Tionesta Valley Railroad Time Table May 11 1891
The Tionesta Valley Railroad announces a May 11 1891 timetable with southward trains from Garfield and Sheffield Junction to Wolf Run and Brookston and northward runs returning to Garfield. Connections at Sheffield with P E B and at Sheffield Junction with P W RR. Jerry Crary is Superintendent.
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Br.r
Ridgway
Vanderarift
Garfield
Tiona
Sheffield
Barnes
Brookston
Sheffield Junction
Shefield
Barnies
Wolf Run
Shefield Junction
Northwa
Penn
Sheffield Tunction
Pall
Jerry Crary
Supt. m
New Fall Gowns and Fabrics in Dark Rich Wools
Special correspondence from New York describes fall colors as dark and rich with black dominates. Highlighted are wools, brocades, empress cloth, waterproof craguunottes, palm leaf and cockle shell designs, and new capes including a white moire pelerine with black lace. Hosiery and black flannel underwear noted as fashion fads. OLIVE HARPER.
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New York
Henriettes
Euderas
Olive Harper
Napoleon Chronologies a Life of Battle and Courage
A New York Sun excerpt recalls Napoleon Bonaparte’s famed escapes and constant peril, noting his siege wounds at Toulon and Acre, his stoic self‑branding as invulnerable, and his staff’s secrecy. The piece contrasts his 60 battles with Caesar’s 50 and comments on his influence over Europe’s fate. It also includes a street anecdote from the Jefferson Market Court about bearded defendants and the habit of shaving with cold steel.
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Napoleon
Toulon
Acre
Egypt
Caesar
Achilles
Europe
Jefferson Market
Chauncey Depew
Mr. Depew
New York Sun
It Cures Cancer Claims From Ecuador Plant
A New York Advertiser tale recounts how cundurango, a plant from Loya province in Ecuador, was accused of curing cancer after experimental use by South American physicians. An Indian patient allegedly improved after a poison trial, leading to a claimed complete cure.
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State Department
Washington
Ecuador
United States
Loya
South America
New York Advertiser
Cost of Electric Cooking Compared With Coal
A study shows little difference in cost between electricity and coal for cooking. Electricity offers clear advantages in comfort cleanliness and safety. In a 100 ton coal burn in a typical store about 96 tons are wasted, while electricity costs hinge more on labor and machinery interest.
Stopper Advice and Soap Tablet Notions From Dispatch
A New York Dispatch item suggests steeping a cork in gasoline to resist acids, making it as durable as glass for bottle stoppers. It notes soap tablets as compressed merchandise in ornamental boxes, useful for travel and home use, and mentions the fading remnants of French possessions in India.
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New York Dispatch
Attitude of Japan interview with Tokyo consul in New York
A Ju nese chancellor Tanabe and consul Hashiguchi discuss Korea, China and Japan policy. They recount historic wars from 1587 to 1593, the Tokugawa era, and Korea’s modernization, urging Korea to be left alone and emphasizing Japan as the vanguard of eastern civilization.
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New York
Korea
Tanabenese
Kumusabro Tanabe
H. Hashiguchi
United States
China
Tanabe
Hideyoshi
Japan
Far East
Keoree
Chen
Chemuipo
Legation
Nagasaki
Peninsular
Count Ito
Li Hung Chang
F. G. DE FonoTarxe
Swimming for Women. Isabella Proctor on drowning fears
Special correspondence from Atlantic City notes that swimming is a vital skill for women, offering full-body exercise and life saving potential. Proctor explains techniques for breath control, treading water, sidestroke and safety in shallow water, stressing that fright, not lack of skill, causes most drownings and advising calm, silent movement and gradual practice.
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Isabella Proctor
Isbolla Proctor
Rhetoric Fragments From A Changing Bow Dialogue
An obscure excerpt contrasts old and new bows and notes that Every Man whose watch was rung and pickpocketed faces damage from a dropped bow. The passage urges sensible readers to compare traditional and modern designs while hinting at practical concerns.
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A. Johnson
Johnson & Eh
Ata
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Points West
F. H. Garriero
Jamestown
J. A. Beatty
Oil City
Allanci
Warren
Kinzua
Bradford
Salamance
Olean
Olean Express
Tehinton
Tidioute
Tionesta
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Leffard
R. Bell
Sup’t
J. A. Fellows
Buffelo
N.Y
Arren and
Farnswort
Vandergrift
Dunham's Mills
Gogram i
C.srendon
Corwen
Underwood
Calmont Wood
Garfel
D. Wun
Gar
Tionesta Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
P. & E. Division
Harrisburg
Pullman
Philadelphis
Sunbury
Lancaster
Baltimore
Eric
Williamsport
Arrisburg
Erie
Kane
Ene
Toremediate
SheMeid
M. Prevost
J.r.woul
W. S. Lerrarp
India
Attitude OF Japan
Swimming
Scott & Bowne
N.Y All Druggiste
Will
Jas
Freystone Watch Case Co
Eline
Kline
York
Bright
Coe. M. Warren
Titusville
Tidwate
Lena
Barosma
Taly
J. K. Ronne
Hickory St
Warren, Penn’a
J.k.ronne
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