Germany Paying Toll Of Battle In Occupation Era
A 1920 Ellwood City letter from George Wallace in Coblenz describes postwar Germany facing crop shortages, political strife, and slow reconstruction. He notes allied forces, farming amid old plows, and daily life of civilians praying for crops while American troops undergo rapid firing training. He mentions Prohibition in the United States and reports on units and ammo depots.
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Ellwood
Germany
Jetter
Rhode Wilace
Fourth Street
George
Rhine
Coblenz
France
Army of Occupation
Rhinelland
Eighth Infantry
Sixth Field Artillery
Hart
Paris
United States
America
George Wallace
Corp
Prov
Guard Co
Avoid crowds and use mentholated arcline to fend off flu
The piece urges public health measures to avert a flu epidemic. It credits the Association for Improving the Conditions of New York and a Kentucky druggist, promoting home remedies with mentholated ariline, gargling, nasal spray, and drinking water to prevent catarrh and influenza. It advises healthy habits and notes common funding details for vials and usage.
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Association For
New York
de Res
Kentucky
Platoon Mustered In Tonight In Ellwood City
The 10th Infantry National Guard platoon from Ellwood City will be mustered in Beaver Falls tonight after physical examinations there. The unit plans to bring machine guns to Ellwood City and conduct drills with the Beaver Falls company. ten members are ex service men under H. Martin.
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Ellwood City
10Th Machine Gun Co
Beaver Falls
10Th Infantry
National Guard of Pennsylvania
H. Martin
Dance Draws Crowd at Cascade Park in Ellwood City
Ellwood City residents gathered at Cascade Park for a special evening dance. Attendees included Lola Fike Jenny Kennedy Gladys Thomas Hazel Workley Velma Wood Frances Snedden Eva Wood Jane Milligan Florence Beatty Celia Emery Tillie Simon Thomas McCarthy Bob Williams Clair Keith Oscar Baird Wayde Donaldson H Rodgers Chas Tweneer Henri Simon Dewey Cole and Robert Bracken.
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Ellwood City
Cascade Park
Lola Fike
Jenny Kennedy
Gladys Thomas
Hazel Workley
Velma Wood
Frances Snedden
Eva Wood
Jane Milligan
Florence Beatty
Celia Emery
Tillie Simon
Thomas McCarthy
Bob Williams
Clair Keith
Oscar Baird
Wayde Donaldson
H. Rodgers
Chas Tweneer
Henri Simon
Dewey Cole
Robert Bracken
Ellwood City Honors Reba Reuff at Geneva College Graduation
Miss Reba Reuff a prominent Ellwood woman graduates Geneva College with third honors in a class of 48. She earned highest honors at the local high school in 1916 and has been elected by the school board as a high school teacher for the coming year.
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Ellwood City
Reba Reuff
Ellwood
Geneva College
Aeuff
Annual Service Of Knight Of Malta
Knights of Malta of this city hold their regular annual church service on June 27 at the Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Rev. A. G. Noble. All members urged to attend with expected attendance from Beaver Falls New Brighton and Zelienople.
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Ellwood City
Knights of Malta
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. G. Noble
Beaver Falls
New Brighton
Zelienople
Quiet wedding at Beaver Sunday
Ethel Flinner daughter of Fred Flinner of Franklin avenue married C. B. Jones at Beaver Sunday. Both well known locally and the groom is employed by the National Tube Company. They will reside in this city.
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Ellwood City
Ethel Flinner
Fred Flinner
Franklin Avenue
C. B. Jones
National Tube Company
Will Entertain Women's Civic Club Tonight
The Woman's Civic Club will be entertained tonight at the home of Mrs. J. L. Goodwell on Wayne Avenue. Assisting hosts include Mrs. W. C. Close, Mrs. J. L. Reid, and Mrs. Frank Lowry. All members are urged to attend and a good attendance is hoped.
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Ellwood City
Woman's Civic Club
J. L. Goodwell
Wayne Avenue
W. C. Close
J. L. Reid
Frank Lowry
Wilson Wright reunion set for June 17 at Camp Run home
The Wilson Wright reunion will be held June 17 at the Camp Run home of Scott Wright. All members of both families are invited and organizers expect one of the largest gatherings in years.
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Ellwood City
Wilson
Jumping Wagons Is Dangerous Sport
Ellwood City authorities warn of serious accidents from boys aged 6 to 12 jumping on wagon backs in city streets. With schools closed, drivers risk hitting riders and causing accidents, prompting parents to warn and protect children this summer.
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Ellwood City
Local Elks Observe Flag Day in New Castle
Fifty Elks from Ellwood City attended Flag Day exercises at the Elks home in New Castle last evening. The group traveled by autos along the Harmony route to reach the program.
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Ellwood City
Elk’s
New Castle
Greenwood Family Thanks Friends for Kindness after Mother’s Death
The Greenwood family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and death of their mother Mrs Ellen Greenwood and for the beautiful floral tributes Adv 1t.
