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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
3
Reports from Bradford Era describe sightings of a bear near Rock City and a bobcat crossing near Duke Center. A freight wreck near Kendall Avenue caused by deliberate rail tampering halted traffic, with no serious injuries.
A pair of freight trains collided head on near Bradford in the early hours of Sunday. Remarkable good fortune prevented serious injuries and property damage surpasses 20 000 dollars. Train No 2 had just left Bradford at 6 06 and was halted by a man in time, narrowly avoiding a loss of life.
Returns from the Maine state election indicate a complete Republican victory as voters shift from old party alignments. The piece notes a break from wartime alignment and hints at broader national political change.
The newest dress skirts feature plain accordion or knife pleats in all wool plaid and navy fabrics. Prices range from 11.00 to 19.60, offering classic styles with durable materials and a refined period silhouette.
Wanted man to work on farm or rent 140 acres with a good house, barn and sheds. References required. Names listed include Priestley Wilcox Pac Re BD Ady and uf.
Public sale set for October 4, 1920 at Smethport Court House to satisfy stake in Port Allegany property. The parcel includes a two story dwelling, a half interest in a spring and reservoir, and related rights stemming from prior deeds to Bernard Wum and Celestia L. Corn, with specifics tied to Lot and boundary descriptions in McKean County records.
An old newspaper ad lists ladies white mercerized hose and Kusaian blouses in white voile with green yellow trims. Prices show sale offers such as 3 pairs of hose and several blouses reduced from regular amounts, plus corduroy pants for boys sized 8 to 14 at reduced prices.
Prepare for winter over the plains and mountains of the far North. Install the patented CaloriC Pipeless Furnace to cut fuel use by 1 3 to 1 2 percent. A proven success in over 109 000 buildings with more users than imitators combined.
Seized parcels in Bradford McKean Kane and surrounding areas described to wit including eight rod and sixty foot by one hundred foot tracts with brick and frame warehouses. property of Bernard Blum Elizabeth Matthews Berry Truck and Body Co. sold at suits by First National Bank of Port Allegany Wm Councilman and J George with sheriff notices posted Sept. 9, 19 Aly St Smethport Pa.
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