Death List Grows as Wood Alcohol Kills Abroad
A sprawling report highlights the deadly impact of wood alcohol in post prohibition New England and major cities. Newark Memphis Cleveland Detroit Chicago Boston Easton plus New York arrests loom as alcohol poisonings rise and officials warn of flood of illicit wine.
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New England
Department of Health
New Yor
Newark
Memphis
Fenn
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Boston
Easton
Milwaukee
Hartford
Nathan Salsberg
Connecticut Valley
New York
Saisberg
Violin Prodigy Mise Isolde Merges to Play Glee Club Recital
The Glee Club concert lineup includes Mise Isolde Merges with her Stradivarius and strong stage presence. Young violinists Liolas Menges and Helvett show exceptional technique while Lionel Storr supports as bass cantante, drawing high local anticipation for the January recital.
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Mise Isolde
Liolas
Menges
Young Helvett
Miss Menges
Isolde Menges
Heifetz
Russia
Leopold Auer
Lionel Storr
New Interests Gain Control of Citizens Bank in Waverly
Fred A. Sawyer and four associates acquire a controlling interest in Citizens' Bank stock, becoming substantial owners alongside Mrs J F Sawyer and Eben Sawyer Halstead of Goshen. New stockholders include Arthur C. Palmer, George B Knepp, W T Goodnow, and Robert Page. Annual meeting set for January 13.
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Waverly
N. Y
Fred A. Sawyer
Citizens’ Bank
J. F. Sawyer
Eben Sawyer Halstead
Goshen
Arthur C. Palmer
George B. Knapp
W. T. Goodnow
Sayre
Robert Page
Athens
Sawyer
Harold
Wheeling
Weverly
First National Bank of Sarre
Farmers’ National Bank of Athens
Weverly Gas Light Company
Fiest National Bank of Sarre
Sarre Land Company
Sayre Water Company
Cayuga Manufacturing Company
Sayre Stamping Company
Tioga Mill and Elevator Company
Spencer Glove Company
George B. Knepp
Wavterly
Pittsburgh Woman Claims First Gas Mask Design
The Mellen Institute of Research in Pittsburgh credits Mrs. J. B. Garner, wife of a local natural gas company research director, with inventing the first gas mask canister design in 1915. Her work aided American and British war efforts, with masks handed to British representatives and later contributing details shared when the U.S. entered World War I.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Mire
J. B. Garner
Pittaburgh
Mellen Institute of Research
Europe
Garner
America
England
United States
Meijion Institute of Research
Legion Urges Conservative Stand Against Radicalism and German Opera
New York state American Legion leaders urge local posts to uphold Americanism and law and order while opposing radical meetings and German opera. They cite Centralia Washington as an example of restrained, orderly action and restate a national stance against German activities in schools and public performances unless clearly American in spirit. The policy favors sane, orderly action and condemns attempts to minimize German guilt through music.
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American Legion
New York State
Middletown Post
Centralia
Washington
Thare
Poste
Bny
Legion
Minneapolis
Asany
Hans
Profiteers Outspoken in Price Dispute
A client complains about high prices while a lawyer offers explanations for a fee of £10. The exchange illustrates tensions over cost and understanding in a Bay State dispute highlighted by the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
A Times Press Class Ad Will De
A brief local notice in The Times announces a press class advertisement activity with expected dates and participating department. It notes contact points for further details and outlines submission steps for readers.
Auto mail service introduced in Madras India
The first auto mail service in the Orient has been introduced in Madras India signaling a milestone in regional communication. The new service aims to speed postal deliveries and expand reach across the city and surrounding areas.
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India
Madras
Sore Tul Wizard Oil and Liver Wipas Ad
An old advertisement promotes Sore Tul Wizard Oil as a simple sore throat and chest cold remedy. It claims quick throat relief, chest rub loosens deep cold in one night, and covers sprains earache toothache burns and fatigue. Also touts Wizard Liver Whipa pink pills at 30 cents with money back guarantee.
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Hamilin
Riverdale Club Notes Goldsmith To Leave Farms
Riverdale Country Club held a 41s Christmas gathering with about 6 couples and children, Santa distributed gifts. The retiring officers praised William Goldsmith for stabilizing finances, reorganizing the club, and serving as treasurer. He will resign to become president and general manager of Birdzie Construction Corporation in New York City.
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Riverdale Country Club
Dante
Santa Claus
Newt
William Goldsmith
New Hampies Farms
Riverdale Club
Chub
Afr
Goldsauth
New York City
Lnck
Birdzie Construction Corporation
Broadway
Federal Income Tax Rate Set At Four Percent
The 1918 through 1920 filing period runs January 1 to March 16, 1920 with Bureau of Internal Revenue staff assisting taxpayers. Individual exemptions include single 31? and married 2000 plus 200 per dependent under 18 or unable to self support. normal rates apply to excess income.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
United States
All Mail Records Are Broken in City Shutte
A Times-Press report notes a small percentage of dead mail matter and dozens of Christmas parcels lost in transit. Postmaster Sweenes’s office reports no trace of addressee or sender on these items. One note reads From Mary to Mother, offering little clue. Parcels will stay on hold for a definite period before being disposed if unclaimed.
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New York City
Hartford
Saul Joseph
Salsberg
Joseph
Adolfo Fanarelli
Bleecker Street
New York
Bronx
Panarelli
James J. Walsh
Internal Revenue
Thompsonvilla
Conn
Jacob Bronerwine
Bronerwine
Bronervine
Times-Press
Sweenes
Mail Blooms: Dead Letter Office and Wartime Auctions
Postmaster reports mail destined for continental Europe and Britain faced loss or death as it moved through the dead-letter system. Letters for occupied Germany and German natives, along with France, Italy, and England, were common. some pre Christmas mail never arrived. About 560 sacks accumulated in New York for the exiled homeland were lost at sea near the Netherlands when the Berry Gio hit a mine, and 1,360 sacks bound for various countries vanished after the Kerwood struck mines in the North Sea.
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Europe
England
Sweeney
Germany
France
Italy
Kerwood
North Sea
Auto Thieves Get Six Years Each In State Prison
Robert Jackson and John Henry Wiser two men of Suffern were convicted of grand larceny in the first degree for stealing a Chalmers sedan from F W Snow and a Paige car from Pasquale Miele. Judge Morschauser sentenced them to five years and six months at hard labor in Sing Sing prison.
Tantalum Tipped Pens Show Superior Durability
Tantalum pens, praised for hardwearing qualities, are cheaper than rival metals. Gold tipped pens from the metal undergo a special process, making them resistant to corrosion and highly prized for writing.
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Eny Inka
The Hornbook as a Historic Elementary Text
The hornbook served as a basic school primer through the eighteenth century. It featured a thin hardwood slab covered with parchment and a printing plate. A transparent cowhide sheet protected the page, illustrating early teaching tools and material preservation.
Times Press Subscription Offer Promises Annual Savings
Advertisement urges readers to pay for a year in advance to save one dollar and earn 20 percent on the investment. It touts 50 cents monthly or $6 annually with a $500 prepay option.
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the Times Press
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Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Stores
Charles Kennedy
334 Chamber of Commerce
Buffalo, N. Y
Tompkins
DRY Goods Company
Bath
Miss Isolde Menges
New
Wales
Wagner
Straus
Sousa
Goldsmith
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