Heart Mender and Confidants in a Turbulent Love Tale
Vivian Moore seeks to unite two broken hearts through kindness and courage. Ora Travis counsels, recalling a past romance that ended in tragedy and triumph. Bartley Payton discovers Vivian’s secret motive and pledges support as a web of affection and duty unfolds around Gresham apartments and a recovering patient named Mr. Drury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westise Xeo
Trivhs
Sian Moore
Visian
Ora Travis
Bartley Lovton
Bartley
Vivian
Ora
Miss Travis
Mike You
Ransoma Crary
Tin
Ransome
Umm T
Lin
Vivian Moore
Vivian Peyton
Dinyls
Hunt Vivian
Jie
Indy
Drury
Gresham
Drurs
Mies “Cravis
Bartley Payton
Health fads seem foolish in old times tale of Digulus
A fragment from a Dallas News piece recalls a man named Digulus who followed extreme routines to clear his brain. He plunged into cold waters, stretched, pulled weights, and trained like a dog, waking before dawn to perform grueling exercises. The piece critiques the era’s health fads as impractical and ends noting Digulus died, labeled a pioneer whose extreme self-denial mirrors later trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dizulus
Stephen Leace
Dallas News
Tiggins
Handwritten Treaty Tradition Survives in Paris Dispatches
Paris reports confirm the aging custom of drafting treaties by hand continues. A French foreign ministry official, believed to be painter by trade, presides over the process in a ceremonial setting. An official typist records and transcribes the proceedings, preserving the pen driven method for public and archival use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ministry of Foreign Fairs
Offichteoligmumhist
AC Gavanin
Lane Alnus
Weenenthus
Republic
Puis Lars
Pretty Smart Chickens And The Vanishing Crates Mystery
A Missouri farmer loaded crates of chickens and five bushels of putetines in his trailer then hitched to his trailer and started for home. The chickens apparently escaped and the farmer returned to find all birds safe at the hen house with no sign of theft. The mystery remains how they escaped the crates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Haraller
Avith
Remy
Army Discipline. Cistern leak spurs repairs by master plumber
A London Evening News report describes a cistern leak investigated by a master plumber and his crew. A workman misreads the hole location, finds a plate, and the men attempt a patch as the army is noted in reference to timing and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening News
Tim
Fragmented Letters Reflect Vague Post Office Mention
A garbled letter snippet references a tongue of gallons and a line about the post office. Senator Bear appears in a misread quote context, with a vague allusion to Saint Valentine’s Day. The readable elements suggest a local civic or postal topic but lack clear facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Beargama
St. Waluntine's
Bachelor in Seeking Love Returns to Old Country
A deserting bachelor, Glenn, pursues Althea Forsyth in a misty tale of misread signals. He shadows her home at Forsyth Place, helps a gutter-morrised boy mail letters, then confronts a letter from Althea that triggers a sudden travel change and swift California-bound plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cale
Klussell
Cally Farms
Forsyth
Gena
Worsrd
Lew Kent
Sipper
Glenn
Borsyth
Althen
Mir
Jase Aller Penu
Hobart
Althea
Tam Robert
California
Hampter
Health insurance: eight reasons support reform movement
An editorial argues for compulsory health insurance as a fair social protection. It lists eight factors shaping policy, from European experiences to labor support and state legislative willingness, suggesting a national trend toward health insurance despite taxpayer concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une
Iunoeroks Publig Heit
Gradan
Weber
Johor
Modernus Tuti
Yankee visit highlights English sights and peanuts at Warwick
A returning Chicagoan funded 80 pounds of peanuts for visiting American soldiers in London. The group toured Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford, Lemmington Abbey, Coventry, Warwick Castle, and Kenilworth, sampling snacks to feel at home during their two day tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavear
Yorks
England
William Shakespeare
Stentfornton
Lemmington Ape
Coventry
Warwick Castle
Kenilworth Castle
Warwick
Tarry Gorden Selfridge
London
Archangel Summer Mantle Aids Refugees In Need
In Archangel, amid food scarcity, central Russia girls head north for summer. The director of VY and WGC oversee aid, clothing, and electrical needs while refugees seek shelter and safe work. Local officials mobilize recreation and relief for women and children, amid harsh conditions and limited resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archangel
Archanes
Busela
Mise
Tangy
Hecke of
Eolitt
AL Ary
Postotlire
Yeemeney
Mosquito Fleet Aids Coast Fortifications in Naval Action
Fragmentary report describes a naval operation along the coast with a mosquito fleet aiding fortifications. German and British forces engage as mines sweepers and patrols operate near home waters. The passage notes naval reserves and admiralty oversight during the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amang Naval
Evers
Germany
Sopwothaig
Innes
Naval
Mer
Admiralty
End of All Things Symbol in Newspaper Lore
The piece recounts how the figure 30 percent became a dramatic emblem among editors and printers marking the end of stories and days. It links the symbol to funeral rites for Sir Wilfred Laueier and to rituals in the Montreal press, noting its adoption by newsroom staff and its later status as a signifier of finality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delibtless
Wilfred Laueier
Montreal la Pade
WiFei Lairley
Pid
Guy Pregs
Souvenir Sehors and French Motifs Captivate U.S. Troops
Yankee soldiers collect French keepsakes while shops bustle with items from regions and elites. Brooches bear various arms, including Bel Fort’s Lien and Bartholdi’s Liberty goddess. Favorite tokens feature the Tate raltve cross and other emblems. American soldiers enjoy park childhood imagery amid Lorraine scenes during leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lien
Belfort
Bartholdi
Liberty
Nantier
Tate Raltve
Thapets
Partlewariy
Oleh
Armericans
New Splint Works Well for Injured Arms
A new nest splint aids quick treatment of injured arms in war conditions. The device is adjustable to the patient and supports the arm with metal pads, joints, and hinges for proper protection and positioning.
