Butler and New Castle turn to public markets and war aid
In 1917 New Castle ventures Suburban Day trade drives and a public market push spearheaded by the Board of Trade. The piece lauds Butler’s Community House, urges citizen duty for food production, and details volunteers forming farm camps, cabbage plant distribution, and motor support for war work while warning against apathy and encouraging civic unity.
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Butler
American City Bureau
Butler Chamber of Commerce
Bureau
New Castle
Community House
David G. Ramsey
John H. Brinton
Neshanpock Falls
Lawrence County
Uncle Sam
Garher
Board of Rade
Board of Trade
L. G. Nail
T. W. Phillips
Highland and
Moody Avenues
Card of Trade
Gréer Block
The
Express
Hiram G. Miller
Motors
Antoist
Miller
America
Fred J
Hentz
Elder
Winnington
Woship
Rentz Res
Church Has An Other Problem Than Dancing
In Meehport Pa Rev Felmuth argues the church lost laborers by clinging to a 17th century gospel. He cites long hours, poor housing, wages, and lack of pastor visits as reasons workers avoid church. He urges a practical gospel addressing modern industrial issues to win factory and laboring class attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meehsport
W. G. Felmuth
New Kensington
Community Efficiency Institute
Felmuth
Jelmuth
Rowland Home to Spend the Fourth
Sumner Rowland, a machinist enlisted in the navy yard at Philadelphia, is home for the Fourth. Life reports great activity at the navy yard with all departments pushed to the limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Rowland
Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Ife
jWork
Erie Canal Plan Dead in Harrisburg Legislature
Harrisburg leads report on Lake Erie and Ohio River canal plan shows no new state funds. Commonwealth had invested over $200,000 with no returns, as the legislature adjourned without confirming the canal board. Remaining funds will revert to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jameson
Lake Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal
Commonwealth
Senate
Canal Board
Pittsburg
Itt
House
William PP. Gallagher
Gov. Brumbaugh
A. RF
Adams
Youngstown
W. A. Follausbee
New Castle
H. C. Ogden
Wheeling
W. Va
John EF. Shaw
Thomas P. Sloan
Charleroi
William HL. Stevenson
John EB. Shaw
Troop F At Trinity Church
The service at Trinity Episcopal Church tomorrow evening will feature members of Troop F in full force. Kipling’s hymn will be sung as the cessional and offertory number. A new silk flag recently presented by the Sunday school will be carried in procession and hung on the south side of the chancel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal
FON G. Po
Kipling
Sund Day School
Ex-Coal King creditors meet in Union Vows
Three thousand unsecured creditors gathered in Union Vows Pa to hear a plan involving Josah Vo Thompson once a coal king. The meeting aimed to outline an agreement with Great Northern interests of St Paul to take over 15 000 dollars as Thompson claims 35 million and discuss conditions of her estate. Pennsylvania moves to combat poliomyelitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Vows
Marc Chan
Foster's Weather Prognostication for 1917 Crop Season
Washington June 30 forecast a cross continental disturbance July 4 and warm and cool waves through July 10. The storm could bring heavy rains and hail, impacting corn oats timothy hay and seed crops while some areas may face drought. Temperatures to mid July near normal then below normal, with a later hot spell and renewed storm activity. Drouth concerns rise along Atlantic coasts as reports from south and southwest warn of drought spreading.
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Washington
D. C
Vancouver
Crest
Rockies
Thase
Meridian
Great Lakes
Ing Ylemity
Newfoundland
Children’s Day In Wilmington
In New Wilmington Pa on a Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church, Children’s Day will be observed with a patriotic day service under the Sunday school. The program includes prayers, readings, songs, recitations, and a missionary talk led by Dr. SAL Kirkbride, plus an offering and an honor roll of enlisted men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Presbyterian Church
Amelia Hartwell
S. A. Nickbride
Dorothy Kuhn
Edna Davis
Geneva Smith
Lloyd Davis
Orgel-Me-Nots
Zell Garrett
William Hartwell
Edward Brown
Charles Phillips
City Treasurer Office to Close Early at 4 30 PM
The treasurer's office will close at 4 30 PM as part of an early closing plan for the late summer months. Clerks will remain after hours to finish daily book work and prepare records for the next business day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellack
Bea
Marin
Tetanus Antitoxin Available At Local Drug Store
The state health department distributes tetanus antitoxin through McKinley and Frantz drug store in Lawrence County as a precaution for those on duty during upcoming celebrations next Wednesday. The station serves the local community with antitoxin supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley & Frantas
State Health Department
MckKinley & Frantz
Lawrence County
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Jupiter Pluvius
Frank S. Hoyt
Sharon
Council
Pennsylvania
United States
Lebanon
Jay-Town
Piebold J Ponleg
Jay-lawn
Lang
Minute Men
Jas. K. Love
George W. Muse
J.C. Chestnut
Jas. S. Tilee
John P. Lockhart
P. P. Capitolo
H. S. Toynbee
Claire P. DuShane
Scott Palstey
Paul Bulz
J. S. Muffley
Admiral Perry
Erie
Sweden
Europe
Sergion
Board of Trade of
Board of Directors
Pymatuning
Isford County
Messrs
John Lockbert
Auito
Register Button CO
Jenking Arcade Room
Pittsburgh
Church
Reader
Girard
Philadelphia Ledger
Newport
Rowland
Trinity Church
Ti Re
Chareh
Foster
Atlantic
Cotton States
Plains
Wilmington
Neshannock Presbyterian Congregation
Pagley & Gillest
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Colmor
Frew Furniture Co
David Nelson
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Lawrence Ald
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