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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
4
The International Sunshine Society schedules a meeting at Altoona as tensions rise abroad. The piece notes a lively return to optimism despite looming war clouds and references a confidential clerk involved in a separate clash with a former consul.
A University of Chicago professor promotes a formal spanker for public schools arguing the big stick tradition remains effective and necessary to discipline students.
Dr Samuel G Dixon Pennsylvania health officials warn residents to beware of well and spring water contamination during picnic season. Despite urban water safety progress rural wells remain a typhoid risk. analysis shows clear water can hide deadly germs. Authorities offer information and purification efforts continue.
Colleges unite to influence high school students to pursue college education. Brown University hosts planning among leaders to spread awareness of requirements, funding options, and college life, aiming to widen access and inspire more youths to seek higher education.
A New York City expert and instructor praises Allen's Four-East antiseptic foot powder. He claims ten years of use, dancing eight to ten hours daily, and says it keeps feet cool, reduces friction, prevents aching feet, and is recommended to all who stand or dance.
Pennsylvania leaders from across the state laud Dr Martin G Brumbaugh as a capable and reform minded candidate for governor The endorsements highlight his education work and public service in Philadelphia and state boards, noting his leadership in schools and social welfare efforts with strong support for his candidacy.
Pair of spectacles described with crystal lenses and a 12 karat solid gold filled frame, housed in an elegant leather case, including an eye examination by Dammers.
Col Roosevelt arrives Oyster Bay in good health after seven months abroad and prepares to meet Progressive leaders in Washington. He will discuss jungle experiences, map political rivers, and lecture Tuesday to the National Geographic Society before Spain with his son Kermit’s Madrid wedding details.
Thirty days trial of glasses. eye exam by Dammer's scientific method. Free service without tests. Special Invisible Bifocal Lenses two pairs in one with no lines and no cement. Ground lenses at lowest prices. Bloomsburg monthly visits. office 228 Mutual Life Building Philadelphia 1011 Chestnut Street.
A Washington Star taste critique notes the costumes were fine but criticizes Romeo for lacking dancing prowess and Juliet for weak appearance, saying neither brought fresh material to the production.
A Cleveland Leader quip contrasts betting behavior by gender. It claims men bet to end arguments while suggesting women never want arguments stopped. The item presents a witty observed stereotype rather than a factual report.
Contempt cases against Detective W. J. Burns and his employee Dan Lehon were scheduled for hearing before Judge Ben H. Hill in Atlanta and were continued to later in the week. The report notes ongoing legal actions and related proceedings.
Washington May 20 The acting secretary of the navy Franklin B Roosevelt said the United States will do every effort to keep Tampico free and open to commerce and that steps would be taken if needed to prevent a blockade by Mexican federals or Constitutionalists.
Miss Ethe B. Osborne, well known in charity work, is appointed by the mayor as Salem Massachusetts first policewoman on May 20.
A fragmented verse list recalls vivid objects and sounds from rustic scenes and trades. The speaker notes many mismatched items such as cow-hide, rush-light, horse-fly, chestnut-burr, shell-bark, and car-spring, weaving whimsy with rural craft and daily life imagery.
Public sale to be held June 18 1914 at 10 o clock A M at the sheriff s office Bloomsburg PA. The property in Berwick Columbia County described as lot 41 on Jackson Cripin plot fronting Vine Street 43 feet 6 inches and depth 160 feet with store dwelling and barn. Sold as the property of Andrew Kromo and Teressa Kromo against whom the writ issued.
The Bloomsburg School District invites bids from suppliers for annual school supplies and for forty tons of freshly mined Anthracite coal. George E. Elwell, committee chair, will provide detailed lists on request. Bids due by June 11, 1944. The board may reject any or all bids.
Letters testamentary have been granted to Joseph W Harrison of Mauch Chunk Pa for the estate of Samuel J Harrison of Fishingcreek township Columbia County Pa deceased. All indebted parties must pay promptly and those with claims must present them without delay.
Joseph Garrison a Bloomsburg court constable reports sudden back pain worsened by dampness and crying out in public. He states Doan's Kidney Pills cured his condition and praises the remedy, urging continued publication of his endorsement. 50 cents at dealers. Dean's Kidney Pills are the same product from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A performer complains that his impressions of Bernhardt and Irving fell flat in the town hall. An elderly janitor jokes that no one has seen those figures and notes a prior act imitating a hen that laid an egg, per Courier Journal.
A collection of 19th and early 20th century professional notices. Entries include J BROWN The Eye specialty with fitted glasses and artificial eyes in Bloomsburg PA, and others: ATTORNEY AT LAW in Bloomsburg with bankruptcy litigation specialty. H Welliver in Bloomsburg. J Fisher in Catawisza. U Funk with office in Ent Building. C Vetter with a 1903 date. H A McKillip in Columbian Building.
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