New Pennsylvania City Government Bill Sparks Wide Change
A bill introduced in Harrisburg by Senator Reidleman would replace commission governments in third class cities with a council elected by wards, create a citywide mayor and treasury, abolish nonpartisan elections, and set quadrennial assessments starting 1920 with 1915 values holding until 1930 unless amended.
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Harrisburg
Maren
Pennsylvania
Senate
Reidleman
Crow
Deafness and Catarrhal Noises Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Parmint double strength with hot water and granulated sugar to relieve catarrhal noises. It claims quick relief for head noises and clogged nostrils, noting ease of preparation and pleasant taste. N. F. Ames & Co. supplies are promised.
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N. F. Ames & Co
No Need to Fear Baldness Parisian Sage Ad
An old advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a hair growth remedy guaranteeing growth, reduced shedding, dandruff cure, and scalp nourishment. It claims quick results, price affordability, and wide availability at drug stores, urging readers to try the product despite dubious claims.
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Amex and Co
Dandrutt
Winter Weather Record for Warren Tallies Severe Snowfall
The Warren winter just ended was among the harshest in recent years with subzero days in December and January. February had seven freezing days, total winter days at freezing or below reached 90 of 110, snow fell on 64 days, and 79 days had snow on the ground. Sleighing persisted from December 16 through late February due to persistent snow cover.
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Warren
Many Cases of Disease at Erie City
Erie reports thirty four contagious disease cases in Hinle last week with thirty two measles. several victims at Lawrence Park. Nine new scarlet fever cases indicate ongoing epidemic. Hermerson school area at Tenth and Cascado heavily affected. nearly a dozen of 17 quarantined in that neighborhood. Other diseases: tuberculous 10, typhoid 1, diphtheria 1, erysipelas 1.
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Erie City
Erie
Hinle
State Health Department
Lawrence Park
Hmerson School
Tenth and
Cascado
Ether discovery claims to loosen and lift corns quickly
A dubious new remedy advertised in papers promises to dissolve corns by applying a sticky solution that purportedly coats the skin and loosens the corn so it can be removed with fingers. It is sold as free but may irritate surrounding skin and produce soreness.
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Lawrence &'Co
Chiao
Corry
N. F. Ames
C. C. Babbitt and Son
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Warren National Bank
Warren, PA
Journal
Job Shop
Hare's
Tella
Cleanrieice
Ikea Sarries
the Roberts Shop
Keeley
Pisburgh
Keeley Institute
Western
Penna
U.S
Brown Block
Rogers Bros
Alvin Ware
Parkhurst
Jeweler
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