Work Done by the Board of Trade in Scranton Growth
A historical summary read at a Scranton board of trade meeting recounts the board’s role since 1875 in promoting public improvements and attracting industries. It credits actions toward asphalt paving, parks, bridges, and ordinances, and lists numerous factories and companies established with the board’s influence, including the Lackawanna Knitting Mills, International Text Book Company, Scranton Button Factory, and Scranton Lace Curtain Company, among others, with key members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Board of Trade
D. B. Atherston
Scamon
Maret
Wosed
Ditkeon
Vsni
Rae
George Visher
J Ac Pied
William Connell
F. J. Altehcoek
B.C. Baller
Scranton
Linden Street
Ettleley
Board of Trade
Teari
Mentone
Lackawanna, Troy and Coal Company
Scranton Steel Company
Dickson Manufacturing Company
L. A. Pinch & Co
Scranton Stove Works
McClare Brooka & These
Scranton SK Company
Crowte Sauquet
Alfred Warvey Silk Mills
Odair
TP. Hatletend
Mallstead
Connell
Me. Connell
Telgard
Pasatitae
Toust
IBST
Foster
Colliers Engineer
Shenandoah
Philadelphia
New York
Philadeliia
Colimel Y A. Fries
Band of Trade
Ve. Foster
Hin
Shenandoah Board of Trade
Price
Hill Plant
Stranten
Avitely
Tas
International Text Book Company
Henry Helin
W. Th. Smith
J. M. Kemmerer
Visted Connetiant
Dite Iuainees
Heall
Tss7
Scranton Drop Forging Company
Keen Rilke
Santen Lace
Ter
Glenatrent
Ab Yrighe Avenue
Ant c @mpany
Stork
Valentine Bliss
Patermon
Bliss
Dicken Cli
Cmiruten
Loyellion
Dunmore
Founton Soap Works
Dixcourt
A. S. Archer
Kelling, David & Schoenallk Nilllt
Uwe Nillls
May
Tait Utes
Scranton Bolt and Nut Company
Lackawanna Inc and Steel Company
Jo Ise
Klote
Dealin Timmer
Brooklyn
Timmes
Scranton Cut Glass Company
Wightman
Washington Avenue
Graff & Co
Vinahettiport
Tony
Dickson
Thle Eimorm
Cartie
Qgeorge Brown
Wii
Rade
Thee
Manus Factoring Company
Keller & van Dyke Piano Company
Thins & Hoeelit
Cat Gliese Company
Ol, Grafh & Company
Eb. Atherton
Life of a Department Clerk in Washington
A Washington Star piece argues that government clerks face a paradox: fast workers are burdened with more tasks and blocked from promotion, while steady plodders advance. The article notes nervous strain on high performers and describes a culture of favoritism, harsh discipline, and bureaucratic tyranny in various bureaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Catches Snakes For A Living From Woman's Home Companion
Misa Grace Somers along with her dog Munter treks mountain ranges to seek rattlesnakes. She cures and prepares the snakes into skins belts and pieces while recalling a longstanding grievance tied to a Garden of Eden myth. A former typewriter girl, she left office work for this perilous pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Grace Somers
Uulifora
Mie Somers
Garden of Eden
Munter
Miss Somers
Miss Somer
Gil
Love and marriage proposals under social pressure
In a witty salon scene Mrs. Eden tests Holt on selecting between two suitors, Margaret Whelan and Kitty Redfern, while Holt reveals his fear and eventual confession of love. Mrs. Eden hints she has loved him long, reframing the pursuit as mutual affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Eden
Holt
Margaret Whelan
Buch
Tom
Miss Whelan
LT O
Aristophanes
Itafar
Margaret
Vassar
Kitty Redfern
Kitty
Echo
Lin
Mrs. Molen
Chicago Tribune
Measuring the Speed of Underground Water by Electricity
The Geological Survey reports a method to gauge underground water speed using two test wells and an electrolyte. An electric circuit records the arrival of the electrolyte as water flows, yielding speeds of eight to sixteen feet per day in Arkansas river sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Hydrography
United States Geological Survey
Hinds
Geological Survey
U. 8. Slichter
University of Wisconsin
Arkansas River
Interesting Timepieces Three Watches of Antiq Exh in Berlin
At Berlin's horological show three antique timepieces drew notice. A seventeenth century cross watch linked to Cologne Dome Museum once belonged to a priest. An eighteenth century bulky silver watch was worn by rich peasants. A mandolin shaped piece from Louis XVI era showcased artistic watchmaking. All Lares watches cited are valuable, worth thousands each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Cologne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Capt. Atherton
Thad
Jai
Casit Register Factory
Piso
Bureka Cast Register Company
Wilkea Barre
Pitheron
Siton
Simpaon
Fcom
Klote Sik Company
Poplar Street
Merweer Avenue
Thee, AL White Manufacturing Company
Minghamton
Gould Caulage
Heidgeport
Connection
Ke'ler Mann
Epike Mili
The
Washington Star
Atterbury
Sumter Bros
Complete Outfitters
Lack'n Ave
Scranton, Pa
Crane
Elcome
Mmer Resorts
City
N. J. Ie
Pas
John B. Scott
Hotel Sothern
Virginia Avenue
Atlantic City
Ocean View
N. R. Bothwell
Kentucky
Meath
Peon
Chicago Olipontele