Polly Chooses Love Over Engagement Turmoil
Polly acts as peacemaker amid love triangle involving Edith, Tom, and Susie. Polly urges Edith to accept Tom’s engagement while Tom wrestles jealousy over Susie, then proposes a future with Polly. Tom grapples with Edith and asks Polly to visit Cedar Rapids on their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poly
Tom
Edith
Susie
Polly
Eadith
Tommy
Bert
Darling
Cedar Rapids
Badlth
Susia Ans
Raith
Joo
Akdek
Sue
Thoroughbred Superior Compared To Arab Traits
A description notes that the thoroughbred horse is larger, sturdier and at least as hardy and gentle as an Arab, highlighting its strong build and steady temperament.
Scandal at Gretna Green Stirs Clergy Debate
Glasgow reports a long standing Gretna Green marriage controversy drawing Scottish ministers into a debate over clandestine unions. Despite registration rules, many marriages go unregistered, fueling accusations of a commercialized system aiding bigamy and exploitation of young English brides.
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Scotland
Groton
Gretna
Gretna Green
England
Dumfriesshire
Sik
Thomniece
Vilage
Cuban Army Officer Develops New Air Bomb
Cuban army explosive expert Lieutenant Florinda Vernandez Presto perfected an air bomb using a chlorate of potash and sugar compound. After over two years of testing it weighs 18 pounds with an 8 pound explosive charge. A recent test from an army plane at 1500 feet ripped the ground target a four foot circle and one foot deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lient
Florinda Vernandez Presto
Cranes in Denmark Carry Own Songbirds
A Berlingske Tidene report notes eight road cranes in Denmark carrying wagtails on their backs as they fly. The wagtails perch briefly then return to the cranes, described as private passenger planes by the observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Copenhagen
Berlingske Tidene
Quake Day Echoes Through Tongbruck Area in Austria
Reports from Tongbruck near Reutte describe mysterious earthquakes shaking the ground several times daily. Local residents note tremors with faint tree sway, no injuries reported, authorities urge caution as investigations continue into the unusual seismic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tongbruck
Austria
Reutte
Famous London Zoo Lion Dies After Long Life
The famous lion nicknamed "Foto" at London Zoo has died after a long life. Visitors could safely pet him during some periods, and his death marks the end of an era for the zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Foto
Loom Three Centuries Old Still In Use In Pomeroy
Mrs. Woenry Seidenable, 60, continues weaving on a loom nearly 300 years old in Pomeroy. A pioneer relic she has used for decades to produce fine linens. The loom’s origin traces to Rutland township nearby.
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Pomeroy
Otto
Woenry Seidenable
Rutland Township
Here
Return problems in New York department stores
The narrator describes how New York department stores face weekly returns from customers who order items they cannot or will not pay for. Examples range from worn dresses to books bought on credit, with cases of collect shipments and even a mysterious man who disappeared after viewing rare books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry ©. Smith
Duttons
Wall Street
Buty
International Harvester Co
Local Residents Trade Visits and Calls across Towns
Rochester Mills resident Jacob Mottern called at this place on Thursday. Indiana visitor R. CG. Doty and Balti more visitor Mrs. Maude McCormick returned home after visiting her mother Frances Work here. Falls Creek resident M. T. Work spent the past week with friends. Marion Center business callers CG. A. Oberlin and H. W. Oberlin visited Friday. Leard Doty and C. C. Bowers called on Indiana on Monday. John Smith of Indiana spent the weekend with son Paul Smith here. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hill shopped in Punxsutawney Saturday. Geo. Johnson and John Palmer of Rossiter Saturday. Velma Pollock, formerly at Covode, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Geo Pollock and daughters also noted in Punxsutawney visits Saturday. Virgil Knox and son John spent Sunday afternoon here. Dean Richardson of Barnesboro spent the weekend with his parents, H. N. and Mrs. Richardson. Frank Potts was a Punxsutawney caller Saturday evening.
