From Havre to Rouen by Boat Through Normandy
In northern France the journey traces Havre to Rouen by steamer, crossing the Seine and visiting Trouville. The Havre harbor is crowded, Trouville blends Bar Harbor and Coney Island, and Rouen rises from Jumieges ruins to a Norman capital. Afloat scenes show fishing fleets, chateaux, caves, and a Viking-era tale, with cider and supper customs guiding Normandy life.
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Coney Island
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Daughters of 76s Plan Valley Forge Exhibit at Fair
The Ilinsis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met to urge purchasing Valley Forge field for $55,000 and to build a Revolutionary exhibit at the World's Fair. Space in the women's building was secured for a colonial mansion model with genuine relics. A letter from Mrs. President Harrison offered encouragement and praise for the chapter’s educational work.
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Daughters of ‘76
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Osborne
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Dominion Defenses Report Sought by Ottawa and London
The Dominion’s defenses are under scrutiny as Ottawa asks the Governor General to urge the Minister of Militia to send to Downing Street a detailed report on Canada’s fortifications. Major General Herbert’s earlier summary is to be expanded for imperial military estimates and broader defense planning.
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Crt
Governor General
Downing Street
Canada
Lord Salisbury
Herbert
Dominion
London
Coraopolis Fire Stresses Rural Fire Department Needs
A large blaze in central Coraopolis destroyed two Ross Bros stables and Loughner’s oil supply goods, killing two horses and consuming hay wagons and furniture. With no insurance on losses and no town water, residents watched helplessly as the fire raged, underscoring the need for a viable fire department.
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Coraopolis
Ross Bros
Loughner
Humane Society Receives Various Donations Totaling 142
At the regular meeting Secretary Davidson reported contributions to the Humane Society from Mellor and Heene ten dollars James B. Haines ten dollars W A Herron twenty five dollars Henry Weaver and Co ten dollars W W Psitrick ten dollars Bovard Rose and Co five dollars Piersel and Reese eight five cents H J Heine and Co eight ten dollars A Kornblum two dollars Cash percent James Phelan two dollars Mrs William Walker ten pounds Campbell and Dick ten dollars Herne and Ward five dollars Schaeffer and Lloyd five dollars Guffey and Quinn five dollars A M Martin two dollars children exhibition by Mrs Carrier eight dollars Miss Annette Smith five dollars fines from J W Backhouse ten dollars total one hundred forty two dollars
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the Humane Society
Davidson
Mellor & Heene
James B. Haines
W. A. Herron
Henry Weaver & Co
W. W. Psitrick
Bovard, Rose &Co
Piersel & Reese
H. J. Heine & Co
A. Kornblum
James Phelan
Stage Robbery Reported on California Route
Milville postmaster reports two masked men robbed the Redding and Alturas stage this morning. The box and mail were taken with unknown loss. Six men have been arrested on suspicion of the crime.
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Milville
Redding and
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Overcoats for Sale From Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co
The Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company offers a sale on overcoats previously priced 18 to 20. The public is invited to buy at the special price of 10. Visit the corner of Grant and Diamond streets to purchase.
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PCCC
Pittsburg
Farmers' Deposit National Bank Safe Vaults Advertised
An ad promotes the bank at 66 Fourth Avenue offering secure vaults with strong construction, good ventilation, and spacious coupon rooms. It mentions separate apartments for women and rooms for borers rented at five dollars and up, with ward MWF noted.
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Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Important Sale At Exposition Damask and Napkins
A linen display at the Exposition offers 200 yards of damask 25 dozen fringed napkins and doilies ten lunch cloths slightly soiled items to be sold today at half price by Jos Horner & Co.’s Penn Avenue Stores.
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Jos, Horxr & Co
Penn Avenue
TWO FIFTH SANDERS The Mt. Morris Field Produces Big Wells in Butler County
McDonald area activity reports two fifth sand wells nearing peak potential. Bowman Dibert & Co. on Johns lot showed initial 10-12 barrels per hour rising to 110-120 after deeper sand hit. Nearby Cook lot well claimed about 150 barrels per hour. Liggett Haymaker’s eastern McDonald edge well, on Toward lot, touted as strongest in field with 350-400 barrels per hour potential, while others in McDonald feed surge with several rigs up for additional sand. Oilfield notes cover multiple companies, rigs, and near-term spudding plans across McDonald and surrounding farms, plus updates on Devonian and Royal Gas operations and regional production estimates.
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Bowman, Dibert & Co
Johns Lot
Cook Lot
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Tak Dispatch
Liggett & Haymaker
Hays & Garland
Miller
W. P. Kead
Laurel
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Money Farm
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Lase
Devonian Oil Company
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Fayall
Devonian
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Guckert & Steele
Meyey
Gordon
George 8. Martin & Co
Druartroperty
South Rom
Hays & Gartlands
Royal Gas Company
Liberty Oil Company
Johns
Bradley
Haddon
Descamp
Welsh, Shay & Co
Verschuren
Laurel Hill
W. P. Rend
Rend
Kerner, Schmidt & Co
Alvin Land
Kennewig
Sauters & Patterson
Wolfe, Doty & Co
Mathew Wilson
Wallace Il Comy
Lumber Yard
Hoffman, Hoyt, Schmidt & So
George Lot
Gartland & Feeley
Deroy
Petroleum market summary with mixed trading and prices
Trading was light with about 15 000 barrels moved while the market stayed nearly steady in a narrow range. November opened and closed at 1. Highest 61 and lowest 664. McDonald field seen as bearish amid bullish outlook for others. National Transit certificates opened and closed around 60 with varied volumes. New York saw steady opening, dull close, total 2 000 barrels. gasoline and naphtha activity noted.
