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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
8
The article argues that spirit matters more than the body for success, noting that many do great work when unwell and that health, while valuable, brings temptations. It cites Snow Birds training on Cevey Island, swimming daily in winter to harden against cold and avoid colds, praising persistent routine.
An exchange from a Boston Transcript item questions the phrase tender passion and jokes about relationships. It notes a couple divorced and remarried, with playful disbelief at their fate. The dialogue features grumper Ysabelle and Dondha from a rapidire restaurant and references Kangas Qty Stars- Two Mars Lives Blighted.
A ship from Manaus to Brooklyn carried ninety nine naive parrots and crew aboard. On arrival at Pier 6 Brooklyn, the birds shocked passengers by nonstop profanity. Jack O'Brien ran a makeshift school, teaching the parrots to swear with startling precision. The crew faced chaos as the parrots, trained to mimic sailors, disrupted orders and routines. The parrot trade may end as the shop owner claimed the birds were intended for ladies, not clubs, ending the unlikely voyage's odd episode.
A Smethport woman, Mrs. P. S. Curran of 206 King St, testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved headaches backaches and rheumatic pains from kidney trouble. She reports satisfactory results after twenty seven years of use and recommends the remedy for persistent symptoms reported in the ad.
June sale notice announces trimmed hats and shapes at half price. Includes sport items and a discount window. Clair Witte is listed among names in the advertisement.
127 acre farm near Betula Pennsylvania features dwelling and two barns in good repair running water and gas. Quick sale bargain offered by Dyquire J B ALEISEL Euyporhuan Pa listing agent.
Notice is given that under the 1871 act and supplements, C C Choate and others will apply to the Court of Common Pleas of McKean County on July 25, 1922, at 2 PM for a charter for the Basonic Building Association of Smathport PA to purchase land in Smathport and erect a building for public or private use. The proposed charter is recorded in the Prothonotary’s Office. T. H. Monarison, Solicitor. Adv 3t 26-24
For sale: tomato wire racks advertised with a note describing them as new and ideal. The listing cites inquiries directed to MART. HEINLEIN at B Main St Sinethnort Pa.
The entry notes three listed times in Smethport withA A at 9:15, BLM at 1:30, and P.M. at 6:38 signaling a sequence of events or broadcasts across the day in the local schedule.
Notice that letters testamentary were granted to Willian F Specht as executor for the estate of Fred W Brownell deceased in Smethport McKean County Pa. Creditors and others must settle debts and file claims promptly by the stated date April 27, 1922 in Smethport Pa.
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