Wisconsin lights and Indian, weather and politics mix in the era
A satirical roundup notes debates on electric light as farm necessity and plant growth, Wisconsin possibly arming Pinkerton bodies, and a Kansas Sioux suicide case. It mocks Weather Bureau corruption, Republican losses, and South Carolina’s governor as chief bartender while flagging new political fringe activity like Kansas anti prohibitionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
John Brown
Kansas
The
Sun
Weather Bureau
Washington
South Carolina
North Carolina
Army of Inberty
Warren post office contest ends with Siegfrid appointment
The Warren post office contest concluded last Wednesday with Col. John Siegfrid named postmaster. The Lepoze party abstains from endorsing tactics but congratulates Siegfried as a capable public servant, noting party factions and patronage rules while urging democratic, honest governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
John of
Siegfried
LepoEs
Col Siegfried
Postal Department
Szperr
Jie
Gue
Warren County
Lepeze
Lepege
Mgr
Cholera Threat Looms Over Europe and Russia
Grim reports warn of rising cholera deaths in St Petersburg and other Russian regions as spring brings higher mortality. Fear of spread prompts mass departures and school closures, with potential impact on travel to the World’s Fair. A plea to the U S to respond contrasts with political dissent in newspapers. Also includes a promotional note for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Castoria warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Russia
St. Petersburg
Uncle Sam
Rendezvous of Naval Vessels Before New York Review
The Hampton Roads site hosts a historic naval gathering as U S and foreign fleets assemble for the Columbian naval review in New York harbor. Adm. Gherardt’s fleet with 18 ships leads a grand parade while Britain seeks naval supremacy, and preparations include receptions at Fort Monroe and visits to Chesapeake Bay. April 24 writers note the ships’ voyage to New York and a lavish spectacle ahead.
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New York Harbor
United States
Great Britaan
France
Spain
Germany
Russia
Chile
Brazil
Hampton Roads
Admiral Gherardt
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Yorktown
Vesuvius
Cushing
Bancroft
Chicago
Concord
Newark
Bennington
Atlanta
Charleston
San Francisco
Delphia
Great Britain
British Legation
Navy Department
England
Italy
New York
Fort Monroe
Chesepeak Bay
Capital
Wampton Roads
Dolphin
Miss Helen Pearle Scott Delights Frewsburg Audience
From Fresnsburg April 12 the writer attended an entertainment by Miss Helen Pearle Scott of North Clarendon Pa for the Christian Endeavor. She recited with earnest natural stage presence and strong emotion, winning audience sympathy and proving mastery of oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Pearle Scott
North Clarendon
J. 5
Blanden
Frewsburg Baptist Church
Pan Tina Cough Remedy Booster Endorsed by Local Dealer
J ROSS MATEER of Altoona Pa endorses Pan-Tina after a neighbor with a six year chronic cough found relief. He praises the cough remedy as magical and notes it sells for 25 and 50 cents at local drug stores F M R and D Kahles' Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Nicodemus
J. Ross Mateer
Altoona
D. Kahles’ Drug Store
F. U. B.D. Kahle
Pro Life Remedies and Spring Potions Advertised
A fragmented ad column touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive for rheumatism and a cure for malaria liver trouble and indigestion. It also promotes Wm. H. Holmes Co. distillers 158 First Avenue and 120 Water Street Pittsburg Pa and McCullough's Half Century House for Prince Regent Whisky and a Pan Tina product sold by F U B D Kahle's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCullough
Liberty Street
When Doctors All Agree on Purifying the System
February and March burden the aged with chest ailments making a pure stimulant essential. Klein's Silver Age and Duquesne brands are touted as peerless at $1.50 and $1.25 per quart. Also offered are six year old Guckenheimer Finch Gibson Overholt Bear Creek at $1 per quart or six quarts for $5. Headquarters for wine liquor and cordials, with express shipping and a price list on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein
Duquesne
Guckenheimer
Finch
Gibson
Overholt
Bear Creek
Mension
Two Valuable Friends A lineup of home remedies and cures
A dated advertisement extols Red Flag Oil for pain and Pan Tina for coughs and consumption with trial bottles at a local store. It also promotes Hill's Pile Pomade as a guaranteed cure after fifteen years and Witt's Witch Hazel Salve sold by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Dixson
East Warren
Hill
Annerson
Ogdensburg
N.Y
de Witt
Morris & Mullen
H. Dixson
Hast Warren
The Next Fair of Warren Co Fair Association
The tenth annual Warren Co Fair will be held in Warren in the second week of September 1893 during September 12 18 14 15. Officers include D H Siggins president G B Starr vice president Willis Cowan secretary PL Russell treasurer F A Cogswell superintendent grounds and directors Geo S Davis B F Mead M Crocker N Porter T P Jenkins D H Siggins G B Starr Wills Cowan and F A Cogswell.
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The
Warren Co- Fair Association
Warren
D. H. Siggins
G. B. Starr
Willis Cowan
PL. Russell
Treagurer
Fla
Cogswell
M. Crocker
N. Porter
T. P.jenkins
D. ‘A. Siggins
G. BR. Starr
F. A. Cogswell
Wills Cowan
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G. P. Mead
Brokenstraw Township
Charles Francis Adams
Henry George
Massachusetts
Ohio
Cincinnati
F. Hunt
Cleveland
Columbus
Wooster
Akron
Zanesville
Robert Blee
W. W. Armstrong
Post
Warren Post Office
Hood
Bood
Chas. Rogers
Bay City
Mich
DeWitt
F. J. Dixson
Tae
Tost
World’s Fair Commission
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Pattison
National Guard
Harrisburg
Titusville
Hearld
Fresnsburg
Pine Grove
Congregational Church of
Lander
Slso
Stanton Bros
E. M. Hodges
Jamestown
J. H. Miller
Parker
James Logan
R. C. Parker
H. A. Braley
Scandia
H. L. Phillips
Marshtown
D. Curtis
Grant Putnam
B. E Firth
Lanning Hill
Wm. H. Holmes Co
Holmes
Greene County
Wm.h. Boknes Co
First Avenue
Water Street
Pittsburg
Grange
Toledo
Siegfried & Co
Warren, Pa
Bayer L
Ball
Miller
Geo. Ball
Water ST. Warren
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