Local men at W. and J. reunions in Washington
Washington Observer reports alumni gatherings at Washing ton and Jefferson with 1860 class reunions celebrating 50 years since commencement, the 1885 group with 13 members returning, and a 1905 class banquet at the Elks club. The 1908 group dined at Siegel with Robert M. White in charge.
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Washington and Jefferson
Washington Observer
Jefferson and
Washington Colleges
Washington and
Jefferson
Hugh M. Marquis
New Castle
Elks’ Club
Oscar J. Sheaffer
Bull Durham
Blackstone
Siegel
Robert M. White
Parrot Wishes to Die with Owner in Maine Disaster Will
Washington dispatch notes Mrs. Ottilie Stock mother of a Maine harbor disaster victim directs in her will that her parrot be euthanized after her death and that family pictures and letters be interred with her. She leaves Elizabeth one dollar with a rare fallback in case funds are insufficient. Remaining estate goes to the German Orphan asylum or sale proceeds for a monument fund.
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Washington
Ottilie Stock
Maine
Havana Harbor
Elizabeth
Balafiéé
Believe Yourself for Success and Confidence
Motivational note urging belief in oneself to drive success. Promotes hopeful mindset and a positive mental attitude as key to achieving goals. Encourages projecting confidence to influence outcomes and opportunities.
Always Take Phenalein When Traveling
An advertisement extols Phenalein as the travelers best laxative and constipation cure without griping. M. J. Pullman of Lynchburg Ohio testifies it works as advertised. Available at all druggists for 25 cents or from The Pax Chemical Co. Chicago Illinois.
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M. J. Pullman
Lynchburg, O
Pax Chemical Co
Chicago
Pulaski to Revive Health Resort With New Hotel Plan
Plans for a new hotel sanitarium and bath house at Pulaski progress under Dr. A Carlson of Youngstown. The article traces earlier springs, hotel ventures, and fires, noting Pulaski’s central location between Pittsburg Erie New Castle and Sharon and its history as a health resort.
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Pulaski
A. Carlson
Youngstown
Eleanor M. Jackson
Pittsburg
New Mineral Springs
Erie and Erie & Pittsburg
New Castle
J. C. Beighley
William Ellis
Samuel Bell
John W. Nickum
Mercer
Nickum
Guffey Bros
G. M. Koser
Pennsylvania Hotel and Sanitarium Co
C. A. Carlson
Erie
Sharon
Many Kicks on Short Quarts in Berry Sales
Consumers protest that quarts of strawberries and cherries are often underfilled. Although regulation sets a 23 ounce quart, many boxes weigh about 15 ounces. The shortage stems from growers, not merchants, with boxes scarcely two thirds full. Officials are urged to act to protect buyers amid high prices.
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Department of Weights and Measures
Bulldog Saves Child From Bear in Tyrone
In Tyrone, Pennsylvania, a faithful bulldog sacrificed its life protecting S B Waite’s children after they found a mother bear and cubs. The dog charged the bear, allowing Miss Beatrice Waite and the two youngsters to flee to their home as the animal was killed, and the children escaped unharmed.
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Tyrone
S. B. Waite
Beatrice Waite
Shoenberger
Woman attacked by five bulldogs in San Mateo incident
Mrs. Bertha Spiehl Allen wife of Dr. P V A Allen a prominent local figure was mauled by five bull terriers her husband keeps. The dogs ripped flesh from her right shoulder hand forearms and limbs. she fought them off with a club and collapsed at the doorway in a fainting condition.
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San Mateo
Cal
Bertha Spiehl Allen
P. V. A. Allen
How to Release Cakes From Pans Easily
To release cakes from pans set them on a wet towel immediately after removing from the oven. The moisture helps loosen edges and allows the cake to cool without sticking, making final removal smoother and faster.
Whiskey in Gum Drops Baffled Guernsey Blockade
In ELI nebraska a dry town for months a paper sack of pink gum drops in a Sioux woman's possession revealed hidden liquor. A dozen candy pieces held whiskey producing a large amount of alcohol. Investigation traced supply to two white men shipping gum drops from Omaha to the reservation.
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Eli, Neb
Mary Renoaldo
Marshal Downs
Mary
Omaha
Lost pig found in well on Wheatland farm
Ed Owens of Wheatland reported a missing pig. After days with no clues he hired a detective. While walking his farm he looked into a dry well and found the pig with Mr Parker, unharmed. They recovered the pig with blocks and tackle.
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Ed Owens
Wheatland
Mr. Parker
Piggie
Wright Case Opens Debate Over Freedoms and Family Ties
A Pittsburg Dispatch excerpt recalls a Wright case stating we need not abandon the phrase free as the air. The dialogue notes a artist who boasted family connections and asks if any of his pictures were hung, hinting at reputational influence or bias.
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Wright
Pittsburg Dispatch
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New Castle Loan Co
Wallace Bldg
Washington and Jefferson Sts
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National Clothing Company
Union National
Bank - Long
New Castle, Va
Heiskell’s
Heiskell
Holloway 4 CO
Commerce St
Philadelphia
Ellwood City
Butler
New Brighton
Beaver Falls
New Wilmington
Cukerbraum
East
Washington Street
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