Pittston Gazette History and Population Notes
The Pittston Gazette, oldest Wyoming coal field paper, traces ownership to Theo Hart 1878 to 1901 and notes a 1900 census population of over 20 000 in Pittston and nearby areas within two miles of the post office, totaling near 40 000 with tributary villages.
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Pittston
Luz Co
William Joseph Peck
THE
Gazette
Wyoming
To Gazette
Theo. "Hart
West Pittston
Governor signs act to create Hudson Fulton Commission
Governor Higgins of New York signed legislation creating the Hudson Fulton Celebration Commission and appropriating $2000 to celebrate the 1909 centennial of Hudson River discovery and 1907 centennial of Fulton's first steamboat voyage. The act ensures a commemoration of two historic events with Pennsylvania interested as Fulton was born there.
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Higgins
New York State
Fulton
Penrose and Wattres tussle shapes Pennsylvania politics
The Philadelphia Item notes Senator Penrose resists joining Watres in the gubernatorial effort, citing the people’s majority will and the need to back the chosen candidate. Col. Watres’ allies fear the split could hinder party gains as conventions approach.
Coal Gas Engine Potential Revealed By Tests
Crittenden Marriott notes June Technical World Magazine reports U S Geological Survey Coal Testing plant results show bituminous coal can produce as much or more horsepower than best anthracite when manufactured into gas and used in a gas engine. Poorer coals yield more gas value than direct steam boiler use, reversing prior standings.
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Crittenden Mariott
Technical World Magazine
U. S. Geological Survey
West
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Cure and Reward
An 8100 reward is offered for any case Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. The ad states catarrh is a constitutional disease and claims internal action benefits blood and mucous surfaces. It promotes the remedy by building the constitution and offers testimonials and a list of certificates. It urges buying from F J Cheney & Co and mentions Hall's Pills as a companion product.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Ted
Cone
When June and August Come in Spring and Summer
A patchwork of verse on seasons follows a prose note about Sir F. C. Burnand leaving London Punch for not being funny enough. It cites earthquakes in biblical prophecy, Justinian’s era, Lisbon’s devastation, and Lisbon’s restoration. A Jordan Water venture aims to sell holy water to pastors, with high price and discounts, while others oppose it. References to the muck rake phrase and Pilgrim's Progress appear as commentary.
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F.C. Burcand
London Punch
Burnand
Punch
Gibdon
Justinian
Constantinople
Antioch
Lisbon
San Francisco
Ber= In
Jordan
London
Pribune
Wit and Humor of Blaine in Political Oration
The article recalls Blaine’s sharp wit and forceful sarcasm in public speech. It cites his retorts to Conkling, Theodore Tilton, and others, including quick quips about anti slavery views and an Athens Ohio campaign incident.
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Blaine
Kentucky
Spree and Seeck Tobs He Loves My Stoves and Ranges
Spree and Seeck Tobs are linked to Ash’s stoves and ranges in a local trade scene. The note highlights admiration for Ash’s product line and a potential purchase or endorsement.
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Spree and
Seeck
Tobs
Ash
Preventing Root Maggots in Garden Crops
F. L. Chittenden outlines three root maggot types cabbage maggot seed corn maggot and bean fly and details preventive methods. Strategies include kerosene soaked sand barriers soil treatments carbolized kerosene emulsion mineral fertilizers and scarifying markers for row cultivation. Clover without nurse crop is advised in dry years per Hourd's Dairy column.
Popular Garden Ing Sowing Seeds Deeply And Planting Tips
Sowing seeds too deeply is a common beginner mistake and causes failure. Small seeds like carrot, cabbage, lettuce, and celery should be planted within an inch of the surface while larger seeds such as peas, beans, corn, and beets go two to three inches deep. Thinning, feeding, watering, and foliage protection help large tomato crops. Plant earlier and later varieties in succession for a continuous corn supply until frost. Asparagus is easy to grow. plant 50 to 100 crowns now for long-term yield. Do not plant squash until soil is warm. on rich soil, beets can be transplanted from a glass start once large enough. Nitrate of soda aids cabbage and cauliflower. strawberries should be set when ground is fit and good plants are available. J. B. Patterson & Co. offers lumber, mill work, hardware, paints, and related items. Dr. O'Brien, Osteopath, will move to 47 William Street after April 1.
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Chittenden
United States
Promised Good Competitions in Sunday School Meeting
A Welsh Congregational church event tomorrow at 7 30 pm features Sunday School Class No 4 with president Henry Cuddeback conductor Samuel Howell and music adjudicator Prof Grimith J Jones. Admission reduced to 10 cents due to mine work suspension. The programme includes choirs, solos, recitations, and adjudications with prizes up to 10 dollars for various classes including children and adults.
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Axcelent
Prokianime
Congregational Church
Henry Cuddeback
Samuel Howell
Grimith J. Jones
Wi Kesbarro
Henry W. Merritt
Plaine
Misa
Lewis Norman
Aberystwyth
Holy Spirit
Semusy
Prises
Ion
Soto
Tor
Virgo
Voto
Altondo
Prine
Baan
Due Sallora
Wiliam
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Seofatter
Penrose and
WATT
Penrose
Beeve
Gubernatori Bble
Philadelphia
Colonel Watres
Washington
J. Watres
Watres
Deamer
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Bryan
Indiana
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New Zealand
Australia
Egypt
India
Holy Land
Syria
Turkey
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Russia
Sweden
Orway
England
Ireland
Scotland
France
Spain
Haly
Switzerland
Germany
Bulner
New York
Ap Tn
Joon
Grant
Gwendolin. Jones
Chambers’ Journal
Bunegan
Christiana
Mick
Christ Mercy
James G. Blaine
Maine
Conkling
Theodore Tilton
New York Independent
Davis
Hyperion
Thersites
Hercules
Gail Hamilton
William Pitt Fessenden
Senate of Maine
Jefferson Davis
Wira
Andersonville
Butler
Jaine
Athens
Republica
J. B. Patterson & Co
O'Brien
William Street
Pagel
Ajuaicas
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Citizens’ Electric Illuminating Co
Broad Street
Goldsmith's Bazaar
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, Pa
Oranton
Tapestry
Bach
Iirst Point
Brussels
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