John T Blairs Successful Career in Warren County
The article honors John T Blair as a longtime Warren County figure whose endeavors shaped local industry. It traces his rise from a village store apprentice to manager and owner, his ventures in cotton trade and shipping, and his pivotal role in building the Scranton coal and railroad networks. Blair helped found the Lackawanna Steel Company and influenced western rail routes, earning broad recognition as a leading industrialist and Republican figure.
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Warren County
Tony Munkey Magarlie
Jorknips
Sia & Serle
Moraving
Lawn of Hope
Gravel 1
Enon
Velaluy
Movria
Patervons
Thaumund
Wall Street Banklog
Ceara
Joseph Scranton
Sermatton Coalandrea Company
Pennsyla Lee
Delaware
Scranton
Mary Hinl
Wholst
Thiat
Lincoln
Whay
Chicago, Town
Nebraska
Whch
Linda Pyatmin
Oniatia
Ranmahic
Les
Molney
Alta
Marc Mu
Bialy
DeWit Glade
Boston
Prairies
Pict Valley
Wis
Charles Pistols Adqman
Oakes Amos
John Y
Omaha
America
Conpress Ag
Alee
Artidia
Abutya
Klalah
Bete Wa
New Jersey
Toraes
Lydia E, Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Mother
Kenosha Wisconsin resident Mrs Fred Hansen credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring strength after childbirth. A letter describes severe postnatal weakness and the mother's claim the remedy helped more than any other. The column promotes the product as a longtime trusted female medicine for childbirth related troubles.
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Kenosha
Lydia E. Finkham
Fred. .P."hansen
Symmonda St
Wisconsin
Banter and boast in a blurred canvass of wealth
A distorted sketch portrays a millionaire candidate recounting a ninety thousand dollar pledge and lifelong philanthropy. It mentions a farmer driving hogs to Chicago, pricing in Chicago and St Louis, and a huge network of gifts to Princeton, Lafayette, and Grinnell. The piece laments hoarding and praises local admiration while noting large road investments and Western rail ties.
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Blade
Canvnes
Witert
S.tletlelt
Chiu Oyo
St. Louis
Chieaga
Blaiey
Fifth
Munson
Link
le Nidge
Ani Uridges
Bintr Qyover
Albin
Watt Street
Renyon
Ciilel
Allamuchy Families Share Holiday Guests and News
Newton resident Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ogden hosted weekend visitors from Newark Succasunna and Baltimore including Mr and Mrs Hoyer and John Hang. New York’s W R Hendershot and Mrs Le I Doremer hosted siblings of Albert Hendershot with Ruth visiting from Karraville. Jock Wilch and family joined Harry Stavens at Hackettstown for Sunday greetings. Post includes notes of improvements by Whathrop and a motor boat addition. Thrice-a-Weak New Yorke World price listed.
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Lawrence Ogden
Newton
Alice Guest
Riddle
Newark
Misa Elizabeth Crovelline
Succasunna
Hoyer
John Hang
Baltinore
W. R. Hendershot
New York
Ant
le I. Doremer
Great Land
A. Hendershot
Daupheor
Jelur
Entorti Alnead
Albert
Townsend
UW. A. Hendershot
Ruth
Karraville
Jock
Wilch
Hackettstown
Harry Stavens
Tiuthertut
Win
Puder
Mol
Mes
Onal Clark
Prosperity for farmers seen in rising prices and power
The Philadelphia North American reports a strong farm economy with higher purchasing power. Prices for wheat, hay, cotton, corn, and livestock have risen significantly since last year, boosting farmer income and general prosperity. The piece notes increased farm output, stronger markets, and broader national wealth, while warning that gains depend on sustained price trends.
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Harden
Colfax
Anya
Tovprogsporky
Milous
Mollira
Henry Beto Wilson
Sreuge
Vargund
Lonat
Railroad strike impact and revival signals in financial report
A wartime era update notes about federal aid and farm income nearing 1,000 to farmers, a revival in business, parity support, and railroads expected to maintain income around April. It reports stock market declines and bank losses near 20 million, with rail traffic steady and a 0.3 percent weekly drop, suggesting a cautious recovery despite strikes.
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Association of Tailway
Engagement of Ada Hamilton to Van Auken Reported
Local notes report the engagement of Miss Ada Hamilton daughter of Mr and Mrs Trowell Milville to Van Auken a son of Mrs Elmira Van Auken and a Milford Pa Methodist Church leader. Also updates on residents Ada Drake with pneumonia and others in Milford and nearby towns. Engagements, illnesses, and community notices fill this compact column.
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Peter Ronker
Booker
Drake
Mtr. C
Savacedl
el TiHimin
Funj Tapianu
Samuel Drake
Milford
Amy ‘Lubar
Sigur Lont
Hhome Ditter
Vislings
Ada. Hamilton
Laughter
Mra
Trowell Mrinulton
Tov
van Auken
Elmira
van Amici
van Aulen
Vashinder Siks
Draakin Hospital
Kayt
Sperntert
Diva
Lawrence
Epworth League
Sopeat Lue
Fist Foe
Millis Ma Wilbima
Las Violet McMurtile
Trenaurer
Sadie Roe
Elmec Inn
Taxpayers Rally for Road Finance Reform
Citizens press legislators and the board of freeholders to curb heavy trucks and demand fair taxes. A local advocate urges action against road damage from overloaded lorries, insisting shippers pay their share and that laws limit trucking loads to protect highways.
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Warren
Legialuture
Board of Freeholders
Goa
Tony
Nowderney
Radio Safety and Heat Warnings From The Era
A clipped item notes radio fans blaming state conditions for explosions near fans and wiring, with Alexa Detzon of the American Radio Corporation cited. Experts warn hot weather spurs disturbances, while rail vacations may disappoint families, but promise progress toward solving the issue by next summer. Telephones telegraphs and the lone wireless line remain steady in popularity.
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Radiophons
MM. Alexadetzon
American Radio Corporation
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John T.blair
Lydia E .Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Allamuchy
New Yorke
Johnsonburg
Geir
F. FH. Butler
Jen- Kelas & Meeker
Maxwa Major
Mator
Standard Oil Company
Phillipsboro National Bank
Phillipsburg, NJ
Wilson, Stove & Mfg
Northampton ST
Easton
Burt & Packard
Farr Bros. .Co
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