Slate Production Dominates Pennsylvania Slate Output in 1912
Pennsylvania led U S slate production in 1912 with a value of 3 474 247 dollars and roofing slate accounting for 2 528 791 dollars across 716 770 squares. Lancaster Lehigh Northampton and York counties quarried slate with Lehigh contributing heavily to roofing and mill stock and Northampton supplying most roofing slate by value and quantity in the state.
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Pensylvania
United States
Pennsylvania
A. T. Coons
Mineral Resources
United States Geological Survey
Lancaster
Lehigh
Northampton
York Counties
Lancaster County
Peters Creek
Lehigh County
Northampton County
York County
Harford County
Bride a death by own action because of a kiss
Mrs Elsa Stoyer a bride of a month killed herself in New York home following a voyage from Germany. She claimed a fellow passenger kissed her on the ship provoking guilt after her marriage to a man she had known five years. The body with a bullet wound was found by her husband.
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New York
Elsa Stoyer
Germany
Stoyer
Catch Rat Hordes on Hook and Line in Reedville
Reedsville mayor issues Memorial Day call to forego fishing to scour alleys for sewer rats. Rats multiply in town, preying on poultry and using improvised baiting methods, prompting civic action to curb infestation.
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Reedsville
Tea Creek
Swift Specific Company advert promises blood disease cure
A promotional piece touts S. S. S. as a vegetable blood purifier from the Swift Specific Co. It claims rapid spread of disease from germs in public places and pledges a free book and advisory letter, urging readers to obtain the remedy from druggists.
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Swift
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Carnegie Rebuilds Home for Daughter's Debut
New York June 2 The Carnegie family renovation of their residence in New York is underway to enlarge the ballroom for an elaborate debutante ball in honor of Miss Margaret Carnegie the leading debutante of the coming season. Miss Carnegie born March 1897 will reach the ideal social age of sixteen this season amid the preparations.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Margaret Carnegie
Miss Carnegie
Allegheny Light Plant data shows wide city street lamp rates
The report lists street lighting costs for many cities from Tarentum to Saginaw, with lamp counts and per lamp annual charges. It notes New Castle, with 360 lamps costing 72 dollars each yearly, and outlines proposed reductions to 48 dollars per lamp and lower commercial rates to 6 cents.
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Tarentum
South Norwalk
Conn
Popultion
Decatur
Ind
Wayne
Topeka
Kas
Holland, Mich
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Augusta
Bay City
Mich
Butte
Mont
Binghamton
N. Y
Buffalo
Chester
Cincinnati
Dayton
Ohio
Elmira
N. J
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Norfolk
Omaha
Neb
Passaic
Peoria
Ill
Pittsburg
Macon
Pawtucket
R. I
Salem
Mass
Saginaw
New Castle
New Castle Electric Company
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Free Sample Offer
Advertisement notes Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold worldwide and invites readers to send a postal address for a free sample of each. Requests a 32 per address to Cuticura Dept. 18F Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Sues To Prove His Noble Rank In Suffolk Court
Julius Wendel of Skowhegan Missouri sues Mamie McDonald of Rockport Maine in Massachusetts Superior Court to prove his noble rank and to recover a patent of nobility said to date from 1690 King Carl XI of Sweden. He seeks delivery of proofs of knighthood and an injunction to restore them with a return date set for June 22.
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Salem
Mass
Julius Wendel
Skowhegan
Mamie McDonald
Rockport
Wendel
Carl XI
Sweden
Carl Christian Wendel
Let Their Light Shine Graduates Read Final Orations
A high school auditorium graduation features diplomas and honor students reading their orations. Rev. Sniff delivers a moral sermon on Matthew 5 16 urging graduates to use their advantages to aid the weak and let their light shine.
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Sniff
Jesus Christ
Palestine
Does a tree branch ever rise higher than its original point
At Harrisburg the department of agriculture ruled that a branch never grows farther from the ground than its original point. The debate began after a 70 year old man claimed a sickle found in a limb 40 feet up proved branches move upward. The decision settled the question: a branch remains where it first appears as part of the tree.
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Rouseville
Department of Agriculture
Harrisburg
Mercury Victim May Yet Recover In Beaver Falls
Vera Hemphill an 18 year old poisoned by bi chloride of mercury was deemed unlikely to live by five doctors on Saturday but later doctors Dr Geo J Boyd and Dr J F Gilliland reported slight improvement. She expressed a wish to recover and vowed not to attempt suicide again if she improves.
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Beaver Falls
Vera Hemphill
Geo. J. Boyd
J. F. Gilliland
Providence Hospital
Childish Women and the Path to Suffrage
An editorial argues that childish behavior in women stems from lack of responsibility and public involvement. It contends suffrage will broaden women’s views, deepen their sense of duty, and reduce frivolity by encouraging serious work and engagement in national affairs.
You Can't Beat It Ladies' Suits at People's Store Ad
Ad for The People's Store at 2 4 West Washington street offering $25.00 ladies suits for $10.00 in a promotional sale.
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People’s Store
West
Washington Street
Sunday school quip about altar meaning sparks a laugh
Sunday school teacher asks who can define an altar and a small girl replies it is where they burn in sects. The Philadelphia Ledger notes the anecdote as a humorous moment from a classroom.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Tragic Train Collision Injures New Castle Man
Lewis Foust of New Castle was struck by a train near Sharon late Friday. He suffered a compound left ankle fracture a left hip fracture a severe right ankle fracture and multiple cuts and bruises with possible internal injuries. Foust says he stepped onto the track between trains and was hit. He is the son of William Foust of Rebecca street.
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Lewis Foust
New Castle
Sharon
Sharon Herald
Foust
William Foust
Rebecca Street
People`s Store Sells Men`s Suits At 17 50 In Ad
An advertisement touts men`s suits for shrewd shoppers at The People`s Store located on West Washington Street offering quality and satisfaction for 17 50.
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People’s
Washingston Street
Painful Corn Remedies Promised in Putnam Extractor Ad
An 25c Putnam's Corn Extractor ad promotes a painless solution for corns. It claims quick removal by painting on the solution, drawing out soreness, and lifting the corn from the core. Sold and recommended by druggists Love and Megown.
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Putnam's
Putnam’s
Putnam’s ‘Extractor
Putnam's Extractor
Love
Megown
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Jay
Carnegie
Margaret G. Carnegie
Allegheny’s Light Plant
Sues
Maine
Tion
J. A. Wright
Neshannock Ave
Argo Stargh
Eastbrook
Mioney
Household Loan CO
Lawrence Savings & Trust Bldg
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