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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1902

Page

4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Berlin Cologne

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