Lancaster Red Cross drives past ten ton goal for Belgians
The Lancaster chapter of the Red Cross weighed and shipped 48,495 pounds 24 tons surpassing the ten ton quota. Lancaster county leads in wheat production with York second and Berks third. influenza care expands at Hartwood with a hospital conversion by Pennsylvania Water and Power Co. and a community cutting record by neighbors. The state tobacco forecast reaches 56,444,000 pounds with Lancaster county accounting for about 80 percent. Rev Paul Schmieder’s residence visited amid pro German accusations leading to a mob scene and flag waving.
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Lancaster County
York
Paul Schmeider
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Lehmeider
Philadelphia
Ex Sheriff Merritt Targets Mustaches In Odious Censorship
Former Sheriff James Merritt now enforces a quirky mustache ban in Potsdam. He stares down “sky-pointing” mustaches, nudges offenders toward barbers, and parades them into a shave with odd theatricality. His tactics mimic a relentless agency, as townsfolk endure awkward chases and explanations.
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James Merritt
Potsdam
Parr Chesener
New York Tribune
Tntil
Wild Bill Wehenzollern
Merritt
Mythic pig lore and a mechanical fowl plucker described
The passage blends mythic echoes of the Roscommon pig with references to ancient symbols and deities from various cultures. It cites a modern invention: O. G. Rieske’s Buffalo device that plucks an ordinary fowl in under five minutes using a suction fan, a hollow drum, and a rubber roller to remove feathers before sending them to a tank.
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Roscommon
Beirne
Minos
Crete
Aeuz-Dionysius
Osiris
Adonis
Tamming
Diarmid
Manchester Guardian
O. G. Rieske
Buffalo
Turning From Gold to Silver in Yukon Mining Shift
The Yukon moves from gold to silver mining as silver values rise while gold diminishes. Two active silver districts near Dawson, Mayo on the upper Stewart River and along Twelve Mile Creek, are 150 miles apart. Silver was found years ago but nothing workered. The Canadian government has dispatched geologists to study prospects for developing silver mining in this area.
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Yukon
Dawson
Mayo
Stewart River
Twelvemile Creek
Dawson City
Old Trees Bearing Fruit Despite Rumors of Decline
Old orchard on the west side of the river shows a remarkable yield from trees planted in 1878. The 1870s stock appears to defy the notion that fruit trees are temporary, as neighbors note heavy production this year at John Catlin’s orchard, challenging beliefs about tree longevity.
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Susan Ellens
Jom Catlin
Prices for 1918 Tobacco Crop Set in Lancaster District
Announced prices set by Lancaster tobacco growers for 1918 include 1 cent for trash, 18 cents for fillers, 30 cents for wrappers, and 38 to 44 cents for tops. Growers urged to register at 46 North Market Street during October 7 to 12 to plan profit sharing and avoid selling before stripping time.
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Lancaster Tobacco District
Pennsylvania
North Market Street
Lancaster
Return to Simple Living War Message by Gerder
War has taught value of thrift and simple living says former ambassador James W. Gerard urging Americans to curb luxury, save money, and support the war effort. He argues restraint strengthens national resolve, notes youths overseas sacrifice, and stresses personal responsibility to preserve wealth and sustain victory.
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Onlo
Berane
Serly
America
Time to Put on Brakes as Youth Fades
A Los Angeles Times editorial urges slowing life's pace after fifty. It argues age brings speeded years and recommends savoring mornings, drinking water mindfully, and enjoying long days. It cautions against conforming to youth fashions and stresses appreciating aging as a night of life with beautiful stars.
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Llonte
Mike
Los Angeles ‘Times
Lucky Bone Bone Relic Saves Officer in France Incident
An English officer’s lucky bone mounted in gold, a treasured mascot, narrowly survived a front line incident in France. While three officers hid under a heavy oak table during an aerial bombardment, their shelter was destroyed. The officer clutched the bone in his hand as the table and ruins collapsed, leaving him unharmed while the other two officers died.
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England
France
Birmingham
Tonall tonic praised in 1918 testimonial
Joseph Webster of Pylesville Maryland suffered insomnia and dry throat before using Tonall from Delta Pharmacy in Delta Pennsylvania. After starting Tonall he slept better and his appetite improved. he recommends Tonall to others in a testimonial dated August 15 1918. Tonall is sold at J E Chartes Drug Store Lititz.
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Joseph
Webster
Pylesville
Maryland
Delta Pharmacy
Delta
Boy Scout Thrift Shop Opens To Aid Community
Scouts in Omaha have launched a Boy Scout Thrift Shop. A wobbling class is formed to collect used shoes from residents for repair under expert guidance. Repaired shoes will be sold at nominal prices to those in need. Over 5,000 nails were turned in.
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Oimeha Lrve Up
Boy Scouts
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