Forest Fire Costs and Settlements Reported in Pa
The article details forest fire litigation and settlements in Pennsylvania. Forty seven forest fire suits are listed with various convictions and acquittals, while thirty one cases are ongoing and three have been settled. Damages and costs are addressed, with settlements advancing since April and claims for tree and land damages tied to fires caused by locomotives and other sources.
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Pennsylvania
Elk County
Department ‘of Forest
Deent
Railroad ‘Company
Liberty Loan
Crition
United States Movement
Reyes
Great Sum Sul Styl. & P
Stors
Effect of Car Service Order on Coal Operators
The proposed order would force service suspensions from five and three days at four times, creating hardship for coal operators. High coal prices allow profitable hauls of two to three miles from mine to siding, keeping producer margins favorable. Whether production rises or falls remains to be shown as tipple loaders contend more cars could boost output.
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Washington
Horvat
Dervice
Ita
Tipples
Tipple
Ambulance Corps Unit Organization and Transport Details
The command outlines bakery units with 45 personnel including sergeants, corporals, mechanics, cooks and privates. Transportation includes 20 motor ambulances, multiple motor trucks, a motor car, and motorcycles. Army medical enlisted transfers under May 1917 acts are noted, with future record notations for transfers and continuances.
Police Bill Signed by Governor in Wartime Measures
Harrisburg reports the governor approved a volunteer police power bill to appoint volunteers during the war with appointments based on information and governor rules. The Whitaker House bill reorganizes the adjutant general's department setting the salary at 1,500 and adjusting other salaries at the state arsenal. The governor vetoed 19 measures including a bill to create an economy efficiency and budget commission, a key legislative item.
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Harrisburg
Brumlawgh
Riso
Whitaker’ House
Adjutant General’s ‘Department
Turnadtart
Firewood heats like coal in fuel value says Gazette
The Gazette notes that heavier woods such as Hickory oak beech hard maple thrust ash and elm produce more heat. A cord of seasoned wood has fuel value equal to one ton of coal, emphasizing wood as a strong heating source.
Doctor Barnes Cure Adil No Relief For Nervous Disease
Do not despair. For sufferers, social chat with free confidential consultation exists. If examination shows incurable, I will say so. If curable, I will treat successfully. Financial concerns should not block consultation as arrangements can be made. My license and proven results are best references.
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Ecome
Hr. Barnes
Mary
Specialist Dr Barne Company at Moore Hotel Indiana
A dealer offers free examination and consultation with Dr Barne Company. A home office in New Castle Pa coordinates the next visit here, with free consultation extended for the next visit.
Concentrated tomato ketchup from tomato scraps
The U S Department of Agriculture notes that very high water content in tomatoes makes canning difficult. A concentrated ketchup can be made by cooking chopped tomatoes onion and red pepper until tender, sieving, sweetening, and canning in jars placed in a water bath for 25 minutes.
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United States
Donardment
Parrot Wins Recruits From Street Crowds
On Broadway in New York a talking parrot helps a navy recruitment effort by shouting quips and encouragement as Tuck, ashore to recruit, strolls the theatre district with the bird perched on his shoulder. A bluejacket and locals react to Polly’s mock accusations of slackers and helpers.
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New York
Daly
Broadway
Arizona
Tuck
Navy
Causa
Stong
Weathey
Polly
Fragmented Story of an Idle Driver and Fanciful Automobiles
A garbled passage portrays a lazy driver and a makeshift vehicle, with a quarrelsome crew at a saloon. The text references a crude automobile, noises like Dam, and comic names, hinting at a comic scene of mischief, roads, occasional chaos, and home life.
A Girl's Impressions On War's Fashion In City Streets
A War era column notes Washington and Philadelphia display of civilian fashion. Reporter observes war influence on clothing and accessories, from trench sticks to ladylike hats, with women strolling Fifth Avenue and Chestnut Street amid ongoing conflict. People appear stylish yet practical, blending elegance with wartime practicality.
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Washington
Lyndna Yinbor
International News Service
Fifth Avenue
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Atreet
Stent
Wyatt and Rosie O Brien Love Story in New York
Rosy heart finds no match until Joseph Gunsalves arrives with a wirulele that stirs emotion. His music draws Rosie away from home, but her mother recalls Gunsalves and his wife. Reports note the lovers vanish and a search begins as crops and duties loom.
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New York
Tany Swains Woord
Rosie O'Brien
Joseph Gunsalves
Rosie
Gomsalves
Ule
August Anerima and Arts in the American Magazine
The August Anerima and other pieces in the August American Magazine cover arts, essays, poetry, and fiction. Notable additions include Thomas E. Wilson on Chicago Packers, Lait on 30s farming, Jena Cowl on theater beauty, and Grant Land Hice’s verse. Several short stories and social pieces by multiple authors round out the issue.
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Thomas E. Wilson
Packer
B.C. Murbes
Efor of Waren
England
United States
Jena Cowl
Grantland
Fir
Thaddy Polley
AL ‘ Witwer
Les Pardes Butler
Neuterie Benton
Youka
David Craising
Turbulence in Barcelona Aims to Block Catalan Assembly
iE TI ZONE Paris reports weary troops massing in Barcelona to counter disorder and an attempt by Caldlonian Soltara and Deputies to form a separate Capitalatent. Madrid advices note the Sy[e]navh government cannot rely solely on troops in Catalonia. PISTROGRAD notes the capture of 228 Austro German prisoners and a Russian claim of advances near Novica in Galicia, followed by an Italian counterattack and heavy losses.
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Troopa
Barcelona
Caldlonian
Sontara
Madrid
Une
Catalonia
Pistrograd
Wir
Novica
Galacian
Notice of Application for Trade Marks by Repine
Notice is given that an application will be made to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on the 20th day of July 1917 by Harry M Repine doing business at Homer City Rolling Works Homer City Pa for the exclusive right to the name Tomer City Battling Works Homer City Pa and for the Indiana Works Indiana Pa under the Act of Assembly June 16 1899 as amended.
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Kepine
Lomer City
Jorengh
Homer City
Sothinie Ford
Tomer City
Ot Hu
Harry M. Reppin
Arey
Novich
Commonwealth Ofsylvania
Harry M
Repine
Borough of
Indiana
Church Streot
Church
Washington —School St
Stallroad Ave
Nue
Oakland Avenue
Philadelphia Street
Water ‘atroul—Rilroyd
Maple Street
Grant Street
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Onsa
Thomas Prmnatima
Ioan B. Taylon
Town in Frodenstadt Forest Funds Its Government
A small German town of 7,000 covers 6,000 acres of forest and uses forest revenue to fund its annual government expenditure of about $26,000. The town reports no tax increase and relies on timber income to balance the budget.
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