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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1920

Page

2

Maple Sugar Industry Offers New US Opportunities

A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin notes a broad maple sugar potential across the United States, from New England to Minnesota and Missouri, with rising demand and limited supply. Tapping timing, sap quality varies daily, but early season tapping boosts sweetest yields.

Shes Lnc U. S. Department of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture New England New York United States Tennessee Missouri Iowa Minnesota Canad Iar Lustien

Prominent Kane Man Joseph Pierotti Dies at Kang Hospital

Joseph Pierotti a noted Kane electrician died at Kang hospital after a two year illness An obituary dated the 25th notes his prominence in Kane and his long service as an electrician in the community.

Joseph Pierotti Kane Kang Hospital

McKean County Strikes Report Reveals Labor Losses

Harrisburg notes in McKean County last year workers lost about 3 750 days due to disputes costing 20 500 dollars. The state recorded 14 million dollars in strikes statewide with 399 030 working days lost and 171 630 employees involved. Textile and metal trades led unrest with 144 and 78 disputes respectively.

Mckean County Harrisburg Pets Clifford B. Connelly Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Bureau of Meditation and Arbitration Egt Pennsylvania

Hazlehurst Man and Rixford Woman Dead in Week

Hazlehurst resident Lloyd Sturdevant aged 2% died at Kane hospital last Thursday leaving parents and siblings. In Rixford Miss Edna Tyler aged 24 died at Mrs. Arthur Burdick’s home from pneumonia following influenza, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Tyles.

Rixford Edna Tyler Arthur Burdick A. A. Tyles

Telephone rates fight spurs Pennsylvanian debate

An industry ad campaign argues Bell Telephone raises are needed to cover rising costs and improve service. The Public Service Commission must weigh higher rates against efficiency and the burden on 1,009 employees while considering updated cost figures and dividend status.

Bell Telephone Company Cai Jon Vhr Vlnim

Veteran Griffin Dies at 81 in Wrights

Comrade D M Griffin, 81, longtime Wrights resident and timber estimator, died Sunday night after a six day illness of the throat. Born August 16, 1838 in West Held, Pa, he married Lacey A Woodcock October 1868 at Ceres, Pa, and lived in Wrights 65 years. Survived by daughter Mrs L O Woodcock of Wrights, brother GO C Griffin of Eldred, and sister Emporium Nousler.

Wrights MM. Grifin Mr. Griffin West Held Lacey A. Woodcock Ceres Tle L. O. Woodcock GO. C. Griffin Eldred AM Nousler Emporium

Death of James Hoaley at Sartwell

James Hoaley died at his home in Sartwell Tuesday morning at four o clock from heart trouble and complications. He was 68. Survived by sons Charles of Tulsa Oklahoma and Wm of Tart California, daughters Anna of Buffalo Helen at home and Mary recently returned from France where she served as Red Cross Nurse. His wife died September 24 last year. Funeral was today at 10 at St Mary Church Sartwell Rev Fr O Har n of Eldred officiating. Interment in St Marys Cemetery Port Allegany Repeier Areus

James Hoaley Surtwell Mr. Hoaley Hio Charles Tulsa Okla Tart Calif Anna Buffalo Helen Mary Red Cross St Mary Church Sartwell Fr. O'Hern Eldred St. Marys Port Allegany Repeier Areus

Smethport Kidney Remedy Testimony Claimed Local Endorsement

A Smethport resident praises Deans Kidney Pills in a testimonial copied from a local note. The letter recounts relief from kidney pain and backache after using the product sold by Master-Milburn. The ad urges readers to ask for Downs Kidney Pills and cites a Rochester area price.

Deans Smethport Dean's Larson Rose Fall Ave Dean AL Well Master-Milburn Mfgrs Buffalo N.Y

Road contract awarded near Emporium for four miles

Emporium February 26 A state road contract for four miles west of town was awarded to George Morgger with a bid of 270 000. The project will link with the Fish Young and Parks section near Philadelphia and extend a mile and a half west of Stoward's Siding.

Emporium George Morgger Fish, Young and Parks Philadelphia Stoward

For Sale Aduandty Item Stuck in Horn Ase

For sale notice lists A Miller with telephone 12a offering an item described as an aduandty in need of sale. The fragment mentions contact by telephone and a rough ad style typical of small classifieds.

Horn A. Miller

Savings Societies Spur Youth Banking in November

A Philadelphia Savings Society study shows pupils in New Jersey and Pennsylvania schools engaging in War Savings and stamp purchases. In November 8308 pupils saved 14,371.27 in stamps, with Careys Youni NJ reporting 103 savers yielding 1,023.85, and Jersey Shore schools with 1284 savers totaling 2,717.70. Government backing promotes youth thrift across Lycoming, Tioga, and other counties.

