Turkeys Fever in Pennsylvania and its causes
Reports to the State Department of Agriculture note fewer farm turkeys in Pennsylvania with poultry adviser Wittman blaming farmer practices not disease. He urges outdoor ranging, plain feeding, and urges incubating eggs only under turkey hens. Also cited are other book notices and Bible Society history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
W. Theo. Wittman
Mr. Wittman
American Bible Society
Macmillan Co
John Jay
Supreme Court of the United States
Theodore Frelinghuysen
John Quincy Adams
Charles Pinckney
DeWitt Clinton
Rutherford B. Hayes
Benjamin Harrison
David J. Brewer
Abraham Lincoln
Coat Sale Promises Light, Warm Offerings For All
A thinly clad wearer can seek relief in a lightweight coat sale. The advertisement touts a special purchase with desirable inexpensive coats and several of the season’s finest models at low prices, urging shoppers to act while stock remains large.
Black Silks Promotion at Bowman’s Main Floor
Black silks highlighted with prices for 36 to 44 inch varieties. Includes 36 inch Black Taffetas and Satin Messaline, 40 inch Indestructible Voile, 42 inch Kayser Jersey Silk, and 44 inch Faille. Prices range from $1.00 to $2.98. Sale appears on Bowman’s Main Floor.
Indestructo Goods Marketed With Five Year Guarantee
A world known make named Indestructo offers luggage guaranteed against traveling abuse for five years and insured against theft fire and water. Prices quoted in easy stages from 35 to 75 dollars.
Desirability Of These Undermuslins, Bowman’s Ad
An old advertisement lists white Petticoats with embroidery ruffles in 50¢ to $1.00 ranges, gowns in flesh and white at $1.00, and white Petticoats trunks from $1.00 to $7.50. Envelope chemises feature lace and beading, with underlays and decorative tops. Bowman’s, Third Floor.
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Batiste
Bowman's
The Display of Sports Apparel Is a Fascinating Sight
The racks and piles reveal an extensive range of athletic wear, with many items accepted by shoppers. While not all follow the daring sport vogue, numerous new and charming simpler dresses and white skirts stand out among the selections.
Most Women Want Shoe Style and Leather Dependability
The present season drives demand for light weight high shoes and leather dependable boots. Our stocks expanded with fine Black and White Kidskin options at five dollars and White Buckskin pumps at seven fifty. Smart pumps and colonials fill Bow Man's Main Floor.
Bowmanotes and new Bowman's fabrics at special prices
Bowman's offers new Organdis and Georgette collars and sets at 25 and 50 cents. Main Floor features 5 inch wide taffeta ribbon with fancy edge in assorted shades at 25 cents per yard. Floorman promotes sending The Oak as a Harrisburg souvenir. Second Floor hosts a Saturday morning Children's Embroidering Class from 9:30 to 11.
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Harrisburg
Bowman’s
Boys' Wash Suits Sale With Many Patterns
Over a dozen patterns and styles of boys' wash suits on sale. Wash proof with sizes 3 to 8 for smaller outfits and 6 to 18 for larger. Norfolk and Palm Beach styles priced at 3.50 to 4.95, blue serge options up to 10.00. Knickers in khaki linen and duck from 0.50 to 1.00. Bow Man's Second Floor.
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Palm Beach
Norfolk
Fresh Flouncings and Embroidery Flouncing Ad
Advertises fabrics on main floor including 27 inch organdie flouncing at 59¢ per yard and 40 inch embroidery flouncing at 1.00 per yard. Also offers 12 to 18 inch batiste embroidered edges for children’s dresses at 20 to 29 cents per yard.
Natural Wavy Hair Switches Sale at Bowman’s
Three groups 22 24 and 26 inches offer nearly 250 switches in this sale. An expert will match shade and length for a perfect fit. Krowne Curls chic and charming $3.45 a set. Bowman’s Third Floor.
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Bowman’'S
New Tie Assortment And Accessories At Low Prices
Brief item notes new washable ties two for 25 cents new four in hand neckwear patterns at 50 cents lightweight suspenders and garters priced at 25 cents each highlighting a big merchandise exposition with focus on small shopper needs.
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Bowman's
Pennsylvania Bans Boric Acid in Food Preservatives
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will not allow boric acid or borates in fish or other foods sold in the state. Dairy and Food Commissioner James Foust warns wholesalers and retailers against handling boric acid treated foods. Despite a federal ruling permitting temporary use, Pennsylvania enforces a strict ban and will prosecute all cases of sale or handling of boric acid treated foods.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Dairy and Food
James Foust
Department of Agriculture
Foust
New England
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Lawrence B. Evans
Houghton, Mufflin Co
Congress
Chicago
Stephen Leacock
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
G. P. Putnam's Sons
New York
Sarah
Grosvenor Square
London
England
Pertty
United States
Onor
Wman's
Bowman
Bowmanotes
Kirschbaum
Kirschbaum Ledger
Patton
Syracuse
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Orange
Hudson
Cornell
Ithacans
Columbia
Giants
Doolan
John McGraw
Mike Doolan
Chicago Nationals
Atlanta
Weeghman
Cubs
New York Nationals
Philadelphia Nationals
Batimore Federals
McGraw
Castoria
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