Log Cabin Memories Highlight County Heritage
A reader recounts early life in a county log cabin near New Galilee, recalling a dated oven with iron lid, a tin plate stove later replacing the hearth, and years of occupancy by multiple family members. She notes relics from 1781 and 1783, a Revolutionary War era sentiment, and pride in birthplace.
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Osery Road
Ohio
Vonna Truly
Mes
J. Rahauser
Lorain Avening
Heaver ¢Oun
Recount of a pioneer home life with snowbound loft sleeping
The narrator recalls living in a wooden hut that hinged on a long beam and was secured by a pivot. A small kitchen stood nearby. Eight family members, including grandfather Gitkey, resided there with two brothers and two sisters. Children slept in the loft and endured snow coverage before a two dwelling addition was built. R. Gilkey, 450 County Line Street.
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Gitkey
Whaling Stations See Boost in BC Coast Business
Whaling stations along the British Columbia coast report stronger activity this year with over two hundred tons of whale consignments to England from Queen Charlotte Islands ships. The report notes increased catch and steady shipments continuing into the current month.
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Conternational News Service
Victoria, B
British ,Columbia
Busimuch
Queen Charlonte Islands
Jengland
No Tenant Farmer Problem In Canada
Canada faces a limited tenant farmer issue per minister Thomas Low. He cites 68,887 of 741,090 farms run by tenant farmers in Canada, versus 38 percent of U S farms rented. The average farm size is 198 acres in Canada and 143 in the United States, with farm values about 29 0 and 12 084 respectively.
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International News Service
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Dominion
United States
Thomas Low
First Semester Ends At Westminster College
Westminster College in SRSLMINGTON Pa ends its first semester at noon Saturday after exams concluded Friday morning. Many students depart for holidays as the second semester begins Tuesday with class resumption and registration set for Monday. No evening classes or chapel service are scheduled on Sunday due to vacation.
Tokio Free Of Earthquakes After Turbulent Year
Tokia area conditions return to normal says Central Meteorological Observatory official Kunitomo. Earth crust restored normal state and monthly quake counts decline from a peak of 2,800. last August had 76 shocks, September 71, October 58, November 50. People are urged not to fear after shocks become rare.
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Tokio
K. Kunitomo
Central Meteorological Observatory
Tuwitomo
Kunitomo
Epsonade Salts Taste Test Makes Pure Epsom Popular
The note touts Epsom Salts as tasteless and pleasant when flavored as Epsonade Salts with fruit derivatives, claiming it provides gentle relief for constipation and bilious headaches without griping. It markets Epsonade Salts as a tasty, affordable remedy guaranteed by the American Epsom Association.
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American Epsom Association
Philadelphia vows no violence over Klan raids
Philadelphia public safety head General Smedley Butler pledges zero violence in enforcing the law amid Paul Winter Klan warnings. He says law enforcement will share any unlawful activity with his office and will consult the city solicitor before acting, while Winter vows Klan raids without police regalia and independent of authorities.
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Philadelphia
Public Safety
Smedley D. Butler
Paul M. Winter
Butler
Gaffney
Edwin M. Abbott
Winter
Kleagle
Ku Klux Klan
Klesgle
Coal man Skinner testifies in Love divorce case
In Indianapolis, January 40, John Skinner, a fuel dealer, testified as a witness in the divorce case of Lova versus Loves before Superior Judge T. J. Moll. The decree was granted to Erma P. Lova from John W. Love.
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Ciinternational News Service
Indianapolis
T. J. Moll
John Skinner
Lova
Tourists Leave Record $40 Million in British Columbia
Vancouver reports that over $40,000,000 was spent by tourists in 1924, with about $19,000,000 from motorists in the summer. Most visitors hailed from the United States, especially California, Washington, and Oregon, with cross border traffic breaking records.
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John B. Harkin
Dominion Come
Dr Jameson Headache Powder Promoted Here
An advert claims headache relief within two minutes with headaches and distress vanishing, leaving one ready for work or play. Druggists sell millions of Dr Jameson Headache Powder as safe and effective.
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Dr. Id Jamern
Older Drivers Safer On Connecticut Roads
State Motor Vehicle Department figures show older residents cause far fewer auto mishaps. Among licensed drivers over 70, both men and women, accident rates are very small while the average age of operators in accidents is about 23 years.
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KR. T. Bully
State Motor Vehicle Department
Connecticut
Goth
Motor Vehicle Department
Japan to Pay Record Taxes Next Year
Tokyo January 3 Citizens of Japan will pay no less than 46,236,000 yen in taxes next year according to the finance department of the government. This is about 397,518,000 dollars and is the highest figure ever named in the Japanese budget.
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Tokyo
Janu
Japan
Catlmatay
Finance Department
Taxation figures show a multi-million yen shift in budget
The report notes a roughly 14 million dollar rise over last year in total taxation. Sake tax stands at 196,377,000 yen, the largest item after white income tax at 18,4851 yen. Income tax rises by 28,292,000 yen while sake tax is set to fall versus 1824 by 121,054,000 yen. The government also forecasts an 18,138,060 yen rise in duties on imports next year.
Pape's Diapepsin Offers Instant Indigestion Relief
A vintage advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin quickly cures indigestion and related discomfort. It promotes a pleasant anti acid digestive aid trusted by millions, with a money back guarantee and 60 cent packages available nationwide.
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Padmaary
An. R. Gilkey
County Line Street
Cudahy
Cudahy Packing Cousa
New Castle
Home Coal
Kirk Hutsons
Mete Ware
Washington Stre
Vicks
Yickes
Epsom
Wwclares
Smedley Uutler
Skinner
Huey & Mathews
Campbell’s Soups
Heinz Specialties
Hoosier
del Monte Calif
del Monte Rd
del Monte
Ste
Butler Stores
Neshannock Avenue
Liberty Avenue
Lorg Avenue
E. Washington Street
U.S
Dr. James
Ananias di Desito
Pape
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