Government Seizes Railroads To End War Strains
The government takes possession of the railroads for the war period to prevent disruption of traffic and to ensure troop and supply movement. Officials praise the system’s performance under stress and argue unification under military authority is necessary though temporary. The plan guarantees railroads’ net earnings at three year average and promises return in as good condition after the war. Secretary McAdoo is named director general, noted for strong executive ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyecartoy
Ada Wally
Dwoliention
Joost
McAddo
iMcAdoo
Hudson
Treasury
Adoo
Oyss Ik
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured by Local Applications
Fragmentary OCR note discusses myths of curing catarrh with local applications. Mentions heat of disease and a remedy claimed by a named doctor. Text is garbled and difficult to read, with several partial phrases and likely misinterpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicmie
Calan
Josi Tolad
Health Column by Doctor Hay on nutrition and wartime duties
A health column discusses nutrition for wartime and public needs, emphasizing balanced nutrition, the role of essential ingredients, and practical daily dietary guidance. It notes the Hay Rest Cure and promises readers practical explanations of health principles, aiming to improve everyday well being amid shortages and war.
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W. di
Hay
Hay Rest
Fay
Iulea of
Gendlerg
Ito
Kaiser
Waterloo
St Helens
Corry Residents Endorse Down's Kidney Pills
Local Corry residents describe kidney pains back trouble and sleepless nights eased by Down's Kidney Pills. A wagon maker from 440 Austin testifies to relief after using the pills, praising consistent improvement and recommending them to others with kidney discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Austin
Death toll in Guatemala earthquake reaches 2500
Salvador papers report at least 2500 lives lost in the Guatemala earthquake as displaced people trek toward the capital. Early dispatches cite severe damage near San Salvador and Guatemala, with interrupted telegraph service hindering casualty updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvador
Juin
Guatemala
Irlenda
San Balvedor
Coal Trains Move First Everywhere in U S Efforts
Washington January 9 coal trains were ordered eastward ahead of all freight as part of a government plan to speed coal to New England and other regions. McAdoo and staff planned locomotive transfers from West and South to ease congestion while weather disruptions persist. The Shipping Board and officials pledge coal transport from Macmpton Roads to New England and talks with railroad unions focus on preserving jobs and boosting efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mailroads
New England
Iikdot
Wilecard
Sailroads
Eal
Woldlers
Taka Ff
Lhn
Notain
McAdoo
Staf
al Striota
Ohio River
Tthe
Interstate| Commerce Commission
AL/ulst tt
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Paanemger
Brooklyn
New Engten
Shipping Board
Goar
Macmpton Roads
McAdoa
Coduy
Garffold
Tury
Ats Tenon
Tim
Wdmlivteten
PRR Reduces Passenger Train Runs Across Key Routes
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a plan to cut passenger service to clear tracks for coal, munitions, and government supplies movement. From January 8, 104 daily trains and 104 Sunday trains will be withdrawn, with through services and certain named trains removed or altered, affecting routes between Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Buffalo and major through trains east and west.
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Philadelphia
Gan
Raitvylvania Railroad
Pibtaburg
Hele
Buffalo
Thy Daily Express
New York
Leveland
Through trains altered under new daylight policy
A notice describes changes to the Congressional Limited service between New York and Washington. The daylight schedule abolition extends to certain through trains toward the West. Effective dates are announced with details on which trains will be affected and what routes or connections may change.
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Congressional Limited
New York
Washington
Tragic House Fire Kills mute Girl Near Pleasantville
A two story frame home on Hugtown road between Titusville and Enterprise burned, killing Miss Barak McDonald a mute girl aged about eleven or twelve. Fire started on the second floor from a defective flue, trapping Miss McDonald as the flames spread. Her mother Myo John McDonald, a widow, died in the disaster, and the family home two miles from Pleasantville was destroyed.
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Wranklin
Barak ‘McDonald
Yehrs
Myo
John McDonald
Wtvelock
Pleasantvitle
Tre
Hugtown
Titisville
Enterprise
Miss McDonald
Jo Neochieva
Fragmentary report on a fatal discovery and burial
A dense smoke scene preceded a search for a body that was found in a horrible state. The body was immediately prepared for burial by undertaker Axtord of Milwaukee.
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Atenerire
Tains 4
Mndertaker Axtiord
Mhiwaintyille
Accidents in State for Year Reported
In 1870s era figures a report shows 0.2 percent killed and 202,420 injured in Pennsylvania industries during the year. It notes fatal and non fatal counts and mentions a Workmen’s compensation total of 7,061,084 dollars awarded.
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Terisbure
Jao
Pormoun
Penneylyans
Department of Lieberwid
Tonsiline Promotes Quick Throat Relief Ad
An old advertisement touts Tonsiline as a ready remedy for sore throat and sudden throat discomfort. It urges keeping a bottle at home and highlights its national availability and claimed fast action for relief.
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Avery Ste
York i
Portent in Confusing Section Four Auda Notes
Fragmentary text references a section four Auda notes tied to aid confidences and Boll adm. The readable details point to administrative or naval context with unidentified names and terms. Further clarity is needed for precise entities or event outcome.
Notte Party a Pageant in Corry Pa Postdated
Fragmentary OCR shows a local event listing in Corry Pennsylvania with partial names and a date likely in March. The readable bits suggest a party or pageant event involving Brie Oot Notte and associates, with unclear details and a reference to a company or party number. Further specifics are not recoverable from the text.
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Doctor Hay
Crozier
Con. Fos
West Front
Frovine Ghireniaureon R.ams
P.R.R
Victor Shop
The
Barlow Haw. Co
Maen
Pleasantville
Ady
Corry, Penn
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