Log Cabin Births Bring Town Debate and Tales
Readers across Beaver and Butler counties recount births in rustic log cabins near Wampum New Castle and Portersville. Letters describe cabin layouts two to four rooms, sparse windows, lofts, and family memories tied to Hartdale Booker farm and local churches.
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Wampum
Jro
James Davidson
Io Wampum
Hartdale
W. Wilson
Grandfathera Tarta
Beaver County
Camp Hur
Universities May Open Courses For Jewel Salesmen
International News Service reports that the University of California Berkeley may offer courses in mineralogy and precious stones for jewel salesmen. Professor A A Eakle notes these classes build observation skills, cover stone formation under microscopes, and include field trips to rich mineral collections.
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International News Service
Gerkeley
Cal
Eakle
Mineralory
Hienstatus of California
Hakle
Bacon Hall
Sakurajima
Japan
Maccabees Hold Regular Meeting In I C O F Hall
The Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabees met at the I C O F Hall. Officers installed for the coming year include Commander Mrs Chas Clark and past commander Mrs Fred Wallace. Mrs William Cover spoke for members and presented a token to retiring commander Mrs Fred Wallace.
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Maccabees
Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabees
Chas, Clark
S. Fred Wallace
L. L. Rodgers
H. HW. Knox
William Cover
Llgud Mitcheltree
Chas, Mitcheltres
Tinel
Dora Onstoll
H. M. Stinedurf
Fred Wallace
Gargle Throat With Aspirin Instructions
A fragment outlines a harmless gargle made by dissolving aspirin in water and gargling every two hours if needed. It emphasizes using genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross and sold in small tin boxes.
Saniseptic Powder Promoted For Soothing Sore Throats
An advertisement urges relief from sore throat with SANISEPTIC Powder an antiseptic powder. It claims nonpoisonous pleasing taste and odor dissolves quickly and suitable for all antiseptic needs with hanghold use. 30 cents per jar.
Local society notes highlight guests and church events
Mander praises a commander and notes a delicious supper for about twenty. Mrs. Wyatt R Campbell and Mrs. H. A. Woetzell attended from New Castle and New Bedford. Personal items list guests, illness updates, a Methodist church meeting, a lodge party planned for January 26, and prize news for a New Brighton niece. Communion services are set for Sunday at the Presbyterian church.
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Tulasel
J. Slnedurf
Daugh
Helen
Dorothy
June
Betty
New Castle
J. J. Crawford
Methodist Church
Uie
Ladies Aid
Home Circle Lodge
Maccibes
J. J. Myers
John Headings
Als
James Black
Misa Sully Dalbey
New Hrighton
Percival M. Harker
Point Breeze Presbyterian ¢Hnaroh
Margaret. Kane
Niles
A. Z. Sweesy
James W. Smith
Presbyterian Church
New Bomber Is Called Battleship Of The Air
Paris observers witnessed the ninth International Air Salon where a massive bomber dubbed a battleship of the air drew attention. Powered by 1000 horsepower engines it could drop three tons of bombs and boasted a wingspan near 110 feet and a weight of about eleven and a half tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servieny
Paris
Grand Palain
Furman
BN-4
Town Tales About Honest Ice Dealers Question Standards
Sealer of Weights and Inspector of Measures Brown notes widespread complaints about ice deliveries. He cites an Ellwood City visit where a resident reported melted ice on the porch after delivery. He concludes the issue stems from buyer expectations, not dealer dishonesty.
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Brown
Ellwood City
Lydia Pinkham remedy credited for Mrs Butts recovery
Mrs William Butts of Wellston Ohio reports severe back and side pain and illness eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits renewed strength and health to the remedy after taking it during multiple pregnancies and plans to use Blood Medicine next spring. She invites inquiries from other women seeking information.
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WM. Butts
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wellaton
Lydia DR. Pinkham
William Burrs
Wellston
Ohio
Timely Views on Agriculture and Market Reform
R L Carey newly appointed agriculture secretary argues agriculture is a vast but unorganized sector. He cites soaring living costs, rising shipping rates, and tax burdens hurting farmers who lack market control. He urges government restraint yet equal access to relief, plus teaching farmers to balance production with demand.
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R. L. Carey
Tts
Chicago
New York
Kanesag
Congress
Influenza Toll Tops 4700 in Tokyo Area
A dispatch reports influenza deaths in the Tokyo area reaching 4,700 over 20 days. The tally reflects a severe outbreak as officials warn of ongoing risk amid wartime fatigue and limited medical resources.
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Tokio
International News Service
London
Japan
Nava
Lookout for Magistrate Profitteering at New Castle Motor Club
A New Castle Motor Club official says a strict watch will be kept on magistrates who overstep authority in fining motorists. The American Automobile Association is active in curbing rogue officers nationwide and will mobilize resources to counter any local abuse, with publicity aiding reforms to limit violations of boycon laws. The text also recalls a judge asked a witness about shots and includes a local dialect anecdote about misguided gratitude.
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American Automobile Association
United States
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Marquis
Smith
J. R
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Xnfins
Muddy Creek
Butler County
W. A. Sipe
Porteraville, Pa
Pittsburgh
Booker
Petronilla Arnold
R. D
Vicks
Wareford
Atkinson Paint & Glass Company
North Mill Street
Bell Phone
Pulaski News
Seavys Studio
Jack & Mackie c
Rent-A-Car . Co
Croton Ave
Union Store
Eaton, Crane & Pike Company
Physicians Pharmacy
E. Washington St
Swan & Co
North Mill
Yainloys Pharmacy
Ome
Eckerd
Kennedy
East Washington Street
Fuonttaire
Elwell & Buser
State Theatre
Long Avenue
City
Fisher’s
Washington Street
Saya
France
Chapetle
Berkman
Columbia Grafanola
Hi. R. Boyd
Washington St
Buick
Lawrence Auto CO
Mercer Street
New Castle, PA
New Castle Motor Club
Caeta
Hanlon
Casle
Massachusetts
Lergest
Saken
Tubd
North
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