Excursion to Hoenefos Amid Oriental Congress in Christiana
James Taft Hatfield reports on the final days of the Eighth Oriental Congress in Christiana Norway. Members toured Hoenefos fjord region with lectures by Sayce and Dhrava, observed Norwegian hospitality, and attended civic events. The article notes American interest, emigration effects, and calls for U.S. hosting of future congresses with support from officials and private citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana
Cascades
Hoenefos
Norway
Sayce
Oxford
Dhrava
Baroda
Roken
Lier
Drammen
United States
Interlaken
Congress
Honeros
Free Masons' Hall
Gothenburg
Chiefs of Oriental Studies
Europe
Morrison
Hepburn
Williams
Whitney
Bea
Stockholm
Konung Karl
American Oriental Society
Haupt
United States of America
James Taft Hatfield
Value fabrics and cabinet photos at Popular Gallery
Readable ad notes ladies dress goods at 60c a yard, worth 80c, available in all colors. Cabinet photos offered at $1 per dozen. Located at Lies Popular Gallery on Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth St
Huevus & Hace
Tissu
Canrget
Lies
Rsa
Ocean Voyage Tales From Umbria Aboard An Atlantic Crossing
An elderly traveler recalls ten Atlantic crossings from 24 years aboard ships like the Persia and Umbria. He describes Liverpool landing stages, stateroom No 78, deck life, dining, the smoking room, pools, and passenger routines, plus weather gales and arrival near New York aboard the Cunard liner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Atlantic
Persia
Scotia
Lott
Judkins
Calabria
Cook
Umbria
New York
Etruria
Cunard Ling
Paris
Cunard
Times
Liverpool
Mersey
London
Umbris
Queenstown
Wmbria
Cer
Smith
Jones
Theron
Pittsburgh Ad Catalogs and Local Offers in 19th Century Text
Old advertisements from Mellor & Hoene and other Pittsburgh firms tout pianos, organs, sewing machines, and clothing at low payments. Mentions prize wins at fairs, beer brands, photo studios, and a juvenile opera show, with various prices and promotional phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor & Hoene
Hardman
Krakauer
Harrington
Palace
Organs
Chase
Chicago
United States
Mellor & Hoeye
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Dust lungs and steam storage cars spark progress notes
Dr Kunze from Kiel outlines how dust inhalation alters lungs beyond mere dose with nodules indurations and tuberculosis not always present. A steam storage motor promises quiet no smoke fire risk and quick recharging while parlor cars and morphine control actions draw attention from Paris to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunze
University of
Kiel
Absinthe industry and fresh coastal trades in France
The article describes absinthe distillation in France and its nerve stimulant risks, alongside other Southern French industries like essential oil distillation, perfume manufacture, and preserved fruits. It notes a lucrative trade in Benedictine and Chartreuse and mentions a brimming demand for authentic labels. It also reports on operating costs for Julien electric streetcars, novel bush clearing methods, and a new ice and snow melting machine for winter use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
la Grande Chartreuse
New Zealand
Piano delivery offer to certificate holder in Allegheny
A sales notice from ALEx. Ross at 187 Federal St Allegheny promotes an up right grand piano offered to members on payments of 100 dollars weekly. Members save 7500 on price versus non member plans and deliveries begin immediately with options for cash or 25 dollar cash plus 10 monthly payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vna
Medmens
Igtere
Wm. E. Hun
Mulberry Jt
Allegheny
Alex. Ross
Federal St
Bargain Upright Pianos At Hoffmann & Co Offer
A 71 octave upright piano with modern improvements and fine tone in a rosewood case is offered for 190 dollars fully warranted. The music store lists three rare pianos and two organs from renowned makers at big bargains. Call J. M. Hoffmann and Co at 537 Smithfield Street, agents for Sohmer Colby Hallet brands, Newman Bros and Peloubet reed pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barenias
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Sohmer Pianos
Colby Pianos
Hallet & Cumston
Newman Bros
Peloubet
Jewelry house opens fall stock with Mexican onyx and bronze gifts
Henry Terheyden at 530 Smithfield street presents a fall collection including Mexican onyx tables priced 20 to 60 dollars, onyx clocks 25 to 60, bronze figures, vases, piano lamps and fine diamonds. Anderson at 700 withfield street offers an English suitings and Scotch tweeds line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Terheyden
Smithfield St
Royal Worcester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oriental Congress
Vikessond
America
Perhans
Evetrhausen
Iit
Christiann
Brydo
Second Brigade Corps
Human Nature
Hovolulu
Young and Kapiolani Streets
Beecham
Peans
Exabple & Shvuster
Fifth Ave
Schoenthal
Penn Ave
Frances Hemm
Vinsaen
Iron Ci
Lapres
Casino
Houevs & Hacez Tiseu
Oliver Optic
Atlantic Ocean
LIFE
J. Kevan & Co
Sixth Street
de Haan
Big 6
Wylie Ave
Ewasie & Shyster
Wainwright
Franuenheim & Vilsack
Iron City
Earlescott Juvenile Opera Co
Casino Museum
Fravenhem
Ussa
Hucus
Hacez
Scientific and Industrial Notes
New York Daily
Hhe
Congress of Legal Medicine
J. P. Barrett
National Association of Fire Engineers
Kansas City
Prof. Barrett
Allwright
Julien
Julien Company
Fourth
Madison Avenues
Brussels
Madison Avenue
Everett Piano Club
Mwssu
Chautauqua
Wesesessines
L. Brueninger & Co
Anderson
Heoevus & HackEr
Kxasie & SuvstsEr
Bf Ae
W. H. Thompson & CO
W. H. Thompson Nt
Thompson & CO
Wood Stree
Express
Dr. Warner
BH. Co. A
Panora
Rosenbaum
Market ST
Theresone
Hopper Bros. & CO
Wood ST
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