Automobile swallowed by cave in at Washington Colliery
A roadster disappeared when a cave opened under the dwelling of Mrs. Anna Yeworski in Ply mouth. The incident occurred in the Ross workings of the Washington Colliery operated by Lehigh and Wilkesharre Coal Company. No trace of the car remains as the cave fills with dirt and surface water.
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Anna Yeworski
Plymouth
Ross
Washington Colliery
Lehigh and Wilkesharre Coal Company
Puts Blame an Athletics Commercial
Irwin P. Knipe told the Hancock Mothers Club that Norristown public schools overemphasize athletics at the expense of education. A Montgomery County Bar member and Historical Society president, he cited high financial stakes and a professional man pressuring players to win, urging more focus on mental arithmetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
Irwin P. Knipe
Montgomery County Bar
Montgomery County Historical Society
Mothers’ Club
Hancock Schools
Knipe
Baldwin Works Moves Factory to Eddystone Site
Baldwin locomotive plant, once at Broad and Spring Garden in Philadelphia for over 50 years, will relocate to Eddystone Delaware County by mid next summer. The new 600 acre site will offer ample room for expansion as president Samuel M. Vauclain states the firm aims to pursue global business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Broad and
Spring Garden Streets
Philadelphia
Eddystone
Delaware County
Samuel M. Vauclain
Shillington Man Retired After 32 Years Service
Adam Grill of Shillington retires after 32 years with Uncle Sam at age 70. He served 26 years with the United States sub treasury and six years in the comptroller's office in Philadelphia. Grill handled millions in currency and was a noted expert on counterfeit paper money consulted by local bankers. He commuted daily to Philadelphia and with 32 years of service logged over 1,100,000 miles. he lived in Shillington throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Adam
BE. Grill
Shillington
Apon
Philadelphia
United States Sub-Treasury
Comptroller’s Office
Mr. Grill
Arele Sam
Berksborough
Burns Relief Solution Instruction Card
Handy for burns creating a water based bottle preparation to apply on skin. Use to prevent blistering and relieve pain quickly. keep it in a safe place for immediate use.
Sanitation in Poultry Growing for Profitable Rearing
John Vandervort of Pennsylvania State College outlines sanitation as key to profitable poultry, warning that disease and parasites thrive on shared ground. He recommends multiple clean areas for chicks, with rotation and yearly cropping to prevent contamination, plus a near-building starter area for early weeks and moving pallets when heat is no longer needed.
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John Vandervort
Pennsylvania State College
Pennsylvania Poultry Association
Harrisburg
Predicts Only 55 Fair Days for Next Summer
Weather forecasters dispute the summer outlook with David Krause of Harrisburg predicting 55 fair days, while W M Kopenhaver of Hagerstown and Lancaster Almanac forecasters expect more rain and fewer fair ones. The season runs June 21 to Sept 22, and varying forecasts point to a wet summer overall.
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David
Davy) Krause
Harrisburg Republican Club
W. M. Kopenhaver
Hagerstown
John Baer
Lancaster
Old Town
Krause
Davie
Altho
Economic Laws Supreme A Government Cannot Alter Community Freedoms
Fragmentary text suggests a debate on limits of government power over economic laws. The readable portion posits that no government can erase inherent community freedoms or defy fundamental economic principles, implying a constitutional or philosophical argument about limits of state intervention.
Lincoln man slaughters two heavy porkers in county report
Barry K. Doster of Lincoln reports two heavy porkers slaughtered weighing 636 and 502 pounds respectively. Maytown resident Jacob H. Miller, aged 96, celebrated his birthday at home in good health, living with his son John Miller and enjoying conversations with friends.
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Barry K. Doster
Lincoln
Jacob H. Miller
Maytown
John Miller
Relatives Attend John Fessler Funeral in Ephrata
Relatives traveled long distances to attend the funeral of John Fessler in Ephrata last Thursday. Attendees included Fred Fessler and Arth ur J. Fessler with Arlin from San Antonio, Mrs. George Gundrum from Shelby County Indiana, Mrs. Lester I. Meek and Eugene from Indianapolis, and others.
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Fred Fessler
Walnut Park
Los Angeles
Calif
Arthur J. Fessler
Arlin
San Antonio
Texas
George Gundrum
Shelby County
Indiana
Lester I. Meek
Eugene
Robert Fessler
Indianapolis
John Fessler
Ephrata
Old Bibles and Rich Finds Reported in Lebanon and Nearby
Three old Bibles are highlighted. John Wise of Lebanon owns a Martin Luther Bible printed in German type in 1627-28 in excellent condition. Rev. W. S. Brendle of Denver received a 200 year old Bible containing Luther’s funeral sermon printed in Nuremberg. Jacob Good, early Lancaster County settler, owned a Bowmansville Bible from late 1600s. Siston Miller of Orwigsburg found an English 1635 Bible offered at eight thousand dollars. another copy sold in England for ten thousand. Experts deem the Miller Bible genuine. it has stayed with the Miller family for over a century, with value only recently detected.
