Jamestown Bank Opens With 100000 Capital
Jamestown launches the Bank of Jamestown with paid up capital of 100000. Fred A. Bentley serves as president while C W Herrick M M Skiff and C H Gifford hold vice presidential posts. The report notes strong local financial growth in early 20th century Erie jamestown area.
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Jamestown
Bank of
Fred A. Bentley
C. W. Herrick
M. M. Skiff
C. H. Gifford
Pittsfield Township
Garland
T. D. Quick
H. F. Andrews
Phrenologist Pokes Fun at Bumps on Heads
A comic exchange explains phrenology to Pat with a punch line about judging a wife by bumps on her head. The London Answers item frames the quip as a humorous misunderstanding between two characters.
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Pat
Begorra
London
Germany's Forests Highlight Timber Wealth and Stewardship
An American traveler notes Germany has about a third of its land in timber and that carefully protected forests reflect a people planning for descendants. He cites that Germans value forests as an incalculable asset and practice systematic management to keep it perpetual, per the Saint Louis Globe-Democrat.
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Germany
Louia Globe-Democrat
The Same Old Story Doctor Quip
A physician asks how a patient fell from a ladder and the patient explains a pretty woman passed by. The exchange ends with the quip about a woman at the bottom of it, reflecting a dated newspaper joke.
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Chicago Daily News
Trade with West Africa and French colonies growing
The French west coast colonies are increasing in importance and attracting government attention. The United States exported to these colonies in 1900 valued at $657,266 and received $601,165 worth of products in return, per the Albany Argus.
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West Africa
Africa
United States
Albany Argus
Sign In Conversation Reveals Miss Matchless Marriage Question
Dialogue excerpt shows Harry questioning Miss Matchless on marriage and Dick noting he has known her for years and never heard her say she remained single by choice. The exchange implies assumptions about Miss Matchless's marital status.
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Harry
The Pride of Beirut in Syria’s Printing Office
An American printing office in Beirut is described as the most potent engine of civilization in Syria. The handsome building symbolizes the pride of the American colony and its influence in the region.
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Beirut
Syria
American Printing Office
NXY
Sun
Possibly Do Not Be Too Sure Others Are Wrong
The Washington Iowa Democrat notes a cautious stance suggesting not everyone may be mistaken. The brief item hints at editorial skepticism about prevailing views and invites readers to reconsider.
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Washington (Ia
Local notices recount visits and trades in Warren village
Miss Fannie E. Cooney visited Warren last Sunday while Mr. Carmichael plans to move to Tidioute after purchasing the Hanchett House. Rev. J. P. Burns spoke to senior students on Physical Intellectual and Spiritual themes. Timber and mill activity near Irvineton is noted along with a railroad tramp arrest in New Castle and a theft of portaloons from James Christie.
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Fannie E. Cooney
Warren Post Office
Our Village
T. J. Clark
Carmichael
Windsor House
Hanchett House
Tidioute
M. E
J. P. Burns
Maurer
E. E. Morrison
Arthur McKinney
Pat Coleman & Co
Scott Run
Irvineton
Clara Benson
Freehold
Jordan
New Castle
James Cristie
James Christie
Remains of Mrs. L Royce brought for burial
The remains of Mrs. L Royce who died suddenly in Westfield were brought here for burial on Thursday. A dime social at N. K. Dewey’s home yielded $3.10. Ed. Allen is improving after illness. Several local events and visits noted, including a May party in Grange hall and a reception with banquet for L O T M and K O T M officers. Allen Bros. nearing mill completion.
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L Royce
Westfield
N. K. Dewey
Ed. Allen
Charles Schramling
Allen Smith
Grange Hall
Royce
Allen Bros
Lander Milling Co Prepares to Start Milloperations
April 28 reports the Lander Milling Co ready to begin milling at the site. Residents note travel to Pittsburg for F A Root and J J Roy. Several locals visit relatives, boarders move in, and light changes occur as families plan relocation and work.
