Operators Who Braved Fire and Flood Get Vail Medals
In 1920 two women and one man from Northwestern Bell and Bell Telephone Company were among 49 Bell System employees awarded Vail medals for bravery during disasters. Mrs Mildred Bobiwap of Homer, Alaska, Miss Katherine Jind of Muhfey, Pa, and Mrs Lothrop of Omaha Creek Valley were honored for actions saving lives amid a fire and a devastating flood. The ceremonies recognized heroism with gold and bronze medals and cash awards, while preserving the brave acts of those who risked lives to help others.
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Mildred Botivap
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Homer
Nely
Ball System
Missind
Mahaffey
Iis
Lothrop
A Fine Old Home Paper Finds a Place in Town Life
A nostalgic sketch praises the local newspaper as a cherished weekly in the old time town. The piece notes imperfect printing yet value endures for city folks who rely on the home paper for a sense of community and continuity.
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Saecy Gol
Gudes Pepto Mangan Advertisement Claims Blood Boost
An old advertisement explains feeble blood as low red blood cells causing pallor appetite loss and weakness. It promotes Gudes Pepto Mangan in liquid or tablet form as a remedy to improve blood quality and health, urging readers to buy the genuine product from their druggist.
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Gude
I am the Country Newspaper and its heartbeat
A nostalgic voice proclaims the role of the local press as family friend and community chronicler. It presents the newspaper as home light and porch conversation, recording births, loves, deaths, markets, goods, and daily life for readers across ages, tying town stories to state and nation archives.
Community Servant in a Small Town Press
An editor speaks for a regional daily as the town’s mirror and voice. The paper serves the community by reflecting local farming life, schools, and churches, urging public support to remain a vigilant town institution.
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Nils
Iaetramolitan
Ce City
Cen
Contrui
A Necessary Luxury and the Family’s Daily Needs
A town newspaper frames itself as both a luxury and a family necessity, arguing its role in shaping civic life while appealing to households as an essential daily companion. It discusses values, reading habits, and the paper's place in local culture.
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Neces
Garvin's Offers Low Priced Skirts and Nightwear Deals
Extraordinary skirts priced at 4.50 in box pleat and plaid contrasts. adds flannelette night gowns and petti coats from 1.50 to 1.95 with various trims. Also children’s sleepwear, flannelette gowns, skirts, bloomers shown in white pink blue, elastic waistlines, and sizes up to 14 years.
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Garvin's
Lang
Flannelette
Fall Blanket Sale At Garvin Store Opens Today
The Garvin Store announces a money saving fall sale of blankets. Buying direct from mills and cash transactions allows lower prices. Many lots offered below regular rock bottom prices, with items priced from 1.95 to 9.95, aimed at thrifty shoppers.
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Garvin
Fall and Winter Gloves On Sale At Low Prices
The season’s new fall and winter gloves offered in varied lengths styles and colors. Prices range from 59 cents to 298 dollars for men and women with options including kid glove dress gloves suede finish and silk back embroidery multiple button lengths and washable fabrics.
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Bolivia
Fac
Paris
Monsquetaire
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Katherine Jind
Sperator
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Homer d Lathrop
Frank C. Wells
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Bolt Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Mickie
Rome
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Bam
Iarn
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F. O. B. Lancing
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Willys Knight
Hanley Knight
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Lititz Motor CO
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East Hing Street
Lancaster
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