, PA
Beck’s
Jewelrs
Glave
Sanprnders
Rabes
Wraters
Spert Secks
Drews
Spert Stark
Carlisle ST
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