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McDonald
Crry
Baapronn
New York
Banks Fail Across Trenton Area as Steward Assigns
Jonathan Steward acting through counsel ex-Judge Lanning filed an assignment in Trexton New Jersey. Liabilities total about 329000 with assets near 185000. Endorsements tied to the Trenton China and Star Rubber failures affect numerous banks including Amwell Lambertville First National Bound Brook Newton Lambertville Mount Holly Seventh National New York Union Frenchtown Farmers Allentown Cranberry Igerace South Amboy Stroudsburg Manufacturers Newark and Mechanics Burlington.
Mairs petition seeks accounting from ex leaders for misused funds
Philadelphia report notes referee Toxlay J. Alexander Simpson Jr. files on the Mairs bill from Benevolent Order of Earnest Workers certificate holders. He recommends court decree against Edwin Harris former Supreme President and Harry Gurk former Supreme Secretary for improper disbursements totaling about 111000 to 116000.
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Philadelphia
Toxlay J. Alexander Simpson, Jr
Samuel E. Mairs
Benevolent Order of Earnest Workers
Mairs
Edwin T. Harris
Harry C. Gurk
Gas Well Struck by Abe Smith & Co at Pittsburg Works
A gas well flowing 5,000,000 cubic feet was struck by Abe Smith & Co of Pittsburg on their property near their window glass works in Lancaster Ohio on October 20 Special. The gas will be used in glass manufacture and could power four times the factory’s current capacity. If you rise early, you may catch rheumatism Salvation Oil cures it.
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Havre
New York
Seine
Jette du Nord
Newark
Anderson Farm
Basnecker
Lentz, Slagle & Co
Benjamin Garvin
Newton Garvin
Hoffis & Co
J. ©. Davidson
Garvin
Forest Oil Company
Reichley
Beers & McKee
J. M. Covert
Stewart & Co
Ehrman
Morris
South Penn Oil Company
Milton Watson
Aleppo
Pittsburg
Lancaster, O
Abe Smith & Co
Salvation Oil
Peter
Aiddresa Gray Medicine, CO
Buffalo
N.Y
Holland
Cor
Smithfield
Liberty St
Our Superb Overcoat Stock In Pittsburg
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company at Grant and Diamond streets proclaims the greatest overcoat stock under one roof. The $10 line includes kersey, melton, beaver, in brown shades and blacks. an $8 line offers rough and smooth overcoats. a £9 line features beaver chinchilla cassimeres and meltons. Taverns and prices emphasized to attract customers.
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Pittsburg
PC. C. C
Oxford
P.C
Farmers' Deposit National Bank Vaults and Spa Advertisement
An old newspaper ad promoting the Farmers' Deposit National Bank vaults with six vaults noted for perfect ventilation and good light. It mentions a spa for women and boxes for rent at a stated price, indicating a commercial listing from a past era.
Blaine Land Improvement Co Promotes Free Trains Ad
Blaine in Monongahela Valley promotes free trains daily to attract workers and residents. The notice urges securing housing and future investment with details for tickets maps and price lists at 129 Fourth Avenue.
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Great Monongahela Valley
Fourth Avenue
Blaine Land Improvement Co
Overcoats Offered By Pittsburg Firms At Low Price
Rich and poor alike may buy an overcoat for 10 at our store claiming the best value in America. Advertisement cites Combination Cloth Company at corner Grant and Diamond streets and Pitcairn’s at 454 Wood Street, promoting stylish fabrics and overcoatings.
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Pittsburg
Reciprocity Fruits Opening of Brazilian Markets
Philadelphia businessmen consider a steamship line from Philadelphia to Rio de Janeiro Pernambuco and Bahia to exhibit American goods in Brazil. The plan, tied to a Brazil United States reciprocity treaty, would form a $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 capital company with American manufacturers owning ships and agencies.
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Brazil
Board of Trade Rooms
H. J. Deiley
Hheme
Disston & Sons
Deiley
American Exhibition Company
J. C. Kip Hopper
United States
Rio Janeiro
Liverpool
Pernambuco
Bahia
Manufacturers’ Club
Syrup of Figs Proven Laxative Remedy Praised
The high standing and broad approval of Syrup of Figs as the finest laxative are cited to illustrate the merit of its key qualities. The California Fig Syrup Company expresses satisfaction with the fruit remedy’s acknowledged value and popularity.
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California Fig Syrup Company
Pittsburg Overcoat Sale Boasts Low Prices and Wide Line
A Pittsburg retailer touts bargains on men and boys overcoats including melton and beaver styles. The ad promotes affordable $10 rough and smooth chinchilla overcoats and a $29 line, claiming superior fabrics and modern PC combination cloth.
Last grand excursion to Washington and Norfolk for $11
The Atlantic Land Company of South Norfolk, Virginia promotes a seasonal excursion to Washington D C Old Point Comfort and Norfolk with round trip fare of $11 and tickets valid ten days. Limited lots will be offered for sale during the trip. For tickets and plans, contact Sloan & Co at 127 Fourth Avenue Pittsburgh.
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Washington, D. C
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Atlantic Land Company
Card of Thanks for Allegheny Fire Department's quick aid
The Cash Store thanks the Allegheny Fire Department for their prompt action during yesterday's Dunlap block fire. Store doors closed as flames spread, but firemen's vigorous work brought hope and allowed reopening as usual. Thornton Bros.
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Dunlap
Thornton Bros
Excursion Train to Chicago Offers Cheap Round Trip
Cheap excursion to Chicago via Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad on Thursday October 22. Round trip price is nine dollars. Tickets valid ten days. Special train at 2:30 p.m. Central time. Hendricks & Co. of Allegheny advertises free framed pictures with every dozen cabinets at No. 68 Federal Street.
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Lake Erie Railroad
Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
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