Germantown Battlefield Within Philadelphia Opens as Expo Draws Tourists
The Germantown battlefield and the Chew House mansion, once key sites in the Revolutionary War siege, remain visible amid Philadelphia’s growth. The Chew House now serves as a museum, its stone walls still bearing marks from Continental attacks. The battlefield lies within the city limits as modern development continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chew House
Germantown
Philadelphia
Chew
Address the Envelope A Post Office Ballad
A poem urging proper addressing to ensure mail reaches its destination and is not lost in the Dead Letter Office. It praises post office workers and warns against returning undeliverable mail, highlighting the cost and frustration of misaddressed letters. It emphasizes including both address and return information for reliable delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Woman claims Adjerika eases stomach trouble
A signed testimonial describes relief from gas and bloating after taking Adjerika. Mrs Howard says one spoonful removes the full feeling, eases constipation, and makes her feel cheerful, enabling her to eat without fear. The Hope Drug Co promotes the product for digestive comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Hope Drug
Spread in Education and the Rise of Equality
An extended editorial argues education fuels national progress by expanding access across cities and all work sectors. It ties literacy to social mobility, equality of opportunity, and a brain aristocracy over traditional wealth, noting night and radio education widen reach and redefine value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Chicago
Judy O'Grady
Surprise 20th Anniversary Visit for Mr and Mrs Lewis
Ten married couples surprised Mr and Mrs Joseph L Lewis on Collins Street to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on November 29. Guests served refreshments, played whist with prizes, and presented a china tea set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L Lewis
Collins Street
Lewis
Peter J. McClure
William T Dwyer
Thomas Hickey
William = T
Witham O'Rourke
Fifth District Court Hears Pleas and Cases in Thanksgiving Session
Judge Frank H. Hammill presided as several defendants faced charges. Philip Arico paid a $25 fine for operating a motor vehicle without a license after a Thanksgiving Day accident at High and State streets. George C. Munroe, who surrendered on Thanksgiving, retracted a vagrancy plea but later sought another chance to work. Arico’s case was continued one week with probation supervision. Carmine Langello’s weapon case was again continued one week due to new counsel. Langello has prior indictments for attempted murder and assault with a revolver. Joseph Almeida’s assault case against John Tavares was dismissed for lack of evidence. Frank Quintal’s assault case was continued one week. Civil actions Franklin Street Garage vs Manuel De Costa and Pasquale Ferraiuolo vs were also adjourned for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Hammill
Fifth District Court
Philip Arico
Catherine Street
Arice
High
State Streets
George C. Munroe
Mt Hope Avenue
Justice of the Peace
Philip Brady
Hammill
Carmine Langello
Bourn Street
Langello
Carlo Tammaro
George Shippee
Joseph Almeida
John Tavares
Benjamin F Lindemuth
W G Troy
Providence
Frank Quintal
Thames Street
Frank Gomes
Quintal
Franklin Street Garage
Manuel de Costa
Pasquale Ferraiuolo
Tobit Case Continues After One Week Delay
William J Tobit remains unanswered as the proceedings continue for another week with no resolution reported. The case status shows no new filings or testimonies, keeping the inquiry in limbo as judges prepare further scheduling notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Tobit
Ever Ready Bowling Leads As Axemen Top Hosemen Scores
Joseph E. Paul led Ever Ready Fire Company with a 105. The Axemen defeated the Hosemen, who lead the league, while the Chemicalmen won two strings from the Pipemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Paul
Ever Ready Fire Company
Chemicalmen
One on Her Sure Enough The First Joke on the Mother-In-Law
A light quip from the Boston Transcript satirical line notes a joke about Noah's ark leaving out a mother-in-law, illustrating a humorist take on domestic relations and family humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Boston Transcript
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Penn
Valley Forge
Washington
United States
Alsa
Grabert
Bristol Tire Dept
Mogul Flue & Chimney Cleaning CO
North Main St
Fall River
Mass
Phoenix Office
Bristol
Nursing Association
State Street
Martha Graham
Hope
Thyra Graves
J. T. Sullivan Telephone
Sam
Post Office
Nixie
the Postmasters Gazette
Boston
Warren
Bristol Radio Shop
Ferdio
Walnmat
Better Schools League
Dunbar Brothers
Constitution Street
Ezikovich
Martin
al Guevremont
W. Ethier
D. Gladue
Fraize
W. Rinaldi
F Guevremont
J Magee
W Gladue
JJ Paul
Macauley
Maher
Enos
Eyoe
Lannon
Wood Street
Paragon Brand
Vermont
Ceylon
Formosa
Edgemont
Graham
Florida
Swift
Frankforts
Newman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!