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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1920

Page

4

Smethport Wood Alcohol Plan Highlighted by Local Officials

Smethport discussions outline potential wood alcohol uses and government controls to track every gallon from producer to consumer. Quoted Quinn promises robust measures, citing past work by Dr W Hilton of Smethport and Dr KW French on by products from wood alcohol and early pioneer research at the East Smethport plant.

Smethfort Ghemigal Rigik Messers Quinn W. Hilton Smethport

Monday Exercises Impress. Legion Banquet and Military Ball Held

The event began with Sunday Monday exercises featuring Mrs Edwin Gorton and Mr Simkins honored guests of Hucktail Post American Legion. A banquet for 100 followed at the MEE church dining hall with elaborate menu by Mrs A Linil Holm. At 2 pm a grand military ball opened at the Lyzeum, Smethpart, featuring Smethpart orchestra and out of town players. proceeds supported the banquet and Burktail Post entertainment.

Hige Flerty Lawn Edwin Gorton Burdick Mee Mr. Simkins Hucktail Post American Legion Alb. I. Z. Simkins Lloyd Koehn GATR Lieut Avery Sergt. Cool Sergt Brennan Mra. 3 Potter Ly+ zeum Jet Comunity Smethpart Seca Banqnet Burktail Pust

Eye witness arrest in 1919 murder case precinct

An eye witness from Portaton Pacifics is jailed as a material witness in the Angela Cicello murder trial. The witness, Kane, was arrested Friday afternoon in Smethport after being taken before an alderman, and is held to await trial while an interpreter explains the pictured witness statements. The report cites ongoing efforts in the station gang and references the Menggertr Dicey murder case.

Pontalcon Pacifica Angela Cicello Kane Portateon Pacifics Cirecco Kine Everdus Jorihe Smethport Pacileo Wis Kant Liete Vedings Pring Menggertr

Pittsburgh firm to lay 8 inch pipe 200 miles to Louisiana

Bayth and Finn Ltd of Pittsburgh will contract 300 miles of 8 inch pipe for Simma Petroleum. Work will start within two weeks with over 2000 workers in long trench excavation. Pipe to be hauled from Pennsylvania and Wheeling WV and held in a 4 foot trench.

Pitteburgh Homeold Louisiana Besthaesn New Orleans Bayth & Finn, Ltd Pittaburgh Simma Petroleum Company W. J. Wiseman Pennsylvania Wheeling Wf. Va Lamgianii

Kane Maw Falls to Death in Iron Mine Shaft

A man from Kane Maw died after a fall in an iron mine shaft at dawn. The victim, described as Harry, was crushed and badly injured, with doctors stating he died from the accident. Survived by his father and sister, the family plans to bring the body to the city for funeral services and interment in Dubois. He had served in the navy and was a member of the Ringtes vind. Local mourners and officials prepare the arrangements.

Hayrythe San Myre Nonaldeon East Kane Edward Trent J. Loner Chiepueel Homer Hetrick Brouleville Clarence Curler Fulure Colay Thin City

Dangerous Substitute Ignites Sugar Shortage Debate

An article reports that a dangerous substitute for sugar has surged in price and appears on the market via mail shipments from St Louis. Chemists warn the substance is not harmless, despite some defense from public agencies and a Missouri case that ended without a decisive ruling. Readers face warnings from state and national pure food officials about distributing the drug through envelopes and cardboard containers.

Ehiergerdt AnUy Iee Tose Sam St Louig Concern Teddy

Fragmented Scraps Point to Local Life Changes

Unclear text notes a series of names and events in a town including new hires, travels, a wreck involving Dr. Victor toHild, moves by Mrs. Shattuck and family, and various personal updates. The piece lacks coherent structure and precise details due to OCR errors.

Winslow Wi Misa Bernige Wietx Crosby Way Sorethport Pennsylvania Berts Paeathenihe Bay Mia Grieg

Local social notes from Crosby and surrounding towns

Crosby Mie Mieluwe and visitors noted. Mrs Prank Bloemster hosted dinner with friends Wednesday. Mee RR Peterson of Colegrove and Olisiay meda visited Mrs Werank Thoomster. Dirk John Berg and Tony Spadafare from Clermont were guests, with James loamster and others visiting Thursday and Sunday events nearby.

Searlen Calli van Frienis Weiner Duhn Allen Flacunsder Dire Wm. Doyle Port Alipay Prank Bloemster RR Peterson Colegrove Ad Olisiay Werank Dirk John Berg Olean Tony Spadafare Clermont James Loamster

Unclear OCR Fragments Describe Local People and Events

Fragmentary text mentions Park Avenue, mentions names like Mrs Wily and Miry Moody, and references a baby born January 27. It notes figures such as Guenter and cbiltron visiting Lang Pa, with vague references to em migration in Glass Works and a hazy holiday Monday.

Chia Busink Monty Ieebe Mis Ela Guenter Cbiltron Lang Pa Wily Iihyin Cory taal @ messing Bargenit Tle Moy Onl Mos Agaeos Loy Barn Mise Miry Moody Btarrlet Tulthe Iva Mullrow

Port Alleganyic Local Notices and Social Snippets

Port Allegany notices recount a fall accident at Frigner store and visits by Harold Wilson to Elomi New York friends. Brief items include a May birth, wedding receptions on Main Street, twin birth reports, wedding congratulations, local school event at Ding Grove, and a Rebecca social at Rebeccah Roulette with frost complaints among attendees.

