Jameson protests against costly Ohio river canal plan
David Jameson of the city, named as minority member of the Ohio river canal commission by the governor, opposes the proposed waterway. He criticizes the costly project as harmful to state finances and favors rail transportation, urging caution against a scheme the News says would impoverish Lawrence county for fifty years.
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Jameson
David Jameson
Pittsburg
New Castle
Youngstown
Ohio
New York
Mississippi River
St. Lews
New Orleans
Jamewen
Lawrence County
Hints and Dints on War Time Life and Warnings
A compact draft of wartime vignettes and sharp witticisms on home front life. It laments fallen soldiers, questions sacrifice and pay, and mocks profiteering, procrastination, and lawmakers. It cites a wartime energy and social mood with scattered local notes and quips.
Abe Martin Says Aims at Court, Flags, War Profiteers
Abe Martin opines that explanations may avert fights or suits while noting public manners and flags in Wheeling milk prices rising July 1, wage disparities, soldiers’ privileges, and a comical tale on a failed advertisement. The column blends social critique with tongue in cheek observations on wartime conduct and everyday life.
Where to Go Tonight in Four Local Theatres
Four theatres broadcast moving pictures tonight led by Jack Pickford and Vivian Marcos in The Great Beyond at Regent Theatre. Emmy Whelen stars in Sowers and Reapers and Enid Bennett headlines Theirs llory at Niton Theatre. Strand Theatre presents Bondage of Fear with Ethel Clayton.
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Come Theatre—Moving Pictures
Jack Pickford
Vivian Mardo
Regent Theatre—Moving — Pictures
Sarring
Emmy Whelen
Niton Theare
Moving Pictures
Enid Bennett
Strand Teatra Moving Pictures
Ethel Clayton
Reporter Finds Niche When News Is Scarce In Wartime
A humorously sardonic piece notes reporters adapt by highlighting small wartime rituals. It discusses citizens wearing patriotic insignia and bonds to show support, and cites a preacher claiming the calendar runs four years behind, urging timely civic engagement and updated timekeeping during war.
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Payarle
Wation
Mom
Jocalii Patria Ite Eitaens
Red Cross
Roy
Nesbitt
Central Presbyterian Churea
Preston W. Blosser
Histary Department
Columbia University
New York
Nasir
Great Britain
Ald
France
Lafayette
Wrist watches gain ground in soldier gear on frontier
The piece notes wrist watches becoming essential for soldiers on border service and in federal duty, praised for quick access amid cartridge belts and gun holders. It quotes jewelers on nationwide demand and contrasts with earlier gear.
Notice Milkmen Meet at Alderman Mantz’s Office
There will be a meeting of the milk men at Alderman Mantz's office Thursday evening, June 28, at 8 o'clock. All retail dealers are urged to be present. (adv) ot COMMITTEE.
40th Convention At Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls Pa June 26 The 40th annual convention of the Women's Missionary Society of the Beaver Valley presbytery will be held Friday June 29 at the First United Presbyterian church Beaver Falls. Sessions include devotionals, reports, memorial service, and a principal address by Rev James A McDonald. The convention officers and program details are listed. Denmark last year produced 19,126,383 bushels of potatoes and 4,242,495 bushels of carrots.
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Beaver Fall
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Beaver Valley
Adda Kerr Wilson
Wilkinsburg
Teaver Falls
A. H. Vogel
Annibridge
James A. McDonald
Youngsdown
Miranda Miller
Nety Castle
Larella McMee
Beaver
A. M. Ross
Economy
EJ. Campbell
New Castle
Robert Ham
Mahoningtown
R. McGeorge
Ina Tittell
New Galliee
W. S. Hawkins
New Brighton
Denmark
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G. W. Heckart
J. W. Nett
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Jona H. White
Republican Primarion
Wil G. Andrews
New Caate
George E. Montgomery
Plat Township
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John H. Gros
Fifth Ward
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George W. Muse
Robert M. White
New Castise
C. W. Fenton
M.S
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Ellwood
Lyle G. Emery
William D. Williams, Sr
John P. Aiken
Elipperyrock
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Taylor Township
Winter Bros
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