Fireworks and Fourth of July Notices At Woolson's
Local shoppers see ads for Fire Crackers Roman Candles and sparklers at Woolson's for the Fourth of July. Store hours note early close Friday and all day Saturday July 4th. Various residents and visitors are mentioned with plans and goodbyes as July events unfold.
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Mina Margaret Phelan
Mise Mary George O
Reginald Rose
Pittsburgh
Guo
P, Morgan & Co
Vernon
Ford Pisor
Pittaburich
Va, 4Th Duly “Sparkers,” Scribner's, Se, With Mise Ruth Pletcher
M. Cornell
Huckeye Lake
A. A. Dowds Dry Goods Company
His Curious Fall In A Narrow Steep Ravine
An extract from A A Barage Tandor describes a perilous fall in a narrow ravine along a forested riverbank. After descending a steep chute and slipping, he was saved by companions Benedicto and another man. The tale recalls medical remedies and the sale of Hanford's Balsam in Baltimore.
Liszt's Surprising Tea Party Prank Delightfully Unfolds
The narrative recalls Liszt at a hostess tea where tactless baroness demands piano play. Liszt refuses scales, pretends to search for a piano, then accepts a tea gathering. Hidden guests watch as he performs Contes Mementos and Rigoletto, finally laughing with the group behind a moving screen.
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Liszt
Haroness K
Erie
Liset
J Linasine
Hui
Madam Helbig
Lisat
St. Johan
Johan
Nina
Linst
Tisch
Nyrive
Linden
Crone
Harper's Megasine
Liner California Runs Aground Off Irish Coast
London June 20 The Anchor Line steamship California en route from New York to Glasgow by way of Londonderry ran aground in dense fog on rocks near Tory Island off Ireland. Passengers are safe and the ship’s bow and forward holds are damaged with two big rents found below the water. Six destroyers were sent from Londonderry to assist while the liner Corinthian stood by. The vessel carried about 500 aboard and wireless reports indicated no panic onboard.
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London
California
New York
Glasgow
Londonderry
Tory Island
Ireland
Corinthian
Festive Fourth of July Cookery Delights
A vintage guide offers summer menus and desserts such as snow white cream confections shaped into cones, pink fruit punch with cherries as stars, and delicate salads that recycle leftovers. It also covers fruit butters, cantaloupe terrain with vanilla ice cream, and sautéed cucumbers as fry pan treats.
American Gunboat Machias Silences Puerta Plata Battery
Washington reports the gunboat Machias entered Puerta Plata harbor to silence the city’s main artillery battery. The rebel leader Arias holds the city, proclaimed provisional president, while British and other forces suffer casualties from bombardment and harbor actions observed by Secretary Daniels.
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Puerta Plata
Machias
Daniels
Puerto Plata
Ieader Arias
Bmiwell
Republic
Behind the Times and Sharp Banter Cartoon Notes
A collage of witty captions and clipped dialogue mocks science, traffic, and daily life. Snippets lampoon cosmic sameness, auto danger, and parenthood while offering pithy quips about modern habits and oddities. The piece blends absurd observations with playful wordplay and regional banter.
Logan Relics Lost in Lodge Fire Near Youngstown
A fire at Green Lodge near Youngstown injured three people including Captain Job Cegna and Mrs. Logan. The blaze destroyed valuables from the late General John A. Logan and memorabilia belonging to Major Soha A. Logan, with fleeing witnesses reporting the loss of trophies and cherished items.
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Youngstown
Burns
Younkstown
John A. Logan
Mr. Lokan
Ramifather
A. Logany
Cher
Pineapple Dainty Dessert Preparation Guide
The recipe describes chilling a pineapple mash with marshmallows into a quart serving, then folding in whipped sweetened cream. Instructions emphasize mixing thoroughly and serving after chilling to achieve a light, creamy texture.
Conservatism in Investment Emphasizes Principal Safety
John M. Oukiso urges readers in the Chicago News to favor conservative investing that guards principal over high returns. He cites thrift talks and bankers advising caution, collecting reliable data, and consulting investment experts before committing funds. He promotes saving in banks with about 4 percent interest to build thrift habits and seek sound guidance.
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Save &P
Savings Bank
John M. Oukisoo
Chicago News
Opium Addiction Exposé Shows Soaring Costs and Craving
An extract from an American Magazine piece titled A Moderna Opium Eater recounts a former journalist turned convict describing daily opium use. It details rising costs from pills to rooms and cook fees, with daily expenses averaging about 45 dollars and larger purchases of up to 50 dollars per can, illustrating how addiction escalates and drains finances.
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Conta
Ancient Rome publishers rush to print cleanly
Fragmentary note suggests in ancient Rome some publishers sought rapid, clean production methods. The garbled text hints at a publisher of the era moving quickly to publish works, possibly highlighting efficiency or quality aims.
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Rome
Tan era slave labor unlocks cheap book copies
The excerpt notes that 1,000 copies of Martial's second book were produced in ten hours at about 12 canta each. Slaves trained to write swiftly and legibly worked in batches of 100 under an overseer, then copies were revised, bound, and sold. As slaves, they required only maintenance, allowing the master to price the books low and gain high profit.
Insult to a Duke’s Horse Becomes Parish Anecdote
A Roseneath parish tale recalls Principal Storey recounting a parishioner’s grievance against a neighbor and his impudence to strike the duke’s horse in the duke’s presence. The anecdote reflects old Argyll family veneration in the area.
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Argyll
Roseneath
Storey
Weatminster
Knife on the Steak? A Witty Exchange Cited by Boston Transcript
A clip from the Boston Transcript features a jokey exchange about a blunt knife and a tough steak. Walter remarks the knife is blunt while the steak is leather, prompting a quip about strapping the knife to the steak for practicality.
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Walter
Boston Transcript
Verne's Vision and Early Fame Guided by Faith
A Boston Transcript clipping recalls Jules Verne believing his ideas would come true and that he would write a new form of romance. Felix Duquesnel notes Verne’s naivete about success yet his friends would laugh last after Five Weeks in a Balloon became a hit.
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Jules Verne
Paris Temps
Felix Duquesnel
Verne
M. Duquesnel
Guirin
London
Milwaukee
Bentioel
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