Child Labor Act In Force Jan One Nine Ten
Harrisburg report notes the new child labor act to take effect January 1, 1910 and cites enforcement of fire escape and exit laws and moving picture regulation. The statistics show 611 324 males and 200 079 females in state establishments with 32 043 minors. 716 minors dismissed. 12 183 establishments and 1 433 stores inspected. 656 fire escapes erected and 1 608 guards installed. 114 fatal and 336 serious accidents with criticism of negligence.
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Harrisburg
John C. Delaney
Delaney
Dry leaders plan option election for Struthers
Encouraged by a 17 vote dry majority in the county option, dry leaders plan a Beal act election in Struthers to be held next month. Struthers voted 105 in July 1907, yesterday was payday on the B&O railroad.
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Struthers
How to Cure Skin Diseases with Zemo
A historical advertisement promotes Zemo as a universal cure for skin and scalp diseases. It claims germs are drawn to the surface and destroyed by Zemo, offering relief not achieved by salves and lotions. Endorsements come from a Washington D.C. area druggist and a local Ellwood City drug store, with sample bottles offered.
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Zemo
Paisley
Pittsburg Street
Croton Avenue
Washington Street
the Park
Johnston
Ellwood City
Former New Castle Man Becomes Esteemed Missouri Judge
A Milan Standard account details banquet honors for Judge John P. Butler a former Lawrence county resident who served in the Civil War at 16. Butler studied law in Milan and served as judge with economical, fair, and impartial methods, praised for prompt dispositions and statewide respect.
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New Castle
Missouri
Milan Standard
Milan
John P. Butler
Lawrence County
Butler
Sheephill
Abia Butler
Court Street
Ellen Hennon
Neshanock Avenue
Carroll County
Circuit Court
Judge Butler
Htigants
Community Notes From Edenburg Area Social Roundup
Otto Dean of New Castle visits S. L. Anangst home. Numerous New Castle and area residents spend weekends with friends and relatives. Mill operations paused Saturday due to high water. Park Gate beat the Ellwood City locals 5 to 4 in a close ball game. Evangelist G. W. Willis returned to Cleveland after a week at the M E church. A minor injury occurred at the ball game when Harland Haun was cut near the eye.
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Otto Dean
New Castle
S. L. Anangst
Sylvester Cameron
Wm. McDermott
Lowellville
Sylvina Wellendorf
Lafayette Kerr
Martha Tinker
New Wilmington
C. M. Mitchell
James Morrison
G. W. Willis
Cleveland
M. E. Church
H. G. Coates
Bessie and
Grace
Mahoningtown
M. E
Lois Allen
Barlett
Harland Haun
Ellwood
Gadess Hess
H. V. McCullough
Kings Chapel Plans Children Day at M E Church
Community notes report Kings Chapel will observe Children's Day Sunday June 20 at the M E church. Mrs Frank Waddington and children visited her parents Mr and Mrs A J Clark. Miss Margaret Porter returned from Willowgrove after a week with her parents. Charles Pinkerton's farewell party was held at his parents home before a two year westward trip. Mrs S M Gibson, Mr and Mrs Jere Bauman and Miss M L Bauman visited Mrs George Green who is bedbound with rheumatism.
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M. E
Westminster College
Frank Waddington
A J. Clark
Margaret Porter
Willowgrove
Charles Pinkerton
William Pinkerton
West
S. M. Gibson
Jere Bauman
M. L. Bauman
George Green
Saving Money at Home with Better Soap
The article urges choosing "Easy Task Soap" over cheap resins, noting it costs the same but performs twice the work. It saves clothing, fuel and health by requiring less effort and reducing waste, advising readers to avoid uncertain soaps and buy Easy Task at grocers.
Westminster Summer School opens in New Wilmington
The Westminster Summer school began its first session in New Wilmington on Tuesday. The seven week term includes a model school from June 22 to July 17, with a faculty headed by R. M. Russell and educators covering pedagogy history languages science and more. Bowling tournament results and various local notices follow.
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New Wilmington
Westminster
R. M. Russell
John A. Shott
A. M
United States
W. W. Troup
Benjamin W. Bridgeman
Owen W. Mills
Roy W. Watkins
Anna Houston
Dora States
Mattie Scott
Scott F. Hershey
Frank Houston
Steal Flags From Cemeteries Shock North County
G A R members report multiple flag thefts at cemeteries in the northern portion of the county. Flags placed for Memorial Day to honor Civil War veterans disappeared within a week. No suspects identified, but the act warrants investigation and punishment for the offenders.
Old Soldier 15 Found Innocent in Serious Case
John W. Cline, Civil War veteran, declared not guilty by a jury after a charge by Mrs. E. P. Brown on behalf of her 13 year old daughter Bertha Brown alleging assault. Defense witnesses questioned the girl’s reputation and paternity, while it was claimed the defense aimed to frame him for his pension.
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John W. Cline
E. P. Brown
Bertha Brown
Cline
Tom Evans
Charles Craven
Volunteers Appeal for Our Tenth Annual Picnic in New Castle
Herbert Young of the Volunteers of America appeals to New Castle citizens for financial support to fund the upcoming July 6 outing for needy children. Charles W. Hill joins to handle the financial side and will call on donors soon. The letter urges larges or small donations to ensure the day is the largest and best yet.
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New Castle
Volunteers of America
Charles W. Hill
Herbert Young
Captain Groome to Be Named Again
Captain John C. Groome, superintendent of the state police, will be re-appointed for four years by Governor Stuart. His term expires on July 1 and the salary remains $3,000 per year.
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John C. Groome
Stuart
Root Juice Sparkin Fort Wayne Discovery Gains Sparks
A local Fort Wayne scientist unveils Root Juice a root extract drink said to rapidly energize and heal digestive and nervous ailments. Promoters claim instant stomach relief improved bowel kidney and liver function with many chronic conditions benefitting after brief use.
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Ft. Wayne
Ind
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James McCurdy
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W. W. Hinshaw
Chicago Conservatory
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H. P. Scott
R. J. Totten
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Bess Stewart
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R. T. Hood
Pittsburg
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Fairchance
J. J. Ashenhurst
Stella Conway
Tuesay
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J. C. Heinrich
Oakdale
Olive Wible
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Sharpsville
Martha Reed
Home Mission Society of the Methodist Church
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M’culloch & CO
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Thomas W. Phillips
Lewis
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J. P. H. Cunningham
Alex. Crawford Hoyt
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