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Ellen Greenwood
Greenwood
Social event at United Presbyterian basement in Ellwood City
The Hanna P. McDonald class hosts a measure social tonight in the basement of the United Presbyterian church Ellwood City. Attendees include class members and their friends in a community gathering.
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Ellwood City
United Presbyterian Church
Hanna P. McDonald
Local callers visit across towns reported in New Castle
Miss Frances McCleary called in New Castle recently. Redman Anderson of Beaver Falls spent Sunday in this city. Louis and Jack Simon called in Pittsburgh Sunday. Jessie Blackburn of Canton Ohio was here yesterday. Clair Keir of Franklin visits two weeks here. Carl Stevenson Theodore Markwort and Henri Simon motored to Beaver Falls Sunday. Miss Josephine Smeltz left for Salam Ohio for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Frank Baldwin of Pittsburgh spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Burt Rupp of the Lawrence apartments.
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Frances McCleary
New Castle
Redman Anderson
Beaver Falls
Louis
Jack Simon
Pittsburgh
Jessie Blackburn
Canton
Clair Keir
Franklin
Carl Stevenson
Theodore Markwort
Henri Simon
Josephine Smeltz
Salam
Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand Promises Refund Guarantee
An advertisement from George W. Clutton promotes Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand as a nerve tonic to restore vigor and energy. It guarantees a refund of the box price if no benefit after one week or two days for noticeable improvement, urging readers to buy a 60 cent box today through authorized dealers.
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George W. Clutton
Wendell
Orange Lodge Initiation Planned by Ellwood City Lodge
The Ellwood City Ladies' Loyal Orange Lodge No. 163 will hold a regular meeting in the First National Bank hall on Wednesday evening June 17. A large number of membership applications will be acted upon and plans made for a special class initiation on June 30 with thirty candidates. All degree team members are asked to attend practice Wednesday evening.
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Ellwood City
Loyal Orange Lodge
First National Bank
Grigoski Buys House in Bellwood City
In Bellwood City on June 15, Mike Grigoski completed the purchase of a residence. The transaction marks a local real estate milestone as the new homeowner plans renovations and community involvement.
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Bellwood City
Mike Grigoski
The
Fourth Ward House Transfer In Longstanding Local Deal
In the Fourth Ward Harry Cunningham has bought the house formerly belonging to H. S. Cunningham, completing a local transfer of property within the same neighborhood.
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Harry Cunningham
H. S. Cunningham
Fourth Ward
Kazain Arrested For Theft in Ellwood City Case Settled
Ellwood City on June 15 John Kazain was arrested for stealing money from George Pazu and posted bail through a friend. The case was settled before Squire Butler last evening without a hearing.
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Ellwood City
John Kazain
George Pazu
Squire Butler
Peter Richards Takes Post at Slocum Hardware Store
Ellwood City report Peter Richards of Zelienople accepted a position at Slocum hardware store and began duties yesterday.
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Ellwood City
Peter Richards
Zelienople
Slocum Hardware Store
Baraca Cadets World-wide Union Convention in Cleveland
The Baraca Cadets and the Phila thea Girls held the 22nd annual World-wide Union convention in Cleveland with motto Let's Go. Proceedings spanned June 11 12 18 and Rath as part of the event.
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Baraca
Philathea Girls
Cleveland
Convention Runs All Weekend In New Castle Delegation
The convention began Friday afternoon June 11 and continued from three o clock that afternoon until the closing session Monday evening June 14 with activities every minute. New Castle delegates included Miss Anna Frye John Rote Robert Boyd and Elmer Kerr.
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New Castle
Anna Frye
John Rote
Robert Boyd
Elmer Kerr
Additional Cow Records For Benson Cattle May Report
The May West field Cow Testing Service record addendum lists Benson cows Mickey and Maud. Mickey a five year old Gr Holstein produced 1182 pounds milk with 2.8 percent butter fat totaling 38 pounds butter fat. Maud an 11 year old Gr Holstein produced 1042 pounds milk with 3.1 percent butter fat totaling 82.4 pounds butter fat.
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Westfield
B. J. Benson
Mickey
Maud
Welsh Troops May Head to Ireland From Cheshire Regiment
London June 15 The first battalion of the Cheshire regiment left for Ireland today for military service. It is understood Welsh troops are under orders to proceed to Ireland soon.
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London
Cheshire Regiment
Ireland
Star
Honest letter endorses Foley Kidney Pills for backache relief
A Detroit woman reports relief from back pain and fatigue after using Foley Kidney Pills. She states the pills help her sleep and reduce pain in her back and sides and plans to continue using them. The testimonial appears under an advertisement by Mrs. Chas. Grey of 270 6th St. Michigan.
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Foley
Chas. Grey
6Th St
Detroit
Mich
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Burt Rupp
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