Widow’s bold proposal turns into salt laden nuptials
A Posey county tale describes a widow who uses wit and a cart pulled by oxen to force a marriage proposal. A young man agrees after she sets a price of two barrels of salt, two dollars fifty to settle the “case” at the depot. She warns others to refrain from courting widows, and the crowd laughs at the unconventional settlement.
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Posey County
Toney
Ase
Pete
Tve
Jim
Posey
Widders
Bub
Ally
Minneapolis Tripune
Impurities in Distilled Water Ice Germ Contamination
A Harper's quotation by T Mitch ell Prudden notes that although ice from distilled water seems germ free, large scale production taints it. Air exposure and utensils reintroduce bacteria, and charcoal filters intended to remove organics can harbor germs, raising counts after filtration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Mitchell Prudden
Harper’s
The Douglas Fir Timber’s Vast Value and History
The Douglas fir forms seven-eighths of Washington forest growth and is often miscalled Oregon pine in California. Its early mill near Olympia united Oregon and Washington as one territory. The species is strong, valued highly, and tested by railways and government experts. Contagious plant diseases spread via diseased parts. fire destroys spores better than any measure, so infected material should be cut and burned.
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Washington
California
Oregon
Olympia
United States
San Francisco Chronicle
Chicago Herald
One Sure Way. Beaver-What is your idea in having your collar and cuffs attached to your shirt
Melton-So my laundryman will bring them back with it. Woman and a Secret. Oil and water-woman and a secret-are hostile properties. Bulwer Lytton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Melton
Bulwer Lytton
Odds Against the Italian Fruit Vendor in New York
A NY street gang pursues Italian fruit vendors, seizing fruit as the crowd cheers. An incident on Whitehall Street ends with the vendor releasing a boy and retreating to his near-despoiled stand as bystanders urge action. Also noted is a Michigan report on poisonous snakes, highlighting massasauga presence and myths of other species.
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New York
Sunny
Italy
Whitehall Street
Produce Exchange
New York Times
A Rat's Teeth Describe Rat Dentition and Growth
The Rochester Union-Adver tiser notes a rat’s remarkable dental setup with four long sharp teeth two upper and two lower. The teeth have a glasslike enamel exterior and ivorylike soft interior that wears away, while the hard edge remains. Teeth grow continuously. if one is lost the opposing tooth may overgrow and pierce the skull.
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Rochester Union-Advertiser
Big John the Washington statue man and sugar bowl tale
Two humorous clippings describe a towering Equitable Building figure nicknamed Big John found in Washington and hired by Henry B. Hyde, plus a short anecdote about Johnny mispronouncing s as h and being caught with the sugar bowl.
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Big John
Equitable
Washington
Henry B. Hyde
Lincoln
John
Mr. Hyde
Capitol
New York Herald
An Accommodating Undertaker Timeworn Ad Promises Free Embalming
A cheerful old world frontier ad from Owensboro Kentucky touts embalming free of charge to prove satisfaction. The piece notes critics suggest such displays would improve certain corpses, reflecting a satirical dig at funeral advertising. A separate exchange shows a hatter and clothier bantering about cash terms and a five dollar loan.
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Owensboro
Frankfort
Tionesta Valley Railroad Time Table May 11 1891
Railroad schedule showing southward trains from Garfield and Tiona with arrival times at Sheffield Junction Wolf Run and Brookston and northbound trains from Sheffield to Garfield, with connections to P R and P W RR. Supervising official Jerry Crary notes.
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Warren
Sheffick
Isburg
Philadelphia
New York
Harrisburg
Shefferd
Sunbury
Lancaster
Balimore
Washington
York
Baltimore
Pallman
Erie
Williamsport
Kane
Pullman
Renovo
Sheffield
Chase, Pugh. Jlb
Garfield
Tiona
Barnes
Brookston
Sheffield Junction
Wolf Run
Barnes S
Bvand
Shefield Junction
Jerry Crary
Supt. A. Tt
Arren and
Farnswort
Vanderprift
Dunham’s Mills
A. Pat
Clarendon
East Branch
Junction
Vanderarif E.R. R
Ridgway
Garfeld
Jarfield
Unham’s Mill
Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Wood General Manager
Dunkirk and Allegheny Valley firms announce 4 D Wood appointed as General Manager. Wood to oversee operations, coordinating between Dunkirk plant and Allegheny Valley division.
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Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley
D. Wood
Tobacconist Carries Full Line of American Tobacco Co Brands
A local shop announces new stock of The American Tobacco Company products. Brands listed include Seal Plug in Pouches, Cornell, Lafayette, Yale, Marbury Bros, Pickings, Richmond, Imperial, Oxford Hash, La Perigne, Princess Royal, Picadilly, Monte Cristo, and English Birds Eye.
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American Tobacco Company
Fehman Brothers Pickett Hardware Embraces New Warehouse
Fehman Brothers and the Pickett firm announce the move into a massive new four story warehouse totaling 36 120 square feet. The basement holds sewer pipe brick nails rope lath and belting while the first floor stocks 125 tons of iron and steel and a full range of hardware and tools. The second story lists wrought steel farm implements and machinery including seeders grain drills mowing machines and saws. The third floor houses a 10 500 square foot shop with about thirty workers and extensive plumbing heating and metalwork services. Goods are shipped to eight states and a wide catalog of Axes belting oils paints and injectors is offered at low prices.
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Syracuse Wrought Steel
Syracuse Oliver
Gowanda
Gale
Pickett
Morris and Mullen Drug Store Prosperity Card
Morris and Mullen reports growing popularity from full supplies of medicines drugs toilet goods brushes and sundries. Cigar trade strong due to best brands. Prescription trade healthy and expanding. Every department complete and prices fair. Ladies contribute substantially to trade and management seeks to increase through fair means appreciating public support.
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Michigan
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Tlinois
Kalamazoo County
Morris Gibbs
Johnny
New York Tribune
Travers
TRE Coodwin
ATLAS
Dornh Et Kernott & CO
Haru’zctureys & Propretors
Stn Ave
Pivesburg
Brute
W. L. Douglas
le Douglas
Brockton
Mass
C. B. Judd
Detroit
Mich
Generes
Butte City
Most
Jindal
Mercanti
Livi
TCDD
Detreis
D.M Newnes Dace Ce
Williams
Warren, Pa
Siegfried & Co
Gfords
Nerve Seed Co
Chicago, dl
Siecfried & Co, Draagists
Jworth
India
Victoria and Princess Lawn
Boston
Steven
Perseus
David Shear
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N.Y
J. A. Beatty
Qu City
Pennsylvania Railroad
P. & E. Division
Aisa
Kinzua
Bradford
Salamancas
Olean
Irvinton
Oute
Tionesta
Oil City
Pittsburgh
Buffalo Express
W. S. Leflard Azent
R. Bell
J. A. Fellows
Geeral
Buffalo
Tionesta Valley Railroad
Ungh
Bol
Redonia X&p Crossing
Laona
Lily Dai
Assadag
Clair
Falconer
Trewsbury Bal
Fentonville
Ackle
Russell
North Warren
Irvin
Youngsville
Bao
Pittsfield
Garland
Torpedo
OFT & Newton
Grand Valle
Seir
Ns East Titus
AR. Titusville
Pe Me A.mlp
Mj A. I
Depot Corner High
Beech Streets
C.H. Ketcham
William Sparks
Cornell
Lafayette
YALE
Marbury Bros. Pickings
Richmond
Oxford
LA Perigne
Princess Royal
Monte Cristo
Fehlman Brothers
the Pickett Eardward
Mullen
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