Subways Agreement Nears Completion in City Talks
Aug 11 report states a flat phase of an oral subway deal between New York City officials and railroad executives. Key figures included Provident Smith and Mundin from the railroad side and Mayor’s office representatives plus City Engineer Briggs. Plan envisions through traffic and partial day work on construction in Woodson area with long term, multi year project scope.
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Orlo
New York Cantral
Alvensaton
N Y
Offernia
Wodona
Wilay
New York
Goop Equaine Paint Ad Warns of Cheaper Imitations
A local ad touts a premium paint product claiming it covers more area and lasts longer than cheap imitations. The message urges buyers to choose trusted brands and mentions Lynn Knepp on First Avenue as a source for patata related products.
Erie plant to handle part of war order
Aug 11 The General Electric Company has won a large share of a 254 million dollar wartime contract from Russia. The model plant of the company is expected to receive substantial work, with the contract divided among several firms including Baldwin Locomotive American Can American Tobacco and Canadian Car and Foundry. The order covers 10 million shells with options to increase to nearly 1 million shells. Shells will be produced at the Erie plant with parts cast and bored solid.
Switzerland Buys Sugar Here in Early Trade Note
New York reports indicate Switzerland purchased sugar from the United States, with an initial shipment of 100 tons of granulated sugar. Melbourne announces Dr. Richard Bell of the University of Melbourne identifying a discovery or specuut for cerebrospinal meningitis, claiming a salyptis will destroy the germs.
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Switzerland
New York
Aig
Switzarhund Hus
Vattot
Hithartu
Gorchany
Asttia
Melbourne
Victoria
Richard Bell
University of Melbourne
Monument Purchase Request for High Grade Material
A letter urges timely action to order a monument with high grade material to honor residents of Tustin. It requests securing the lowest possible price and promises prompt attention from recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirohaaing
Mamoriel
Tustin
Wood Urges Standing Army at Public Meeting
Major General Leonard Wood spoke to business and professional men in Pittsburg New York urging a standing army of a quarter of a million and warning against relying on new citizens for defense. He faced student applause and dismissed the idea of a 1,000,000 strong force as impractical.
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Pitttsburg
N.Y
Leonard Wool
United States Army
Department of the Post
Wood Hail
Studenta
Wood
Bryan
Aunime
Kbule Cin
General Wood
Gann Wood
Erie R R Building a New Wall Near ToMiitown
Erie R R advances wall construction for replacement and strengthening along the Erie grade crossing project. Crews clear the site, lay a thirty foot section of the wall, and prepare foundations while the Brit Depot and Wilcox Burehard Company supply concrete and materials. Work progresses on abutments for the railroad bridge and new steel section to improve track interlocking and routing toward the Eastbound track.
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ToMiitown
Conteantor Mahoney & Swannon
Volvarge
Erie
Cialuation
Wilcox-Burehard Company
Brit
Jengtti
Sata
Uwe
Malin Street
Ile Boatl
Howtlanding
Ceres Man Killed in Accident
A Ceres man, Vir Hackett, died when his runabout left the state road between Curiee and Abinglehouse after a collision with a horse and burney. He was a physician practicing for twenty years. his wife and two sons survive. The wreck occurred around evening, and the body was taken to his home for burial.
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Heck
Coren
Curiee
Abinglehouse
Hackett
Running Sore Cure Promises Quick Healing
Thousands praise San Cure Ointment for rapid relief of running sores and fever sores. The product, with a money back guarantee, claims to cure burns, scalds, bruises and related skin ailments. Available as 25¢ ointment and 50¢ jar, accompanied by San Cure Soap. Thompson Medical Co. presents in Tituville, Pa.
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San Cora
America
Downey and
N. F. Anes and Co
Thompson Medical Co
Tituaville
Paady
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Erie City
Findley
Downey Drug Store
Beven O'Clogk Pindley
A. L. Watrous
Bell Phone
Lynn Knepp
First Avenue
Redpath
Redpath - Brockway
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Assembly
Hla
Corry Chautauqua
General Electric Co
Babbitt & Son
W. J. Flaherty
Park Place
Corry
Dempsey Brothers
Ho A. Frank
N. Center
Beach
Frank G. Jones
E. Smith
Andrew S. McKelvey
Bell
J. Hee
Corty
Starr Granite and Marble Works
Thin Kor
Paver
D. Padoll
Timesight
Optomitra
Erie R. R
Jamestown
CERES
Uto
New Post
Superior Corn
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