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John Governor Wise
Lebanon
W. S. Brendle
Denver
Martin Luther
Neuremberg
Germany
Jacob Good
Lancaster County
Philadelphia
Bowmansville
Siston Miller
Orwigsburg
England
Miller
Rew Ar a dtstigent of myanie heen found prep
A fragment discusses a sentient item regarding CS gas use and ethylene related to propylene. It names La Pras and Hite lige in a cryptic context. The wording suggests a legal or safety note about chemical agents and their production or handling.
London Flag principle description
The description notes London's official flag with a white field and a red cross of St George, plus a blue wavy band beneath it. It identifies the flag’s design elements without asserting historical details or dates.
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London
City of
St. George
A Woman's Logic Portrays Dress Debate
A Naut reads Mrs Jones and Mr Jones awaiting callers. He critiques her gown as extreme and short while she notes guests come to see her, not the dress. The exchange shows social attitudes toward fashion in a light, humorous tone.
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Mrs. Jones
Mr. Jones
Pa’s Suggestion On Girls And Work In The Charleston
A Cincinnati Enquirer fragment quotes a father and mother discussing girls and work. The father notes a girl from Illinois dislocated her knee doing the Charleston and questions if modern girls lack interest in sensible tasks. He muses whether dishwashing and sweeping are dangerous or immoral if girls avoid such duties.
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Charleston
Cincinnati Enquirer
Fresh eyes laid while you wait and Luke Arington drive
A New York Sun item notes two roadside signs seen on a central Vermont trip. One sign reads fresh eyes laid while you wait, and another claims this road leads to Luke Arington drive in. The piece humorously contrasts common roadside notices with quirky phrasing.
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Central
Vermont
Luke Arington
New York Sun
Sentimental Convenience Promises Love via Notion Picture Star
A Washington Star feature notes a novelty allowing a viewer to observe a beloved person’s features at will for a small fee. Miss Cayenne proclaims 4p cannot fall in love again and vows devotion to a notion-picture star, while others scoff at the idea.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Opposition and Preparedness Highlighted by Statesman
The Washington Star quotes a statesman stressing readiness for opposition and a senator noting readiness to be contradicted if he contemplates retirement. The excerpt contrasts political vigilance with personal banter and echoes a humorous dialogue about family and risk at sea.
Fishing Tactics Cause Quiet Domestic Debate
A humorous exchange reveals Lazy Luke preferring solo fishing to avoid rowing with his wife who could care less about accompanying him. He reluctantly concedes to go alone, highlighting a light domestic moment.
Check-Book Restraint Wisdom from the Nuvorich Household
Mrs Nuvorich and Ignoranti suggest a practical approach to curb spending by giving Mr Nuvorich Charles a check book. The idea relies on gradual control of disbursements through documented transactions and cautious budgeting.
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Mr. Nuvorich
Charles
Mrs. Nuvorich
Ignoranti
Nell elopes and explorers depart the pole gossip
In a Central scene chatter swirls around Nell's rumored elopement with her father's French chauffeur. Lo wonders what delays Nell while 9 Binks heads north, touted as a go-getter who started a hotel and lunch counter for explorers, signaling bold plans in a frontier context.
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Nell
Binks
North Pole
Senator Sorghum on Speech Strategy
In a Washington Star excerpt, Senator Sorghum evasively considers not giving a speech while noting constituents expect him to speak. He calls expectancy a stronger political asset than disappointment, underscoring the strategic value of anticipation.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
No Argument Uncle Talk Sparks Lesson About Learning
A short exchange shows an uncle urging his nephew to study diligently, arguing knowledge is personal property. The nephew quips that others cannot take what he has not learned, highlighting a playful contrast on value of education.
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Stephens
Durham
Dentist Who Sings Sparks Cheery Office Vibe
Dave Brown notes a dentist who sings while working. Smith jokes patients may not share the cheer. The exchange highlights how a musical dentist can brighten a visit.
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Dave Brown
Smith
The Wife Learns to Drive in a Streetside Lesson
Humorous gag strip shows Mrs Stout weighing in on weight and mood while a passerby mocks heavy thoughts. A policeman’s remark leads to the wife leaving her car on the wrong side of the street and walking away, sparking playful doubt and curiosity.
How Could She Say It She Isles a Hard Case
A clipped dialogue line presents a sharp confrontation about perception and character, contrasting a perceived hard edge with a gentler self view. The exchange hints at personal conflict, power dynamics, and hidden tensions between two speakers.
A Question This is a grouchy world and a playful quiz
A garbled comic page items strip features quips about smiles in photos, fishing anecdotes, and a joke set with a husband wife exchange. It previews light humor about fortune, marriage, and work with several named contributors.
Telling Lines First Girl Glories Lines in New Show
In the debut, the first girl delivers lines while Gloria holds back. The second girl offers only outlines for her role, with one clear cue to stand.
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Gloria
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Doan
Foster-Milburn Co., Mfg. Chem
Buffalo
Broad
National” Savings Account
Central Market
Hershey and Gibbes
Main Street
Hamburg
B. FE. Lutz
Tititz, Pa
Mexico
Canada
Ceru
Alexico’s
W. H. Muth
Amers Hardware Store
S. Broad St
Lititz
Keystone Exchanges
Baldwin Works
Uncle Sam
the County
Overcoata Lumber Jacks
Armilers
Walter H. Buch
Clothier & Gents’ Furnisher
Lititz, Pennsylvania
Life’s. Little
Ernie
Ile
Johnnie
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