Fishermen Kill Detested Carp By Pitch Forks At Egypt Mills
Workmen on the George Nyce farm Beyer Mills Pa battled a rising river that stranded carp in shallow pools. Len noticed large crowds of fish, armed with pitch forks they killed several dozen carp weighing up to two pounds each. The event gave the locals a rare harvest and a riverborne thrill. The carp were unpopular and hinder bass breeding, yet the pool kill provided free fish for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nyce
Beyer Mills
Len
Itching Skin Healed by Cuticura Remedy Ad
A 1916 letter from Louis Glastein of New York describes severe itching and disfigurement from a skin condition. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a marked improvement after trying a sample, purchasing more, and finishing two boxes. The ad claims mild properties for daily use and offers free samples by post card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Glastein
Cuticura
Dept. R
Bostom
Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival at Presbyterian Church
South Centreville June 29 announces a strawberry and ice cream festival on Thursday evening June 25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Remey with a short entertainment. Local notes include guests at Mechanicstown, blacksmith Walter Ayers starting a shop, and a dance at Robbins Hall for church support. Mrs. Thomas Green visits Staten Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ayers
James Brooks
Kenneth
James
W. L. Brown
Robbins’ Hall
Thomas Green
Henry Nelson
Staten Island
Roll of Honor Enlists in Tuxedo Under Selective Draft
The town of Tuxedo lists names of young men who enlisted under the selective draft law. The roster includes Henry J Auchin Gustave Andrew Campagna Arvons Reginald Auchincloss Backshall and many others, with numerous surnames such as Baran Barbieri Barnwell Bernato Benham Bentley Burris Caporo Cammann Cappello and Cronin among the many entries. The compilation covers dozens of local residents, highlighting community involvement in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuxedo
Auchin
Henry J. Andrew
Gustave Albert Antonio
Campagna Arvons
John Auchincloss
Reginald Backshall
Charles Baisles
Gustav Bal
Henry Leslie Balla
John Baran
George Barbieri
Francisco Barnwell
Clermont L. Bernato
Salvatore Benham
Thomas Gar Bentley
Thomas Dixon Bentley
Hubert Watson Benner
Frederick, Jr. Benton
Blake Chanier Berish
Feels 15 Years Younger Adds Sixteen Pounds
Henry B. St. John of Herkimer recounts relief from rheumatism liver and kidney trouble after six bottles of Tanlac. He credits Tanlac with easing pains and restoring health and endorses the medicine, advertised by the Tanlac Man at Chambers Bros. drug store with local outlets listed in Middletown Monroe and nearby towns.
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Henry B. St. John
Herkimer, N
Mr. St. John
Tentac
Tanlac
Middletown
Chambers Bros. Drug Store
Monroe
McMonagle & Rogers
Central Valley
Risenbarry’s
List of names appears in local roster or notice
A long string of personal names is presented, including Orsino, Antonio Pit, Spencer V. Rose, Edward Richmers, Otto Jacob Karl Sherman, Albert D. Stevens, Thomas H. Smith, George Henry Tanner, Edward Teachman, Fred W. Tanner, William Y. Virgilie, Joseph Viner, Edward Charles Wormwald, Edmund J. Warnko, Christian William Ward, William E. Wood, Earl Charles Wood, Abie J. Wilson, Fred Wie, Frank Youmans, Henry F. The fragment reads as a possible list from a public notice or directory.
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Kurt Ingalls
Francis Abbott
Jr. Impiochico
Pasquaile Izzo
Giovanno Jackson
Michael Jamgorch
Charles M. Jeferson
Frauk Pierce Johnson
William H. Jones
Henry Nelson Jones
David H. Jordan
George Washinston Kandapa
Paul Katrina
Pietro Kennelly
Thomas J. Kent James Golden Kem
Edward 5. Kittel
Louis J. Knanss
Fred Runodle
Hermann William Kroud
Wiliam F. Kranchiz
Mike Jobp Kroepke
Frederick Kueh
Walter L. Kusner
John Lanar
Fierre Laports
Enrico Lardieri
Felice Lauria
Einc Leverich
Ernest Briggs Lewis
Gilmore O. Lewis
Francis Yiedsell
Alfred George Loonils
Alfred Lea Low
Francis Luretus
Colenema Lynn
Emmett Carson Lyons
Wallace Mammato
Andres Marchinko
Michael Marsh
Nerold
Hillp Martens
Grebert Meter
George Miller
George MacCulloch Jr
Miller
Lindley Hoffman Miller
James Elias Mendelle
Joseph Lepro Moore
Robert George Joseph Moore
Harold Clarence Moore
Ernest Austin Morgan
John J. Morrison
Harold Fleming Morrison
James Mortimer
Stanley Grafton Mottolo
Guisseppe Stottolo
Camnine Moorer
Andrew Musto
Harry McCann
Michael McCrory
Patrick McIntosh
Military roads aided British follow up gains in France
From Behind the British Lines in France June 20 Associated Press reports that rapid British advances after the Somme and Arras retirements owe much to vast military road construction. Under Sir Eric Geddes and Brigadier-General H. P. Marbury, Army Roads Board, five figure crews, trained in regiments, direct roads via advanced supply lines, using modern plant and best materials.
