Industrial World reports four-track expansion from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh
The Pennsylvania Mail road company plans four tracks from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh. John W. Daiman is named General Foreman of Valley Shops at Buffalo. The article notes record global iron and steel output and ongoing track extensions including the Horseshoe Bend expansion and new tunnels, with progress east and west along the line.
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Harrisburg
Pittsburg
John W. Daiman
Valley
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad Advances Four Track System Link
The Pennsylvania Railroad works to connect Altoona and Gallatin by a four track system before the opening year. At present gangs of workmen are active along the mountain side building the alignment and masonry for the route.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Guallltgin
Heroines of Peace and Medical Remedies Story
A discussion of female ailments and suffering cites testimonials praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Letters from readers in Michigan Ohio and New York describe relief from headaches and weakness, claiming the medicine renews strength and aids daily tasks. The piece frames the remedy as uniquely effective for feminine health.
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New York
Lely
Mira
May E. Jones
Madison Ave
Wyalloenti
Mich
R. V. Merce
Buffalo
N.Y
P. Monfort
Warren Co
Ohio
Pierce
Central Railroad announces training and staff changes
The Central Railroad of New Jersey posts an August 1 rule change banning uncertified workers aboard trains and requires a civil service like exam for locomotive staff. John W. Dalman is named general foreman at Buffalo shops succeeding J. S. Chambers who moves to motive power assistant superintendent. Also notes heavy new 100 pound rail being laid on the Lehigh Valley line and large car orders in 1909 with thousands of units planned.
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Central Railroad of New Jersey
AML
Central Railroad
Tostal Civil Service
John W. Dalman
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Easton
Haseen
Buffalo
J. 8. Chambers
Central Railroad Company of
New Jersey
le Trompe
Chambers
Lehigh Valley
United States Car Works
Merch
Death notices and local ceremonies in Avoca district
The obituary for Bridget Cawley notes her age and daughter Mrs John Tigue of Lincoln, with surviving son John and sister More Killen Cummings, funeral set for tomorrow at 1:90. A Hose company meeting elected new members. A fourteen month old, James Hopkins Jr., died of meningitis. funeral tomorrow afternoon at Pittston cemetery. John Henry, from the West Side, fell victim to a kissing bug in Avees on Sunday evening.
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Bridget Cawley
Tun
John ‘Tigue
Lincoln Ai Decenach
Daugiter
John
Killen Cummings
Hose Company
Leater
James Hopkins
Moostey
Taterment
Pittston Cemetery
John Henry
Peculiar Mouth Swelling Prompts Medical Antidotes
A man awoke with a strange mouth feeling and a swollen line near his nose. Antidotes were given but the swelling persisted for hours. John LaRue, formerly an electrician at the sick mil, plans to move his family to town and resume work at the old stand.
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John LaRue
Rounding Up of Logs in the North Woods
The Philadelphia Reed describes winter logging in Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan. Camps house 30 to 72 workers under a foreman. Fellers pair up log with wedges and saws then loggers mark and clear brush. Skidding teams haul logs to skidways and sleighs move them to banking grounds awaiting thawed rivers.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Remarkable mummy exhibited at Marylebone Society
Public Opinion reports two extraordinary Egyptian mummies shown by KB Dufour at the Marylebone Antiquarian Society rooms. One mummy from lower Egypt weighs 160 pounds with a copper crown and gold settings, a painted case and papyrus inscription. The other features a long wrap and decorated outer dress with paintings.
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KB. Dufour
Marylebone Antiquarian Society
Marylebone Road
Teures
Theodine
Mummy Descriptions Revealed From Ancient Egypt Find
The article details a 2 500 year old Egyptian male mummy with extensive gold inlay and bitumen wrappings. It notes linen tunics, sandals, and a gilt chest, plus preserved hair and life-like features. A gold eye plate and tongue plate were secured over the lips as embalming details are described.
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Egypt
B.C
Albert” Nake
Making Mexican Pulque A Nationwide Drink Industry
The article describes pulque made from the maguey plant as a major Mexican industry and daily staple. Workers harvest sap into pigskin containers, ferment it in 24 hours, producing a beverage resembling iced buttermilk in appearance and a potent intoxicant. Mexico City consumes vast quantities daily.
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Mexico
Moexico City
Tequilla
All dollar waists offered at varied prices
The notice outlines new stock prices for waists including 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 and 2.50 dollars. It notes the large stock should move quickly at these current prices.
Bank Ad Promises Liberal Deposits and Safe Vault
Special attention given to business and personal accounts with liberal accommodations according to balances and responsibility. Three percent interest allowed on interest deposits. The bank vault is protected by Holmes Electric Protective System.
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Holmes
Furnish Your Home With Careful Selection and Modern goods
An advertisement touts a wide stock of carefully chosen home furnishings offered at moderate prices. It promises all items are new and up-to-date to satisfy customers.
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