Hunting pearls at Oil City plasticized mussel hunt
A motorboat operator from about 80 miles below Kittanning passed through Oil City on April 20 heading toward West Hickory in search of pearl mussels. He aims to locate beds along the Allegheny river to profit from mussels and pearl buttons, telling little of the interview but noting the growing importance of pearl mussel harvesting on southern rivers.
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Ol City
Kittanning
West Hinkory
Jin
West Hickory
Allegheny River
Unclear fragment from a midsection tale on shells and pearls
The fragment mentions a middle aged man connected to the elf and 40 manhood, plus a note on finding shells containing marketable pearls as part of the story. The readable text offers no clear events, dates, or identifiable names to establish a full news item.
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Pera
Remarkable Cures Offered By N. F. Ames & Co and Downey
San Cure Ointment promises relief for skin sores pimples rashes and poison ivy while the soap claims to remove pimples blackheads and skin discharges. Customer testimonials from towns in Pennsylvania assert cures for eczema erysipelas piles and burns with the ointment and soap priced at 26 cents and 6 cents per jar or bar. Available through N F Ames Co and Thomas Downey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. FL Ames & Co
Thomas Downey
Mia
Charles Fay
Townville
Eugene McKenzie
Plum
Santos Lynch
Enterprise
P, Ames & Co
Thos. Downey
N. F Ames & Go
Downey
Thomson Medical Co
TausvHiy
Free corner posts with every sixty purchase at Star Granite and Marble
In Corry Pennsylvania the Star Granite and Marble Works advertises a deal offering four sets of corner posts free with every order totaling sixty dollars or more. They claim reduced prices and agent commissions allow them to beat rivals, inviting customers to inspect stock at 140 Maple Avenue.
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Oruar
Dutald
Uma
Inventiente
Worle
Maple Avenue, Corry
Stark Granite & Marnenworks
Maple Ave
Corry
Inter scholastic field meet at Allegheny College
Last May Allegheny College hosted an inter scholastic field and track meet on Montgomery Field drawing over 100 athletes from local high schools. A special train brought competitors. the event drew large crowds amid sprints, distance races, jumps, and weight events while medals and a silver gale were planned for winners and top placers.
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Allegheny College Bell
Montgomery Field
Erie
Maundville
Allegheny College
Carhegle Tech
Melia
Tirat
Eneliisiiain
Firuutries
Man
Anil
Avin
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Oil City
D. Nast
Mazda
Vis
J. S. Rogers
Howard Watches
Columbia
Clary & Stone
Padoll
Pavery
Priday
C. D. Babbitt & Son’ Druggists
Rexall Store
Allegheny
Warner
Pi Monteine Co
Paxtine
He Paxton
Reliance Wood
Acme Milling CO
Oui Elthee
Lanston & Co
Main St
Bell
Auburn Model
Auburn
Odel
Wrade
Everett
John Rey
Jobr al Dur
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