Optimism in anthracite trade and trolley highway rights
The Engineering and Mining Journal notes improved sentiment in the anthracite coal market with prices stabilizing amid low sales and dealer stock concerns. It also urges state action to define trolley right of way as rail traffic expands, and reports Lehigh Valley’s possible claim against Reading in receivership rows, with Reading pledging a workable plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Move
Philadelphia Times
Trolley
Reading
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh Valley
The
Stock Exchange
Grangers
Louisville
Neaghville
New England
Missouri
Pacific
Chicago
Philadelphia
Levin
Broadway and Exchange
Wall Street
Benedict
Tov
New York
Willan Linn Allen & Co
G. du B. Dimmick
Spruce Street
Scranton
Willie Am
Ollerssecce
Esaeneesee Chespeare & Obija
St. Mb
Venus
Nestenchea
Lake Shore
Manhettan
Mich
New Jersey
Central
L. BE
W N.Y
Neue Pac
Phil
Union Paci Eet
Eeeenee
Eens Wabash
Western Union
Chicago Board OF Trade
Vvenesesusenveyos
New York Product Market Sees Mixed Trading and Declines
Market notes show wheat and oats weaker with dull trading, December and May positions most active. Hog and cattle quotes steady to weaker as buyers hold off. dairy and tallow markets remain unsettled with quiet demand and modest price movement.
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New York
Muay
Hamo
Lalge
Chicago
Shigo
Elty
India Mess
Lake
Western Steam
City
Burren
State
Pennsylvani Do
Western Dairy
Balte
Lialidge
Fancy
Pennsylvania
Complexion Powder Promises Charm for Women
An advertisement extols a complexion powder named Complexion Powder as a key beauty aid. The readable lines claim the product enhances a woman's appearance and implies lasting charm through improved skin tone.
Hardships of Fishermen's Life on the Gloucester Banks
A Century magazine reflection by K. Cleveland Coxe portrays Gloucester fishermen battling brutal tides fog and cold. Long trawls and dangerous lines raise the risk of lost dories, starvation, or death at sea before return to their schooner.
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Gloucester
K. Cleveland Coxe
Synthesis of human capacity for true freedom and justice
The piece argues that solving time's riddle cannot rely on political or economic fixes alone. It urges a new synthesis that considers every capacity of man and every longing of the heart, stressing justice, love, and light over mere material comfort and reformist rhetoric.
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Mazalni
Aly
Hiss
Hooper
England
New England
How Stevens Won A Confederate Nomination In Georgia
Charles Beerman recalls a story of Confederate vice president Alexander H. Stevens and a rival speaker at a Georgia hustings. Stevens, seeking Congress prewar, sat in an invalid chair as a larger opponent mocked him, only to be silenced by Stevens and the crowd, leading to Stevens securing the nomination.
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Charles Beerman
Kimball House
Markham House
Atlanta
South
Alexander H. Stevens
Stevens
Congress
Georgia
Alex
Detroit Free Press
Beecham's Pills Promote Digestive Health and Relief
Promotional note for Beecham's pills claiming relief from biliousness headache dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache bad taste in mouth coated tongue loss of appetite sallow skin caused by constipation. Free book available and pills sold for 5 cents at drugstores or by B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
B.F. Allen Co
Canal St
New York
Sunday Sabbath and Ancient Gambling in Two Tales
A New York Tribune excerpt recalls a child’s Sabbath question about mending a flannel elephant and a Boston Transcript note discusses Jewish gambling lore. The essays weave moral wit with reflections on Sabbath ethics and ancient gambling practices.
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Warren
New York Tribune
Mrs Younghusband’s biscuit triumph at supper
Mrs Younghusband proudly presents piping hot tea biscuits to Challie and asks for his verdict. He compliments them as delicious, joking that the recipe must be from the baker, highlighting her pride in home cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Younghusband
Challie
Charlie
New York Evening Sun
Kenberma Station Name Origin Told in Ledger
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Kenberma on the Old Colony line in Massachusetts derives its name from three local children Kenilworth Bertha and Mary. The first syllables of their names formed the station name.
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Kenberma
Old Colony Road
Massachusetts
Kenilworth
Bertha
Mary
Philadelphia Ledger
Bucklen Arnica Salva Advertised for Skin Ailments
A vintage ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salva as a universal salve for cuts sores ulcers fever blisters chapped skin and other eruptions with a money back guarantee. It claims relief for piles and lists Matthews Bros as distributors with Miss Adelaide O'Brien of Buffalo cited as a testimonial. Burdock Blood Bitters are also advertised.
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Matthews
Broa Bd
Burdock
Adelaide O'Brien
Exchange St
Buffalo
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Miron Inpustatal Norges
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania Lines
Central Traffic Association
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Journal
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
West Shore
Financial and Commercial
Stocks and Bonds
PaLapstraoa
Quinsy
Thomas Ecletric
Mra
Lotta Conrad
A. W. Jurisch
Spruce Street Bicycles and Sporting Goods
Fister, Gentes, Bel Uipes
Lo Lovell Diamont
Mt, Pleasant
Wyoming Avenue
WM. T. Smith
N. A. Hulbert
Guy Music Store
Wyoming
Steinway & Son
Decker Brot
Eranich & Back
Wealts & Bauer
Alfece
Orcans
Usig
Filbert Sts
Philada
N.E. Penn’ Sions
Broad Street
Markey
T. J. Victory
Modsic Powder
Commonwealth Bld G
Boranton, PA
Modsic and
Bushdale Works
Lafflin & Rand Powder Co.'s
Repauno Chemical Co
Hartman
Antonio Hartmann
Birch
Wing Krevivo
Moll
Oval Medicine CO
River St
Chicago, Ill
Matthews Bros
Druggiats
Sernuton , Pa
Isaiah
Monte Carlo
Boston Transcripty
Dueber
Canton
Old Dominion Line
Old Point Comfort
Virginia Beach
Princess Anne Hotel
Atlantic Coast
Gee Daz
OLD Dominion
W. L. Guillaudeu
Pier
North River
Chollies
Bucklen
Arnica Salva
Atimalanta
H. C. Sanderson
Spruce Streets
DR. Monrr
Pie
DR. Mott
Harris
Penn Aventt
Cleveland
Ohio
Manety
Dr. Peal
John H. Phelps
Cor
Washburn-Crosby Co
Louis B. Smith
Capouse Avenue
Mercereau & Connell
Laobawanna Avenue
Bittenbender & CO
Scranton, Pa
Pacific Coast
Victor
Michigan
Juntatn County
Sullivan County
Tioga County
Dry
Studng
the Richards Lumber CO
Commonwealth Building
Heart Lake, Susquehanna Co
G. E. Orofut
Nosco
New
Sonia
Montrose
Lackawanga
Alfor
Mont Ew
Capallie
Berg
D. Meter
Dupont
eTee County
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming Ave
Third National Bank
Pere Rs
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