Baron Frigner Harold Wilson Elomi N.Y Tats Rosecei John Gungley Pedro Main St Mtr Lawrence Brown Dagmary 'Za Hert

Is It Your Kidneys Health Ad Jigsaw in Disorder

A vintage mis-spelled remedy blurb warns that back pain and headaches may signal kidney trouble not muscular weakness. It cites a resident of Smithport and a testimonial about a “Welle' Diy Store” purchase claiming relief from a kidney pills remedy, urging readers to trust Fotis Kidney Talis.

Alec Webbney Ghenty Casper Lenge Smithsport Mos Bart Gallup Doris Niet

Appointed Pure Food Inspector in Flint Region

Walter Nw nf Alstin des ner Wepeinted State Tuy fave via fhe the flint rumpiehd of Menen, Totter, Wen aid Canesan cuties mn 60 Pred Teed whe designee he Tesh ont ripe peter seceding. yg Mew wer th he Ctane tyson ot Meno in eungtitsy.

Walter Nw Alstin Flint Menen Totter Canesan Peter Seceding Tyson Meno Eungtitsy

For Sale Notice Mentions Pete Bowers Gamen Open Rows

A fragment notes a sale or rent action involving Pete Bowers and a row of items or property. It references open rows and the possibility of selling or leasing with or without stock, plus other unclear details and names like John H. Cllr T.

Pete Bowers Arinet Tibig Ourer Childhrs John HH

One car left in stock a Studebaker five passenger touring car

Only one car remains in stock from the uxed auth omobiles sale. It is a two studebaker five passenger touring car in good condition with fairly good tires and a demonstration drive available. Bargain price to clear out inventory.

Studebaker

Wanted Man and Wife Seek Living Arrangements

Classified plea from John A. Chity Bergeunt for a childless couple willing to reside in Mian di wk AY taetory and work in Wourditys house. Subscriptions requested for the Dumocrat to Mae Subsgeribe.

Mian Wanna Wourditys House John A. Chity Bergeunt Mae

Wonders of America by T Z Maxey West coast to Key West rail line

The article recounts the ambitious Florida to Key West rail project during 1800s efforts. It notes the route from Homestead to Key West, 128 miles, with 11 miles of islands and 6 miles of steel bridges including a 248-span structure. Engineers faced winds waves and harsh conditions but achieved rapid overwater travel, marking a historic feat in transport.

Pansmin Cna Florida Regr Une Tauia Henry Fingley Pref Fron Homestead Key West Junping Rifting Jaci

The American Dead Sea Imagined Lake of Salt Water

A descriptive piece imagines a vast inland sea named the American Dead Sea with shores, islands, and a floating crescent pavilion. It claims a 100 mile lake with 20 to 60 foot depths, 8 rivers supplying fresh water, no outlet, evaporation balance, and massive potential salt and soda production.

Siadt Ennceprian

Mount Rainier Awe Inspires Visitor Adoration At Park

The article extols Mount Rainier National Park as one of America s greatest peaks rising nearly three miles high and surrounded by a vast forested base. It notes preservation by a national park and invites all to visit, describing glaciers, canyons, wildflowers, and dense evergreen forests that frame the snow covered summit.

John D. Willian United States Uncle Sun Eragriag Wat

Banish Doubt For The Path To Success

A compact motivational line urges banishing doubt to prevent defeat and crown success, warning that hesitation blocks progress and victory. The message frames doubt as an advance guard to be dismissed for achievement.

Poe

Balloons to Raise Sunken Vessels Inventor Patents Device

A dash of invention arrives as an inventor patents a device using latent gas or buoyant balloons to raise sunken ships. The concept aims to lift vessels from the seabed by controlled ascent, potentially enabling recovery of wrecks and cargo. The description outlines method steps and safety considerations for deploying the lift system.

Y M C A Scholarships At Edinboro For Ex-Service Men

Ex service men are urged to join the Y M C A agriculture course at Edinboro to gain practical farming instruction plus social and entertainment activities. The program offers free tuition for ex service men and is coordinated by the agriculture department with local committees and officials. Details are in the bulletin and applications should be directed to Mr Fishel or the Y M C A committee.

Uds Erie Fishel Adinbaro Y. M Edinboro Iim M. Ta Anves Hotayeh Roteti

Social notes from a small town gathering and notices

Curie Lindheim entertained the 1 percent at her last night event. Ernest Python attended the dance Monday evening. Miss Margaret Fry accepted a position in Albert Anderson's office at the Court House. Silver foxes were recently killed at the Warren fox ranch leaving 76 foxes. Nellie and Stelia Larson hosted a singhride party for many local youths last Thursday.

Curie Lindheim al Press Ernest Python Ldred Margaret Fry Albert Andereson Court House Warren Missea Nellie Stelia Larson

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Qwacors Kane Maw Crosby Port Allegany al Deters Galt Bulfate Dumocrat The Wonders of America By T. Z. Maxey Mount Rainier National Park Hung B. T. Garlick the Corner Hardware Rua Associated Press Evening Herald
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