Anniversary of Drake well signals birth of petroleum era
Titusville observers mark fifty years since Colonel Edwin W. Drake drilled the first oil well near here in 1859. The Drake well tapped oil 69 12 feet deep, yielding 40 barrels daily, sparking Pennsylvania oil fever and a later memorial effort by Canadahia chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, to honor the site.
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Titus
Rockefeller
Edwin W. Drake
Drake
Titusville
Rock Oil Company
Mr. Drake
Emery Farm
Colonel Drake
KR. D. Fletcher
Mr. Fletcher
Pennsylvania
Canadahia
Daughters of the American Revolution
Peace Peace and There Is No Peace in Sweden Congress
In Stockholm Aug 28 officials from the city and kingdom welcomed participants of the eighteenth International Peace congress. The gathering opens tomorrow for eight days with the aim to discuss political organization of the world as a practical topic for current times and to promote peace.
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Stockhold
Piarrhoea Remedy Praised By Traveling Man
H and Nichols of Oakland Indiana Territory reports Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has never failed to cure quickly since 1872. He travels commercially eighteen years and always starts trips with this remedy. For sale by old Good Dealers.
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Nichols
Oakland
Ind
Canadian National Exhibition Opens in Toronto
Toronto August 28 Two million dollars in buildings are filled with displays of industrial artistic and agricultural wealth at the opening of the Canadian National Exhibition. The big fair will run through September 12 and is expected to attract not less than 76 000 visitors.
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Tronto
Dominion
Granated Sore Eyes Cured by Salve Testimony
AHenrietta Kentucky resident Martin Boyd reports relief after using Chamberlains Salve for granulated sore eyes. In February 1903 a gentleman urged him to try the salve, he bought one box and by two thirds of the way through his eyes improved and have given no trouble since. Sold by All Good Dealers.
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Martin Boyd
Henrietta
Fifty Years of Sherbrooke Fair Opens in Quebec
The twenty-fifth Sherbrooke fair opens in Sherbrooke Quebec with wide Canadian and American manufacturer representation. It is the largest exhibition of its kind ever held in the province highlighting diverse products and industry presence.
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America
Quebec
California State Fair Opens With Notable Exhibits
California State Fair in Sacramento opens with outstanding displays surpassing previous fairs. Horticultural sections and the livestock show are especially notable, showcasing the extent and value of California products.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
Catholic Mutual Benefit convention opens in Rochester
Rochester New York August 28 with all state branches represented the triennial convention of the Catholic Mutual Benefit association opened here today. The financial condition of the order is said to be satisfactory and the convention will not take up any matters relating to revised rates.
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Rochester
N. Y
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
DairyConvention Hears Purity Talks In Denver
Denver August 28. With few exceptions every state in the union is represented at the food and dairy convention in Denver today. Problems of improving the purity of food and dairy products are under consideration.
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Denver
Food and Dairy Convention
Relieved by Chamberlain's Remedy Says Beaver Dam Man
I S Mason of Beaver Dam Kentucky reports suffering from intense colicky pains for years. A friend recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After a few doses the illness was completely relieved and has not returned in four years. Sold by all Good Dealers.
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I. S. Mason
Beaver Dam
Chamberlain
Mosby's Men Meet at Fort Royal Confederate Reunion
Survivors of the Forty third Virginia Battalion cavalry led by Col. John S Mosby gathered in Fort Royal Virginia for their annual reunion as the famed group of daring cavalrymen faces fading numbers and advancing age.
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Mosby
Fort Royal
Virginia
John
Syracuse Horse Show Entries Open for August Event
Entries for the Syracuse horse show to be held August 28 in Syracuse, New York were closed today with Secretary S. W. Taylor. The prize list totals over $10,000. Entrants include William H. Moore, winner at London, and Alfred G. Vanderbilt.
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Syracuse
New York
8. W. Taylor
William H. Moore
Londorf
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Championship Polo Match Opens in Newport
A championship polo match began in Newport Rhode Island today with teams led by J B Phipps James M Waterbury L E Stoddard and Devereaux Milburn facing Allan Forbes R La Montague Jr Hugh Drury and Joshua Crane.
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Newport
R. J
J. 8. Phipps
James M. Waterbury
L. E. Stoddard
Devereaux Milburn
Allan Forbes
R. la Montague
Hugh Drury
Joshua Crane
Gowns for Seashore Evenings in Summer Fashion News
New York fashion note by Catherine Payzant highlights seashore appropriate gowns for August resort balls and lawn fetes. Describes blue green mermaid style evening dress with chiffon, a grey crepe de chine ensemble with seed pearl embroidery, a green Liberty satin dinner gown with lace and net gulmpe, and a versatile pongee street dress with lace panels and a red belt buckle.
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New York
Chicago Begins War Against Death Speed
Chicago police chief Colonel Leroy T. Steward orders a city wide crackdown on speeding drivers. He moves to protect pedestrians and vehicles, with wholesale arrests planned and speed bumps considered on every block after a call from Public Works Commissioner John J. Hanberg.
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Chicago
Leroy
T. Steward
Colonel Steward
John J. Hanberg
Public Works
Best for Indigestion Say J A Robinson Drumquin Ontario
J A Robinson of Drumquin Ontario says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are the best medicine he ever used for indigestion or constipation. The tablets are easy to take, pleasant, and 25 cents with samples free at all good dealers. It notes being green and dried up as a poor state.
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J. A. Robinson
Drumquin
Ontario
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