Penny congressman seeks to cut out middleman in food trade
Washington Aug 20 Congressman Arthur R. Rupley of Pennsylvania introduced a House resolution to investigate high food costs and consider measures with Commerce and Interstate Commerce Commission to reduce living costs by cutting middlemen. The plan targets the large number of commission merchants and agents profiting between producer and consumer and outlines the expenses they incur.
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Washington
Arthur R. Rupley
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Rupley
Secretary of Commerce
Congress
Department of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Here’s Your Opportunity Here’s Your Opportunity A Big Cut in Summer Wash Goods
A local retailer promotes substantial discounts on summer wash goods. The sale highlights reduced prices across fabrics suitable for warm weather wardrobes and home textiles. Customers are urged to shop early for best selections.
Department of Agriculture Publishes Cost‑Saving Bulletins
The text notes a push to reduce food costs by cutting out middlemen and distributing bulletins from the Department of Agriculture. Publications cover fish and food, yeast and their uses, vegetables for the table, meat usage, cereal meals, cheese in diets, nuts, and economical cooking. Speaker laments undervalued government guides and praises Ayinley’s term.
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Secretary of Commerce
Department of Agricultue
Laplay
House of Representatives
Washington
Ayinley
Department of Agriculture
Emergency Ointment Promises Healing and Money Back
A sensational old ad touts a “fellable” ointment claimed to cure chronic sores, chapped hands, and many ailments. It boasts rapid heating, antiseptic virtues, and a money back guarantee, with endorsements from Thos Downey N. F. Arion & Co. Ames & Co. and family physician authority. It urges use in emergencies and for babies skin care, with price details and vendor names.
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Jamox Hitchcock
Centarville
Thos. Downy
N. F. Arion & Co
Abe
Ames & Co
Thos. Downey
Thos Downey
N. 1
Aica & Co
Thompson Medical Co
Tituaville
Picandy
Narragansett Returns to Port Under Mystery Escort
Narragansett departs New York with oil cargo bound for London and sails back after a mysterious escort by a British ship. Reports say nine Germans were seized at Gibraltar and two were passengers. War Risk Insurance bill passed in Wallington, providing 15 million dollars to insure US vessels and cargoes against wartime hazards.
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Narragansett
New York
Ternin
Tnland
Mediterranean
Landon
E&ear
Tyornin
Gibralta
Wallington
Senate
Ange DI
Levo
Boston E
St Louis
aLoe BR
Chico
Brooklyn
Biss
Fiabiine
Wiisbury
Stancini
Aube W. Ih
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
Detroit
Loule Fi
Chiowee
Cleveland
Lince
Chicago
Gall
Kunias
Roi
OL Agi
Loulavee BO
Chionga
Chigage
Huffalo
St. Louis
Baltymor
Kansas
Pittsburg
City
Indianapolis
Arthur Wade Dies at Jamestown Segment
Arthur G Wade died at 6 26 yesterday morning at his home 351 East Fourth Street in Jamestown and his wife Francoa Briggs Wade survives. The Jamestown Tar Association planned a meeting at 11 o clock to discuss his death.
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Arthur G. Wade
East Fourth Street
Mirnor
Wade
Francoa Briggs Wade
Charles Ke, Wade
John lx Wade
Daunle Wade
Kerwin
Mea
Lillian Wade Willaie
Erlands
Jamestown Tar Assostation
Waite
Inventor Swarts Promotes Rat Catching Device in Scranton
Scranton inventor H D Swarts advertises a rat catching device claiming it will capture large numbers of rats. Merchants seeking pest control are urged to send their name and address to the inventor for consideration and purchase.
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Hwolf
H.D. Swarts
Scranton
Sead
Parolene Sale at Downey's Drug Store Noted
Tarolene goes to Downey's Drug Store to buy Parolene for rectal diseases. If not satisfied, Mr Downey offers a full refund. The ad promises cheerfully return of money if remedy fails to satisfy.
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Downey's
Edinboro State Normal School announces fall term
Fifty fourth year offers thorough training for teachers Preparations include certificates in public school music drawing physical training and domestic science Model School run by superintendent and four critic teachers maintains college preparatory course commercial department and accredited department of oratory Fall term begins September 1 catalogue requests to Principal Frank Baker Edinboro Pa
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Accreditead Department of
Oratory
Prank
BAKER
Edinboro
Warren Infant Hit by Trolley
Warren August 21 Conductor C G Bawards and Motorman Lawson Work In charge of the car report a two year old boy son of Mr and Mrs Charlot Cochran of Rogertown was fatally injured after darting across the track as the trolley slowed for a roundhouse barrier. Child removed to Emergency Hospital with broken leg and possible internal injuries. officials fear further complications in the next twelve hours. Cochran family now living in Rogertown after a previous home fire on Brown Street.
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Cochran
Rogertown
Brown Iin
Baldness Cure Sold at White Palace Barber Shop
An ad from Corry Pa promotes a tonic claiming to prevent baldness halt hair loss and stop dandruff. The notice urges readers to visit the White Palace Barber Shop for prompt attention and lists The Atlantic Brook Hall Food Co as source.
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White Palace
AtnlBrook Hall Pood Co
Corry
If Were a House Keeper I’d Deal With Ream York
A reader touts Ream and York as the best choice for household needs. They claim clean stock and no dirt corners, saying the store offers good goods including tea coffee butter and produce kept inside. The note emphasizes honest service and orderly premises.
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Ream & York
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Frank Renzi
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Stonk
Starh Granite & Maile Works
Maple Ave
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Stree
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John R. Jallicor
England
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Edinboro State Normal School
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N.Y
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First Ave
Lyck
Malig Awald
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Private Detective Service
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Omcs
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F. L. Etter
Corry, Pa
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