A Boy's Turn to Work A Lesson in Character
Charles Barney, 21, argues with his uncle about a livelihood and is pushed to accept a car conductor job. A rich merchant lends support and later mentors him, teaching persistence, stenography, and self-reliance. Over a year he earns respect, grows disciplined, and earns better work while honoring family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adoniram Barney
Charles
Adoniram
Ted
Uncle Adoniram
Great Railroad Company
Charles Barney
Eleanor Kirk
Costuming Boss Rules Swintien Loh Chinese Troupe
Wong Chin Foo describes the Swintien Loh company at Windsor, detailing how costumes are owned by a stock company boss, profits and salaries for stars Moo Sung Jee Taka Wing Sean Sung Hong and others, plus the hidden manager Lyon who controls finances. The piece notes discipline, fast dressing times, lack of internal scandal, and overall happiness of the troupe in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swintien Loh
New York
Moo Sung Jee
Taka Wing
Sean Sung Hong
the Windsor
Lyon
Swintlen Lab Dramatic Company
Unece
America
Wong Chin Foo
Over the Footlights on Observing Front-Row Faces
Francis Wilson reveals he can spot friends in the audience and uses audience reactions to shape his performance. He recalls testing a sleepy concertgoer in St Louis with a shrill yell to rouse him, noting comedians study front-of-house expressions to amuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Wilson
St. Louis
Nadjy
New York Tribune
Washington duels spark from officer defense of commander
The Chicago Tribune notes two duels sparked by detractors of George Washington. General Cadwalader challenged Conway after disrespectful remarks, wounding him in the head on July 4, 1778. Col Laurens then challenged General Lee, wounding him in the side, with Hamilton acting as second in the Laurens duel. Washington’s lieutenants defended him, showing chivalrous devotion.
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Washington
Gen. Cadwalader
Conway
Col Laurens
Gen. Lee
Cadwalader
Laurens
Hamilton
Burr
Chicago Tribune
The Three Cocked Hat Origin in 1704 Boston Budget
Toward the early 1700s hats were rounders with broad brims before fashion bent them. By 1704 the three cocked hat emerged as standard, turning up fronts and sides, and feathers fell out of favor. Boston Budget.
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Boston
Beef Iron and Wine Tonic for Exhaustion and Debility
This remedy blends fresh beef, iron citrate, and Sherry wine to create a nutritive tonic. It aims to combat sudden exhaustion from illness and support convalescence, with cautions for impaired nutrition and general debility. Adult dose is one tablespoonful between meals. children’s doses vary by age.
Merck Drug Store promises top medical goods and service
The Merck Drug Store led by Morris and Mullen advertises a full medical stock with remedies, perfumeries, brushes, and stationery. It highlights clean premises, attentive staff, and superior lighting by day and night, with electricity and gas. The ad touts growing business and public appreciation.
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Little Boy Blue
Blue
Abby Sage Richardson
Him
Ayer
John W. Benson
Wrence St
Lowell
Mass
Carrie Adams
Holly Springs
Texas
Tyron
Fernandina
Fla
Faithfuly
Augusta A. Furbush
Haverhill
J. C. Ayer
Tequila Tonig Export CO
Franklin St. Chicargo
Johnson& Siegfried
Merck Drug Store
Moqobris & Mullen
Scofield Block
Warren
Aera Sarar
Singer
True & CO
Augusta
Maine
Scott
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
Peter Creenland
Water Street
Episcopal Church
High Street
Hazel
Laural
Peter Greenlund
W. H. Pickett & Co
H. A. Jamieson & Co
Bary and
Stell Ertwrany
Sherman
Jewett
Steve Ranges
Syracuse
Gale
American Saw Co
Warren Ya
Morris & Mullen
Warren, Penn's
J. M. Harding M'f
Western
New York &Penna, BR
Pittsburg
Parker
Foxbur
Franklin
Ilar
Owl City
Hickory
Frankeyvalh
GOIE
PMIA
MIP
Poate Ary
A. Mia
Bradford
Wolf Runn
Quaker Bridge
Red House
Salamanca
South
Carrolton
South Woeernatt Allegheny
Boly
A. M
AL Arte
Gatchell
J. A. Fellows
Aen
Exchange Street
Buffa
C. He
Lefford
Tarren and Farnsworth
Clarendon
Cuderwood’s
McCalmont
Wood's Mill
Oil City
Titusville
Garland
Garfield
Ridgway
Erie
Vanderarift
Dunham’s Mill
Dunham’s
Mil
A. D. Wood
Ger
Ike
Ral
Ston
A.M P
A.M P. A
MIA M
Forth
Philadelphia & Erie R. Hartward
Sheffield
Erie Agcoth
Marys
Erie Mat
Erie Mail
Kane
Itrie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sheffield Express
Philadelhia
Williamsport
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Erie Express
EALT
New Yorks
Krie
Ally
Warren Express
Ol Express
Express
St. Marys
Chase. Pugh
J.R. Wood
L Man
Pass
Tinson & Co
Sofia
West
Cnre
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