Referendum in Practice Across States Faces Mixed Results
The article surveys last week's referendums in multiple states, noting varied outcomes on issues like suffrage, prohibition, and constitutional amendments. It highlights Arkansas, Wyoming, Wisconsin, and California as examples and discusses voter turnout and the influence of local issues on referendums.
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Joe @iiol roen
Arigona
Idaho
Wyoming
Ark Hoai
Loula Fan
Jolinty
Munnicipal Meera
Arizona
Kansas
Michigan
Oregon
Wisconsin
Westginia
Colorado
California
Virginia
Nebraska
Philadelphia
Ron
Wyu- Mine
Thay
Keleher Block Contract Set For North Center Street
Construction bids led by Thomas Bros and McElroy win the Keleher Block project on North Center Street next to the Tradition building. Excavation to start Saturday weather permitting, three story brick design with Oriental Welch front, large first floor store, wine room on ground floor, and interior white oak finish.
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North Center Street
Thomas Bros. & McElroy
Phe
Centertreet
Tradiion
Thomas Bros & McElroy
Imborera
Sit Hon
Washington Street
Erie Railroad orders large new equipment lineup
The Meadville Republic reports Erie Railroad places a substantial order for 80 locomotives, 74 Mikado heavy-duty engines, 36 suburban passenger coaches with steel underframes, 1 000 frame box cars, and 4300 freight cars. Deliveries split among Calder’s Works Philadelphia Worcester and American Locomotive works Schenectady. Total value exceeds 3 million dollars with cars built by the American Car Company and other firms.
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Mesa Hullroad
Meadville Republic
Meadville
Wort Corneylen
Chr Clowatt
Enle
Havy Freien
du Mandville
Etle
Ountry
Sind
New York
Kd Auto Care
American Car Wid Foundry Company
Bor- Wick
Worchester
Mass
Caldwit Works
Phi Amphic
Schemetady
Wii U
American Car Company
Fire truck purchase debated amid tests and criticism
City of Carry weighs Seagrave and American LaFrance bids as two tests reveal weight, reliability, and maneuverability concerns. Residents argue the Seagrave is heavy and unwieldy for streets while the LaFrance shows lighter design and better hill performance. Officials plan another test before final contract, with local frustration over winter delays and council hesitation.
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Carry
Hun
Seagrave Lyick
Dean
Calder
Lante
Heine
West Pleasant Street
Surin
Hiei Atraeta
Mierican LaFrance Co
Maxwacusetts City
Turkeys Reported Scarce Ahead of Thanksgiving
Meadville dealers report turkey shortages as Thanksgiving nears with prices near 16 to 17 cents per pound. A leading meat and poultry dealer said buyers asked 15 to 17 cents, but the best offer settled around 16 cents, with many holding firm for higher Christmas prices. Fewer birds appeared than last year, and while peak prices may not reach Pittsburgh levels, they will still be costly for households.
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Meadville
Prlde
Pittshore
Neadville Tribune
Nervous Troubles Drive Away Happiness
A damaged health ad claims nervous debility causes low spirits and fatigue. It promotes Tonw Vita as a remedy, promising quick relief and restored vigor, sold by No Athes Co.
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No Aties Co
Grand jury conducts surprise almshouse inspection
Grand jurors surprised county almshouse officials with a thorough inspection visiting all areas including the cemetery. Foreman Jacob Steinfurth led the probe with County Commissioner P W Waterhouse and County Solicitor J C Thomas present. They noted improvements and planned further jail and court-house checks with a public report due tomorrow.
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A. Henry
Tly
Jaco Steinfurth
Luau
Steinfarth
County Dimimishioner
W. Waterhouse
J.C. Thomas
Simmhouse
Grand Jury
Erle
Pleasant Surprise Honors Miss Oleln Before Departure
A group of young ladies chaperoned by Mrs Atwater and Mrs Rathbin held a sendoff for Miss Oleln aboard Spring St venue. The event featured instrumental music by the Ravh orchestra, vocal pieces, games, and dancing with dinner served at midnight before guests returned home.
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Atwater
A. J. Rathbin
Minh Axis OL
Bighard
Max Clay
Tito Marguerite Rathi
Hirst
Ravhbut Orchestra
Webb Bonsteel couple united in marriage in Sparingsburg
Ralphs Webb and Miss Mary Bonsteel of this city were married Thursday afternoon. The bride’s mother Mrs Winima Bonsteel presided at the ceremony. Guests and immediate family witnessed the wedding, and the couple will reside in Sparingsburg after the ceremony.
