May oil field report shows 199 wells completed north of Pittsburgh
Oil City Derrick records for May: 199 wells completed in north of Pittsburgh, up 43 from April, with 165 productive wells vs 182 in April. New production 376 barrels, down 47 from April. Seventeen completions were failures and 17 gas wells. Bradford district led with 23 more completions than April. Rig and drilling activity rose overall, Albany and Butler districts contributing.
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Oil City
Pittsburg
Bradford
Allegany
Albany
Butler
Middlefield
Venango
Clarion
Butler-Armstrong
Government printing office produced nearly ten billion stamps last year
The Government Printing Office output reached 9,773,424,000 postage stamps in the previous year, reflecting a high level of mail service demand and logistical capacity across federal operations.
Colby Represents Roosevelt Claims at RNC Hearing
Hon Bainbridge Colby, a prominent New York attorney, represents ex President Roosevelt before the Republican National Committee in Chicago regarding contested seats in a legal action.
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Bainbridge Colby
Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
Chicago
New York
Councils Schedule Monday Regular Sessions
Both branches of the city councils will meet on Monday evening in regular session. A sanitary committee meeting is set for this evening and a property committee session this afternoon to inspect the garbage plant.
Dandy Jim Defies Captain in Wisconsin War Tale
The 1840 encounter near the Turkey River shows Winnebago chief Dandy Jim challenging Captain Marston’s orders. When ordered to surrender and be taken to Fort Winnebago, Dandy Jim coolly retreats, then reveals a surrounding force and warns that a single whistle could mean death for all. The captain, beaten, withdraws, and Dandy Jim proceeds with his people.
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi
Des Moines
Prairie du Chien
Green Bay District
Turkey River
Marston
Green Bay Country
Dandy Jim
Wisconsin River
Dandy
Fort Winnebago
Dubuque
Certificates for County Teachers Increases Hopeful New Talent
County Superintendent W. Lee Gilmore issued 107 teachers certificates after 118 examined with 11 failing. Of those certified, 39 had prior teaching experience, signaling a likely rise in new teachers for the coming year. Shortages persist in some township and borough high schools where salaries fail to attract competent staff for higher level instruction.
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W. Lee Gilmore
Lawrence County
Ride Barrel to Overcome Knock Knees
Chicago reports a new cure for knock knees using a barrel ride with feet bound beneath it and knee straps. The treatment, tied to skirts blamed by Dr Karl Franke, sparked panic and prompted the setup of a dedicated room for patient sessions as riders avoid publicity.
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Chicago
Ill
Karl Franke
Munich
Saturday Specials at Miss Weiss Class Buy Silks on Saturday
Free needlework classes by Miss Minna Weiss for stamped articles next week from 10 to 12. Offers include stamped corset covers combinations package goods white carpet chain and half pound silk spools with numerous price specials on quality silks. Purchasers can join Monday and shop the Saturday sale.
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Minna Weiss
Special Sale On Heavy Towels Linens Rugs And More
Extra heavy Huck Towels 18x36 at 2c a pair and 19c for Red Huck Towels. 65c German Linen Table Damask 50c yard. 2.00 J-pound Feather Pillows now 1.48 pair. White Goods 12 1-2c yard, Bed Spreads 1.00 and 12 1-2c. Linen Crash 10c yard. Lonsdale Maslin 12 yards. Nine-quarter Sheeting 19c yard. Brussels Rugs from 13.45 to 22.50, sale prices listed. New lot on sale green only rugs with pulleys and rope, ready to hang.
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Lonsdale Maslin
Woman Fined For Age Deception In Swiss Marriage License
A young woman in Geneva Switzerland faced a $6 fine after she presented a false age when applying for a marriage license. The charge described as ecoquetry, the case noted she had subtracted three years from her actual age during the filing.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Bargain Sheet of Ladies and Mens Garments
A crowded store circular lists prices on women's gauze vests pants and union suits, ladies fine fabrics, boys summer underwear and union suits, dust caps and men undergarments with deep discounts. Also promotes night shirts pajamas silk socks fast black socks and yard goods including crepe cloth lawn percale and serge with low sale prices.
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Black Sox
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WELLS
T Hs
Colby
T. R
Hon. Bainbridge
WeKee’s
North Mill Street
New Castle
R. W. Glendenin & Sons
R. W. Clendenin & Sons
Rae
iRjecwer
Rand
Eower
Nation
Barrettes
ALS
Msc
Opec
FIA
Norfolk
Mennen
Euwer’s
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