Pittsburg Needs a Truly Great Orchestra Now
The article argues Pittsburgh lacks a true orchestra despite many so called orchestras and amateur groups. It calls for a professional, fully rehearsed ensemble with a conductor, regular rehearsals, and permanent organization led by the Allegheny County Musicians' Union. It warns amateurs cannot sustain high‑class orchestral work and urges professionals to form and train to establish a permanent city orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Mozart Club
Berlioz
Wagner
Iectey Wun
Gosms
Johnstown
Allegheny County Musicians’ Union
Edward Baxter Perry
Axaigen
Educators Highlight Labor Tendency at Teachers Academy
A lively session among educators described a Teachers' Academy emphasis on labor and a new Teachers Institute. The Public Cooking School yesterday graduated a group of young cooks guided by Miss Torrey with her pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
Torrey
Cooking class and Teachers' Academy notes show progress
A report describes a cooking demonstration with dishes like ice cream and Lyonnaise potatoes, praised by visiting ladies. It covers the Pittsburg Cooking school success, Miss Torrey’s Milwaukee plans, a lively Teachers' Academy session, two resolutions to purge arrears and absentee members, and upcoming institutes and lectures at Grant and central board rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Belle d School
Phi
Torrey
Pittsburg
Ores
Milwaukee
Academy
Board of Supervisors
Teachers’ Academy
Mary O'Donnel
Mt. Albion
Fanny Scott
Howard
Grant School
Luckey
Educational Notes and School Activities Reported
REISFAR left Friday for Johns-Wh Lawrence school will picnic at went on the Sith inst wee Tre North Howard Bedford and Allen corps of teachers have been re-elected. The Einsbors-School commencement will be held at the Bijou on the 27th. Provisional certificates will not be issued to teachers before the 28th inst. Morse school will receive visitors next Thursday. An exhibition of the regular work of the oo] is the programme. St. Clair school No. 2 next Thursday will be visitors day. Friday the same event will occur at the No. ] school. The school picnic will be held on the 27th. Misses Ella E. Bird and Ida M. McKown of the Lawrence school have sent in their resignations to take effect at the end of the month to become missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre North
Howard, Bedford and Allen Corps
Einsbors
Bijou
Morse
St. Clair School
No. 2
Ella E. Bird
Ida M. McKown
Lawrence School
Curious Speculations on the Canals of Mars Origin
Everyday science column discusses ancient devices for temple purification water in Spiritalia and a novel coin-operated dispenser described by Prof. E J Houston. The mechanism uses a lever and valve to release small amounts of holy water when coins are dropped, illustrating historical ingenuity in machinery and revenue. The piece links Mars canals to speculative inquiry without asserting evidence.
Eye Care Rules for School Work
A specialist lately issued guidelines for eye health during study. Maintain comfortable temperatures with dry warm feet, good ventilation, and loose clothing. Keep an erect posture and avoid reading while lying down or stooping. Study sparingly before breakfast or after a large meal, and none at twilight or late night. Exercise caution about post meal study.
Mars canals and narcotic insanity dominate early page
The article discusses eyesight remedies and signs of strain, then describes Mars surface mapped by the Lick telescope with canals 2000 to 5000 miles long and 30 miles wide, usually in parallel pairs. It mentions Proctor's theory of diffracted river images and notes rising narcotics sickness, citing an asylum trend and dementia from drug use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lick
Mars
Proctor
Fainting Causes in Public Buildings Spur Ventilation Talks
Principal causes of fainting in churches and public gatherings are overheating and impure air. Prevention has advanced but air quality in large rooms remains insufficient. Electric lighting offers relief, ventilation systems help, yet a perfect system would be a public benefactor and well rewarded.
Ships boats leak after long exposure in davits
A historical note explains that boats slung in davits for extended periods suffer weather damage. When lowered into the water after long exposure, such boats are often found to be leaky, whether in harbor or at sea during emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davite
Novel steel boats proposed for sea risk on davits
Aware of seas breaking on board and resulting danger, discussions urge steel boat construction from single plates and a company to manufacture them. Also notes a new steam generation method in England using heated air jets and a fan driven furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Glycerine Mixtures Replace Oil for Sharpening Tools
The article notes carpenters using glycerine instead of oil to sharpen edges as oil thickens and smears the stone. Glycerine mixed with spirits is adjusted by proportion for fine or coarse tools. For a typical blade, two parts glycerine to one part spirits suffices.
Berlin Masons Strike Over Working Day And Meals
Three thousand masons in Berlin stage a strike demanding a nine hour workday with 30 minutes for breakfast 30 minutes for dinner and an hour for supper. The note contrasts with American practice of starting at 7 am and eating meals at set times. News of the Derby win reaches New York in two seconds and spreads to Boston Buffalo Chicago and St. Louis offices within two more seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
New York
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
St. Louis
Philharmonic Orchestra
The
Philharmonic Society
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Music Teachers’ National Association
Tremont Temple
Academy of Music
Philadelphia
Mendelssohn Club
Baltimore
Peabody Institute
Cincinnati
Symphony Orchestra
Philharmonic Club
Indianapolis
van der Stucken
Cleveland
Central Musical Association
Detroit
Theodore Thomas
Mozart Society
Fumigation Tip and Port Sale Notice
The article notes heating an iron shovel and pouring vinegar to fumigate a room with steam. It lists several ports for sale by G. W. Schmidt at 95 and 97 Fifth Ave, including Imperial Oporto Port 1828 and Mackenzie Port 1869, with prices per full quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Oporto
Mackenzie
London Dock
Burgundy
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Ave
Fine Havana Key West cigars for sale five for 25e
William J offers Havana Key West cigars at five for 25e. Payment via FRIpay. Pickup at 633 Smithfield Street, WFSst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana Key West
William J
Fripay
Wfsst
Smithfield Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Co Reisfar
Johns- Wh
Everyday
Scientific and Industrial Notes
Heron
E. J. Houston
Owens Lake
Cal
Masons In
KEW
Henry F. Miller
America
Chevalier DE Kontski
Carlyle Petersiler
WM. H. Sherwood
Edmund Neupert
Calixa Lavalla
Louis Maas
Marie Rose-Mapleson Concert Company
Sora Gerster
Adelaide Phillips
Annie Louise Cary
Emma Thursby
Minnie Hank
W. C. Whitehill
Western
Pennsylvania
Third Ave
Groveland
Ohio River
Beaver
Lake Erie
Fort Wayne
Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad
Hudson
Hracthrlng
Enadnontios
Larg BE
Beaver Falls
New Brighton
Rochester
Freedom
Phillipsburg
Bridgewater Beaver
Beaver Valley
Ps BC
Thi
Esaver
Ohio Rivers
Eaver River
Sale
Eesti i Er Activaiee
Persneeree Vis Cs Eeeitics
Tus
Svetting Ile
Monongahela Wharf
Wood Street
Grove
W. J. Miller
Charles Somers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!