Joseph Reed Pennsylvanias Revolutionary Leader and Judge
Joseph Reed born 1741 in Trenton New Jersey rose to prominence in Pennsylvania politics and the Continental Army. He mentored Washington, served as adjutant general, led cavalry, and helped uncover Benedict Arnold’s treachery while guiding army efficiency and Pennsylvania governance.
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General Washington
Pennsylvania
Jaws
Chitizen
Trenton
New Jersey
Andrew
Theodosia Bowers
Philadelphia
Joseph
Philadelphia Academy
Princeton College
Richard Stockton
England
Middle Temple
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Esther
Dennis DeBerdt
Massachusetts
America
Lord Dartmouth
Lexington
George Washington
Col J One
Washington
Committee of Safety
Assembly
Congress
Lord Howe
DeBerdt
Howes
Long Island
White Plains
Fort Washington
Brandywine
Germantown
Monmouth
Theed
Supreme Executive Counci
Benedict Arnold
Tam
Great Britain
Nerveton Nerve Tonic Promises Quick Relief for Citizens
An old advertisement touts Nerveton as a Western doctor’s tonic that steadies nerves, improves sleep, appetite, and mood, claiming rapid improvement with no harm. A separate historical note recalls Jacob Read’s career, including his 1781 return to law practice and 1785 Philadelphia death.
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Severa
Severn
Bulgarian King Commutes Death Sentences for 23 Plotters
King Boris of Bulgaria refused to confirm the death sentences for twenty three alleged Communist plotters and commuted them to life terms. The monarch has long opposed capital punishment and is unhappy with the crackdown measures of the TranKoflu government aimed at wiping out Communism.
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International News Service
Vyenna
Boris
Bulgaria
Sofia
Starn
Trankoflu
Freckles removal claim with double strength Obine
An advertised preparation promises to remove freckles and improve complexion. It claims quick results with a money back guarantee and is sold in drug and department stores. The ad urges asking for the double strength Obine for best effect.
Mercer County Farmers Win Many Cattle Prizes
Mercer county farmers R P McDowell and Sony in Coolspring township win major stock awards at Chicago show. Their three year old Shorthorn bull Young Argonaut took two firsts, a calf from the sire weighed 1137 pounds at ten months, and they lead the state with a 1000 pound calf in the 1000-Pound Calf Club. They also produce a litter of Duroc pigs meeting state weight rewards with an average 424 pounds at 60 days.
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Mercer
R. P. McDowell & Sony
Coolspring Township
Mercer County
Chicago
McDowell
Pennsylvania
Tha Nrm
State Agricultural Department
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Bus Owners Reform Travel Schedules Across Mercer Area
In Mercer Ps Aug 27 representatives of western Pennsylvania bus lines met to arrange an interlocking timetable. The plan links Harrisville Franklin Lady Lake Cochran ton Sap perry Rock Butler Greenville Mercer Sandy Lake Grove City New Castle Sharon and Mercar lines with connections to Butler Conneaut Lake Cochranton Sharon Franklin and New Castle, creating outbound and inbound routes across the region.
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Mercer
Save Bus Iines
Pennsylvania
Nes
Harrisville
Franklin
Lady Lake
Cochranton
Sappery Rock
Butler
Greenville-Marecer
Sandy Lake
Grove City
New Castle
Sharon
Coal Company Sells Brooke County Property
WELLSBURG West Virginia August 27 This New Cumberland Coal companys property in Brooke county aggregating 360 acres was sold yesterday to the United States Armour company of Pittsburgh. The transaction involved 25000 dollars it was announced.
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Wellsburg
W. Va
Cumberland Coal Company
Brooke County
United States Ampulry Company
Pittsburgh
Belgium Seeks Fifty Million Dollar Loan in U S
Brussels Aug 27 The Belgian ministry of finance studies floating a fifty million dollar loan in the United States. The plan would offer a long term security in the autumn market, with proceeds to fund internal improvements.
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Brussels
United States
Ministry of Finance
Woman Must Face Trial For Slaying
MEADVILLE Aug 27 Mrs Maria Ogram of Greenwood township Crawford county is held to criminal court without bail on murder charge for shooting Durday Williams of Greenwood who came to collect a bill at her home on Wednesday August 19.
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Meadville
Maria Ogram
Greenwood Township
Crawford County
Durtay Willams
Greenwood
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Tom Santschi
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