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Associated Press
France
Somme
Arras
Eric Geddes
Murmisons Supply
H. P. Marbury
Army Roads Board
Great Britain
Modesty in dress debate stirs wartime Italy
AP reports from Rome on editorials and reader Miss Elvira Spina arguing that modest dress fails to curb attention. She admits stylish women attract suitors and notes wartime men and behavior influence social norms. Col Thomas W Bradley of Walden visits town amid light illness.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endure in Middletown Testimony
Middletown resident David H. Keeler testifies in 1911 and again in 1916 that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved years of kidney discomfort. He recalls sediment in urine, dizziness, and nervousness improving after use, and notes he keeps the remedy on hand. Price 50c at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y. Advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Middletown
David H. Keeler
Linden Ave
Doan
J. E. Mills
Keeler
Foster-3fillbum Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Roosevelt message with Bibles given to troops in New York
The New York Bible Society will place a Roosevelt message in a copy of the Scriptures given to soldiers and sailors passing through New York. The message urges justice mercy and humility and promotes reading the Gospel. Immigrants and thousands in harbor receive copies. costs twelve cents each and funds are sought to continue the effort. John C. West is president, James H. Schmelzel treasurer, and Rev. Dr. George William Carter is secretary.
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United States
New York City
Theodore Roosevelt
New York Bible Society
Roosevelt
Micah
Vahanth
Germany
Turkey
Moloch
Beelzebub
New York Harbor
John C. West
James H. Schmelzel
George Wiliam Carter
Ible House
Fourth Avenue
Eighth Street
New York
War speeds up working powers in Italy
Rome June 20 Premier Boselli is cited as a model of wartime vigor showing how men work longer hours. At nearly four-score years he starts at six in the morning, three hours before clerks arrive, and works until six or seven in the evening. If Parliament sits, he stays until about eight. His wit and humor help steady officials amid government tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rome
Paolo Boselli
Italy
Senor Boselli
Bell-Ans Indigestion Remedy Ad Sold In Ads
Foreign Minister Soraine, aged sixty eight, is described as an early riser and hard worker. During any absence of Secretary of Treasury Carcano, Premier Roselli attends to that department. Sener Roselli is very short and thin, bald, wears white whiskers and spectacles. He says he works fast, starting early, to keep going.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soraine
Treasury
Carcano
Roselli
Sener Roselli
Famous racing yacht Germania sold after seizure at Cowes
The Germania, a famed racing yacht once joined by Lieutenant Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, seized by Britain at Cowes at the war start, sold for 36000 to Captain Hannevig of Norway. He also bought the racing cutter Paula TH for 8600 and the Lasca MM for 19500. Previously German owned, all were seized at Cowes as the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Krupp von ‘Bohlen Und Halbach
Germany
Cowes
General Cadorna Knows Territory from Boyhood
Rome reports General Cadorna, chief of the Italian army staff, has long known the Alpine terrain where Italians fight the Austrians. An elementary school book recounts a six year old Cadorna wandering the mountains, later found and consoled his distressed mother, saying he was not afraid of the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Rome
General Cadorna
Josl
Nome
Death To Potato Bugs All Leaf Eating Insects
Quick Death Powder destroys leaf eating insects and is promoted as cheaper than other insecticides. Advantages claim ease of use, safety, fertilizer benefits, and applicability to any plant. Advertisement by J Erskine Mills Druggist lists 25 lb for $1.00 and 100 lbs for $3.50.
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J. Erskine Mills
For sale two family house and cottage in Watkins area
Real estate brief lists property options including an eight room house with steam heat and 58 by 180 foot lot priced at 4500 and a new twelve room two family dwelling with baths rents at 29 dollars monthly priced 3500. Also a seven room cottage at Watkins avenue with electric light finished floors and 50 by 200 lot being offered to close estate Archibald Taylor Co Inc Insurance Merchants Bank Building era estate.
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Watkins Avenue
Archibald Taylor Co., Inc
Insurance Merchants Bank
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William Harrison Dickinson
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Ciro Doat
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William James Donnelly
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Ralph Bloodman
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Harry French
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August Jans
Peter Harayda
Joseph Henson
Charles Henson
William J. Hennessy
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Charles Edward Korn
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Thomas W. Bradley
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