Fame and Wealth Made in Patents
A long feature on the rise of American invention, patents, and the patent office. It traces historical milestones from early laws to modern growth, highlights key inventors like Edison Bell and McCormick, and notes the office’s profits, regional patent activity, and the humorous variety of patented devices from wood screws to electric gadgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Patent Office
Chicago Times-Herald
Babylon
Ninevah
British Museum
Library of Congress
Franklin
Armenican Patent Office
United States
America
General Court of
Massachusetts
Joseph Jonkes
Lynn
England
Benelty
New England
West
Connecticut
Waterbury
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Montana
Colorado
Patent Office
Treasury of
Guttenburg
Nmouth
Edison
Mitchell
Telegraph
Goodyear
McCormick Harvesters
Ceorge M. Pullman
Pales Ear
Alexander Galan Bell
Cyrus H. McCormick
Harvester
Thomas A. Mclieon
Ma. Mulinon
Ohio
Meere
Alexander Graham Bell
Scotland
Crowbaugh
Pennsylvania
Bell
Georg M. Pullman
New York
Erie Canal
Chicago
Elias Howe
Samuel F. E. More
Bionticl “Oli
Richard M. Hoe
Hebert Bruce
Tenteer
Whitney
Thomas Blanchard
John Ericsson
James B
St. Touis
New Orleans
Pratt
Joseph Praneds
Francis
Harrison
Washington
National Museum
Ayrshire
Manila
Illinois
Dramatic Notes on Theatre Casts and Tours
A sweep of theatrical news lists next season plans in New York and London. Notables include Modjozka and Black Patti taking leads, Henry E Dixey and Richard Mansfield in new shows, Fret Hallen debuting vaudeville, and Fanny Davenport eyeing a return with a new American play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modjozka
Black Patti
Henry E. Dixey
Paris
Frederick Warde
Rowe Coghlan
Richard Mansfield
Richard Jr
Garrick
New York
Lewis Morrison
Faust
Richard Monafell
New York City
Henry Irving, Jr
Thorothy Baird
Jist Merrilla
London
Jean Th Reegue
Matador
Moscow
Luke Borgia
Cilia
Fanny Davenport
Sie Son
Ier
Ismonda
Hlom Wil Joee
Mere George Henschel
Johann Carl Gottfried Loewe
Germany
Melbourne McDowell
Lusland
Duxbury Yacht Club
Paul Potter
Lowisk Massie
Ji Kielvad
Tye
Bulfe
Wallace
Beneller
Hedda-Pyne
Pal Nveg
John Mishler
Monnevivania Theatrical Crewit
Bustnine
Prio
Adrienne Cabrollos
Nas
America
Winder
The Truth Office And Its Unlikely Holiday
Horace Voules runs a bustling London Truth office where Labouchere risks misuse of early copy. A late press rush forces Voules to halt machines and reveal a five week old paragraph printed again. The anecdote highlights newsroom pressure and wary management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Voules
London Truth
Pali
Euye Pearson
Leia
Labouchere Proms
Dover
Fat
Bouchere
Troth
Volos
Laboucchere
Voules
War reminiscence of John B. Seace from Albany life
A veteran story recalls John B. Seace of Albany New York a carpenter by trade and contractor who served in Massachusetts units during the Civil War. He describes battles around Baton Rouge Port Hudson and Hatcher's Run with wounds and reenlistment followed by postwar triumphs and a battle with rheumatism cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills which he praises highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Seace
Huikling Mover
Albany
N. Y
No. 15
Bradfront Street
Mr. Leave
Pittsfield
Musa
Berkshire Lodge
1.C.C. F
Washington
Massachusetts
Scave
Forty-ninth Regiment
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
W. F. Bartlett
Aind
Mr. Sence
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Capitol
Seace
Plain Store
Staive
Wil
Port Hudson
Donallsonville
Charles F. Walcott
Hatcher
Sen Ville
Engan Su
Alban Electric
Windliss
Mr. Seace
Dr. Williams
Dr. Willama’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N.Y
State Normal School at Delaware Water Gap
A famous mountain resort school with three to four hundred pupils plans modern improvements including a new gymnasium. It offers sewing, dressmaking, clay modeling, freehand and mechanical drawing with expert teachers and personal attention. Catalogue available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Water Gap
Business Directory Listings Across Scranton Area Shops
A fragmented street directory lists numerous Scranton area businesses by category and address. Entries cover banks, bedding, china and glassware, toys, flour and grain, paints, dairy, engines, dry goods, plumbing, harness, groceries, watches, hotels, hardware, clothing, hotels, tea and coffee, floral, catering, and more with specific storefronts such as The Scranton Bedding Co Lackawanna Avenue and Grand Union Tea Co 1032 Main.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Patent Office
Melville W. Fulier
The
Chicago Times Herald
H. H. Kohlsaat
Hatcher’s Creek
Petersburg
John B. Scace
Albany, N
State Normal School
East Stroudsburg, PA
GEO. P. Bible
William S. Millar
Scranton
Wyoming Ave
Center ST
Mansfield State Normal School
Albro
Mansfield
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
Metropolip
Trea
William Taylor
Wanna Trust and Safe Deposit Co
Lacka
Gerantém
Scranten Bedding Co., Lacka
Apt
Neon
Ons
Kinson
Mina
Cedar
Cor
Alder
Loula
Penn
Toys and Confectionery Williams, J. D. & Bre
C. P. Sons & Co
Weston Mill Co
Glencke & McKee
Spruce
Monumental Works
Owens Bros
Adams Avenue
Scranton Dairy Co
Penn and Linden
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Lackawenna Avenue
Dale & Stevens
Lackawanna
Cleveland, A. 8
Kelly & Healey
Minley
P. B
Keiler
Luther
T. H. Watta Co
W. Lack
Babcock
Scranton Supply and Mach. Co
Howley, P. F
M. T
Wyomingtva
Harness & Saddlery Hardware
Frits G. W
Keller & Harris
Grocers
Kelly, T. J. & Co
Porters A, & Connell
Franklin Avenue
Iter
John T
Lackawanns
the, Levy & Co
Foote & Bloat Gov Tit
Weebingtom
Cote Ear Co
Washin Hunt & Connell Co
Walsh, Edward J
HUN & Connell
Watchimaker and Jeweler
Rogers
A. K
Boots and Shoes
Goodman's Shoe Store
Blume, Wm. & Bon
Barbour
Home Credit House
Williams, Samuel
Scranton House
Depot
Ingils
J. Scott
Boots and Shops
Goldsmith Bros
Wall Paper
ETG
Ford
W. M
Brown's Bee Hive
Scranton Candy Co
Athletic Goods
Florey
C. M
Wyoming
Gunster & Forsyth
General Merchandise
Nook
Olyphant
Winke
J. C
TEA, Coffee
Spiche Grand Union Tea Co
Main
Clark, G. R. & Co
Caterer
Huntington
D. C
N. Washington
Pirle
J. J
Raub
A. R
MecGarrah & Thomas
Lorentz, C
Bimweil
V. A
Linden
Green
Joseph
Crockery and Glassware
Mardicg
J. L
Radin Bros
Kreaky
Creamery Stone Bros
Parker
E. R
Caryl's
Lindety
Benjamin & Benjamin, Franklin & Spruce
Roberta
J. W
N. Main
Breille
J. Lawrence
Clothin Ax
la Mulley
Ambrose
Triple Stares
Previdenga
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