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Webb-Bonsteel
RalphWs
Sparign Dire
Miss Mary
Honsteel
mindrlaye + Phuroday
Winima Bonsteel
Smith-yt Ray
Sharpley
Rivtar
Ralesopay Phurehomclatud
Famitiox
Uie Caretrony
Sparuinsburg
Corry Did Spartandhave
ISCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING
Regular meeting notes present were Barlow Manley Powell and vice president Heer leth. Minutes approved. Finance Committee favored dropping tax loan as costs exceed benefits. Hautes reported all schools in good condition. building not closed. Various tuition requests denied or referred to the superintendent. funds approved after bills. Adjourned.
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Barlow
Manley
Powell
Heerleth
Hautes
Jas
Contesto
Nallie Olinger
N. D. Ress
Ter
Trey
Hows
Lather
Paniaco
Junk Dealer H Welks Ad at 250 Delaware
Junk dealer H Welks located at 250 Delaware with corner on Vier W Wayne advertises services. Bell phone listed as 282 3 n9 ady.
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H. Welks
Delaware
W. Wayne
Bell Phone
Ady
Thanksgiving Dinner at Baptist Church Adverts Menu
Dinner served from 4 to 2 30 p.m. features mashed potatoes chicken pie cabbage salad and bread options. Adults and children invited with details blurred in text.
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Baptist Church
Dyster Godull
Order of Owls Take Notice and Nomination at Eleven
Readable fragments announce a meeting of a group called the Order of Owls. The notice demands timely attendance at nest No. 15 at 8 o'clock for business of importance and nomination of esteem by the Provident.
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Order of Owls
Ehaly
Ote
the Provident
Wavlela
Annual Christian Missionary Alliance Convention Announced
The An nu al Christian Missionary Alliance Convention will be held in Alliance Hall at corner Airing and South St from Nov 19 to 24. Rev Wo Ho Chandler and others from Wheaton UK and Washington Pa will participate. Opening services are set for Nov 19 at 7 30 p.m with daily meetings at 4 30 p.m and 7 20 p.m except Thursday evenings. The gathering aims to share deeper truths of God's word and foreign mission news. Address: S A Strapp care of 1 1 2 Firat Ave.
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Alliance Hall
Wo Ho Chandler
Bold Tranelint
Wheaton UK
Washington
Mise “Dewy
Contra Hing
Bapetat
Foreien
S.A. Strapp
Death of Mrs Sarah Payne at 80 in city home
Mrs Sarah Payne aged 80 died Wednesday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Dams Mackven 124 Franklin Street. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 oclock at the house with interment at Columbus.
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Sarah Payne
Mhureday
Dams Mackven
Frankli
Healden Werdaighter
Athart Payne
Cotnmbue
Store Opens In Corry Pa With Dry Goods Offer
A notice from MB Millapaw announces a new dry goods store at 46 W Male St Corry Pa. The message invites locals to learn and patronize the shop, promising fair dealing and a welcome to customers in the community.
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Corry
Male St. Corry
Sweet Cider Offered for Sale in Dell Area
Local notice advertises cider for customers and sale nearby. Contact A I Warrows at Dell phone 126 1 41 for details.
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Computation
A. I. Warrows
Dell
Old Newspaper Fragments Near Journal Office
Fragmentary note from the Journal office mentions a near term event or update. Limited readable text suggests a local context with no full details or clear names. Further clarification needed to identify specific people places dates or actions.
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Ony Evening Journal
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Gorry
Ta Abc
Covagroups
Ellerg
Arthur Colderive
Asmbelale
Edie
Curry
Maxtor
HOGAT
Colain
Chicago
New Jersey
Rani
Committee On Home Missions
Presbyterian Bynod
Butler
Thuis
Hirthquakes
Mnony
Nest
BUA
Pate Company
Franklin
Worle
Keleher
Erie Railroad
Erie
Crawford Co
Beettie
Feng Amond Bacrey
Rej
Sam Jacobson & Co
ONE Price Clothiers
Stein-Bloch
Tyna
Ischool Board
Christian Missionary Alliance Annual Convention
Mb, Millapaw. Advatt
Jersey
Home Supply Co. P
Baltimore
Pata
J. R. Graves
Pittsburgh
The
Barlow Hardware Co
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