Bear Threat Ends Stone Sheep Raising in Potter County
John F. Stone, a lawyer and farmer from Coudersport, known for promoting sheep husbandry, plans to quit sheep raising after bears killed thirty of his best sheep and lambs. Stone supported drastic Potter County bear legislation passed by the last Legislature but vetoed by the Governor on the State Game Commission's advice.
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John F. Stone
Coudersport
Potter County
Stone
State Game Commission
Air Frederick Shoal Die In Plane Crash Near Jefferson
Frederick Shoal was killed and his brother Ralph injured when their aircraft crashed after entering an air pocket at about 300 feet near Jefferson in Keene county. Frederick died fifteen minutes after hospital arrival. The Shoal brothers ran Shoal Aero of Belle Vernon and Frederick worked in Pittsburgh while Ralph gave flying exhibitions and conducted passenger flights.
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Frederick Shoal
Ralph
Jefferson
Keene County
Frederick
Shoal Aero Company
Belle Vernon
Pittsburgh
War Veteran Rocce Tops Long Distance Appetite Feat
Scottdale sports backs Emil Rocce a shoemaker and World War veteran as a champion long distance cater. He walked from his shop and ate fourteen plates of ice cream then began a morning wager with George Kramar eating sixteen cups of coffee and half a dozen sandwiches before stopping weary from the rich crema and coffee.
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Scottdale Sports
Emil Rocce
Rocce
Rocco
Scottdale
States clash over inheritance tax in Danville will case
Pennsylvania and New York authorities fight over probate of Mrs. J. E. Wells of Danville and the estate of Stewart K. Wi Ara worth about $500000. NY claims Wells resident there at death. PA says she was a PA resident and will should be probated locally.
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Pennsylvania
New York
J. E. Wells
Danville
Stewart K. Wi
New York State
Happenings Across the Garden Spot and Local Notes
Garden patch news reports Harry Swisher of Quarryville picking 68 bushels of strawberries this season. Other items note Mrs. H M Muth of Elizabethtown en route to Knoxville for four weeks visit with her mother. Esther Kendig, Sulunga, graduates from Landisville high never missing a day of school in 11 years. Charles Keller of Lancaster recalls an English New Testament printed in 1796. Bishop N H Mack of New Holland preaches for Mennonites in Canada for a month. Plans underway for Ephrata National Bank site on the Sewer lot by Hoffman building. Lancaster General Hospital treasurer reports receipts 142080.13, expenditures 153068.15 for the past year. State Forester notes forestry work across Lancaster, Chester and York counties with thousands of trees planted this spring.
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Harry Swisher
Quarryville
Lancaster General Hospital
Maytown Illuminated Night Baseball Makes Debut
Maytown, a bustling town, claims to be the first in the nation to play base ball at night under electric lights. The East Donegal Rod and Gun Club funded a private power plant to illuminate a large field with diamond and multiple trap ranges. The piece also covers the 14th annual Donegal Society reunion with speakers from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, American Legion, Lancaster Historical Society, and local officials.
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Maytown
Uime
Charles H. Ebbets
Brooklyn
East Donegal Rod and Gun Club
Donegal Society
Donegal Church
William I. Schaffer
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
J. M .Fisher
Bernard J. Myers
Commonwealth
American Legion
John M. Groff
Lancaster
E. C. Shannon
Columbia
Franklin D. O’ker
Philadelphia
George St. John Rathburn
Yeates School
Lancaster Legion Post
Frank Eshleman
Lancaster Historical Society
J. §. Tulick
State Department of Forestry
Hl. M. J. Klein
Franklin and Marshall College
Flappers and the Radio: a Lancaster operator’s bold idea
Richard Martin, a Lancaster wireless operator, proposes women broadcasting to 1000 square miles of suitors from a radio studio on the courthouse floor. He imagines magdom girls adjusting switches and sending modern romance across the airwaves while men listen from afar. The court alterations on the second floor began a week ago, aiming to finish by September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Martin
Lancaster
Swains
Che Seeond
Farm Calendar for State College Spraying and Garden Tasks
Spraying and cultivation schedule for southeastern and central counties. second sprays for grapes and apples in highlands. recall of Angoumois Grain Moth control. emphasize timely cultivation and stave silo care. June sheep dipping for ticks mites lice and scab with lime sulfur or coal tar dips advised after shearing.
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Pennsylvania State College
Angoumois
Bottle Flung From Train Sparks Crash Near Tyrone
H E Gardner, 52, a Pennsy foreman from near Birmingham, was cut on the head when an empty liquor bottle was tossed from a coach window as Express No 26 passed. The bottle caused a serious head wound. police could not identify the culprit. In other news, United States Asbestos Company of Manheim expanded by buying 8.5 acres for mill expansion and planned a cafeteria for workers as equipment upgrades boost employment.
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H. E. Gardner
Birmingham
Cheers
Tyrone
Gardner
No. 26
Commercial Express
Middle Division
United States Asbestos Company
Manheim
Civil War Veterans Buried at Elizabethtown
The Mt Tunnel Cemetery at Elizabethtown holds 113 Civil War veterans buried there. Only six Union Army survivors remain in the town.
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Elizabethtown
Mt. Tunnel
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised By Mrs Bear In Lititz Ad
In a March 31, 1914 statement Mrs I Bear of 40 Center St Lititz reports a severe kidney trouble attack with frequent symptoms and backache. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from Moyer's Drug Store she was relieved and says since March 11 1919 she has not needed them. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Moyer
Resigns from U of P Surgeon John B Deaver
Native of Lancaster county Dr John B Deaver of Philadelphia one of Americas greatest surgeons and leading authority on appendectomy resigns as professor of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. He will continue hospital work and relief efforts and remains in good health.
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John B. Deaver
Lancaster County
Philadel
America
Append
University of Pennylvania
East Drumore Township
Quarryville
John M. Deaver
Robert B. Risk
Lancaster
Deaver
Richard
Germantown
Harry C
Philadelphia
Volstead Act Public Opinion In Lancaster County Boroughs
John H. Landidis of Millersville reports survey results from all Lancaster County boroughs and townships on drinking, drunkenness, moral standards, and political conditions. Of 737 respondents, 33 said more drinking now, 704 said not. 19 said more drunkenness, 718 said not. 500 affirmed higher moral standards, 106 denied. 191 said political conditions worsened, 428 said improved.
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Lancaster County
John H. Landis
Millersville
Zens
Advertising Builds Habitual Trade Through Store Interest
Mrs Homemaker considers where to find ribbons and dress goods and notes how advertising keeps her informed about new goods special sales complete stock service and courteous sales staff. Advertising brings businesses into homes day after day building established trade and trust.
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Madras
Chambria
B. V. D. Union
Cooper Union
Topkis Union
Union
W. H. Buch
Lititz
Lititz Pa
Keystone Exchanges
Aeroplanist's
Inheri
Ps Wes O
Elizabeth Sauders
New Holland
Esther Kendig
Sulunga
Landisville High School
Charles Keller
That City
Bailey & Dickson
West King Street
Brethren In
Ephrata
Hoffman
Ephrata National Bank
State Forester
Chester County
York County
U, OF P
Uncle Ad
Tod Servicy
Toledo
Frank B. Burkholder
Deauville
Queen St
W. W. Appel & Son
Pete
Wale Po
Charles Sughroe
Wrest Newspaper Union
Gmith
Goursie
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