Trucks Must Comply With State Auto Code
State licenses for large trucks will be granted only if owners prove proper rights or show they have ordered such rights from manufacturers and cannot obtain them, per a ruling by Highway Commissioner Lewis S. Sadler after testimony from a Philadelphia Truck Association committee. The discussion noted that big trucks were equipped only with oil signal lights for warnings.
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Lewiss. Sadler
Philadelphia Truck Association
Healing After Two Years of Starvation Relied on Mayr Remedy
A testimonial claims stomach ulcers were cured after two years of suffering. The writer says three doctors offered no relief until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, described as simple and harmless. One dose is said to convince with a money refund policy. Signed by H. C. Kennedy with Clark's 2 drug stores and others.
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Mayr
H. C. Kennedy
Clark’s
Lighting and truck safety rules under 1919 Act in Pennsylvania
The dialogue centers on truck lighting practicality and enforcement. Officials urge manufacturers to develop suitable lights for large trucks and require lighting standards to align with those for other vehicles. Officers pledge to enforce weight and width limits and to license applicants who show they have placed orders for compliant lighting.
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Helso
Pennsylvania
British Art Exports to America Discussed in Commons
In London on December 26 the House of Commons was told large numbers of British works of art have been leaving for America and elsewhere. Chancellor Austen Chamberlain noted there is no expert duty on works of art but argued there is much to be said in favor of imposing such a tax.
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London
House of Commons
America
Austin Chamberlain
Lower Mine to Extinguish Fire at United Verde
Jerome Ariz December 26 The United Verde Copper mine faces a multi year effort to flood and lower the surface to a 400 foot level to extinguish a fire burning for over twenty years. The plan removes 14 000 000 cubic yards of material with monster steam shovels as 400 by 800 feet of area is evacuated.
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Monster
Fiber Silk Shirts at Deep Discount Offer
A catalog-style notice promotes fiber silk shirts originally priced at $6.00 now available for $3.85. It notes the shirts are desirable and vividly colored in many stripe combinations, urging value-minded buyers to act before stock runs out.
Ashley warns of gas losses in McKeesport pool
Dr George H Ashley state geologist warns investors against undrilled wells in the McKeesport pool predicting waste and losses. He notes land subdivision into town lots accelerates drilling and consumption of acreage, urging careful study before any financial commitment.
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George H. Ashley
McKeesport
Ashley
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Revision Commission
State Capitol
State Board of Pardons
State Constitutional Revision Commission
George C. Richards
State Armory Board
William C. Sproul
Public Service Commission
Philadelphia
Lehigh County
State Insurance Department
Food Bureau
James Foust
Charles A. Snyder
Pottsville
Corporation Bureau
Harrisburg Fourth in Lighting Expenses
A survey by the Bureau of Municipalities, state Department of Internal Affairs, shows Meadville and Titusville are the only third class cities operating their own lighting systems. Easton owns a plant but buys current. Thirty one cities contract with utility firms for lighting. 1919 appropriations range from 5,600 in Corry to 88,500 in Reading with many otherPennsylvania cities listed.
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Pennsylvania
Bureau of Municipalities
State Department of Internal Affairs
Meadville
Titusville
Easton
Coatesville
DuBois
Lancaster
Reading
Wilkes-Barre
Williamsport
Corry
Allentown
Altoona
Bethlehem
Bradford
Butler
Carbondale
Chester
Local Towns Report Varied Tax Revenues
Wilkes-Barre posts 15000 in revenue while Williamsport reports 69937.60. York records 35540 and the city of Williamsport notes 23000 in receipts across the period.
Free Hog Cholera Serum Plan to Be Abandoned
Pennsylvania will stop free distribution of hog cholera serum due to rising swine numbers and costs though the state will retain sale control. Serum will be limited to veterinarians after January 1 with supply arranged at convenient locations, and sale and use controlled by the Bureau of Animal Industry.
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Pennsylvania
Bureau of Animal Industry
State Department of Agriculture
Fred Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Geddes Plans Jerusalem Renovation Without Hurting Soul
Professor Patrick Geddes, town planner for Zionist Jerusalem aims to revamp the ancient city while preserving its historic and romantic character. He will focus on Hebrew University work next year, add chemistry labs, and lead Palestine museum plans with Dr. Weizmann in charge of research.
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Tendon
Patrick Geddes
Jerusalem
Zionist Organization
Zionist Bulletin
Geddes
Hebrew University
Weizmann
Owen's College
Manchester
Palestine Museum
London Legion Chapter Sanctioned in London
London December 26 The National Council sanctions a London chapter of the American Legion. Edward Cantor, European Legion Commissioner, received the charter. TheWashington Inn will house up to 100 veterans, keeping AEF members connected. Lady Waldorf Astor serves as patroness.
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London
American Legion
National Council of the Legion
Edward Cantor
Europe
America
American Expeditionary Force
Washington Inn
France
Lady Waldorf Astor
Japs to Prohibit Exports of Cotton
The Japanese government will ban export of cotton yarns and tissues to curb rising prices amid a 197 percent jump in raw cotton costs. Officials cite speculative trading by yarn brokers and a tight supply, while exempting imported cotton yarn and tissue from duties. Large Osaka spinners have ordered yarns from the United States and China, boosting mill capacity with imports of spindles and machinery.
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Tokio
Osaka
United States
China
Trinity Church Crowded Christmas Program in New Cumberland
New Cumberland Pa December 26 Trinity United Brethren Church drew a crowded crowd for a Christmas night program by Sunday school members led by fifty young participants.
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Trinity Church
New Cumberland
Trinity United Brethren Church
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