War era notes and local tales from across Lancaster County
Reports from Emerson Miller to soldiers in France and local youth in Bucknell. Lancaster hotels cut meatless days, while Eden township revives Basslertown mill with modern machinery. Patrolling officers, court notes, a comet sighting, and impending executions headline a broad county update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson R. Miller
E. R. Miller
Ephrata
Bucknell University
United States Army
France
Lancaster
Philadelphia
Basslertown
Eden Township
Joseph H. Wimner
Association of the Patriotic Order Sons of America
Germany
Elizabethtown
Brumbaugh
Lso
J. Denny O
Lancaster Almshouse
Grand Jury
Fort Slocum Examinations And War Era Proposals Discussed
The article notes Gahan at Fort Slocum for final examination after disposing of his farm, and reports six of 32 state police substations withdrawn due to funds. It recalls John C. Hanson witnessing Lincoln’s assassination night, a chicken-hatching plan by Cameron colliers, Lancaster County retirees from 1868, and speculative wartime ideas for large steamless barges to combat U boats with armed tugs, as described by Popular Mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gahan
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Department of State Police
John C. Hanson
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ford’s Theatre
Washington
Wilkes Booths
Lincoln
Mr. Hanson
Monroeton
Bradford County
John Hanson
Jacob Phillips
Clinton Curran
Cameron
Shamokin
Lancaster County
Joseph L. Brandt
Marietta Exchange National Bank
John J. Hoopes
U. S. Engineers
Mississippi River
A. B. Kreider
Salunga
A. S. Hershey
East Petersburg
McCaskey
Lancaster
Pennsylvania School Journal
Jarael S. Clare
Benjamin N. Lehman
Salt Lake City
C. C. Seitz
Mountville National Bank
John H. Metzler
Popular Mechanics Magazine
War teaches nations to value less food and health gains
A reader note from Mother's Magazine says a doctor notes war reduces overindulgence and food waste, hinting people become healthier with less to eat. It urges exercise, alert minds, and staying youthful despite aging appearances from overeating.
Youth Wanted Ad Turns Comedic Prank in Paper
A woman seeking a page boy posted an advertisement titled Youth wanted. A friend responded with a crude gag including a wrinkle remover, fairy bloom, false teeth, and a daxen wig, revealing a tasteless prank in the focal paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal
Tonal helps Lanaster man after stomach troubles
Harry Steiger of 642 East Walnut street Lancaster Pa reports relief after three weeks on Tonal describing prior weakness nausea and dizziness. He says meals digest better and sleep improves with regular bowels and weight gain. Tonal sold at J E Charles Drug Store Lititz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Steiger
East Walnut Street
Lancaster
J. E. Charles
Lititz
Ex-President of Owls praises Tanlac health tonic
Maggie Burger former president of the Harrisburg Order of Owls credits Tanlac with curing long standing liver illness fatigue rheumatism and sleepless nights. She lives at 1532 Thompson St Harrisburg and says her nerves are steadier with better appetite and energy after taking Tanlac sold locally by Druggist L N Moyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Burger
Harrisburg Order of Owls
Taniac
L. N. Moyer
Government War Wariness urges use of Official Bulletin
Government urges patience with inquiries as war mail volume soars. The United States Official Bulletin, issued daily from Washington, carries rulings, decisions, regulations, and proclamations. Public notices advise checking the Bulletin at post offices libraries and city offices before writing. If not found there, inquiry should be sent promptly to allow time for a reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Official Bulletin
Washington
National Capital
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Inquirer
Removing Blight of Islam Sealed Jerusalem to Be Lifted
The article argues that the blight of Islam has long held Jerusalem and surrounding regions in ruin and envisions a redemption of the area. It describes a fertile crescent stretching from Judea to the Persian Gulf, with revival contingent on pushing Turkish forces back behind the Taurus and Anti-Taurus barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Mesopotamia
Syria
Old
Judea
Philistine
Mediterranean
Llittoral
Euphrates
Tigris
Persian Gulf
Egypt
Scarlet Fever Serum Report by Swedish Medical Society
Dr Carl Kling of the Carolinian Institute announced a scarlet fever serum at a Swedish Medical Society meeting. The serum reportedly reduced mortality in severe cases to 17 to 35 percent versus over 70 percent without treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Medical Society
Carl Kling
Carolinian Institute
Misunderstood Love Confusion at Cornelia's Porch
A diffident young man seeks clarity from Cornelia and her elder sister about romantic interest. Misread signals and teasing banter lead to a revelation that the sister remains unmoved, ending with pointed humor from Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia
Uardly
Mog
Mr. Chudleigh
George
Cornela
Chudleigh
Pittsburgh Gazette Times
Iron Duke Courage At Waterloo And Dr Pierce Iron Tonic
The text extols the famed Iron Duke and his Waterloo courage while promoting Dr. Pierce Irontic iron tonic. It claims iron boosts blood, vim, vigor, vitality, and courage, promising better performance and success. It advertises sixty cent vials and a trial by sending ten cents to the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Pierce
Rumor of Kaiser's Iron Crosses for Allied Helpers
A rumor circulates that Kaiser seeks to award Iron Crosses to Americans who sympathize through careless talk. The message asks if you have qualified yet for the honor, reflecting wartime propaganda and loyalty pressure.
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Our Merchant Tailoring
Detmer, Mason and Hanson
Wilson Baum
W. H. Buch
the Record Building Clothier
Lititz, PA
the County
Illio Obric
Lebanon County
Giuseppi Polito
Westmoreland County
E. J. Lipps
Fountain Hill
Lipps
Squire Jacob Reed
Midvalley Coal Company
Mount Carmel
West Chester
West Bradford
Isaac Woodward
John
Joseph Kushat
Hbervale
G. B. Markle Coal Company
Hazleton
Delaware County
Isaac Johnson
Henry Armberger
Oil City
Armberger
Elizabeth Aston
Northumberland County
America
Robert Yingling
Puzzletown
David Yingling
John Gahan
Towanda
Quartermaster’s Corps
Army
OWLS
Lucky
Uncle Sam
Duro
W. D. Sahm
West Chestnut Street
Lancaster, Pa
Wingert & Haas Hat
John A. Haas
N. Queen St. Lancaster, PA
Wm. M. Scholl
Dr. Scholl
Has. H. Frey’s Shoe Store
East King St
W. A
the Duke of Wellington
W. W. Appel & Son Jewelers & Opticiam
Appel & Son
North Queen Street
Eee
Dr. Hertz
E. Main Street
B. F. Lutz
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