Talking Hens and the Pink Pajama Award Surprise
A quirky May tale from Chiquesonium Pennsylvania describes James Gerifo a poultry pioneer known as the Luthor Burbank of the era. The narrator recalls a wild lumber camp visit featuring twenty pound talking hens, a forest of fruit trees, and a dramatic escape from bears as Gerifo touts his Tree Hen and parrot blend while offering magical potential from Alaska fruit growers.
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Chiquesonaim
Democrat
Hp Sun
Decenes
McKean
Chiquesonium
James Gerifo
Luthor
Gertie
Republic of Abi- Quite
Mt Jowattavill
Tha Tanitum
Atranga
Gerlfe
Repubic
Ablautte
Brent Bears
Mother Hubbard
the Democrat
Yours Truly
Havana
Pennsylvania
Mr. Gertie
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Geoifo
Ifa
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Judge Bouton Sustained Tax Election Contest Opinion
The State Supreme Court finished its May Harrisburg session last Thursday with an opinion upholding a decision in an election contest. The appeal was by Mary Olive King, Democratic tax collector candidate, challenging the election outcome.
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State Supreme Court
Harrisburg
Gbiteotor
Mary Olive King
Mrs W B Holcomb Dies in Portland
Mrs W B Holcomb died Saturday morning in Portland after collapsing while walking home with Arthur Munson. She had continued to carry mail between Portland and Brocton station and endured a broken heart after her husband’s death months earlier. Survived by three sisters Fernani Tetta Oviatt Jamestown Rhea Oviatt Chautauqua and brother Pred Oviatt Bear Lake Pa. Funeral held Monday at Grapefruit, Dunkirk.
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Portland
W. B. Holcomb
Arthur Munson
Brocton Station
Dunkirk
N. of
Special Election Notice for Smethport Borough Indebtedness Increase
Notice of a special election in Smethport Borough on June 14, 1922 to authorize an indebtedness increase for funding an 18 foot concrete roadway on Wrest Main Street and Mechanic Street. The proclamation, issued per May 4 1922 ordinance and Acts of Assembly, cites the required voting location the courthouse basement and election hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Attest: BF H Boiver secretary.
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Borough -of -Smethport
Boroigh
Wrest Main
Jend
Mayo'a Lepring
Mechanic Street
Bank Street
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back and Headache Pain
A Smethport reader testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back ache and kidney distress after months of discomfort. She recalls purchasing at Wells Drug Store and reports no further back pain or headaches since using the remedy. Foster-Mild Co reviews confirm the pill's effectiveness.
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Dean
Reid
Fred Anderson
Main St
Daan
Wella
Thavan
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Oviatt
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Font Motor Company
Detrait
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Apt
United States
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Ford Company
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Smethport
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Hazelhurst
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