Prize Essay Contest At Yale Features 50 Dollar Reward
The New York Evening Post notes a $50 prize for the best essay on the subject The deal News payin Yale senior Paul Jacob Banker of Middleton wins the award. The piece discusses the purpose of newspapers in shaping public opinion and the role of journals in educating citizens while preserving individual thought and freedom of stance.
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New York Evening Post
Wolf Jen
Yale Ponior
White
W Leh Ordar
Wit Lhd
Paul Jacob Banker
Middleton
Hanker
Aim
Iliaens
Wwe
Deafness Cure Claim Stirs Local Debate
An archaic advertisement claims deafness can be cured only by constitutional remedies, not local applications, alleging the Eustachian tube inflammation causes deafness. The pitch offers a sarcastic reward for a patient tactic and cites purported cures from Toledo based firms.
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Wyatt
Cherer's CO
Toledo
Ohio
Fragmented excerpt on prohibition and public discourse
A garbled article fragment features quotes from Abraham Lincoln and references to prohibition debates in West Virginia and New Jersey. It notes proposals to pay the state debt, fund improvements, and regulate liquor, with scattered OCR errors and unclear context about a benevolent order and women voting rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G. Walker
West Virgginia
West Virginia
FORCE R R TO PROTECT CROSSING AT MORRISBURG
July 7 report by John P. Doheny of the public derision commission recommends forcing the Philadelphia and Reading Railway to station a watchman at the Hummelstown grade crossing after 7 pm due to a deadly express collision the previous night that killed George Cassel and several family members from Hoernerstown and Philadelphia.
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Morrisburg
John P. Doheney
Public Derview Commission
Philadelphia and Roading Railway Company
Hummelstown
George Cassel
Hoerneratoyn
Harry Cassel
Philadelphia
Sine Point
Pennsylvania Road Improvements Draw Tourists and Locals
Road improvements across Pennsylvania boost tourist traffic and local support, with scenic views and historic sites drawing visitors. The article notes higher car travel, praise for hospitality, and a surge in touring activity, aided by better road conditions and increased attention to American scenery. It also recounts a local wedding mishap and a business note about the Secord family and a string of stores.
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Warton
Padilly
Pennsylvania
American Auutomobile Association
America
Toni Voniitions
Iiles
Portville couple wed in hurried license rush
Mrs. Lilian Aten Shaner and Stanley C. Secord married at Portville after a missed meeting with City Clerk Frank J. Consédine. Applicants waited at the office for the clerk who failed to appear. They hurriedly received the license and left by auto to Portville.
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Lilian Aten Shaner
Stanley C. Secord
Portville
Frank J. Consédine
Rexall Kinder Laxative For Constipation Notice
Distressed children hide symptoms of constipation fearing distressing effects. Rexall Underlines a mild laxative with pleasant taste offered by C. O. Babbitt & Bon. Sold for 10 cents.
Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Ad in Old Carpet Renewal
Orme In Nures ary Stock offers dry cleaning and dyeing services and rug renewal. H JAY OPENOUR advertises Bell Phone 56W 112 W. Pleasant uses.
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H. Jay
Bell Phone
Pleasant
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Corry
Journal
A.D. Conmozove, Fropeletor Animur Conmoroys, Manacina Rorrox
My Mail
Werk
Atierie
Abraham Lincoln
Corey Votory
Womin
Dora
R. R
Public Service Commission
Eastern County
Hugh Boyd
Boyd
H. B. Bacon
Fresvyierian
Algu
Cere
Carl Batchelor
Miay
Allota Swainna
Mrs. Secord
Buttacio
Mr. Secord
Ives Fy Titusyilie
Segord & Osmar
Babbitt & Bon
the Ladies Furnishing
Victor Victrola
Barlow Hardware Company
Chichester
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