Electric Locomotive Demonstrated In Erie
The General Electric plant in Erie, Pennsylvania hosted a demonstration of the first 190 ton electric locomotive built for an American railroad. Railroad officials and engineers observed inspections and a tonnage test hauling 12 loaded gondola coal cars plus a coach totaling about 12 606 tons, then a 500 ton trailing load with one oil engine cylinder cut out.
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International News Service
Erie, Pa
General Electric Company
Not Enough Stamps On Post Cards At Local Post Office
New Castle post office reports many post cards sent with only one cent stamps, though two cents required since last April. Postmaster Norris shows a stack of such cards. notices issued to senders or recipients for postage shortfall. Cautions against mailing decorated cards. sealed decorated cards must be mailed as letters. Also notes Mrs. Grew serves as social secretary for both British and German embassies in Washington.
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New Castle
Norris
Joseph Grew
Washington
Rev Landis to Teach Friday Bible Class at Rescue Mission
Rev George M Landis of the First Baptist church will teach the Friday Night Bible class at City Rescue Mission on Friday December 4 at 7 30 pm. The talk titled Two Mountains and a Valley will use a large black board. Attendees are urged to bring Bibles notebooks and pencils. The class meets every other Friday evening.
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George M. Landis
First Baptist Church
City Rescue Mission
Landis
Scouts To Fight Forest Fires in Mercer County
Grove City Pa December 2 Boy Scout Commissioner F C Jones named Pennsylvania Fire Warden by Forestry Department He assumes control of the Grove City area to prevent fires and coordinate firefighting efforts He is known for regular scouting hikes and constant outreach The text also notes Lena Fletcher of Oneco Conn entering Congress race.
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Mercer County
Grove City
F. C. Jones
Pennsylvania
Department of Forestry
Jones
Lena Fletcher
Oneco, Conn
Congress
Dr James Headache Powders Boost Childs Pain Relief
An advertisement claims the product quickly relieves headaches within minutes. It notes widespread drugstore availability and asserts safety for general use, encouraging readers to purchase for work or play.
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Dr. James
Creomulsion touted as a cure for coughs and colds
An advertisement claims Creomulsion, an emulsified creosote medicine, soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germs to treat persistent coughs colds bronchitis and related respiratory illnesses. It promises stomach absorption and systemic healing with money-back satisfaction and asks readers to consult druggists in Atlanta Georgia.
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Creomulsion Company
Atlanta, Ga
Commercial Cub Nominates Officers For Coming Year
Grove City Commercial Club officers were nominated for the coming year with five candidates for president and secretary, including E. B. Harshaw and R. M. Montgomery. Secretary picks include Dr. W. E. Purvis and F. P. Smith. Treasurers and trustees were also named, and a football banquet committee was formed for December 8 at Penn Grove Hotel. The club endorsed the world court and voted to keep rooms unchanged.
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Grove City
Grove City Commercial Club
E. B. Harshaw
R. M. Montgomery
Harry Pollack
M. L. McBride
H. M. B. Lehn
W. E. Purvis
F. P. Smith
S. C. Barber
B. R. Cleeland
W. L. Fleck
M. A. Young
Edward O'Neil
Rotary and Kiwanis Club
Penn Grove Hotel
W. H. Harrison
W. S. Chambers
W. E. Ash
W. A. Wright
F. P. Firm
W. A. Firm
World Court
No More Alimony In Divorce Cases
CHICAGO December 2 Judge Lewis of the superior court announced no more alimony for women divorce seekers causing about a hundred waiting petitioners to gasp. He termed some women professional alimony diggers and said he will still order support for children when a wife is helpless. The judge will continue to award child support after divorce while denying alimony to the former wives.
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Chicago
Lewis
Superior Court
Cook County
What Skinny Men Ought To Know About Cod Liver Oil Tablets
An ad promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablet as a fast flesh-building product. It claims high vitamin content and sugar coated tablets, offering 60 tablets for 60 cents with a money-back guarantee if no five pounds gained in 30 days. It urges asking local druggists for McCoy's tablet.
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McKee’s
Love & Megown
Eckerd's of
New Castle, Inc
McCoy’s
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Erie
State of
Department of R Bankins
Proor
Wallace Blagg
Jacob F. Perelman
Cunningham & Knorr
Bell
South Croton Avenue
Old Rescue Mission Rooms
C. B. O'Donnell
East Street
Robins
Robins: Furniture Co
E. Washington Street
Mercer Street
Capitol Theater
George Landis
G. M. Landis
Bailey’s Auto
Jefferson St
Livingston Sweeper Co
S. Mercer Street
Capitol Theatre Bldg
Commercial Cub
E. Washington
Neiman
Neiman’s
ST. New
Neiman's
ATS
Neuiman
Lingette
8&C
Iweiman’s
Neimarn
Coats
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