Lenticular Bi-focal Spectacle Lens Debuts in Warren Pa
An 1880s Warren journal notes the invention of the Lenticular Bi-focal Spectacle by J Merck Jr with patent in 188 styles. It highlights spring fashion, summer plaids, and Jacob Keller offering over 260 pant patterns and numerous suitings. Keller promotes competitive prices and full-shop employment as he plans spring and summer business.
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Texas
Central Asia
Germany
United States
Nile
J Merck, Jr
Warren, Pa
Jacob Keller
Warren
Keller
Grand Rapids
Nelson Greenland
Exchange Block
For Sale Trustee estate land in Warren county Pa
Property listings describe approximately 450 acres in Warren county Pa across parcels in Pittsfield and Deerfield townships with 260 and 190 acres in specific lots for sale on easy terms. Prospective buyers directed to R Brown Warren Pa for particulars. Also local notices advertise Clemons ice wagon service, availability of a two story house near Glade, and tailors Jacob Keller and Merck drug store offerings.
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Warren County
Pittsfield Township
Deerfield Township
R. Brown
Warren
Glade
Charles P. Peterson
Warren Pa
Postmaster Wanamaker's brisk, standing audiences draw crowds
Washington reports on the iron will and brisk style of Postmaster General Wanamaker. He meets visitors standing, answers quickly, and keeps a tight schedule. Senators once sought private audiences, but Wanamaker offers brief, direct talks to all, drawing Democratic calls as well as Republican. The piece also highlights Clarkson's calm handling of the crowds at the department and anecdotes about Kentucky hospitality and Lincoln relics collector Gunther.
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Washington
Wanamaker
Mrr
United States
Post Office
Sicirs
Mira
Post- J
Press Corp
Air Wanamaker
Noble
Interior Department
Nubie
Senator Evarts
House of Lords
Evarts
State Department
Blaine
Tous
Rimenut
M Rile
Foreign Office
Post Office Department
Clarkson
Mr. Clarkson
Col Goodloe
Kentucky
Croker
Col Dudiey
Gen. Alger
Col. Dudley
Libby Prison
Chicago
Gunther
America
Guiteau
Lincoln
Hay
Nicolay
Linecoln Histors
Obert Grates
Harney the Thunder Bull the Seminole War Hero
A San Francisco Examiner portrait recalls General Harney as a six foot four inch athletic figure famed for endurance and prowess. Tales recount him sleeping four days without food and sweeping Indians aside with sword and rifle in battles near Fort Snelling. Indians reportedly feared him and nicknamed him Thunder Bull for his strength and prowess.
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Harney
Mexico
Gil Bowlegs
Fort Snelling
Harvey
San Francisco Examiner
Deathbed Reflections of Cardinal Mazarin Revealed
An excerpt from Count de Brienne's Memoirs recounts Cardinal Mazarin in his final days. He laments leaving wealth and art, insisting on speaking to the king, yet is too weak to discuss business. He recalls famous works like Correggio and Titian as he nears death.
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Cardinal Mazarin
Titian
Caraccio
Count de Brienne
Noises and Nerves Across Cities and Sensitivities
A discussion on how loud noises harm the nervous system. Steam whistles, pipes, streetcar bells, wheels, bells, and street chatter disturb nerves. Cities regulate or suppress bells, whistles, and rattling loads to protect tranquility.
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Berlin
Paris
Munich
Philadelphia
Rat Pie for Epicures and the Barn Rat Dish
A noted lecture discusses rat pie as a delicacy, noting the rat’s fastidious taste and the dish’s nutritious flesh. Reports say some readers tried the experiment and praised it, with many requesting detailed methods or a ready made pie for judgment.
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J Lin
Corr den
Pail Mail Gazette
Washington described by G W Senator Daniel in Virginia oration
The Virginia orator portrays George Washington as a hale country gentleman with zest in hunting, punctual in money matters, prudent in real estate, and decisive in battle. He praises Washington’s restraint, philosophy in writing, charity, piety, and lifelong service that saved his country, closing in peace.
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G. W
Daniel
Virginia
Washington
Boston Herald
Ivory Soap Transforms Village Blacksmith’s Hands
A rustic poem depicts a village blacksmith under a chestnut tree whose sooty hands become clean after use of Ivory Soap. The tale notes the soap’s cleansing power as it floats on turbid water like a pearl white boat, and the grateful blacksmith praises the product.
Warning about counterfeit Ivory soap in 1888 notice
A regional alert warns buyers about white soaps sold as counterfeit versions of Ivory soap. It states these imitators are not erect as the genuine and lack its peculiar qualities. The notice urges consumers to insist on Ivory and ask for the real product.
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Ea. Clemons
A. Ruhlman
Geo. Ball's
Merck Drug Store
Merris & Mullen
OUR
Dai
Drulbadle
Binghamton, SY
Totel
Peasing
J.B. A
Cortland Corset Co
Cortland
N.Y
Water Street
ALTER
Hop Plasten Co
BosTon
Greenland
Wim. Spinner
Diamond Block
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