Mail Carriers Not Exempt From Draft
Washington Aug 4 The Post Office Department acts to exclude postal workers from military service. Carriers clerks and laborers below the $1100 grade and those above the grade 7 face no exemption unless physically unfit or dependents justify. Rural routes and all rural carriers are included in the ruling. The decision aligns with President Wilson’s order and aims to keep mail distribution functioning during wartime.
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Washington
Pontmanford
Krados
Komplinnes
Wilson
Elali
Government Department
Mall Onerera
G Emerson DC Introduces Nonoperative Care at Main Street Office
G Emerson DC an optpractor offers no surgery treatment with compatible care aimed at restoring health. Office hours are 2 PM to 6 PM and 7 PM to 8 40 PM at Main Street location.
New Bridge for P R R at Youngsville
Aug 4 Youngsville reports a new Pennsylvania Railroad bridge nearing completion to replace the old structure. Crews began work weeks ago and expect about three weeks for concrete to cure. The old plant site by Maritune Manufacturing supplied the prior bridge materials and the new bridge will allow traffic to resume with minimal disruption.
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Youngaville
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Orest Marnituve Manufacturing Company
One Hundred Dollar Catarrh Remedy Reward Ad
A nostril of questionable medical claims offers a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh cure claims that fail. The ad promotes Mall'n Catarrh Medicine as a universal remedy and urges readers to buy Montrollavle remedy and Halla Citarrly Medicine, boasting dramatic health improvements. It lists mock ingredients and testimonials, urging purchase through a 19th century style drug firm.
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Pol Chammy & CO
Uteda
Ono
Armlet and Badge for Penna Home Defense Police
An 1917 notice describes the Pennsylvania Home Defense Police armlet and embossed badge symbols of authority. It notes that officers may make immediate arrests under statutory violations and outlines the force’s duties to maintain order and protect against threats. The badge and armlet are described with color and wear details, plus a court notice regarding audit of Corry School District finances and unrelated financial schedules.
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Srmlet
Pennsylvania Home Defense Police
Garry School
Twtot
Corry School
WMG
Tothwnies
Erie Boy Killed in France Returns Home After War
Aged 20, private Tedder from Erie served with Company G of the Moose unit in France. A War Department telegram confirmed his death in action during World War I while serving with the British expeditionary force. The family learned he had died while engaged in combat, receiving the terse note that he had given his life for his country.
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Eva
Pan Sia
Tavis
Yuri
Cura Ointment Promises Quick Pain Relief for Burns and Wounds
An early 20th century advertisement touts Cura Ointment as a universal remedy for burns cuts bruises and other injuries. It claims rapid healing and protection with aseptic conditions and urges readers to keep a jar handy for accidents. Also promotes soap and shampoo products from Ames and Co and partners.
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Ames and Co
Tom Gawnay
Korea
Atten Wow Wong
Nh, Ames and Co
Population and language diversity in India
The text notes India comprises about 150 languages and 43 distinct molded entities with 2,479 castes and many sub castes. It mentions Hindu groups, a large population described as “fog raden” and references to pollution and electricity, but the overall content is garbled.
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India
Nico
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Post Office Department
P.R.R
Youngsville
Pennsylvania State Normal School
Indiana
Indiana School of Business
Conservatory of Music
Normal School
Indiana, Ha
Aliiisnan Awan
PENNA
Home Defense Police
Ita
Athle
Ail
Oorty Pralig Schools
Court of Commion
The
Pennsylvania
Ratanon
Seliodle
Batanen
Walanoo
Hatinne
Balanrns
General Fund
O'Classe
A.M
Om Br
Janes B. Yard
Prophietiotary
Davis Setiul
Deni SN Bed
Lincoln Bida
Dtate
Boyenth St
Pennaytyanie
Innspire
Bell Phone
National Garage
First Ave
Erie
France
Ales and Co
Bouth
Ginasea
Nate
D. Padoll
Corry
Byary Fridiy
First National Bank
Presque Idle Bay
Waldameer
Four-Mile Creek
Pennsylvania Railroad
Quality Cash Stores, Inc
Ritter
Swift
Arm and Hammer Soda
Quality Cash Stores Inc
Traction
Jozeph Seap
Borland H.R Merritt Frederick Pulr
Alok Helle
Joseph Seep
Tn. Merritt
W. W. Splane
Samuel Justis
Joseph Lovt
Souis
Sssseseeees Proaident Tevetosiss
Pasident
D. T. Borland
S. H. Simpson
Wh, Wino
1. Suhr
A. M. Lowentritt
OIL City Trust CO
Oil City, PA
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