William Penn Highway praised by governor and state leaders
In Harrisburg a letter from Secretary MH James to the William Penn Highway association highlights Gov. Brumbaugh’s praise of the highway as a major booster. The piece notes plans for a new million dollar hotel in the spring, substantial local subscriptions, and debates over toll roads and highway improvements across Pennsylvania. It also covers state revenue from auto licenses, looming state highway debates, and local notices about residences and leadership in Carlisle and Annville.
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Harrisburg
MH. James
William Penn Highway Association
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
William Penn
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
J.P.’ Aikens
State College
State’ Highway Department
Blair County
Summit
Water Street
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Belleville
Traction Company
Berks
Dauphin Counties
Public Service Commission
Lancaster
Commonwealth
Million-Dollar GM Stock Windfall Reported
An investor turned 1500 dollars into 100000 in General Motors shares in under a year with further gains possible. Beginning with 100 shares via Finley Barrell partner Benjamin Block the holder kept adding shares as prices climbed past 692 then 715 and 750 dollars with a 50 dollar per share dividend plus 5 percent in other dividends.
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Wall Street
General Motors Company
Rome
Manhattan
Benjamin Block
Finley Barrell & Company
New York Stock Exchange
Northern Pacific
Block
General Motors
Butter Moisture Rules Narrow Adulteration Case
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury seek stricter compliance after Judge Ray’s jury verdict in a New York case against Rosemary Creamery Company for selling butter with 16 percent moisture. The government argues butter must contain no more than 15 percent moisture to be labeled unadulterated, confirming the court’s decision and prompting enforcement actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Bureau
Ray
Federal Court
Northern District of
New York
Internal Revenue Offices
Rosemary Creamery Company
Adams
N. Y
Internal Revenue Collector
New York Times
Unclear railroad plan prompts wry town reply
A traveler asks why new depot sits far from the center. An old darkey bus driver answers with a dry joke about wanting to “get it on the railroad,” reflecting local humor about the route and location.
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Lousiana Attikea
Husaineas
Darkey
Standards for corn grades set to take effect
The United States official grain standards for shelled corn were fixed September 1 1916 and become effective December 1 1916 under the United States grain standards act. Interstate and foreign shipments must use the standards for sale by grade though grain sold by sample or type may use non misleading descriptions. Changes from prior standards include added test weight for No 1 and No 2 and a new round-hole screen replacing the old two screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Tobacco Prices Rise Sharply Amid War Demand
Tobacco prices have jumped from six to eight and nine cents per pound with higher grades up to eighty cents. Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia growers profit as demand grows from European buyers and British mills pay premium for any brand. War demand fuels the surge, prompting stogie makers to upgrade tobacco quality.
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Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Great Britain
Presence of Mind in a Coin Crisis
Mrs. Porkins cries out that a baby has swallowed a silver piece. Mr. Perkins calms her and retrieves coins from Dia pocket while noting a counterfeit quarter was intended to be discarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Mra. Porkins
Mr. Perkins
Marla
Dairy Herds That Pay Well
The article notes a surge in pure-bred stock due to registry associations, shifting from cross-breeding to registered lines. It highlights how practical farmers now profit from keeping registered animals, with the Babcock test and merit registers driving selection and show success across farms and fairs.
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British Isles
Europe
Babcock
Lady Eglantine Dead the World Famous Poultry Hen
Lady Eglantine, famed at Eg lantine Farms, is dead after years of world renown. She laid 315 eggs in a single year and once had a room reserved for her at the Imperial Hotel during a show. Her lineage left only nine cockerels and three pullets, and her eggs sold for a record $10 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eglantine
Ead
Lady Eglantinne
Imperial Hotel
Eglantine Farms
Turning Away Wrath On A Lady's Train Remark
An unnamed gentleman on a lady’s train showed presence of mind by declaring he had pinned one to the earth rather than draw angels from the sky. The lady excused him for the remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrath
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Lebanon Valley
L. S. Sadler
Lewie Sterrett Sadler
Carlisle
Thornewold
Walnut Bottom Road
Sadler
Wilbur F. Sadler
Cumberland County Court
Sylvester B. Sadler
Mary Bosler
James Bosler
Cumberland Valley
Cumberland County
Farmers Trust Company of
Cumberland Valley Railroad
The
Valley Railways
Frank C. Bosler
A,glter
Horace
Yellow Breeches Creek
Boiling Springs
Thornewald
Kreider
Mr. Kreider
State Grange
General Assembly
Grangers
America
Lady Eglantine
Mennenon
Gioeg
Hershey Printing Co
Hershey, Pa
J. E. Gruber
Hershey
Derry Church
Yingst’s
David Gordon Hershey
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