War on itinerant peddlers sparks city reforms
The article notes an OC Spring backed campaign against itinerant peddlers, with cities enforcing permits and educating housewives on safe purchasing. It highlights police efforts to curb roadside solicitations and a central Pennsylvania business group leading public awareness. It also mentions Congress salary concerns and bread price boosts, alongside state police arrest statistics through 1924.
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Pennsylvania
Ely
Feineragt
Flr
Pilus
Fog slows New York traffic and harbor moves
A dense pea soup fog settled over New York delaying surface traffic and harbor movements. Authorities imposed special measures and heightened fines to prevent repetition of wrecks from wartime fogs. Ships in the harbor crawled, with fog horns sounding continuously.
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United Pines
New York
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Natural Hair Color
An oldtime remedy marketed at drug stores promises to darken gray hair to a natural glossy shade. The Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound is described as easy to use with a dampened strand application. It claims quick results, restoring color after one or two uses.
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Wyeth
Twenty Years Ago Ag taicon f rom Thy Journal Files
A Corry Chamber of Commerce reception at Fort Fleet is described with local society, sports, and public notices. The event featured Union players, a trolley line discussion, and remarks by local officials. A baby was born on Monday February 20th at the Barker home, with city scenes at the Armory Theatre and a trolley accident report near Susioath. The piece ends with an advertisement for The Best Coffee To Buy praising quality and price.
Early primaries spark county race in Dunkirk area
Erie County voters listen for word on candidates for county offices including Wake, controller, sheriff, jury commissioners, city council and aldermen. Incumbent Uriah Rossiter appears likely to seek re nomination with several rivals and no formal party endorsements yet. Weather conditions report ice and lake conditions complicating early season fishing and boat activity near Dunkirk.
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Dispatch-herald
Erie County
County Wake
City Coun
Uriah Y Rossiter
Han Feort
Prancie McClintock
Unon Cis
Eyem
Democratic
Republian
Cent
Joseph Leslie
Len Monahan
Denies Shier
Dunkirk
Lake Erie
Hales
Forlay
Ponts Alrealye
Almoet Heeleh Ea
Drive irritation relief eyedrops from old ad copy
An OCR fragment advises eye care after long drives. It promotes Camphor and witch hazel based eye wash sold as Layaptik eye wash. It claims to remove dust germs and wind induced irritation, with notes about dryness and watering.
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Thomas Downey
Drigeist Adycil
Engine Crew Scalded In Boiler Tube Blast
Three Pennsylvanian freight trainmen were scalded when a boiler tube exploded in the fire box near Langhorne Pa as the Shear freight halted. Steam and water filled the cab with vapor hot water and coal gas fumes, but the crew remained at their posts until the train stopped.
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Vancure
Philadelphia
Fox
Pennnsylvania
Langhorne
Prohibition Enforcement Sought In District Court Request
Gorey incidents prompt a federal court move to appoint an assistant United States attorney and establish a post form deputy United States marshal for the region. Officials note the need for legal and law enforcement support as local groups intensify enforcement efforts with federal backing sought from Pittsburgh.
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U. S
Evie
Gorey
United States
Fias
Dey
Richard Prowd
Ne Dir
Pont
Cam
Pittsburgh
G J. Siminds
Piva
Kojene Antiseptic Promises Catarrh Cure
Ve w discovery Kojene claims to kill germs of catarrh with a spray for nostrils and throat gargle. It is four times stronger than carbolic acid yet non poisonous, non irritant to membranes and claims to clear catarrh, halitosis, hawking and spitting. A bottle costs 60 cents at Thomas Downey's and other druggists with money back if not gone in a week.
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Thomas Dowhey
Saloon Keeper Killed After Wounding Cop
In Mekreport Pennsylvania a saloon keeper fired on a trooper wounding Corporal George Coveleski. Coveleski shot the assailant then surrendered. The wounded keeper, Micky Kraynil, was hospitalized in Greer and is reported in serious condition.
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United Press
Mekresport
Jeane Setilen
Micky
Coveleski
Ouly Conierelie
Greer
Wells celebrate 50th wedding anniversary with friends in Cory
Mr and Mrs Wells marked their fiftieth year with a large gathering in Cory. Attendees included Charles Wells, David Wells and families, Esther Damon’s group, and neighbors from Elmira and Spring Creek. A noon repast followed a short program of readings and music, and guests presented gold pieces and floral tributes. The couple expressed thanks and hopes for good health to celebrate again in 1985.
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Welle
Fearby
C. E. Wells
Elmira
N. Y
Bertha Turkhinm
Chesley
Wells
Jay Wells
Aeaby
Sbi Nome
Marrige
Mesh Wants
Cory
Charles Wells
Fame
David Wells
Arthur Schultz
Eric
C. B. Wells
Esther
William Huroh
Spring Creek
Cleve Diemon
West Spring Creek
P. A. Middleton
Elizabeth Damon
Lizzie Damon
Jeanette Damon
Leslie M. Wells
Farnham
Henry Hollis
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Crown
Parnell
Thoman
Rowel Welsh
Denmellye
Armory Theatre
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Glengi Barker
Tovinje Strent
Charles Pain
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Spmestown
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Hope OF
J. G. Krug
Erie
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Center St
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Jamestown
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Optometrist
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