Local notes from Maw Congroa and Altoona area
Community notices report a meeting of the AltianK society at Mine Horvues Pond on Spring Street with a focus on home decoration and participation. Other items describe railroad construction near Kenya, steelworks activity in Altoona, Kodak bank promotions, a social dance at Corry Lodge, farmers worrying about potato crops, and cold weather impacts on crops and grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congroa
Glenn KR
Dayle
Mombiln
Ata
Kenya
Altoona Klopa
al Steel
Thesia
Altoona
United States
Kodak
Lindsleys
Kodik
Lindsley
Adv
Corry Lodge
France
Kodak Bank
Local notices and obituaries stir Brookville community
A jumble of items notes deaths accidents and social events in Brookville and surrounding towns. Highlights include the death of 2% year old Clyde Moese from Brooks MA after injuries from an explosion near Humphrey Stick and Me Company, a missing person case for Louie Margolit last heard in 1910, and funeral services for Mrs Magdalena Weisser and infant Gerald Willan. Rex Theatre advertises Matt and Jeffs Wedding attraction. Community meetings are scheduled at St Elizabeths and Lutheran church with names Catherine Splokman Viator Landburg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Thatcher
Linda By
St. Elizabeth's
Catherine Splokman
Catherine Holenmay
Irs
Thoman
North Street
Bennington
Ver- Mont
Rex Theatre
Matt
Jeff
Wid
Wotsitibletin
East Main Street
Helen Murlo
Meirneaudeting
Jerry Hospital Avaitiare
Hoek
Mibslinaty Society
Wutheran Hutch
Aurioua
Anil
Seldora
Tnlon
Gerald Willan
Wilsion
Chery
Hratharl
Pabrunry
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Local Testimony
Corry resident Mrs. M. J. Fisher reports long relief from back pain and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy with sustained improvement since 1925 and endorses its use. Price is 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y distributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Corry
Mra. M. J. Pisher
Fredgrfox Street
Dean
Aino
Theda Bara Returns to The View Tomorrow
Theda Bara is announced for a tomorrow appearance at The View, portraying the wife of a faithless man in a revived scene. The report notes her dramatic presence and the audience’s anticipation for the performance.
The Super-Sleeper Sleepwear Cheerful Ad
The text touts a “Super-Sleeper” who rests soundly due to bodily warmth during low circulation. It promotes flannelette or Merino pajamas, claiming they are soft and extra warm, with prices described as asleep to values.
Hair Care Claim Promises Prevent Hair Loss
An advertisement extols a hair product said to stop falling hair and improve texture. It claims the formula is gentle, effective, and backed by a money refund from a major druggist network, urging readers to buy now.
Beaver Dam Association January 1917 Cow Testing Report
The Beaver Dam Cow Testing Association reports January 1917 results. C. J. Falott leads herd production at 27.1 lbs per day, with Jolstein herd top butter production at 11 lbs. A Holstein owned by I. Pitt shows 46.1 lbs daily milk and 61.5 lbs butter per month. Several members exceed 40 lbs daily butter with listed cow contributors including Ralph McCray, Fred Peterson, Maynard, Pollott, A G Adning, H D Whitney, Wilson, W Cummings, Paul Smith, Bullen, Dell Prostar, A L Ladd, and Wan Peat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Dam
Ttu
Ralph McCray
Fred Peterson
Oad
Mhitcheath Vyevve
Maynard
OW. Pollotte
Dre Eise
AG Adning
H.D. Whitney Dress
Day Pollott
Deae Cosets
Tel Wilson
Robert Guton
W. Cummings
Bullen Yes
Paul Smith
W. DB. Harris
Dell Prostar
CBM
Ladd Ey Bebe
Aitevee
Witrek Ert
Wan Peat
Remarkable Old Paper Saved from Kingston Chronicle 1600
The owner William Dukes of West Smith Street preserves a 17th century Kingston Chronicle issue dated January 4 1600. It reports George Washington funerary details and carries mourning engravings, with an offer for a slave Wench among its four pages. The obituary notes Washington died December 14 1799 and lauds his glory and lasting memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Dukes
West Smith St
Kingston
Tister County
George Washington
Henry Wack
Wadington the
Peper
Solon Korrow
Alan
Washington
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John Randall Dunn
St. Louis
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Christian Science Society of
Beecham
PAVER
North Center Street
Edison
Victor
Columbia
Patha
Pathe
C. H. Henderson Piano Co
N. Center St
Corry, Pa
Patrick Burke
Pint
Michigan
P. Burke
Eni
Knights of Columbus
Sounell
Burke
Brie
Filut
Kate Republican
Theda Bara
Rex Theater
Gcorry
Avalon
Sealy
Davis School
Lincoln Bld
Blaventh St Brie, Pennsylvania
Report OF
Beaver Dam Association
R. E. Palmer Co
E. Main St
Singer
America
Simmons
Peninsular
Globe Wernik
W. I. Blystone
Green Caste
Atlas Bed Room
Himburgh Bros
Erie Gas
Buffalo
Biglow Hartford
Nairns
National Bicycles
Bonnell
Buckeye Rockers
Bissell
National Furniture Co
Sherman Bros. Davenport
Slegh Furniture Co
the Vixen
Albert Johnson
Jolneon
Wituile Johnson
Powers
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