Beware the mail frauds sweep prompts wary buyers
A wave of mail order scams has spread nationwide. Inspectors in New York busted a long running end-less chain scheme selling stockings for a dollar to trigger referrals, netting $100,000+ from 12,000 letters. Authorities warn against dubious offers, urging buyers to patronize established firms and avoid prompt schemes, especially with rising stock-market driven brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Flo
ES Purcheser
Twenty Years Ago 4s Taken from Journal Files May 22 1913
General Manager Crotty and Mr Streuber of Erie in the city to revamp the Brakeshoe plant. one hundred men needed within a month. Walter Bilis J Ressler Ifred Weaver J H Martin and Thomas Green named as city baseball league umpires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crotty
Streuber
Erie
Walter Bilis
J. Ressler
Ifred Weaver
J. H. Martin
Thomas Green
Local Industry News Highlights City Growth and Events
The Whittlesey Cup Works expand as prices rise and operations hum. First degree Boy Scout insignia will be awarded to Molinés Wood Darling Heerlein and Young next week. Miller biplane trials impress after overhaul. Leather maker Aner enters leather valve cup business amid favorable oil market. Mulheir building to be torn down. Windley Lake road paving blocks hauled from the Corry Ise plant siding. Burt Putnam injured in grain container accident at Acme Mill. Erie Railroad office forecasts a thirty percent annual shipment increase. Fourth of July preparations advance. Rev Taylor comments on local beer license issue. Contractors work on sanitary plumbing contracts at St Mary’s, and Raymond Manufacturing expands east plant. Frank Anderan and Lewis Davis fall from scaffolding during Shreve plant construction.
Congressional Oratory at Public Expense
Last Friday in the House of Representatives saw nearly four hours of speeches with little on the floor and no pending legislation. Taxpayers paid hundreds of dollars for printing in the Congressional Record and the practice drew strong condemnation from Rep Cannon, who cited ghostwritten speeches and called it fraud on the American people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Washington
Congressional
Oratory
Romé
House
Cannon
Wisconsin
Congress
Uasm
Vit 3aw ay ning gave show out 133
The text is garbled and unreadable. No clear entities or events can be identified for a factual summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhd
Tony
Two Men Land 15-Pound Steathesd Baleen Catch
In Sverett Washington Harl Grayson and his brother in law each felt a strike at once and together landed a 15-pound steathesd baleen fish. They secured the catch after hooking it simultaneously in a shared effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sverett
Wash
Harl Grayson
New Tradeera Congo Jake and Other Books Review
A British adventurer Congo Jake by Conga fake is discussed along with other works by Norman Douglas and Bradford Bore on stage life and inflation topics. It notes blood, danger, escape, and adventures in Africa New York and Buenos Aires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calloton
Congo
Jake
Caude Ken ‘Dalt
South America
Britain
Africa
New York
Buenos Aires
Fragmentary historical notes on local figures and places
Fragmentary OCR mentions the company national bank for president Thomas Struthers and officers James Patterson and C G Harmon. It also references Miss Helen Martin teaching at Sheep Shed School on Marton Street and a hardware dealer T Nash at Wright Glock on Washington Street along with Levi Bernald selling boots on West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comny National
Uad
Thomas Struthers
James’ Patterson
C. G. Harmon
Helen Martin
Mar— Ton Street
T. Nash
Lo~ Catra
Mast Washington Street
Levi Bernald Soll
West Main Street
Justice W Entangled Bankruptcy Records In Noxvelle
In Noxvelle Tennessee Justice of the Peace Tohn L. Mymutt filed voluntary bankruptcy, a first for local officials. The move marks a historic public distress filing by a local magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noxvelle, Tenn
Justice of Peace
Tohn L. Mymutt
Missing Man Found in Aberdeen Cell Under Alias
Authorities traced a missing man in Aberdeen after days of search. Nybeck, listed under an alias, was found in a jail cell with no cover, raising questions about the entry and identity handling by local authorities.
