Min es and Railroads Settlement Made in Altoona
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company settled under state compensation for Mary Bush widow of W L Bush a car repair shop worker killed Feb 7 by a locomotive. The voluntary settlement totals 1740 with widow receiving 144 monthly until Nov 13 1921 no dependents. The railroad also paid 100 for funeral expenses.
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Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Jacob Snyder
Mary Bush
W. (. Bush
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hoosier Wet and Dry Fight Painted as State Issue
Indianapolis reports Gen John Barleycorn marshaling forces for March campaigns as Indiana's wet and dry clash escalates. Antisaloon league data show 1916 gains for dry counties with 54 dry county seats and 370 dry towns, while Muncie and Greensburg near future votes loom large in the statewide struggle.
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Indianapolis
John Barleycorn
Indiana
Barleycorn
Fort Wayne
Evansville
South Bend
Anti Saloon League
Muncie
Greensburg
Unclear Music Track List Fragment
A fragmentary ledger lists player roll numbers and song titles with prices. It includes entries such as 13162-America I Love You and 13882-Are You From Dixie, plus lines like 202319-All I Can Do Is Just Squ and 302035-A Cuckoo Medley Containing a 2.00 My Little Girl.
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America
Dixie
Heaven
Louisville
Chinatown
Cecile
Lixie
Nk Bipcoreee Prrerre
Washington
Wilson
Desert
Hawaii
Mother Machree
Adair
Molly
Girl
Waikiki
Panama Pacific
Bill Bailey
Pat
Gets-It corn remedy promises quick relief
An advertisement touts Gets-It for corns calluses warts bunions claiming painless removal in 2 seconds. It sells for 25 cents a bottle with direct mail options from E Lawrence & Co Chicago and is recommended by L. L. Kimes & Bro and A M Lichtenstein in Cumberland.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Imilil
Cumberland
L. L. Kimes & Bro
A. M. Lichtenstein
WHISKEY SIGNAGE PROMPTS TEETOTALER EMPLOYMENT IN WALKERVILLE
Walkerville Ontario residents note a large distillery adopts a slogan that whiskey is made to sell not drink. Most workers are teetotalers and police report few drunkenness arrests in this Dominion town known for its whiskey industry. Major Fairfax Buckner Scott burial services in Terra Alta include military honors and tribal society representation. Jacob Sawyer, a 78-year-old retired farmer, buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery four years after digging his own grave and planning one for his wife.
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Walkerville
Ont
Canada
Dominion
Fairfax Buckner Scott
Terra Alta
National Guard
Company M
Hagerstown
Jacob Sawyer
Carroll County
Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Mayorship Pledge for Cumberland Growth and Improvements
The speaker pledges a continuance of a business administration in Cumberland promising ongoing improvements and steady leadership to boost local progress and prosperity.
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Cumberland
A. H. Amick Announces Candidacy for City Council
A. H. Amick announces his bid for City Councilman pledging strict economy and a businesslike administration. He solicits the patronage of voters and ends with his name.
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A. H. Amick
Cumberland Queries SQE Deal
The message requests a "SQE DEAL" from the people of Cumberland. Details are unclear and no further specifics are provided about parties, dates, or terms.
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Cumberland
Candidate Harry L. Smith Seeks City Council Seat
Prospective candidate Harry L. Smith announces his bid for city council. He pledges strict economy, lower taxes, and full dedication to duties, calling on voters to support his campaign.
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Harry L. Smith
John L McLaughlin City Commissioner Candidacy
John L McLaughlin announces his candidacy for Cumberland City Commissioner and asks for support. He pledges to devote his best efforts to the city if elected and invites community influence.
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Cumberland
City Council Campaign Pledge Seeks Voter Support
A candidate calls for voter backing in a City Council race promising to devote full time to the office and city interests, urging all voters to provide support.
City Council Candidate Pledges Full Time Service
A candidate running for city council vows to devote full time to the position if elected and to make an earnest effort at reducing city costs and improving governance.
Adam LeBeck Announces City Commissioner Candidacy
A political notice urges voters to support Adam LeBeck as City Commissioner candidate. He pledges full-time dedication to office duties if nominated and elected.
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August Thuss, SR
Adam Lebeck
Eyerman Eichelberger Seek City Council renomination
Oscar A. Eyerman announces candidacy for renomination and election to the city council. Ward M. Eichelberger concurs in the notice, dated January 15.
Cumberland city commissioner candidate pledges tax relief
A candidate for City Commissioner of Cumberland pledges to dedicate time to official duties and pursue economical, businesslike city administration with the aim of reducing taxes.
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Cumberland
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