Emigrant Entry Limits and Public Health Notes
The article outlines monthly limits on American emigration to the Transvaal, requiring certificates of means and a possible 24 hour quit option for delayed applicants. It cites water filtration reducing typhoid death rates and notes New York forest reserves over 2,000,000 acres with forthcoming forestry investigations. It mentions Breathitt County moral debate on Sunday assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
New York
Foestry
Memorial Day Observance Largely Skipped in Borough
A quiet Memorial Day in the borough saw merchants close by none, but flag placing and floral tributes occurred at cemeteries. G A R and various posts conducted morning ceremonies and a public service at Zeltenreich Church in the evening, with hymns prayers and an address honoring Union victory and national sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeltesarelech Church
Ravek Church
P.O. 5
P.O. S
Ranek
Mount Airy
Alovk
J.H. Weaver
John Roland
Hoffmeiste
Columbia
Ocean
Hoffmeister
Julia’. Skramuski
Clyde “Brubaker
Sion Lessings
Obituary notices for Keller and others from Ephrata area
Deaths in Ephrata borough report Jacob B. Keller in his seventy eighth year from general debility. Survived by wife and two daughters. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Rachel Bair in Harristown and Moses Witters in Millway, with brief family details and burial plans. Additional notices include Charles Landis Wenger of Brownstown and Mrs Corn KB Shreiner of Lancaster, with ages and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob B. Keller
Ephrata Borough
Ephrata
W. K. Seltzer
Ephrata Deposit Company
Ephrata National Bank
Ephrata Water Company
8. F. Bear
Philadelphia
Jacob A. Bair
Harristown
Rachel Bair
Jacob. Bair
Paradise Township
John Roger
Leacock Township
Williamstown
Joseph C. Eby
Rachel Livingston
Missa Anni M
Catharine
Jacobd R
Gap
Elizabeth
Hazleton
Gement
Pittsburg
Woek
Austenreich Cemetery
Moses Witters
Reuben
Millway
Ha Wis
Beetra
Decerrad
Baptist Brethren Church
Tarner
Murrell
Charles Landis Wenger
Clayton
Mary Ll. Wenger
Brownstown
Salem ¢Hureh
Heder
Corn KB. Shreiner
Lienster
Corn BE. Shreiner
Jacob Shreiner
East Chestnut
North Christian Streets
Lancaster
William Leed
Ethel
Remmains
Henninger
St. Stephen Reformed Cemetery
Personal notices from a Lancaster county borough visitations
A string of names travels through towns and cities as residents attend meetings and visit relatives. Rev Thea Hoffmeister and Wm M Mearig go to Philadelphia for the Pennsylvania Ministerium. many others travel to Strasburg Coatesville Philadelphia Paterson and Lancaster for conventions and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea. Hoffmeister
Wm. M. Mearig
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Mearig
Trinity Lutheran Church
M. H. Hershey
J. C. Diller
Harriet Wright
Annie P. Diller
Gee
H. Ranck
Annie B. Diller
Anna M Ranck
Strasburg
Jas. A. Gilfillan
Paterson
N.J
Frank D. Taylor and Family
Lansdowne
W. W. Ferguson
AL Killianelas
Coatesville
Sallie Lawrence
Honey By Oak
Clarencess. _Hoover
Lancaster
Schlauch
Juat Darrow
H. Je
B.L. Roseboro
Lye Skiles
W. Pereguison
Violet
Orford Fair
Misa Lillie
Atlantic
Anna
Brubaker’ Cand Chirt Richwine
Quarryville
oMr
Benj. Jprys
Misa
Jacob
Johnaust
Ohio
Strength Through Digestion Promises Hidden Power
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the key to strength via proper digestion. It cites Sandow as an example contrasted with a starved stomach and relays a testimonial from W. H. Wells of Willard, North Carolina, claiming relief from indigestion after using the remedy. It also notes free medical advice in a Common Sense Medical Adviser offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandow
Pierce
Golden Medical
Tragic Rope Jumping Death in Buffalo Home Contest
Seventeen year old Catherine Bukowski died after joining a rope jumping contest for a bag of candy. She collapsed during the attempt as playmates nearby exhausted themselves jumping 1 400 times. Despite efforts, she died at her parents home in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Buk Woski
Buffalo
N.Y
How to Utilize Old Stockings and Household Tricks
A vintage household guide shows how to repurpose worn stockings into kettle holders and window cleaners, how to curl wet feathers, and how to make soap jelly, calf foot jelly, and simple remedies. It also covers fevers of taste and quick fish scaling methods for practical chores.
Stockings on sale in varied patterns and prices
Advertisement promotes ladies stockings in Lisle and cotton blends at 10¢ to 50¢ per pair. It highlights black Lisle ace hose, striped and fancy weaves, lace ankle Lisle, drop stitch designs, and color varieties with several price points.
The Finest Corset Promises Comfort and Shape
A promotional note extols a perfect fitting corset admired by every woman. It claims to provide necessary support and shaping without discomfort, calling it a rare treat amid modern, complicated corset construction.
Men's Shirts Hats and Trousers Sale Announcement
We showcase an elegant line of Men's and Boys' Soft Shirts for spring and summer in stripes dots plain and pleated fronts. Collars cuffs neckties in newest styles. Stockings hats and Dutchess Trousers priced from $1 to $3.50 per pair.
Hysteria in Dogs and Oddities From the Paper
A fragmentary collection notes hysteria in dogs attributed to fright and fatigue, with references to behavior changes and illness. It mentions a dog wandering the room, refusing food, and being treated as delicate and susceptible, alongside unrelated dialogue about people and tastes from Kansas City and a London plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord's Supper Observed Amid Uncertain Wording
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a religious observance referencing the Lord's Supper and holy ordinances with unclear wording. Named individual Israel B. Weber is mentioned as recovering from an unspecified condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scaler Ted
Israel
Weber
Also Mentioned on This Page
Folland Clarion
Clarion Printing House
New Holland, Pa
Geo. H. Rance
Batece
New Hole
Tarsil Ae
Breathitt County
Hooch
Soutter, Buchanan & Young
Groundaélven Yard
Madame Dewey
Augustine and Sonnette
North Queen Street
E.G. Diller & Sons
Inlaw
Kansas City Journal
Nuritch
Kandor
Aenra
Williamson
Tender Feet
Lancaster County
Williamson’s
East King Street
Lancaster, PA
Wogansville and Vicinity
Nobacco
EILM
Martin
Telephone
Telegraph
Jbusy
Styer
New Holland
Syth Street
Somyamos
Adam Geist. & Son
New. Holland
Frigap
Ron
Hoober
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