Pennsylvania Exposition Plans Highlight Western Industry
A staff correspondent reports from Chiaco on the Columbian Exposition preparations. Pennsylvania will showcase eastern factory firms and strong western machinery, oil, coal, and mineral displays. Officials describe space allotment plans, unified class exhibits, and extensive engineering and mineral showcases under state leadership.
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Chiaco
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
East
Pittsburg
West
Ene
Maine
America
Wr. Skiff
Pittsburgh exhibitors urged to secure exhibit space
Officials report Western Pennsylvania firms lag in applying for fair space while demand surges. James Allison explains space limits, 900000 sq ft requested versus 220000 available, forcing cuts to 1/4 or 1/5 of requests. Philadelphia leads in applications. notable Pittsburgh firms named include Jones & Laughlins and Westinghouse units.
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Philadelphia
Corliss
Machin St Hall
Fr. Robinson
Pittsburg
Western Pennsylvania
St Pittsburg
Department of Manufactures
James Allison
Western
Pennsylvania
Farquhar
Harrisburg
Pitesburg
Western Pennylvania
Department of Mines and Mining
Carnegie
Department of Transportation
Machine Uinil
Allison
United States
Pittebarg
Mr. Robinson
Robinson
Jones & Laughlins
Hatton & Hog
Columbus Pageant Meant to Mark 400th Columbus Discovery
Pittsburg merchants plan a Columbus 400th anniversary pageant similar to New Orleans Mardi Gras with a street procession and commemorative services. Mayor Kennedy’s return and an executive committee vote pending as organizers push for timely preparation and advertising.
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Pittsburg
North America
New Orleans
St. Louis
New York
General Managers
Follanabee
Kennedy
Gourley
Columbus
Lye
Denver
William Trinkle
Myera
Bassett
Pittsburg and Western
Pittsburg Exposition
Abbury Park Scandalizes Sunday Sales Despite Warnings
At Asbury Park on August 29 drug and cigar stores, soda fountains, and beach pavilions opened on Sunday despite Law and Order League warnings. Bathing houses operated, Saratoga water stands sold heavily, and officers watched but made no arrests. Two druggists faced liquor sale charges while a raid target remained elusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asburny Park
Law and Order League
James A. Bradley
Alsbury Avenue
Bia
Henry Williams
Kingsley Street
Aunt Grigson Weighs a Country Romance at Heathbourne
Jean Arden awaits Rex Mellor’s return while her friend Hester Copford nears a fraught visit to Heathbourne. Aunt Grigson warns of financial missteps and calls for prudence as letters reveal Rex’s flirtations and a looming moral test for Jean.
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Matilda Copford
Hester
Jean
Reginald Mellor
Grigson
Rex
Miss Grigson
Hester Copford
Johnnie Soames
David
Heathbourne
Johnoie Soames
Miss Grigeon
Jeanie
Morning Post
Hamsworth
Tam
Sophia
Elsie
London
Jéan
Gal
Tate
Alony
Tome
Johnny Soames
Eset
Rustic Club
Pall Mall
Mra Soames
Dean
Jenn
Mellors
Glenshire
Stonecanton
Bensworth
Te Ean
Condensed Milk Ad Endorses Eagle Brand By Gail Borden
A vintage advertisement extols Eagle Brand Condensed Milk by Gail Borden as a trusted home aid for custards paddings and other dishes. It notes directions on the label and availability through grocers and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Borden
Eagle
Great Oaks From Little Acorns Grow At Steinmann's
A faded ad-like notice urges readers to open savings accounts with a local bank at 1 Fourth Avenue while offering interest on deposits. It touts bargains such as ten thousand dollars’ worth of fine watches and a patent syrup for children, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Woolen Manufacturers
Tee
People’s Savings
Fourth Avenue
Do Ds
Mass
Sost
Steinmann's
Federal
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Lewis W. Robinson
Department of Machinery
F. J. N. Skiff
Rand McNally
Fair Grounds
Malke
Pennnsylvania
State Board of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Building
Chamber of Commerce
Abbury Park
L. and
O. Enagae
D Jayne
Fifth Avenue
Wrrr
Tammany Pomposity
Grandfather
Marvin
MN. W. Cor. Penn Ave
Sukth ST
Pittssueg
PENNA
Youghiogheny Coal Co., Ltd
Greenough Street
Gas Alley
T. S. Knap
Youghiogheny
Smiuts
Cor
Liberty and
Smithfield
Sir
Smithfield Strost
Murphy Bros.co
Model Home Furnishers
Seventh Street
Penn Ave
Murphy Bios. CO
Penn Avenue
California
Broadway
Wall St
Edminsteer £ Co
Tna Neesyy
Epps
Gocoa
Civil Service
Aemas & Co
Homeopathic Chemists
Sares Mack
Sweer
Tim Din
Sayder
Vicmer's Theater
Chicasd
Ill
Hester’s
Margaret Haycraft
The
Golden Doors,” &c., &c
Melloy
Mauday
Merevalle's
Penery
Miss Hobbs
Jassie
Misa Grigson
Hesshall
Soefard
Miss Grignor
Hestér
Sys Jean
Sys Hester
Soames
Darling
Misa Grigeon
Sam
Maya Hester
Jona
Eli Ie Ee
Fontan Eet Ag
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