Associated Charities Monthly Report Highlights November Aid
Regular board session reveals Associated Charities at 302 East Washington distributed hundreds of items in New Crestle. One hundred forty six individuals aided and 67 homes visited. Americans lead with 23, Italians four, Poles two, Austrians two, Assyrian and Greek one each. Supplies include new union suits and shirts, children garments, shoes, groceries, bread, and baskets.
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Associated Charities
East Washington Street
New Crestle
Charitabije Institution
Cascarets Laxative Ad Promises Quick Gentle Relief
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a mild laxative to stimulate bowels and refresh the body like candy. It claims benefits such as clearer head, lighter stomach, pink tongue, and rosy skin, and notes directions for men women and children on each box.
Safety In The Home For Children
The article warns that many home accidents victimize children due to adult carelessness and disorder. It urges adults to model safe habits and teach children proper safety behaviors to prevent harm and protect the young.
Accidents in the Home Preventive Advice for Families
The National Safety Council outlines home accident risks for children. Guidance covers hot kettles and water, stairs, baby supervision, gates, eye sight, coordination, clutter on chairs and floors, secure window screens, sturdy porch railings, and dangers from falling objects. It emphasizes barriers, safe play areas, and vigilant supervision.
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National Safety Council
Phillips Mill of Magnesia Seeks Genuine Phillips Labels
Advertisement urges customers to accept only genuine Phillips Milk of Magnesia, prescribed by physicians for fifty years as an antacid laxative or corrective. Bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents include directions. seek at the drug store.
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Phillips
Magnesia
Safety rules for young children choking hazards
The guide warns about small objects dangerous to babies such as kernels of corn seeds and coins. It advises removing loose parts from toys and not giving peanuts or nut candy to under two year olds. It also cautions against placing pins in the mouth and stresses no running with items in the mouth.
Ice Hockey Set To Rise At Westminster College
Westminster College plans winter ice hockey with a campus team led by captain Tom Mansell of Bridgeport and manager John Crowe of New Wilmington. The Crescent Club aims to challenge other student organizations to a series of games to be played on the Cut pond east of New Wilmington.
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Westminster College
Crescent Club
Tom Mansell
Bridgeport
New Bridge To Span Allegheny Kittanning
Viewers appointed by the court recommend building a bridge over the Allegheny river at Templeton connecting Pine and Washington townships. The 47 foot high structure would clear the river pool by 29 feet above the Pennsylvania railroad tracks and sit 338 feet north of the 58-78 mile post. The bridge aims to serve a large population on both riverbanks.
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Kittanning
Allegheny River
Templeton
Pine
Washington Townships
Pennsylvania Railroad
Realty Transfers in Various Wards and Sums
Real estate transfers listed include Mae Baird Beck to Cora Nash in First ward for 3510 dollars and multiple transfers in Second, Third, Sixth, Eighth wards. Notable high value: West Pittsburg Land Co. to Steve Cuhran in Taylor for 1100 dollars and Robert Reed Leibendorfer to James H. Newton in Perry for 14000 dollars. Other entries show transfers for one dollar or below, with buyers and sellers including Wm J Westlake, Wm A Paradise, Julius Wallace, Lewis McClung, and Mary Williams among several pairs.
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Mae Baird Beck
Cora Nash
Wm. J. Westlake
Wm. A. Paradise
Harry A. Wilson
Chas. E. Wilson
Wayne
Robert Reed Leibendorfer
James H. Newton
Perry
Julius Wallace
Lewis McClung
Pulaski
Charles McClung
James H. Ellison
Everett B. Bartlett
Emil Bailey
Nicola Labianco
John E. Wright
Sarah J. Patterson
Mary E. Williams
Calvin A. Bailey
George G. Kirker
West Pittsburg Land Co
Steve Cuhran
Taylor
Uriah A. Palmer
George Martin
Oliver Hazen
George Wagner
Wedding brawl ends with finger bite in Kittanning
In Kittanning Pennsylvania on December 10 a wedding celebration turned violent. Jack Weidl reportedly bit off a finger of Mike Bruski who has filed an assault and battery lawsuit.
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Kittanning
Jack Weidl
Mike Bruski
Free Rupture Treatment Advertisement from Adams NY
An advertisement urges ruptured individuals to request a free trial of a stimulating application by W. S. Rice at 288 E Main St Adams NY. It claims the product tightens muscles to close the rupture, obviating the need for supports or surgery and warns of gangrene risks from minor ruptures. It includes a coupon for name address and state.
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W. S. Rice
Main St
Adams
N. Y
Rice, Inc
Adams, N. Y
Ten Die in Kurska Street Battle in Russia
In Kurska Russia on December 10 eight bandits four women and two militiamen were killed in a pistol and hand grenade clash. The bandits led by a merchant’s daughter took refuge in a deacon’s house and the fight ended when troops stormed the dwelling.
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Age
Judge McLaughry appoints guard for Grange hall
Mercer Pa December 10 Judge J A McLaughry on petition of Friendship Grange members appointed O A Fry a special constable to guard a Green township grange hall property. Destruction of property there has occurred and the township constable four miles away cannot provide adequate attention. Fry appears to be the only grange guardsman in the state.
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Mercer
Mercer County
J. A. McLaughry
Friendship Grange
O. A. Fry
Green Township
Fry
Bible interred with "Biblical bootlegger" inurnment
Norristown December 10 Charles Ramsey age 62 of Philadelphia known as the Biblical bootlegger was buried today at Treemount cemetery The Bible he carried at arrest and kept through prison parole and hospital stay was interred with him.
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Norristown
Charles Ramsey
Philadelphia
Treemount Cemetery
Ramsey
Greek language unchanged in 2000 years amid menus and accents
A quip notes Greek retains its form over two millennia while Greek waiters struggle with English. The remark blends linguistic longevity with humor about service industry language barriers.
Rheuma Guarantee Pledge for Rheumatism Remedy
A bold advertisement promises instant relief from rheumatism with Rheuma, offering a money back guarantee if no quick results are shown. It warns rheumatic disease can be dangerous and even affect the heart, urging immediate purchase from Mc Kee's Kut Rate Store or a local druggist.
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McKee
Kut Rate Store
Canonsburg Post Office Building Bill Filed
Washington correspondence reports Congressman Henry W Temple of Washington Pa introduced in the House a bill seeking 170000 dollars for a new post office building in Canonsburg Washington county Pa. The funds would buy a site and construct a new post office. The bill was referred to the Public Buildings and Grounds committee.
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George H. Manning
Washington
the News
Washington, D.C
Canonsburg
Washington County
House of
Henry W Temple
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