Autograph Fiends and the Celebrities of History
Fragment reads as a 19th century catalogue of signatures and fame. It notes many famous men inscribing their names in volumes or on walls, with scattered remarks on popular writers and cultural figures. The piece hints at confluences of British, French, Russian and other celebrated personalities and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worel
Erie
No Bride No Wedding In Odd Romantic Tale
A garbled passage recounts a wedding scene with misread names and scrambled phrases. The narrator hints at a thwarted ceremony and a lead female figure named Cathie or Cathie’s fiancé Ted, set around a seaside town in a quirky romantic mood.
Occasional Observance in City Backyard Event
A fragment describes a man walking into his yard wearing old shoes with blisters on his hands. The scene hints at preparation or ritual as part of a yearly period, naming Mr. City Felier in the action and noting his approach to the back yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Felier
Gare den
Official Directory seats officials and local leaders
Smethport list of officials includes Governor Brumbaugh State Treasurer Your Auditor General Powell Secretary Henry Houck President Judge Howton and Congressman Rowland with district names and deputies. Bradford lists Assembly members Fita Gibbon and Ishare. Sheriff H W Jones. Deputy Sheriffs Cheate and Tove. Prothonotary Stareky. County Treasurer Brack Patler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Robert K. Your
A. W. Powell
Henry Houck
Joseph W. Howton
Smethport
Congress
Charles H. Rowland
Phainshoro
Frank
Boldotr
Austin
John A. Fitaglpben
Bradford
Frank P. Ishareword
Sherif
H. W. Jones
Smethsor
Sterliff
C. C. Cheate
J. H. Tove
F. Stareky
Gierk of
Cavrig
Frank R. Footer
Smethport Officials and County Posts Listed in Detail
A long, paired roster of Smethport county offices and staff appears, naming Commissioners and Clerk roles, Register of Wills, Coroner, Jury Commissioners, Auditors, School Superintendents, District Attorney, Mercantile Appraiser, Weights and Measures, County Solicitor, Detective, Farm Bureau head, State Highway Superintendent, County Home, County Viewers, Borough Burgess, and numerous election officials. The piece also notes local geography, a brief portrait of Smethport, and mentions two major county banks and local manufacturing firms Smethport Wood Products and East Smethport Chemical Company with their product lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smathport
A. M. Marah
Bradeford
O. S. Gahagan
Mr. Jowett
Oy B. ‘Iaherty
Bradford
A. R. Andere Nun
Clermont
Orphans' Court
John B. Eastman
Smathpork
B. R. Sherman
Hi Morri+son
Smethport
W. Holder
N. D. Otto
Warley Gifford
Sméthport
Wibbot
Frank Hurnick
C. We Lilibridge
Asat
B. 8. Taylor
Thos. B. Whitson
Mercantile Appraiser
F. H. Biewer
Secy
Chiude Hackett
B. T. Garlick
W. B. Hopnen J
A. Lindholm
W. H Hungerford
Hull Tustleea
R. GC. Gleason
Herman Tull Fbrough
B. J. Kwenad
Cenery
Smiethport
Yes
Smethport Wood Products Company
Fast Smethport
Norwich Chemical Company
Enat Smethport
Fragments From Lodges Directory Listings in Smethport Notes
A damaged OCR of lodge notices lists Me McKean Lodge 88 meeting monthly at Masonic Hall Sidney A Burdick W M and W P Specht Secy. Smethport Lodge 385 meets Friday evenings at O F hall with initiatory degrees. Smethport Encampment 278 meets first and third Wednesdays. Ideal Rebekah Lodge 63 meets first and third Mondays at 3 pm in LOO Hall. Smethport Branch 24 meets Tuesdays in O O F Hall. He Meets first and third Thursdays. Phoenix Chapter 15 C E S meets first and third Saturdays at 8 pm in L O F hall.
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Fl& A
Masonic Hall
Main Street
Sidney A
Burdick
W. M
F. Smethwort Lodge
Louis Dickinson
Gleason
C. F
Smethport
O. IF Hall
J. A. Johnston, C
A Swanson
Ideal Rebekah Lodge
LiZ27te Deiglen
Rachel BP
Amster
All Saints Memorial Chapel East Smethport Services
All Saints Memorial Chapel East Smethport offers divine service and Sunday school each Sunday at 2:39 pm led by REV. BE H. ENSON. Other church notices list Methodist Episcopal preaching at 10:33, Epworth League 6:45, evening service 7:20, and midweek prayer on Wednesday. Episcopal, Catholic, and Swedish Lutheran services are also scheduled with pastors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Smethport
Be, H. Enson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Synday School
Epworth League
P. Me. Hey
Arthur Gregson
Episcopal Church
E. H. Edson
Treetar
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Aelmit
Official Directory
P. He Smethport
F. Hole
Kate Bendem
Anna O
Stare
Seey
Annie O. Stark
Harry
Phoenix
C. E
Fminnie Hopper
Ed Drake
Drake
St. Elizabeth's
P. J. Donahue
Merviees
Larson
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