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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
24
A veteran narrator recounts Nolan the "Plain-Buttons" who would not face home, his isolation aboard ships, and his later acts of leadership. The tale follows his banishment from shore life, a Naples ball with Mrs Graff, and a dramatic gun action where Nolan mans a cannon under fire, earning quiet respect.
In Seward Alaska Emile Anderson who was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon was ordered to serve 80 days at Naknek but fled to Naknek by boat and began a 34 day overland journey home to turn himself in. He endured cold storms slept outdoors and survived on little food.
Pittsburgh readers learn a hotel room mix up when a woman checked in with a muff containing a small black Pomeranian. The dog, tucked among sealskin, revealed itself by a pink tongue as clerk I A Diekelmann suspected the ruse. The woman claimed the item was a candy.
A mix of poetry on dust and birth with home economy guidance on preserving foods and preparing meals. Includes recipes for stuffed egg salad steak sauce rice spoon bread and hermits plus a USDA inspired note urging thrift, canning, and crop diversity for future meals.
A pneumatic hammer designed to tamp paving stones has been introduced. The device promises faster, uniform compaction and may impact construction methods.
Peter Curry seventy two claimed twenty years without sleep on a mattress. He was arrested in a stable at Callowhill Street by officers Dermody and Hammond. Ill and nearly frozen he was examined by Dr Kagan and taken to Philadelphia General Hospital.
Wilain Gaughrin a former Northwestern station agent offered to serve Kenyon Petersons one year sentence for holding up and robbing Gaughrin His claim Peters confession cleared Jim of suspicion but the offer was not accepted.
John Raufins, a furniture mover known as the man with the silver spine, was hoisting a baby grand piano through a fourth floor window when the hoist failed. He suffered a broken back and severe injuries but at St Luke's Hospital Dr L L McArthur repaired the spine with silver and he is recovering.
The illness that kept Rev Walter W Steid from the pulpit at St John s church came after he sold a Leghorn hen for 26 cents a pound live weight. He said the act made him feel guilty of a crime and unable to attend to his duties.
Trichinosis in a northern Sweden village traced to bear meat eaten by residents. Health officials say old bears carry the disease and transmit it by consuming rats and lemmings.
Wandering tramps entering Chicago are ordered to enlist or depart. Most are seen leaving on west-bound freights as officials clear the city of idle travelers.
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