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Jacob Mottern
Marchand
R. CG. Doty
Indiana
Maude McCormick
Baltimore
Frances Work
Falls Creek
A. Oberlin
H. W. Oberlin
Marion Center
Leard Doty
C. C. Bowers
John Smith
Paul Smith
Harry Hill
Punxsutawney
Geo. Johnson
John Palmer
Rossiter
Velma Pollock
Covode
Geo, Pollock
Virgil Knox
John
Dean Richardson
Barnesboro
H. N. Richardson
Frank Potts
Victor Stephenson
Ronald
Edgar
Clyde George
Alice
Donald
Vandergrift
Blair Miller
Apollo
Harry Miller
Near Here
Ina Matson
Miller
Shady Plains
Knox Long
Bexler
Hiderton
Harvey Klingensmith
Leechburg
Philip Klingensmith
West Virginia
Frank Matson
Jesse Bracken
Brackenbridge
Geo. Palmer
Mt. Tabor
Collins Mack
Johnstown
G. W. Clawson
Rose Palmer
Blairsville
Roy Palmer
Heshbon
Flora Clark
Wil Litehentels
Mr. Tabor
Guy Smith
Campbell McConnell
G. W. Palmer
Irvin Mack
Clyde
Harry Houser
Robert Houser
Emabel Steele
Whitesburg
Wm. Fleming
Grant Fleming
Bradford
Edgar Kimmel
Carl
Ruth
Jerry Kimmel
Paul McFarland
Garfield Wood
Irvin Keeler
Harry, Shaffer
George Keeler
Lucille Rearick
Jay Henry
Ralph Ramer
Raymond Keeler
Kimmel School
Jacob Miller
Lee Miller
Shelocta
James Wells
Todd Wilson
Elgin
Helderton
Wilson
Derry
Frank Bleakney
Jean and
Newton Falls
Ohio
W. C. Bleakney
Tillie Spencer
Ford City
John Keeler
Mise
Edith Buckley
Tillie Frailey
Elderton
Charley Frailey
Local Residents Report Social Calls and Visits in Zions Valley
Mr and Mrs Harvey Kepple recover from grippe and resume activity. Plenty of visitors stop by Blairsville region families including the Longs Palmers Millers and Andersons. Various farmers start plowing a new season while shoppers and callers from Vandergrift Apollo and Mt Tabor appear throughout the week.
Progress Trespass Notices for Sale at Low Prices
Printed on heavy paper or muslin with options to buy 6 paper notices for 26 cents or 8 muslin notices for 25 cents. Add five cents postage for mailed orders. Cash must accompany all mail orders.
Community News and Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Philadelphia resident John Clawson Robinson spent the weekend with his father in law James N Betts. Johnstown visitors included Mrs Blaine Ressler and children at her parents, the Macks, while Mrs A J Boyle shopped there. Local families hosted and traveled, with funeral attendances in Indiana and Johnstown. A new branch of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union formed with 20 members, electing Rhinehart as president and Fisher as vice president. Regular socials at the Lutheran church and other visits fill the week’s schedule.
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Roy West
Frank
Frank Coursin
Geraldine
Martin Coursin
Jay ‘Bowser
Irvin Cunningham
Indiana
Charles A. Robinson
Charles Galbraith
New Florence
Calbraith
Charles Richard
Frank Shomo
John Betts
Derry
William H. Fisher
Catherine Strayer
Johnstown
Lutheran Sunday School
Charles C. Cline
Cline
Clark Cline
Edwin Croll
Jerry Saxton
Lloyd Saxton
Ben, Saxton
Conemaugh Evangelical Church
Somerset
Hugh Rager
Blacklick
Robert Boyle
Catherine St.Clair
Lockport
M. C. Rhinehart
Grippe
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
M. ©. Rhinehart
Willson Alfimus
Geo. F. Mack
Harry P. Donahue
Wilbert Mack
Jane Lawwis
Edna Huston
Joseph Penrose
Edward Reynolds
Turtle Creek
Samuel Fsheir
J. B. Fulcomer
Andrew Mills
Plum Creek Social Notes From Elderton Area
Plum Creek social roundup lists Harry Houser visiting his brother Robert Houser and various residents visiting friends and relatives across Elderton Whitesburg Bradford Newton Falls Ford City Elderton Shelocta and nearby farms. Names include Emabel Steele Lucille Rearick Edith Buckley Tillie Frailey and the Kimmel and Bleakney families with multiple calls and visits noted.
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Frown of
New York Publibiary
Dean Cornwell
Griswold Morley
Frank H. Vizetelly
John Weld, Jr
Johnny Held
Herbert Bayard Swope
Boll Syndicates
Rochester Mills
Zions Valley
Harvey Kepple
Roy Long
Apole
West Wheatfield
Associated Gas and Electric System
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Associated Gas and Electric ‘x Securities Company , Incorporated
Indiana, Penna
Plum Creek
First National Bank
Cherry Tree, Pa
Lafe
8. T. Gibson
Purina Dairy Feed
Purina Poultry
Purina
Farmers Exchange
Water Street
Penna
Queen Quality
Wilbur Coon
Matrix Shoes For
Phila
Nuon Bush
Indiana, Pa
Marion
Tor
Tory
Bee
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