Halloween advertisements and ware listings from local papers
A compact set of 1910s era classified ad fragments listing Halloween cards corsets and undergarments, factory jobs for young women, prohibition meeting notices, a hospital fundraiser ticket sale, and a women’s society gathering. Includes references to NuBone Corset Co. Cohen’s store Wright’s advertisers Downey’s hospital benefit and Maccabees Hall meeting notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muuiorelt Fonda
Advaita
Wrights
Glris
Nukone
Ndyd
Cohen's
Gina
NuBone Corset Co
Dawson Bros
NuBone
Malu
Center
W. C
Praotion
A. W. Tatea
Mensant
Wright Adyltet
Tekita
Tn Hospital
Ponollt
Downwy's
Ady
Downey's
Lyrie
Fanbella
Maccabes Hall
Flower varieties listed including bulbs and crocuses
A garbled listing highlights varieties like Hayaninths Tallos Narcissus and Crocuses with ferns and chrysanthemums. Mentions Boston White, Korn, Phite, and Phite in an unclear table of bulbs and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinatl
Boston
Quarantine and Election Tensions Dominate Warren Mirror
A fragmented 19th century text from the Warren Mirror reports quarantines for fourteen houses, police health actions, and looming election pay disputes. It notes ad listings, union suits sales, and local notices amid city turmoil and planning for November ballots.
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Paver
Abe
Cohen's
Cobien’s
Hornsteliy
Phew Tito
Wressles
Poljae
Hike Ey
Borowigh
Tite
Thin City
Wera
Warren Mirror
Dont Envy a Glorious Head of Hair
Ad reads a hair product claim praising a Parisian style tonic for women. It touts rapid, permanent color preservation and beauty, naming merchants and a money back plan. The dubious tone suggests an old fashioned beauty advertisement with sensational promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Prohibition City Committee Adverts Noted on Page Four
A fragmented regional report describes Prohibition city committee advertising changes and exhibits including Confederate money. Local figures and events are referenced with sparse details from Meadville and Cambridge Springs area, mentioning visitors, a hospital stay, and a fatal railway accident involving C. Winegar and W. Perkins.
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Prohibition
Pont
Mobaan
Corry
Corry. Mes
H.W
Butch
Republic
Engineer killed in cab in Harrisburg accident
An engineer working for Pennsylvania Railroad died when his cab was struck during a rail mishap near Harrisburg. Two printers were slightly hurt in a wreck involving a Philadelphia division service. Details of the derailment and exact location were not fully clear in the fragment.
Autumn Supper Announcement at Methodfatabireh Wer
Attend the autumn supper in the dining room from 5 to 8. Menu includes roast pork, boiled vegetables, cabbage salad, tomatoes, celery, bread, apple and pumpkin pie, grapes, and coffee. Prices listed.
Man Injured on Steam Shovel in Bridgeport Incident
McChoen, a Gillespie Construction Company worker from New York, suffered a badly broken shoulder when a steel bar struck him on a steam shovel during a double tracking project near Cambridge Burns. He walked to a nearby house before help arrived and was later treated by Dr. Jackson. his fracture was postponed for surgery until Monday to allow rest. He is single and currently in county physician care.
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Jackson
Hie
Gillespie Construction Company
Hines
McCloon
Canbridge
Wat Spi
Aociwen
Meadville
McCkey
Dr. Jackson
Tona Vita Promises Quick Recovery and Strength
Ad claims a National tonic named Tona Vita builds up mind and body, cures nervousness and fatigue, and improves energy after one week. It targets worn out, tired individuals and cites physician recommendations while noting availability at Amos & Co. Drug Store.
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Amos & Co
Deng
Ady
Damages Sought For Loss Of Leg In Third Supreme Court Trial
Dunkirk man Joseph Subczak sues Amari sa Locomotive Co for 20000 dollars claiming loss of a leg and other injuries from being run down by a rubber neck in Brooks Yard Dulirk on August 15, 1908. He alleges defendant’s negligence in yards, reckless operation, and lack of warnings or safety measures. The trial continues with testimony about faulty car condition and dangerous work placement.
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Dunkirk
Supreme Court
Mayville
Joseph Subczak
Amarisa Locomotive Company
Piaintitt
Brooks
Dulirk
Suraok
Col lier's Drops Governor Wilson Editor Hapgood Resigns
Norman Hapgood resigns as editor of Collier's Weekly. He sent his notice to Robert J. Collier on Wednesday to offset the following day’s issue. Hapgood says the move is not about policy but a personal departure from the magazine.
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New York
Norman Hapgoo
Collier's Weekly
Robert J. Collier
Collier's
Progressive Siaper
Aniport Gol RoveeVall Lielit
Withot
Hapgood
Tonlehe
Collier
Mr. Hapgood
Norman Hapgood
Col Mer
America
Col Ner
Bear Kill In Orchard Shocks Vermont Farm Scene
In Warren on October 21 a hunter killed a bear wandering near John Mooney’s Stone Mill orchard. Henini McKerson fired the rifle as cattle grazed nearby, including Galvy stock, drawing surprise from locals who recall old stories of peaceful cohabitation with wildlife.
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Warren
Henini Mwckerson
John Mooney
Stone Mill
Benin Way
Wild cub shot near orchard feeds local meat scare
A young bear cub weighing about 150 pounds was shot near a farmer’s house in an orchard. Butchers claim the Heal Hp Inte steaks and Dds market cuts are now offered for sale. The wild animal was described as fine and tender meat though the source notes it was a wild creature.
EZO Best for all Foot Misery
An old advertisement touts EZO as a remedy for foot pain including corns bunions and chapped hands. It claims relief of sore bunions and calluses with a 25 cent jar and a money back guarantee, listing N. F. Ames Co as the seller and promoting wide local availability.
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N. F. Ames
Putnam’s Pain Less Corn Extract marketed for painless relief
Avis Quickly on Corns and sore foot lumps promotes a new wrinkle for Corns a painless remedy that quickly removes the corn. It claims no flowbk or scar with quick roots and branches. Sold by dealers including Downey and Thos Downey, promising relief from corns without substitutes.
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Deugetute and
Thos
Downey, Aa
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Indy
Lyric Theater
Alaska
Mivork Meliiuy
Bradford
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Aline
Danlod Herdek
Axel
Rhalitent
Mahony City
Painet
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CaMbridge Sprites
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Ural
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C. Winegar
Trin
Coronun
Tyhan
CoFoney Arthur 15
Byhan
Cambridge
Spr
Engineer Winegar
Trahipnaster Pergisot
Meadville Messemer
Mom
Steen’s
Toggery
Tmold
Steen
Anon & Co
N. F. Ames & Co
Meadvi'le
McCluen
Dainidt
Crater St. Cory
Bernstein Bros
West Main Street
Collier’s
Wilson
Col. Roosevelt
Stone Hill
Ezo
Robson
Aalfor EZ
Tahir Werk
C. W. Lyons
Center St
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