Butler Oil Man Killed in Upper Burma
Frank C. Kellen 45 of Butler Pennsylvania was killed Monday by a native in Yenang Young Upper Burma where he worked as field superintendent for Burma Oil. He had a long career in Western Pennsylvania and Salem West Virginia before moving to Burma ten years ago and is survived by his widow Margaret Hayes Kellen and three sons Frank Walter and John.
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Margaret Hayes Kellen
Mercer Street
London
The
Burma Oil Company
Frank C. Kellen
Yenang Young
Upper Burma
Oil Company
Kellen
Butler County
Pennsylvania
Salem
W. Va
Frank
Walter
John Kellen
Mice Threat to Young Fruit Trees Addressed by Protective Screen
Garden guidance urges removing grass around young fruit trees to deny mice nesting sites and advises using galvanised screening wood veneer protectors or newspapers. The recommendation notes newspapers should be removed in spring while wire can stay year round. Hort Week at Pennsylvania State College scheduled November 17 to 20.
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Pennsylvania State College
Vegetable Storage Tips From State College Report
Vegetable growers of the state enjoyed the first event of this kind and asked for repeats. Store vegetables on farm where no cellar exists by pit storage in field or in a partitioned cellar area. For small amounts use a barrel laid on its side with alternating layers of soil and straw. For larger quantities heap in conical piles and cover similarly. Save soil for potted plants by placing leaf mold in a box in the cellar before ground freezes. Show Poultry Next Month at State College November 5 6 for prizes and cups.
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Pennsylvania State College
Grove City War Veterans Plan Pittsburgh Reunion
Grove City, Pa, reports final arrangements for a reunion of about 1560 former Iron Men from the 28th Division. The event runs November 10 and 11 at the Eighteenth Regiment Armory in Pittsburgh with leaders including General Edward Shannon joining the gathering. Company M 112 Infantry from Grove City served in World War I.
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Grove City
Iron Men
Pennsylvania
Eighteenth Regiment
Pittsburgh
Edward Shannon
France
Iron Division
Be Healthy Strong Vigorous Get New Vitality
Dr R W Mackenzie foreign language but local medical ad offering consultation and advice in New Castle Pennsylvania. The specialist claims to restore confidence and ambition with private confidential treatment for chronic diseases of men and women including bladder kidneys stomach intestines liver blood skin nerves heart and rheumatism. He promises no operations for appendicitis gall stones and piles and emphasizes moderate charges.
Early fall distance record in reception sparks challenge
Hamilton street’s George Segel appears to hold an early fall distance reception record after tuning in CYL Mexico City with strong reports of reception. Coast stations like KFI KGO are expected to increase coast reception this winter amid widespread static and a busy broadcast night. Edison’s 46th anniversary is noted as 46 years since the incandescent light invention. President Coolidge to address Y M C A convention on October 24 from WRC and WJZ, 10 o’clock. Olga Samaroff and May Peterson to perform Sunday night on WEAF with plans to include works used in New Castle. Navy Night set for Tuesday October 27 with Secretary Wilbur speaking from WEAF. Cleveland fans seek a quiet night as New Castle remains active in radio broadcasts.
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George Segel
Hamilton Street
Mr. Segel
Mexico City
Thomas A. Edison
Coolidge
Olga Samaroff
May Peterson
WEAF
New Castle
Old rule raises child fare to sixteen for driving
Albany News notes a shift in policy allowing children aged sixteen to operate a family car, up from six, affecting transportation and family mobility.
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Albany News
Dandruff Remedy Promises Hair Restoration
An old ad claims four ounces of liquid argon dissolves dandruff overnight and stops itching. It suggests repeated nightly applications to fully remove dandruff, improve hair texture, and prevent future flaking with liquid arvon available at drug stores.
Evening schedule from WBZ New England October 23 1925
Radio listings for Jenner New England schedule includes Leo Reisman at Hotel cane Basermile with 7 p.m. market reports 7 05 p.m. program 8 p.m. concert 9 p.m. concert 9 45 p.m. recital 10 p.m. weather reports 10 05 p.m. McEgelly's Singing Orchestra.
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WBZ
New England
Jenner
Leo Reisman
Radio Features Tonight Across The Dial
Eastern Standard Time listings show WHT Chicago at 7 p.m. classical concert and WCAEB Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. featuring The Larkenites. Silvertown Orchestra plays at 10 p.m. WGY Schenectady broadcasts United States Army Band at 8:15 p.m. and Edward MacDowell works by Little Symphony Orchestra at 8:30 p.m. Evan Lloyd Quartet performs at 9 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. Cooper's Hawaiians air at 9:30 p.m.
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Chicago
WCAEB
Pittsburgh
Larkenites
Silvertown Cord Orchestra
WGY
Schenectady
United States Army Band
EDEA
Edward MacDowell
Little Symphony Orchestra
Evan Lloyd
Cooper
Mercer County Farmers Start Digging Potatoes
Mercer County farmers begin potato digging as C. M. Gamble of Delaware Township reports a six acre field yielding nearly 1,000 bushels. Despite wet weather the average exceeds 250 bushels per acre. The field is part of county experimental plots backed by local bankers and directed by County Farm Agent W. S. Hagar.
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Mercer
C. M. Gamble
Delaware
Pleasant Valley Grange Wins In Literary Debate
In Mercer Pennsylvania on October 22 the Pleasant Valley Grange defeated Millburn Grange in a preliminary literary contest at Millburn hall. The win advances Pleasant Valley to the October 31 round up in the courthouse with the Home versus America theme. The opposing team argued Home while Millburn spoke on America.
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Mercer
Millburn Grange
Millburn Hall
Pleasant Valley
Court House
Millburn Grangers
America
Iron and Steel Market Shows Increased Strength
Positive signs of strength appear across all divisions of the iron and steel market in Cleveland. Finished steel orders outpace mill output with deliveries raised to six to eight weeks. Coke and fuel costs rise as steel, pig iron, and rail demand expand amid higher prices and renewed railroad purchase activity.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Iron Trade Review
Connellsville
U. S. Steel Corp
Chicago
Pittsburgh
New York Central
Pennsylvania Railroad
Prices jump as buyers seek higher bids on futures
Business takes firm stance with sharply higher prices or withdrawal of quotations for delivery past year end. General Motors Corp. placed 14,000 tons and Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co. 20,000 tons.
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General Motors Corp
Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co
Destroyers Ordered to Egypt by Mediterranean Squadron
Two American destroyers of the Mediterranean squadron have been ordered to proceed to Egypt. The move comes as tensions rise in the region and signals heightened naval presence from the United States.
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Egypt
International News Service
Washington
Americans In Syria Eye Damaging French Bombardment
More than 150 Americans near Damascus, with Druse tribesmen said to have seized the city. American consul James A Keeley reports French forces may bomb Damascus and push back rebels as reports reach the state department. In St Louis a thief who stole a dozen electric fans faces potential jail.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Damascus
Navy Department
State Department
James A. Keeley
Department
St. Louis
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