Lancaster County Grand Jury Opposes Prison and Hospital Shift
County leaders oppose moving Lancaster County prison and hospitals from city to county. Alma Schroeder of Dallas, Texas, visits Reinhold's, Pa., falls for village blacksmith Daniel J. Showalter, and marries him. A boiler explosion at Philip Rice's Washington House in Manheim due to frozen pipes. Frank Moyer, 60, escapes Columbia Hospital with $22. A major fire era highlights David W. Jackson’s losses, including burn injuries to two children. Rural school heating urged by Superintendent Fleisher. Mt. Joy Bulletin plant sale. bummers' hall empty due to coal shortage. Harpist Maury Warfel returns to Lancaster after praise in Boston. Susquehanna River ice thickest since 1880. 14–21 inches cut, ice houses full.
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Lancaster
Alma Schroeder
Dallas
Texas
Reinhold’s
Daniel J. Showalter
Philip Rice
Washington House
Manheim
Frank Moyer
Columbia Hospital
David W. Jackson
Jackson
Fleisher
John E. Schroll
Mt. Joy Bulletin
H. N. Nissley
J. R. Missemer
Mt. Joy Star and News
Florin News
Landisville
Bummers’ Hall
Maury Warfel
Massachusetts
Boston
Susquehanna
Marietta
Hes
Had Seen His Face Before in War Hospital
A British nurse and a wounded Grenadier Guards corporal exchange a memory of the past. The nurse, a veteran suffragette, recognizes the man by his face and he confesses he once served as a policeman before the war. The moment underscores social change as women’s wartime contributions grow.
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Normandy
Grenadier Guards
Parliament
Germany Faces Food Shortage War Impact
The United States food administration reports German civilian rations at about 10 000 calories daily, suggesting rapid weight loss for a 140 pound man even at rest and potential decline in overall strength if no additional rations are found. The report frames a grim picture of Germany’s noncombatant food supply amid wartime strain.
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Germany
United States Food Administration
Uwiuch
Food Administration
Alaska's Assets Are Gold Fur and Fish Not Farming
A traveler argues Alaska is not a farming country and warns mining towns face bleak prospects. He cites rare black fox fur values, government rail plans, and high costs, noting most residents are leaving as gold prospects fade and real estate booms lag behind.
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M. J. Brown
N. C. Co
Alaska
Mexico
Uncle Sam
New York
Frank Carpenter
United States
Seward
Matanuska
Oregon
Alaskan
Great Lakes
Fairbanks
Yukon
Prince Rupert
North Land
Death Valley
Guggenheims
Tenanna
Seattle
Dawson
Pacific Ocean
Washington
California
Changes Through Indian Dialects and Eskimo Origins
A newspaper view describes Indian and Eskimo groups as distinct dialect communities formed over centuries from shared origins. It traces migration from coastal Eskimos to the Yukon, notes language divergence, and critiques stereotypes while acknowledging missionary and school influence in towns with active reform.
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Yukon
China
Japan
Match Control Seen as Peak in Historic Debate
The Manchester Guardian recalls the long fight over cheap matches and state control. It notes the move to appoint a special controller, links Henry George’s critique of cheap labor and poisoning to today’s policy, and argues fixed prices will fairly apportion remaining matches amid regional shortages and high prices elsewhere.
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Manchester Guardian
Henry George
No Milk from Chinese Cow Causes Cultural Clash in Asia
The piece notes that Americans traveling in interior China observe that natives use cows mainly for draft and withhold milk for humans. It recalls reports that Chinese and Japanese beliefs favor mares milk for strength, while American-bred cattle in Korea provoke curiosity. A missionary’s cow anecdote illustrates cross-cultural misunderstandings and unusual animal care practices.
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China
Orient
Japan
Korea
Les
Dr Pierce Medicines Recount by Nurse in New Castip
A nurse recalls recommending Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. She recounts a mother with a heavy cold who, after doctors misled her about consumption, cured after using Golden Medical Discovery, with six bottles restoring health and preventing further lung issues.
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Castip
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Jurgi Lowres
Bartratx Ave
McMick's New Building Revealed in Marble Wealth
In a western city a fine white marble edifice rises with Greek touches on its corner-stone. Begun in 1009 the date is carved in Roman capitals as JECMIX. A passerby recalls seeing their friend Danty nearby, standing before McMick's new building.
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McMick
Jecmix
Danty
Salvage Corps at Battle Front
War correspondent notes a salvage corps daily combs front ground under fire collecting debris from both armies. Metals like steel copper and aluminum are recovered and sent to rear shops where they are reused in munitions. Lead is largely lost as bullets bury deeply upon impact, while other metals are salvaged for later use.
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Ide
Wilson Baumi
W. H. Buch
the Record Building Clothier
Lititz, PA
the County
Miss Willing
Mr. Woodley
Rexplied
Fair Maid
Miss‘ Willing
Clara
George
Red Ton
Mr. Hill
Dong
England
Wingert & Haas Hat
John A. Haas
N. Queen St. Lancaster, FA
Has. H. Frey’s Shoe Store
East King St
W. W. Appel & Son Jewelers & Opticians
North
Queen Street
Erry Erry
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