Roberdeau Family Roots and Revolutionary Era Legacy
Pennsylvania historical notes recount Isaac Roberdeau and his father General Daniel Roberdeau. Daniel aided independence, led Pennsylvania troops, and founded Fort Roberdeau. Isaac, an engineer, helped plan Washington, D.C. in 1791, served as a War of 1812 major, and later organized the Bureau of Topographical Engineers. He died January 15, 1824, in Georgetown, D.C. The piece notes birthdays and notable figures including Adams and Calhoun.
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Delphia
John I Bayard
Onte
Congress
Committee of Safety
Pennsylvania
Roberdeauway
Bedford County
Union Furnace
Sinking Valley
Roberdeau
Isaac
Philadelphia
England
Washington
D.C
George Washington
Roberdaau
Library of Congress
United States
Canada
Ghent
St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes
Bureau of Topographical Engineers
War Department
John Quincy Adams
John C. Calhoun
Land Be
Hiot
Lafayette
Roberdaan
Georgetown
D. C
New Medicine Causes Great Sensation
Clerks at McKee's Rut Rate report strong customer interest in Skin Tone Capsules. A buyer describes four boxes helping stomach pains and rheumatism, praising the remedy as systemic and effective for digestion, blood, and organ balance.
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McKee
McKee's
Princeton Surprise Birthday Party
In J. N. Shafter's home Tuesday evening family and friends helped celebrate his birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Sam Houk and family Mr and Mrs Charles Myers and family Mr and Mrs Willard Staffer and children Mr and Mrs Roy Shaffer and daughter Marjorie Mr and Mrs J R Sutton Mr and Mrs Ed Sechler and Robert Lutton Guests of parents Mr and Mrs Norman Book and daughter Betty were Sunday visitors.
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J. N. Shafter
Stud
Sam Houk
Charles Myers
Willard
Roy Shaffer
Marjorie
J. R. Sutton
Ed Sechler
Robert Lutton
Norman Book
Betty
Josaph Mershimer
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as curing colds quickly. Take two tablets every three hours for three doses, with the first dose giving relief and the second and third breaking up the cold. It boasts no quinine, is pleasant and safe, and is priced at 35 cents with a druggist guarantee.
Tests for tuberculosis in Lawrence county cattle wrap up Friday
Veterinaries allied with the state department of agriculture expect to complete tuberculosis tests on Lawrence county cows by Friday. Dr. Reed and Dr. Atchley have spent over two weeks here examining dozens of herds and hundreds of cattle. After finishing, they will go to Harrisburg for the State Farm Products Show.
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State Department of Agriculture
Lawrence County
Agricultural Extension Society
Reed
Atchley
Harrisburg
Clean Kidneys by Drinking Lots of Water
A health advice note warns that heavy, rich meals can stress kidneys causing backache and other symptoms. It recommends drinking plenty of water and a Jad Salts tonic before breakfast for several days to flush and stimulate kidney activity, plus yearly medical kidney checks.
Rally Of County Christian Societies In Central Christian
County and city Christian Endeavor societies prepare for Friday rally at Central Christian church on January 23 with an 8 30 banquet preceding. Delegations from Central Presbyterian First Christian Madison Avenue Christian and Hopewell Presbyterian plan to attend, with required reservations by January 20. Mecklenburg Declaration noted as North Carolina’s 60th anniversary event next May.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Central Christian Church
Central Presbyterian
First Christian
Madison Avenue Christian
Hopewell Presbyterian
New Bedford
Central Christian Congregation
Mecklenburg
Ely Cream Balm Advertisement Ends Catarrh Relief
An old style ad promotes Ely's Cream Balm for stuffed noses and catarrh. It claims antiseptic germ destruction, soothing inflamed membranes, and instant nasal relief with a small bottle from any druggist. Colds and catarrh yield as if by magic. Relief is advertised as sure.
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Ely
Blanks Delaying 1924 Tax Returns at New Castle Office
The New Castle Internal Revenue office struggles with 1924 tax returns due to missing blanks. Supplies exist for incomes over 33,009, but blanks for lower incomes have not arrived. Many filers under 5,000 lack forms, hampering service. Collector Marion Woands is in Grove City with his staff and will not return to New Castle tonight.
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New Castle
Internal Revenue Department
Marion Woands
Grove City
New Castro
Bumsteads Worm Syrup Proves Efficient Yet Scarce
A scrambled report notes Bumstead's worm syrup widely used for children but marked by extreme scarcity and high cost. Despite shortages of Rantonin, the remedy remains trusted, with officials urging precautions and continued reliance on the product where available.
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Isaac Roberdeau
Isai Roberdei
Philadelpha
Daniel Roberdaar
St Christopher
Mary
David Bostwick
New York City
Daniel Roberdeau
Jacob Stroud
New Jersey
Stroudsburg
George Brooke Roberts
Montgomery County
The
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bala
Albert Washington McIntire
Pittsburgh
Colorado
Denver
Bayard Henry
Germantown
Hippodrome
Youngstown
Ohio
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eRagman
Buck Jones
Meee
Buge Jones
Wanda Hawley
Man
Square
William Fox- Produtror
Bennie Leonard
FOX News
Princeton
Princeton Notes
Meryl Boyd
Bobby
Pulaskil
J. HH. Boyd
William Kelley
Forteraville
Sara June Stickle
Fred Millman
Howarth
Presbyterian Church
Brookesville Cemetery
Charlie Collins
Nellie White
P.m
Chester Collus
Ruth
James Stickle
Christian Endeavor
J. P. Aiken
Margaret Taylor
Pleasant Valley
Della Pryor
Rose Point
J. B. Aiken
Charles Blair
Pape
Haney’s
LL. Swan & Co
North Mill St
E. L. Young Over Davis Shoe Store
Washington St
Rally
Smith Howe
West
ALL White Stars
van Arnam’s Minstrels
van Arnam
Liberty Orchestra
D. W. Griffith
Ahierer
Neil Hamilton
Carol Dempster
Burke
Walter Hiers
Capitol Pathe Orchestra
Ceandow Bevan
America
Capitol
Mason-Dixgin Orchestra
All Jazz
Love
Megown
Lee
Peena
Uae
Erle
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