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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1901
Page
5
Migs Anna Bair has gone to Honey Brook while Howard Blair and family were in town over Sunday. The brief item notes their movements and presence in the area.
The Cornwall iron ore mines, a major U S source, are now owned by the Pennsylvania Steel Company. The deal links Cornwall with Steel Company plants in Steelton and Sparrow’s Point, Md., and Cuban mines to boost output beyond 500 000 tons of steel rail annually. Since 1740 the mines have produced millions of tons, with 63 acres still ore-bearing and high quality low phosphorus ore suitable for Bessemer steel.
Mrs. Wm Potts of Potts furnace Chester county took about forty children from Potts estate to New Holland to see the Welsh Brothers big show. She was assisted by Mrs Head wife of the furnace manager. The group’s delight at the performances is expected to be remembered.
A Lancaster young woman sued Moravian minister Elwood Raub of Philadelphia for breach of promise to marry. After two sensational trials the jury awarded $5,000 in damages. The court refused a new trial, forcing Raub to pay the verdict.
On Monday John Geist son of John H Geist of the borough tending Dr Zell s horse had his left foot severely trampled by the animal weighing full weight. No bones were broken though the foot was badly bruised and the boy moves about with difficulty.
A collage of 19th century health ads and curiosities notes that digestive cures like Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digest food without the stomach, praises De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve, mentions Payta’s dry climate and donkey water delivery, and cites a Naples forger sentenced to 1088 years, plus nut shelling tech and U.S. per capita wealth climbs from 1840 to 1870 to 1200.
An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease cures painful smarting feet and bunions, makes new shoes feel easy, and reduces sweating and callouses. It touts a trial package by mail for 25 cents and lists suppliers and a Chicago rail origin. The Salvation Army is noted as active in forty seven countries with many periodicals.
Rostrum states it has appointed Frank H. Gibson, formerly of The Peoples Literary Companion, New Cork, as its new business manager. The organization indicates Gibson will supply all business needs and formalizes the arrangement.
The Muhlenberg College site in Allentown remains allocated for occupancy by the proponent. Financial figures show multiple numbers including 161, 778.74 and 282, 408 funded through the Jubilee fund.
A fragment notes President Seip being selected as a representative to Yale University’s bicentennial in October. The data include figures like 15,122.20 and £16,743,27T referencing current fund centers and expenditures.
President William B. Given announced plans to extend the Cone stoga Traction and Lancaster County Railway lines from Ephrata to Adamstown, New Holland to Blue Ball and Terre Hill, and Petersburg to Neffsville. The eight to nine mile route will be electric with rights of way secured and capital set at 48000 dollars, likely leased to Conestoga Traction.
The notice states subscription to the CLARION is 100 per year if paid in advance. A six month term costs 40 cents and a three month term costs 25 cents, with payment required in advance.
Benjamin Eshleman son of Col Be Pravuk Eshleman graduated with honors at Yenrtes Institute last week. He won the scholarship competition at Haverford College over more than fifty one contestants from leading schools nationwide. The honor draws praise from friends and family.
Friends of Mrs. L Ponse of Lawrence Kansas recount her seven year bedridden state due to kidney and liver trouble and nervous debility. Three bottles of Electric Bitters restored her mobility in three months and made her feel like a new person. The ad touts relief for headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and dizziness with a satisfaction guarantee from W M Stauffer.
Wim M Stauffer druggist has improved his shop by moving the soda fountain to the rear. A counter now serves cooling drinks and ice cream soda, with the setup designed for privacy from street views and enhanced by a neat appearance.
A fragmentary notice cites Mrs. Chavilind of Allmonk New York praising Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for consumption and related illnesses. It claims universal efficacy, noting sales figures and free trial bottles limited by the damaged text.
The July Delineator offers superb colored fashion plates and many patterns. It highlights fashion contests as well as rich literary content. Ten pages describe the Pan American Exposition with charming, exact color illustrations of buildings and entrances.
The Butterjet Publishing Company offers The Delineator at 100 dollars per year. It claims remarkable strides in excellence beauty and value of its contents for Swell regulated households. The notice appears from 7 17 West Thirteenth Street New York.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announced excursion tickets to Detroit for the National Educational Association meeting July 8 to 12, 1901. Round trips from all lines at one fare plus $2, tickets on sale July 6 and 7, valid for return by July 9 or July 15 with extension to September on payment of 60 cents and joint agent deposit by July 12.
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