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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
19
The ad extols Tanlac as a scientifically crafted tonic from global ingredients. It claims to aid stomach liver and kidney issues, relieve catarrh, boost appetite, vitalize blood and restore health. Testimony from Mrs. A M Reboul of Philo supports its benefits. Ed T Amker and other druggists sell Tanlac locally.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania eighty three workers were killed and many more injured when seven kegs of black powder totaling three hundred pounds exploded inside the Baltimore tunnel. A tunnel train carrying miners to work was two miles from the mouth when the blast occurred. Survivor August Rudic reports a sagging trolley wire likely caused a short circuit igniting the powder.
The drive for ten thousand dollars to buy the Hanover and Carlisle turnpike closed with eleven thousand eight hundred thirty nine dollars in subscriptions. Named sections include Hanover Hendrix road and York Springs plus Baltimore pike and Cumberland county lines. A drowned man’s body was found on a York County island near the Susquehanna by Noah Keesey the fisherman. The remains, badly decomposed, were later landed near the Columbia lace mill with help from Lancaster shore workers.
R. E. Zinn announces candidacy for county treasurer in the coming primary on September 17, urging voters to support his bid and outlining plans for fiscal oversight.
H T Stauffer of Gettysburg Borough urges Republican voters to support Charles H. Wilson for the office of Register and Recorder at the upcoming primary. Strong local political appeal notes Wilson as candidate.
County Commissioner Joseph I Rickrode of New Oxford Borough seeks Republican primary backing for September 17 1919. James R Weaver of Mt Pleasant Township also seeks Republican primary support for the same date.
Franklin Township candidate C. A. Hershey urges voters to back him in the Democratic Primary, asking for support and a favorable vote.
T F Rhodes from Aspers requests Republican voters to nominate him for County Commissioner at the September 17, 1919 primary in Menallen Township.
John W. Spangler of Mt. Joy township requests Republican voters to back him in the upcoming primary on September 17.
In Reading township Clerk Harry C. Stock and County Auditor Joseph R. Carbaughi of Oxford Township are referenced as potential primary contenders. George M. Deatrich of Mt Joy Township asks support for the Sept 17 1919 primary.
A Democratic primary list presents candidates for sheriff including George A. Kane from Franklin township, George A. Haar of Hamilton Township, P. A. T. Bower of Butler township, and Jacob F. Taylor of Arendtsville, with Jacob A. Eckert noted for the Sept. 27 date.
J Franklin March asks for fair consideration of his candidacy in the Democratic primary. The notice is dated September 17, 1919, in Straban Township and signed by E C Keefer.
Gettysburg Borough and Hampton residents are urged to vote in the Democratic primary on September 17. Candidates include S.C. Reinfcker for Register and Recorder, Horace F. Smiley, Joseph A. Appler, and H. M. Keller, who solicit support and influence for the coming primary.
Subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary, Harry B. Slagle awaits the outcome on September 17. The race centers on party selection and candidate support ahead of the voting date.
Clinton A. Rife of Mt. Pleasant Township runs as Democratic candidate for Director of the Poor. He asks for influence support and votes at the September 17 primary.
Philip Aumen of Reading Pennsylvania testifies he suffered gas and weight loss before using Tonall. He claims gain of four pounds in ten days after starting Tonall, and says he feels like a new man. Testimony dated March 28 1919. Sold at Auker's Drug Store New Oxford Pennsylvania. Ad.
N. C. Freeman & Co. Red Lion received an order for 500 000cays for export to China and completed an order for 1 000 000 cigars for Japan. Christian Kehr near New Baltimore fractured ribs and shoulder blade after falling through a barn floor.
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