Keystone Chronicles glimpses of life and industry noted
A wide array of items from Keystone Chronicles covers Philadelphia baby mortality, Ridgeway school construction, a Dougherty typewriter plant in Kittanning, and pinkeye in horses near Philadelphia. It also notes a 91 year old West Philadelphia minister, political denials, and a World’s Fair militia stance. Plus a Johnstown fire fund, Harrisburg treasury inflows, and railroad charters. Several local incidents include an exposed severed head found with feed, a near fatal derailment injury, and a major oil property deal involving C F Shonblum and the Ralph Bros valued at about $650000.
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Dougherty
Kittanning
Pinkeye
Philadelphia
West Philadelphia
Mylin
Pattison
Henry E. Sutherland
Hazelton
Henry Maley
Franklin
Harrisburg
Bradford and Western Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Buffalo
Bradford
Pittsburg
Rochester
New Castle
Sharon
Greenville
Grove City
Ol City
Clearfield
Isaac Gouldy
Skippack Township
Michigan
Henry Smith
Oil City
W.N.Y& P
Tidioute
Downing
Smith
Invention to Solidify Petroleum Into Coallike Bricks
The patentee declares a process that solidifies all oils into bricks as hard as needed, enabling petroleum to be shipped and used like coal. It promises low cost solidification, reduced stoking labor, and one fourth the space of coal for transport, aiding steamship bunkering.
Petroleum solidification and reliquification hailed as industrial breakthrough
An 1890s note discusses a process to solidify petroleum at the wells for transport and storage, then reliquify it as needed. Claims include low costs and safer warehousing, with burns leaving ash instead of liquefying. Analysts expect potential ocean freight and price effects, while a Patrio Exchange report notes shareholder and industry interest and questions on feasibility.
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Pittsburg
Pure Liquor Promises Health Amid Epidemics
An ad urges risk-averse readers to choose Klein’s Silver Age and Duquesne pure ryes as preventive health measures during a heated term. It markets Guckenheimer and other labels at $1 per quart, $5 for six, with a mail catalog from Max Klein at 82 Federal Street, Allegheny, and notes Buckney University in Lewisburg Pa as a school ad. Also included is a domestic advice piece on farm discipline and a critique of late-evening lectures on how to keep boys on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desler
Duquesne
Max Klein
Federal Street
Allegheny
Guckenheimer
Finch
America on Top Franklin anecdote at Chautauqua
Dr. Montgomery recounted a Ben Franklin tale at Chautauqua about a Paris state dinner. England was praised as the sun, France as the moon, and Franklin supposedly proclaimed America as the Joshua who made sun and moon stand still, and they obeyed.
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America
Ben Franklin
Montgomery
Chautauqua
Franklin
Paris
England
France
Joshua
Assembly Herald
How to Cure All Skin Diseases Ointment Claim
An advert promotes Swayne's Ointment as a universal cure for skin diseases and urges purchase from a druggist. The piece notes counterfeit silver coins circulating among Erie merchants, describing them as worn and deceptive to unwary buyers.
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Swayne
Another Heavy Purchase Made
Importers sold us goods at great sacrifice, enabling us to stock many items for the season. Bargains await the ladies of Warren and surrounding areas as they see value and quality in the new arrivals.
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Warren
Extraordinary Values in Scotch Zephyr and Cashmere Goods
Extrordinary values list priced fabrics and materials. 124 cts extra quality Scotch Zephyr goods sold this season at 25c. 123 cts 2000 yards India Cashmere in black and colored grounds with hand painted flower designs. 15 cts 2000 yards Pan-Gee suitings with China silk effects, previously sold at 35c.
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India
Extraordinary clearance of high end fabrics and garments
At 65cents a yard 50 pieces all wool French plaids and stripes sold previously at 1.25 a yard. 54 inch Camel's Hair patterns at 5 and 10 dollars. Novelties embroidered tufted goods once 25 to 30 dollars. Silk Crepe de Chine India silks in vivid colors. Lace ribbons gloves. Cream Cashmere Camel's Hair Surges Albatross Nuns Veilings offered. Meyer Jonasson & Co. clearing sale jacket and blazer stock at half price. Visit soon.
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Ad Promises Cure
An old newspaper advert touts Dr Miles pills as a new principle for regulating liver stomach and bowels via the nerves. It claims relief for biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles constipation and endorses trial with free samples at Morris & Mullen’s drug store. It also promotes Jackson Koehler’s Budwise beer bottled by Cousins Bros on Liberty Street.
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Miles
Morris & Mullen
Jackson Koehler
Warren
Cousins Bros
Liberty Street
Bargain Hosiery and Fabrics Sale Announcement
In a brisk sales notice a local store touts women and children’s fast black ribbed cotton hose at 10 cents each, ribbed vests, silk and lisle underwear, and hosiery. Wilton-Back Velvets go for 85 cents, down from 1.25, Body Brussels at 1 dollar from 1.35, tapestry Brussels yard goods now 65 cents, and a grand reduction on Ingrain carpets.
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Brussels
Lager Beer Comes to Warren County Saloon Ties
For ten years Warren county has imported beer from many U S breweries since the 1886 dry law. Chas Krech of Keystone Bottling Works Corry supplies a superior Pabst Milwaukee beer now on tap at John Schmitz restaurant. Jamestown Journal notes Oil City man Goldstein fined for oaths and later smashing his thumb with a hammer.
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Warren County
Phil. Leonard
United States
Chas. Krech
Keystone Bottling Works
Corry
Pabst
Philip Best Brewing Co
Milwaukee
John Schmitz
J. Sehmitz
Jamestown Journal
Goldstein
Oil City
Sulphur Bitters Credited With Cure By Waverly Banker
The President of the Bank of Waverly Iowa credits Sulphur Bitters with saving his life after a decade of catarrh and liver trouble. He lost forty five pounds and nearly faded, but six bottles cured him. The ad notes Budwise extra in bottles at Cousins Bros. 7-24-tf.
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John Wood
Main Street
Lass
Bank of Waverly
Iowa
Smith P. Hunt
Waverly
Jackson Koebler
Cousins Bros
Secret of success: fair dealing at MENT Geo Ball
For over 35 years MENT Geo Ball at 338 and 340 Water Street invites customers to value honest effort and respectful service. The shop touts a broad line of men and boys suits in many patterns and colors, made to order from 5 dollars 20 cents, hats from 2 dollars, streetwear like outing shirts, neckwear and umbrellas all priced to undercut rivals.
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Derby
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pennsylvania
Uniontown
Butler County
Bardsley
Ridgeway
Johnstown
South Forks
C. F. Shonblum
Bradford National Bank
Ralph Bros
Fee
Wilcox Oil Company
Schultz Properties
McKean
Buckney University
Lewisburg
John B. Harris
Wm. A. Gretzinger
Erie
Meyer, Jonasson & Co
Cross Greek
Washington Co
Alfred C. Stephenson
Anna B. Crook
Stoneboro
Mercer Co
Brown
AEA
Bangor
Wilton
Lini NO
The
Hunter
E. C. Knowles & Son
Geo. Ball
Perlman Brothers
Boston
Mass
Warren Ledger
Winston, Rand & Watson
Java
Mocma
Goodrich & Fehlman Winslow
Rand & Watson
New York City
Goodrich & Feldman
Holmes & Coutts
Weatren Ledger
Acme
Goodrich &Feldman
Acme Oil Co
Akron
Ohio
Goodrich & Fehrman
F. Schumacher Milling Ca
Fehlman Brothers
Meadville
David H. Wheeler
LL. D
Humphrey & Nemoyer
Water Street
Episcopal Church
Nelson Greenland
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