New Jersey Delusy Gs Lpuinient Savings Sovieties Use Savings Division Philadelphia Veuhor Lycoming Tiuga Colletron Bucks Mckean Gentre Gountes Pennaybabla Gloucester County Carey Youni SN. J War Savings Societies McKean County Starps Jersey Shore

Patriots Creed to Cure Economic Ills

A beliefs pledge urging thrift and industry for national strength. Emphasizes spending less, saving, investing in government securities, and supporting America's economic future through responsible personal finance.

United States of America Jess Tearn America

New Year Resolve Promises Liberty, War Savings Stamps

A fragment urges readers to start the year with confidence and steady effort. It encourages buying thrift and War Savings stamps to secure a future year, aiming for financial stability and continued liberty. The brief promotes daily and monthly progress toward a hopeful outcome.

Thrift and War Savings Stamps Urged for Savings Plan

The piece argues thrifty living across people, noting some are frugal while many overspend on high prices and restricted goods. It urges thrift and War Savings Stamps as essential after basic necessities, presenting a nationwide budget aid approach.

Thrift of a War Savings Stamp Encourages Saving Habit

Excerpted message urges readers to begin saving at once to support the war effort. Emphasizes forming a lifelong habit of thrift and paying into War Savings Stamps, quoting Roosevelt on starting tonight and maintaining the practice regularly.

Roosevelt

Ravings Bran Investment Notice Sparks Confusion

A garbled OCR note outlines a financial prompt regarding a 412 amount and a redemption action near a local Erie MMATY Det Ws. The fragment hints at a profiteer and a bid to bring down Mai pelee, with unclear specifics and dates.

Erie Mai Pelee

Senators Moses and McCormick Decline on Committee 171

Senators Moses of New Hampshire and McCormick of Illinois refuse service on the committee of 171 tasked to draft the Republican platform for the next campaign. They acknowledge the challenge of avoiding responsibility for the record of Republican Congress.

Moses New Hampshire McCormick Illinois Committee of 171 Ancn Republican Congress

Government buys nearly 9 thousand horses and mules

In the World War era through February 1, government purchases totaled 8,978 horses and mules at about 191 dollars per head, indicating a substantial wartime expenditure on animal stock for operations in Washington, D. C.

U. S Washington, D. C

Officers in Hospitals Reach Fifteen Hundred Five

Washington reports 1,545 officers in hospitals for physical reconstruction as of January 2. The War Department notes this amount represents eight percent of the total regular military officers on that date.

Washington, D. C War Department

Army salvage units trained for reclaiming waste and unserviceable property

Washington D C special training is being given to seven salvage units organized to reclaim waste materials damaged equipment and unserviceable property at division areas of the army.

Washington, D.C

Soldiers Begin Education in Army Camps

Washington D C December reports 1722456 men in Army camps receive instruction in educational subjects on December 4 1936 nearly 93000 of 3084 enlisted in the Philippines study special subjects. The text notes internal Republican party disagreements over wartime conduct rather than victory achievements.

Washington, D. C

War plants convert to ammonium sulphate output

Washington D C plants built by the Government during the war to produce nitrogen are being converted for the manufacture of ammonium sulphate and other normal products so that they can be retained for use in time of necessity the War Department announces. Their output of ammonium sulphate and the like will meet agriculture and commercial demands.

Washington, D. C War Department

U. S. Aids National Guard Rehabilitation Efforts

The War Department is aiding National Guard rehabilitation across states, aiming for improved training equipment and command. Fifty-two of fifty-five inspector instructors requested by states had reported as of the stated date, enhancing readiness for guardsmen nationwide.

Washington, D. C War Department

Government Saved Millions By Cancelling War Contracts

Washington D C Major General Burr told division commanders that by adjusting 23000 of 27000 War Department contracts and obligations since the armistice the government saved 1924739000 dollars. Settlements to date involve more than two thousand million dollars.

Washington, D. C Burr War Department

JUDGE HIRT APPOINTMENT BRINGS RELIEF TO RIDGWAY AREA

Governor Sproul appointed Wok. Wel, ofe Arig as judge to succeed Inte Judge Whitulesy. The choice pleases Erie Warren Crawford and MeKean counties and Ridgway residents who knew him. Endorsed by the Bar Association for ability and judicial temperament. Hirt is among Pennsylvania’s younger judges with substantial experience. Mrs Lilet is sister of Mrs. John af Flynn of this city, adding local pride.

Hirt Pennsylvania Lilet John Af. Flynn

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