Hollywood Film Shop and the Silent Era to Sound
Hollywood, May 22 United Press staffer notes vaudeville style acts like Lyle Talbot bending across chairs for a carnival trick and Julius diving for Kay Francis. He reports on how Hollywood evolved from bohemian early days to a serious, structured film industry with rising salaries and trained actors, contrasting silent flair with sound era discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alanson Edwards
United Press
Hollywood
Lyle ‘Talbot
Talbot
Lyle
Phere
Devil Julius
America
Julius
Lke Lyle
Palbol
Kay Francis
Mary Stevens
M.D
Miles
Holly Wood
Edward Sedgwick
Sedgwick
Tom Mix
iScreen
Jilted Lover Seeks Solace in El Paso Dispute
A jilted lover who sought to punish the woman who refused his marriage plea appealed to District Attorney John W. Penn in El Paso. The prosecutor replied there was no recourse, offering no solace to the disappointed man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
John W. Penn
Simple Remedy Ends Dull Headaches After One Dose
An Adlerlin remedy claims headaches from constipation vanish after one dose. The product purports to cleanse poisons from both upper and lower bowels, improving sleep and reducing nervousness. Sold at Keister's Cat Rate Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keister
Paris Styles by Mary Knight in May Paris society fashion
Dilkusha the new house by the Princess de Rohan draws press attention after her first showing of spring and summer clothes. Madame Hasselbach appears in Schiaparelli styling wearing bright red ensemble with a rustling satin hem and white accents. the fashion notes highlight color schemes and versatile, elegant outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Knight
United Press
Paris
Dilkusha
Die
Robyn
America
Mme. Vera Borea
Princess de Rohan
Madame Hasselbach
Grand Palais
Schiaparelli
Cercle du Vera Cheval
Funeral of Mrs Clark Leads to Memorial Service
Impressive funeral services marked the death of Mrs. Margaret Clark at her daughter’s home on Wright Street. Rev G L Boyd, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiated the rites with a large gathering of relatives and friends. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Clari
J.H. Moffitt
Wright Street
G.L. Boyd
Presbyterian Church
Frank Cule
Isle of Somewhere
Pine Grove Cemetery
Anc Hose
G. W. Knowlton
H. E. Manley
A. ©. Sandburgs
Bris Sundean
John W. Lambing
James Blair
Eris Sundean
Cleveland
Lavils Miller
Erie
Join Rochie
Catherine Smith
Clara Rochie
I. Johnson
Meadville
Fiery wins art award in junior high contest
Iv a macine Rt. Fiery won art award and Miss Leona Vogt second in the W. C. T. U. contest among Junior High School pupils. Topic The Effect of Alcohol on the Husain System. Judges were Mrs A L Foster Mrs E A Hook and Mrs Neil Blackman. Revived old custom Barnstable Deputy Sheriffs carry maces at court openings and jury selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macine Rt. Fiery
Leona Vogt
Secon
A. L. Foster
E. A. Hook
Neil Blackman
Barnstable
Mass
Barnstable Superior Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Daily Grind
Arthur Colegrove
National Advertising Representative
Fred Kimball, Inc
W. 40Th St
Tribuns
Chicago
Chamber of Com. Ride
Pittsburgh
Poat
Corry
Imawn
Whittlesey Cup
Paul Molinés
Gerald Wood
Harry Darling
Hubert Heerlein
Philip Young
Martin Miller
W. . Miller
Tivine
W. A. Aner
Mulheir
South Center Street
Windley Lake
Corry Ise Company
Burt Putnam
Acme
West Washington Street
Erie Railroad
Opes
Taylor
Fastellike
John Hosinski
St. Mary's
Raymond Manufacturing Co
Whellle
East Elde
Prank Anderan
Lewis Davis
Union City
Shreve
Journal
H. Allen Smith
Norman Douglas
Donalds Pow
Harcourt Brace
Parsons
Douglas Pen
Axel Munthe
Muriel Draper
D. H. Lawrence
Rupert Brooke
W.H. Hudson
Joseph Gonail
Frank Harris
Harry Leon Wilson
Nohnan Douglas Ailrely
Bradford Bopés
al Mavie
Tine
King
Kitty
Lorraine
Shirley
Hfefer
Broadway
Howyer
Donald B. Woodward
Marc A. Rose
McGraw-Hill
Hollywood Film Shop
Pierc
Waskhiurn
Pree Bain
United Press Staff
Mrs. Clark
Orrainege
F.C. Chapin & Sons
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!