Pennsylvania Railroad Through Trains Offer Wide Service
The Pennsylvania Railroad runs through cars on major lines with superb dining service. All-steel and Pullman equipment ensure comfort and safety. Notable trains link New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and the West, with a January 6 1913 launch for New York to Florida via through Limited Trains. Travelers are advised to consult a ticket agent for details.
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New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Harrisburg
Altoona
Pittsburgh
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Pullman
Louisville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Detroit
Middle West
Western Express
Carolinas
Georgia
Florida
Gulf Coast
Pennsylvania Railroad
Prodigy Child King Dies at Five in 1725
The infant Christian Meinecken born in Lubeck in 1722 astonished scholars by age two speaking Latin and French, mastering Bible texts, geography, and history. At five he was weaned, reportedly died after a diet change, leaving psychologists with unresolved questions. Source cites Westminster Gazette.
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Christian Meinecken
Lubeck
Denmark
Westminster Gazette
Breeches Vinegar and Politician Bibles Explored
A collector notes various nicknamed Bibles and how printers altered texts. The breeches Bible changes fig leaves to breeches, the vinegar Bible slips vineyard to vinegar, printers Bible alters phrases about persecutors, and the politician Bible from Geneva 1652 tweaks blessed are the peacemakers.
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Ory
Geneva
Ill guest and hostess exchange at home
A guest explains his wife was ill but is out again. the hostess asks about her doctor, and the guest replies there was no doctor at all and mentions buying a new bat.
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Hoestess
Nila
In Europe I Seek One Thing The Goulash in Session
A brief exchange hints at travel intentions in Europe with a humorous reference to the EHnneartan goulash. The line captures a moment of curiosity and playful dialogue about a local dish.
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Europe
Earth a heaven for Mr Carnegie
Ironmaster Andrew Carnegie speaks of the world growing better and his love of the Hero Fund. He praises pensions for presidents, warns against tariffs, and notes his mottoes and service to fellow men. He recalls early Pittsburgh writing and discusses his hero funds across several nations.
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Ironmaster
Hero Fund
Andrew Carnegie
Franklin
Great Interest in Water Plans Across the Nation
Pittsburgh reports growing national interest in developing water resources with a series of conventions. The Water Utilization Association of Pennsylvania sends representatives to major meetings while highlighting regulated private capital for public benefit. In its view streams should serve citizens with proper safeguards. The piece then shifts to a French aristocrat’s deathbed quip recalling family ties to industry and graft.
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Pittsburgh
Water Utilization Association of Pennsylvania
New Orleans
National Drainage Congress
Flood Commission of
Pittsburg
Water Utilization Association
Morris Knowles
National Irrigation Congress
Salt Lake City
Utah
New England Water Works Association
Washington, D. C
American Society of Civil Engineers
New York
Pennsylvania Water Works Association
Atlantic City
N. J
Indianapolis
George M. Lehman
National Conservation Congress
Pennsylvania
New Kensington Girls Form Anti Flirting Club
Sixty society girls organize an anti flirting club in New Kensington to provide a homelike rec room with parlor sewing library game room kitchen and regular amusements. President Miss Elyria Lattield says the goal is to remove incentives for flirtation while noting some exceptions where heartache has occurred.
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New Kensington
Elyria Latteld
Carmega Toilet Powder Ad Promotes Gentle Infant Dusting
An advertisement touts Carmega Toilet Powder as ideal for the fastidious woman and nurseries. It pledges absolute purity and odorless safety for babies, noting a delicately perfumed oriental scent and chafing relief after baths, priced at 25 cents per box.
Schnell Named Burgess of Youngsville in Succession
Charles W Schnell was appointed burgess of Youngsville last Wednesday to succeed his father Barnard Schnell, who died several weeks ago. Schnell is well known in Youngsville and his appointment is seen as meeting village approval.
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Charles W. Schnell
Youngsville
Barnard Schnell
New Library At State Normal School Open January
The winter term at the State Normal School at Clarion will begin January 3. Tuition is free to persons intending to teach. A trained librarian added to the faculty will direct use of reference materials and teach library economy and practice. Instruction covers directing a rural school library including content sources costs and access. Catalog address Harry M. Shafer, Principal, Clarion, Pa.
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State Normal School
Clarion
State Library Department
Harry M. Shafer
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Bulletin
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Elsewree
Carver House
Earth A
Heaven
MR. Carnegie
Disraeli
England
Balkans
Constantinople
Roosevelt
Taft
Martin Luther
Luther
God
Pittsburgh Journal
Fremont
Great Britain
Germany
Belgium
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Italy
Kaiser Throngh
Kaiser
Princess de Valmont
de Valmonts
GIRLS
Warren
Dennison
N. K. Wendelboe
Liberty Street
Warren, PA
C. W. Schnell
Theatorium
Hickory Street
Cupid
Woodard Heath
H. C. Sandstrom
East Lynne
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