Pleasant Valley Letters Chronicle Local Happenings
Local correspondence from Pleasant Valley reports residents on sick lists with Mrs J F Norris improving under Dr Ranson. Frank Virta returns from Frederick, families visit relatives, and multiple trips between Brunswick Yarrowsburg and Cumberland areas. Community events include M E Church Ladies Aid meeting and a pie social. school principal Miss Clark resigns due to ill health. Bruns wick magistrate appointment contested with several candidates discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
J. F. Norris
Ranson
Ira Davis
Bessie Murphy
Thomas Luba
Clarksburg
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
W. Rhodes
Naomi
Ada Day
Airy
Aura and
Noble Day
E. L. Norwood
Wm. Price
B. H. Dudrow
Edw. Norwood
Aura Day
Annie Price
Dorothy Dudrow
Roxye Norwood
Sallie Price
Webbie Day
Jesse Wolf
Margaretson
Jennings McClain
Derby, London Hopeful for War Secretary Post Move
London reports claim Lord Derby may replace Earl Kitchener as secretary for war in a wartime coalition cabinet. Lord Derby has returned from the Front and British pundits note a major shift in military command, with General Sir William Robertson taking responsibility for issuing government military orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
London
Earl of Deny
Britain
Coalition
Earl Kitchener
Lord Derby
Flanders
Lord Kitchener
Daily Sketch
Bricisi
Willan R. Robertson
Ag Herettlore
Escape from Kut Open Delhi Despatch Reports British Position
London reports a Delhi despatch indicating the British are not withdrawn from Kut el Amara. Turkish claims say Central Townstoni in Kot el Amara is surrounded, but the Tigris road eastward remains open if pursued. Weather has slowed Mesopotamia fighting, with operations led by Sir Percy Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townstoni
Kot el Amara
Delhi
Tigris
Mesopotamia
Percy Lake
Staf
India
Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Thicker, Softer Locks
An advertisement touts Knowison's Danderine as a cheap hair treatment that cleanses the scalp and removes oil. It claims immediate beautification and, after weeks of use, new, soft, abundant hair appears all over the scalp. A 25 cent bottle is urged to be bought from any drug or toilet counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Ue Committee
Te Thoog
Appeaiion
Jordan
State Central Committee
Brunswick
Linnie Payne
Virginia
Sandra
Knowison
Great Southern Pig. & Mig. Co
Frederick
Local Option Bill Reported Without Recommendation
In Trenton on February 9 the Gaunt local option bill was reported without recommendation in the house and set as the special order of business for Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. House
Trenton
N. J
Pittsburgh Inventor Ring Charge Sues False Pretense
W. J. Black, a prominent icher, was arrested on a false pretenses charge filed by Dr Je Black, a local physician. The case alleges Black misappropriated funds totaling more than fifty thousand dollars claimed to finance an invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
W. J. Black
Iccher
Je @ J. Black
Explosion at Nagley Yards Describes Week of Blasts
Reported third blast of the week at Nagley yards tied to Ne Dapont Powder Company. No injuries noted. Mentions Newark ties and later political invitations in London and calls for sugar reduction in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagiey
Wilmington
Nagley Yards
Ne Dapont
Eco
Gull Tosses Farmer Near Wrightsville
A Wrightsville dairyman was attacked by a bell rope at a local event in York County. He was struck multiple times, suffering broken ribs and other injuries. Special postal deciphering units work to read legible addresses in the case files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
RL Rae
Wrightsville
Wre Bell
Berg Master of Tramp Bertin Identifies Prize Crew Commander
Lieutenant Hans Berg of Apenrade naval reservist and master at peace time of the tramp Gamia belonging to the Ahren Kiel and Clausen Line has been identified as commander of the prize crew that captured the British steamer Appam. Berg served as a one year volunteer in the navy and was called to the colors at the start of the war and promoted six months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
Appam
Berl
Tane Berg
Hampton Rhodes
Hans Berg
Apenrade
Gamia
Ahren Kiel & Clausen
Berg
Burglars Take Dresses From Ross Store
Burglars entered the Ross store at 712 Market Street Wilmington on February 2 and stole many silk and satin dresses along with other wearing apparel near the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Ross
Market Street
Man Dies After Saw Mill Accident Near Selinsgrove
George Venter of Kratherville was fatally injured when caught in a saw mill welt and died within an hour at the scene in Selinsgrove Pennsylvania on February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelt
Selinsgrove
George Venter
Kratherville
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Youthful Tone
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel. It claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels, improves complexion, and boosts vitality, priced 16¢ and 25¢ per box from The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Ohio
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H. Wirts
Elmer Keyser
Nellie
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Jesse Holder
Albert Coulter
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Mt. Savage
John L. Jordan
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Ullils
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Chamber of Commarer O Faere
Hughes
Rritons
Pike General
Romance OF the Sea
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
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Thes Lenger Brewi
Harry G. Dorsey & Co
Popular Price Outfitters
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Frederick Gas and Electric Dept
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Frederick R. R. Co
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Sentinel
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