William Penn Highway boosters plan route through Juniata Valley
Promoters in Johnstown and Harrisburg push a new William Penn Highway paralleling the Lincoln route. They cite fewer mountains, better grades, and connect Philadelphia with Pittsburgh via New Alexandria and Greensburg. Officials seek river and canal bed improvements to ease crossings and attract traveler traffic.
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Juniata Valley
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Tompkins
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
United States
Johnstown
Ebensburg
Greensburg
New Alexandria
Pennsylvania
Cunningham
Altoona
Duncanville
Cresson
Huntingdon
Lancaster
Dauphin County
Clark's Ferry
Dauphin
Clark’s Ferry
Red Hill
State Highway Department
Explorer Finds Esquimaux Eating Last of Dogs and Using Sledges For Fuel
Arctic explorer Donald MacMillan reports from Etah Greenland that relief schooner Luett is icebound at North Star Bay leaving him unable to proceed to King Christian Land. He notes an unprecedented year with Esquimaux eating their dogs and burning sledges for fuel after a skeletal party returns from Peter Avik with thirteen dogs and no meat.
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Esquimaux
Associated Press
New York
Donald B. MacMillan
Crocker
King Christian Land
Peteravik
Mid-Week Grocery List Announces Delicacies and Staples
A mid week sale highlights sugar attraction 3 pounds for 28 cents with each 50 cent sale. Citrus Florida oranges dozen 23c and 33c. Florida grapefruit 35 for 25c. fancy mixed nuts 1b 23c. paper shell almonds 1b. imported clusters 25c 28c 30c. figs and dates rae 2c and 3c. prunes and raisins details. fresh produce includes cucumbers peas beans pumpkins citron orange lemons. cured hams and smoked shoulder priced per pound. coffee 1b bags 28c. canned salmon sardines and tuna in oil or mustard available.
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Florida
Santa Clara
Oregon
Susan Pic
Fabric Prices From Dives Pomeroy & Stewart Ad
Black taffetas and chiffons in 36 to 40 inch widths priced from $1.00 to $3.00 per yard. Crepe de Chine and meteor fabrics listed with ranges up to $3.00. Grosgrain silk, peau de soie, and various satins offered with per yard costs, from 89 cents to $2.50. Dives Pomeroy & Stewart.
Norway Spruce Trees For Christmas Home Use
600 fresh Norway spruce trees unpacked and ready in the basement. Hardy conifers suited for mass planting or single specimens. In spring set in tubs on the lawn or plant. Each 35 cents or 3 for 1.00. Dives Pomeroy and Stewart basement sales.
Christmas Rug Sale At Dives Pomeroy & Stewart
A Christmas sale on Olde Tyme and related rugs offers special prices for gift sizes. Posters and rag rugs in multiple sizes from 18x36 to 36x72 inches are discounted, with Axminster and linen rugs also featured at reduced rates. Located on the third floor of Dives Pomeroy & Stewart.
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Crex
Castle
Axminster
Pomeroy & Stewart
Donner Plans 9 Million Dollar Certificate of Deposit
Report ties Donner Steel moves to a vast merger centered on Cambria stock at 80 a share and hints at his retirement. Donner aims to form a new holding with the New York State Steel purchase valued at 2.76 million and a capital of 5 million. Unclear if Pennsylvania Steel will join the new structure. Special to The Telegraph Philadelphia December 7.
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Cambria
Financial District
Donner
Donner Steel Company
New York State Steel Company
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Philadelphia
William H. Donner
Cambrian Oe Quality
Becker & Sons
Spangler
Sixth Donner Steel Company
New York
St.Ady
Two New Stories to New Post Office Will Cost at Least $100 000
December building work adds second and third stories to the post office at a cost over one hundred thousand dollars. H L Brown and Co contractors received permits with James J Maloy as construction superintendent. First story cost seventy five thousand dollars. Arthur Young also received a permit to add a two thousand dollar extension to No 30 North Second Street. Real estate transfers include Pauline Schmidt to George Hauser for 1250 dollars at 112 Boas, William S Harris to Louis Begelfer at Sixth and Herr for 1 dollar, Estella D Mackenson et al to F Hut ha on Indian Street for 124 dollars, James R Divens trustee to E M Hhershey in Swatara Township for 210 dollars.
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H. L. Brown and Company
James J. Maloy
Arthur Young
North Second Street
Pauline Schmidt
George Hauser
Boas
William 8. Harris
Louis Begelfer
Herr
Estella D. Mackenson
F. Hutha
Indian Street
James R. Div
Mayor Appeals for Public Help on City Christmas Tree Fund
The city plans a municipal Christmas tree funded by public contributions not exceeding 1 dollar each. The committee may spend up to 250 dollars, with three large trees offered from local sites near Manada Gap Linglestown and Rockville. Selection will occur this week.
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Harrisburg
Manada Gap
Linglestown
Rockville
John K. Royal
Christmas display of Madras fabrics and kimonos
A wash goods display showcases Russian Madras cards and Madras shirtings for men and women. Fleece down for kimonos and dressing sacks in floral designs is priced 15 to 25 cents. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor.
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Ghobserstheid Pty
Pomeroy and Stewart
A New Thought in Inexpensive Jewelry Prices
A brief note advertises affordable jewelry from Dives Pomeroy & Stewart on Fourth Street Aisle with prices at 35 cents and 50 cents indicating a sale or promotional display for inexpensive pieces.
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Dives
Pomeroy & Stewart
Fourth Street
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