Genesis of the D L W Railroad and Henry Drinker’s influence
A detailed historical account recounts Henry W. Drinker’s 19th century land promotions in northeastern Pennsylvania that sparked settlement and later coal and iron wealth. It traces his beech forest grants, early turnpike building, and the idea of a railroad linking the Delaware water gap with the Lackawanna valley, leading to the eventual formation of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad after competing interests and capital flowed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Henry Drinker
Benjamin Rush
George Clymer
Robert Morris
Samuel Meredith
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna, Pike, Wayne
Susquehanna
Lehigh River
Lackawanna County
Drinker
Henry W. Drinker
Beech
Philadelphia
Lehigh
Lackawanna Valley
Lackawan
Delaware
England
Lackawanna River
Pittston
Pocono Mountains
Water Gap
State of
Delaware and Susquehanna Canal and Railroad Company
Lehigh Navigation Company
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
New York
Tidewater
Ramuel Meredith
Providence
Susquehanna Valley
Great Bend
Burquehanna
New York State Lne
Lackawanna
Tur
Stocum Hollow
J. Albright
Northampton
Blocum Holtiow
Albright
Northampton County
Slocum Hollow
Easton
Wiliam Henry
Slocum
Henry
Armstrong
Slocum Hellow
William Henry
Gee
Scrantons
New York and Erie Railroad
New York State
Erie
Pocono
How a 10 Inch Battle Shell Is Made
A detailed look at the Firth Sterling plant near Pittsburg, where a 10 inch shell is crafted. From casting to forging, lathe work, copper band fitting, threading, heat hardening, and final grinding, the process spans many steps and machines with guarded access.
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Firth-Sterling
Demmiler
Pittsburg
Firth- Sterling Company
United States
Great American Sale Bargain Carnival at Jonas Long's Sons
The Great American Sale at Jonas Long's Sons closes all day Monday the 4th. Bargains today and tomorrow compete with the usual Monday bargains. Trade conditions promise to keep crowds busy during the two days as price cuts excite shoppers.
Legacy of Henry Drinker and the Drinkers in Lackawanna Valley
The narrative traces Henry W. Drinker's land investments and railroad driven growth around the Lackawanna Coal and Iron Company and Beranton. It notes Anna Drinker, poetess Edith May, who spent decades in state asylum, and Joseph Drinker, who killed Montrose National Bank president Cooper in 1884 and was later declared insane and imprisoned, with Anna later released in Harrisburg.
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Delaware and Lackawanna
Lackawanna Coal and Iron Company
Beranton
Henry W. Drinker
Montrose
Susquehanna County
Anna Drinker
Edith May
Harrlebore
Philadelphia
Joseph
President Cooper
Montrose National Bank
Cooper
Joseph Drinker
Drinker
Danville
Anna
Harrisburg
Timid Sisters on War and Expansion in Detroit Tribune
The Detroit Tribune argues the United States cannot gain lasting advantage from war unless it accepts new responsibilities. It notes distrust among Americans and praises confidence in commercial expansion despite fears that leaving the safe zone, like venturing beyond the trolley yard, could bring harm.
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United States
Muslin Underwear Sale Offers Bargains on Gowns and Chemises
A historic catalog lists muslin gowns, corset covers, chemises, drawers and lawn dressing sacques priced lower than elsewhere. Items feature decorative embroidery, lace, tucks, and plaits with many reduced from common sales to bargain rates.
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Ascents
Ikehieeeets
C. Uaw
Veinvstanaskicejtees
Boys Clothing Sale Highlights Sailor Styles and Wash Suits
A local ad lists wash suits in sizes 3 4C to 8 years with full sailor styles and embroidered shields, Galatea fabrics from 87C, Fauntleroy blouses in linen lawn, and two piece suits for 10 to 15 years in all wool double-breasted styles. Prices range from 49C to $5.00, with many patterns and discounted specials.
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Fauntleroy
Scrapbook Quality Neckwear Sale in Scranton
Women can buy Linen Dollars and a white pique puff scarf at a fraction of value in a two day sale. The advert promises strong value and ample selection for buyers seeking bargain neckwear today and tomorrow.
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Scranton
Simon
Parasol Sale Reductions Across Silk and Chiffon Styles
Selections of parasols offered at deep markdowns from 1.48 to 1.75 down to 98 cents for silk options. White and black varieties with ruffles and stripes reduced from 1.98 2.50 to 1.25. Solid color and black white canopies, with chiffon canopy toppers offered at 3.48.
Waist Sets and Gold Plated Accessories on Sale
Old style shirt waist sets in silver and gold plate drop to 19 to 25 cents. Enamel pattern sets with cuff buttons studs and collar button now sell cheaper. Gold plated girdles with jewels reduced from 98 cents to 48 or 25 cents depending on style. Limited quantities, quick sale.
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Investor &Oc
25c Books for 7c Now Displayed In Store
About 2000 paper covered books priced at 25c each, with clear print and many new titles. Authors include Marion Harland Hall Caine Maartje Corelli Walie P F Smith Thomas Hardy Mrs Forester Rosa N Carey Anna Sewell E E N Southworth May Agnes Fleming Walter Besant W Clark Russell Rudyard Kipling and J M Barrie. Also cloth editions of Rupert sequel to Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope.
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Zenda
Anthony Hope
Closing Out Bicycles and Bike Lamps Sale
Catalog lists Monarch Bicycles at 60 dollars and 44.98 for 50 Defiance Bicycles plus 36.00 for 45 Defiance Bicycles and 31.00 for 35 Anthracite Bicycles. 30 King Bicycles at 24.98 30 Queen Bicycles 24.98 20 Conroy Bicycles 15.98 B and R Bike Lamps priced at 0.75.
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Monarch
Defiance Bicycles
Defiance
King Bicycles
Queen Bicycles
Conroy Bicycles
Dollar Gloves Cut to 69 Cents with Limited Supply
A sales notice declares six hundred twenty one pairs of Castor white gloves with 2 clasps guaranteed washable. Previously selling above 98 cents, the new price of 69 cents goes on this morning while they last.
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Castor
Men's Furnishings Boldly Priced For Saturday Sale
Local shop advertises men's garments with low Saturday prices. Highlights include Negligee shirts with white neck bands and cuffs, Percale Negligee shirts with two lay-down collars, high grade golf dress shirts with matching cuffs, Balbriggan underwear in several price points, and Eugene Peyser pure linen collars at a cut rate.
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Eugene Peyser
Amy Price
Shoe Bargains in Wide Range of Women and Boys
Women Dongola Kid button and lace ge 99c Misses' tan button and lace shoes sizes 11 to 2 were 1.50 now 98c Boys Peerless lace shoes solid and serviceable were 1.50 Now 1.18 Women oxford ties black and russet styles worth 2.50 to 3 now 1.18
Basement Bargains Water Coolers and Glassware Sale
Classified ad itemizes two gallon water coolers with embossed galvanized lining for ten dollars. Also offers jelly glasses at eighteen cents each, previously 48 cents per dozen, and oversized window screens on sale from thirty five cents.
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The
Stroudsbore Times
Bettlers
le- Kieh
Drinkers Company
Erie Railroad
Charles Augustua Murray
Dyinker
Sir Charles
Williem Henry
Morris Canal Company
New Jersey
Hood
Cenia Hood
Jonas Long
Detroit Tribune
Tentzau
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