Government graft probes hint at new purchasing board reforms
The article suggests a broad inquiry into federal procurement, citing ink contract graft at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and possible similar schemes in the Government Printing Office and Agriculture Department. It notes some officials face charges while others remain honest, with talks of a special purchasing board and strict oversight shaping future policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bureau
New York
Government Printing Office
Department of Agriculture
Beartown Social Pages Note Visits And Local Tales
Davis Garber of Hanover visited Miss Blanche Fivans and her mother Mrs. Parke Clarke of Downingtown. Jacob Stauffer of Dorian's spent days with Mrs. Catharine Stauffer. L. D. Brubaker attended a banquet in Philadelphia with Co. M sixth regiment N G P. Revival services are at Bridgeville as farmers sort tobacco. William Burkey near Narvon raises pork with three pigs weighing 881, 412, and 607 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Garber
Hanover
Blanche Fivans
William Burkey
Narvon
Social notes and local developments in Kinzer area
Blue Bals T B Wanner and others from Kinzer visited D M Oberholtzer. Local bank directors elected seven members with A M Clime resigning. Elias Martin opened a saddler shop in P E Shirk’s building. E B Warner moved offices. Several residents ill or moving. John Demming to rent Annie Zeiser’s home April 1. Ulrich builds a new house and plans another. Rutter hauled red sandstone for a firehouse. Diller & Son sold horses. tobacco farming continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Wanner
Sanford Singer
A. M. Clime
Elias Martin
P. E. Shirk
E. Warner
E. M. High
Frazer
John Demming
Annie Zeiser
Mr. Ulrich
Ulrich
N.C. Rutter
Center Church
Geo. K. Diller & Son
Kentucky
Kansas
Merchants Fail to Uniformly Close at Eight
Several weeks ago local leading merchants formed a compact to close all stores at 8 p.m. daily except Saturday. The plan lasted briefly as customers waited at counters and some merchants found 8 p.m. closure impractical. A few kept 8 p.m. closure while others extended trade to suit demand, awaiting uniform adherence.
Ninety Foot Tapeworm Attributed To Cooper Remedy
During a Chicago visit by L T Cooper his medicine drew hundreds with parasites and Emil Winkler of 182 East Ohio Street Chicago delivered a tapeworm over ninety feet long. Winkler reported years of headaches nausea dreams dizziness fatigue and eye spots before using the preparation. He credited Cooper with expelling the parasite and urged interest in the remedy as sensational sales followed. William M. Stauffer said the Cooper preparations are sold and explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Cooper
Chicago
Emil Winkler
Cooper
Mr. Winkler
East Ohio Street
St. Louis
Mr. Cooper
Winkler
Wm. M. Stauffer
Undenominational church notices and local updates
Town reports revival at U B Church with one conversion. itinerant bank promoter visits seeking support for a local bank. Local accidents and crime noted: a steer incident injures Samuel Baudnhaugle, and Harry L. Carpenter's murder in Cleveland is reported. Social mentions include visits by Minnie Martin and Barbara Rodgers, and a fox chase by Johnny Kurtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
U. B
Christian J. Beiler
Samuel Baudhnaugle
Mr. B
W. F. Mylin
Coleman Diller
Abrahamh. Stauffer
Davis Receives Sixty Card Shower From Friends
On Thursday Harry BE. Davis marked a milestone as friends honored him with a postcard shower. He received about sixty cards and extends thanks to his many friends.
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Harry BE. Davis
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Holland Clarion
Clarion Printing House
New Holland, Pa
H. A. Showalter
New Holland
Speaker Cannon
Mr. Cleveland
France
Evelyn
Tosaea
Earl Township
Martindale
Rk, H. Wright & Bro
Beartown
Helen Diller
Earl
Pilgrim J. A. Bohnet
Pittsburg, Pa
Hess’ Hall
Bohnet
Minnie Martin
Jacob R. Rutter
Fem&e Rutter
Warren Watson
Wilmington
Del
Clara Axe
Andrew Bowers
Anna
Lemon
Blair
Milton Heidelbaugh
Barbara Rodgers
Lancaster
Ivan Leaman
Pittsburg
John B. Leaman
Johnny Kurtz
Fox Chase
Harry L. Carpenter
Cleveland
Ohio
Allcock
Ely
Raliaf
Onca
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New Yorly
Ewe
Batent
D. En
Dealer
iIn— ‘White
Itocare Med
Cotsinbas” ‘Avenue
Lancaster Papers
Foster & Cochran
Williamson's
East Kings Street
Lancaster, PA
Boye
Little Boys
Aims
Hhancaster, Pa
Pennsylvania Railroad
National Capital
J. R. Wood
Geo. W. BO
Pauls
McVicker
H. L. Bauman
Goodville
W.H. ‘Frear
Pean Gas of Agriculture
Harrisburg
Flas” ‘Brand
The
Lancaster Chemical Co
Penna
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