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Lander Milling Co
F. A. Root
J. J. Roy
Pittsburg
C. W. King
Chandlers Valley
H. E. Phipps
Marshall Kelley
Raynor House
EK. L. Mix
Low Fares To San Francisco And Los Angeles
Reduced round trips were announced to San Francisco and Los Angeles via the D A W P Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Bus May 24 and May 11 to 17 inclusive with return until July 15 stopovers allowed in western territory inquire of ticket agents or A J Smith G P and T A Cleveland O
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Cal
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
A. J. Smith
G. P
T. A
Cleveland
Low Rate California Excursion by Erie Railroad
From today and daily until June 15 Erie Railroad offers extremely low rate excursion tickets to all points in California. Rates are the lowest ever offered with Pullman accommodations. For details or tickets contact Erie ticket agents or F H Garfield D P A Jamestown NY.
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California
Erie Railroad
Pullman
Erie
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Hotel barn taken by John Stinger for farmers horses
Struthers Hotel Barn is now under John Stinger who will give special attention to farmers horses. Transients may use the facility as there is no livery in connection. Brst Job Printing at the MaIL OFFICE.
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Struthers Hotel
John Stinger
Brst
Postal Cards and Witty Epigrams Found on Public Cards
A collection of humorous postcard quips and exchanges about money prudence manners and gossip. The dialogue includes advice on thrift judging others and family dynamics with jokes about doctors spoonfuls of quinine and whisky and a mother nudging a fiancé about changing his ways.
Overcoats and suits offered by Jacob Keller the tailor
Genuine bargains on overcoats and suits advertised by Jacob Keller. Limited stock of well made clothing at very low prices. call soon for best selection.
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Jacob Keller
Poultry Food Ground Bone For Sale At Local Market
Pure ground bone for sale cheap in any quantity at the meat market of E. Hinckley on Hickory Street.
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E. Hinckley
Hickory Street
Store Crowds Choose Between Value and Service
The crowd at our shop shows the demand for good values reasonable prices and customer satisfaction. We highlight Go-Carts Gunn's sectional book cases curtain stretchers brass and iron beds couches Davenport chairs and all kinds of furniture. We also offer piano polish hair mattresses upholstering and repair Undertaking and embalming with a lady attendant at no extra charge. Stone vaults are always on hand and latest funeral car ambulance carriages and flowers are furnished.
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Gunn
Revolution in dress goods styles at Metzger and Hogan store
The store promotes up to date dress fabrics including Linen Twine Cloth priced around 50 cents, Linen Suitings in mixed shades, Linen Etamines at 75 cents, Linen Batiste at 50 cents, Shirt Waist Linen from 25 to 85 cents, and Silk Batiste and Silk linen Grass Cloth with Embroideries to match priced 20 to 50 cents per yard.
Washable Fabrics and Dress Goods at Modest Prices
Readable sections list wash grenadines Silk Stripes in greens tans whites and blacks priced at 25 35 50c. Swiss muslin chiffon and muslin fabrics from 35c to 85c a yard with various patterns. Embroidered Swiss muslin Irish dimities linen warp prints and mouseline de soie with lace 20 to 75c. Printed batistes madras and muslins 745c to 12c per yard. Mercerized shirt waist cloth and dress suiting 12% to 75c a yard. Exclusive dress patterns embroided batistes 15 to 35 each.
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Switzerland
Iain Mouseline de Soie
Batiste and
Madras
Batiste
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J. C. Sipsey
Stow Post
Tionesta
Corry
Department of Fisheries
Chadokin
New York State
Odd Fellows of Erie
Ica&l. BR
Mayville
Bradford
Meadville
Warren County
Oil City
Barney Pennell
Titusville
Chautauqua
Jake Wenk
Republican
Allegheny River
John Jamieson
Company H
Ridgway
North Broad Street
Geo. H. Hyde
Wendelboe
Liberty Street
Warren
Irvington
Columbus
Putnamville
Howe
Grace
Gwendolyn
Blackstone
Jack
N. Greenland & Son
Warren, PA
Kingston, N. Y
T. Geo. W. DeGrarr
Wall St
Metzger & Hogan
Warren Trust Company, Warren, Penn
F. M. Knapp
MO. M. Siegfried
Chas. E. Cobb, Casmen
H. M. Preston
Geo. E. Colvin
Allen’s Cash Shoe Store
T. O. Slater & CO
JR. Sar
Iver Johnson
Water ST
Citizens National Bank
Levi Smith
Jas. O. Parmlee
David L. Gerould
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