Frosty air sparks Thurmont Christmas plans and letters
The Thurmont News reports the first Santa letter from Grace Benner in Box 33 R F D 1 Thurmont and notes a possible community Christmas tree celebration led by Mayor Fraley. Stores launch the Do it now Shop Early campaign with 27 shopping days left until Christmas.
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Grace Benner
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Fraley
Walter F. Zeigler
Miss Pearl A. Eader
Wilson P. Smith
Frank C. Hargett
Dudley Paga
Hagerstown
Chisstmas
Wilkes-Barre Cars Crash Injures Four Trolley Crews
Four trolley men taking striker replacement roles were injured when two Wilkes-Barre Railway cars collided on a curve six miles from Wilkes-Barre. A southbound track was used due to a down trolley wire, warnings were ignored, and the line was shut down. The wreck occurred on a isolated stretch and injured were moved before crowds gathered.
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Nanticoke Hne
Wilkes-Barre Railway Company
Woman's amputated limbs found on city dump
A surgeon identified the limbs as those of a woman injured in a street car crash. Her husband reportedly failed to bury them as directed. Also noted are brief items about Earl Kitchener’s arrival at Mudros and an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure touting a $100 reward.
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Atlanta
Weather snapshot from 8 p m observations across cities
Weather bureau notes at 8 p m yesterday report temperatures and conditions for Atlantic City Boston Buffalo Chicago New Orleans New York Philadelphia St Louis and Washington. Clear skies dominate with a few snow reports in Buffalo and general cold with light westerly winds continuing.
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French Compelled to Retire Near Gradisce by Bulgars
London Nov 17 A Salonika despatch reports heavy fighting with reinforced Bulgarian troops in southern Serbia. French forces retired at two points near Gradisce twelve miles north of the Greek border after a 36 hour battle along the Cerna river where Bulgarians were driven back. Serbia and Monastir defenses, Babuna Pass pressure, and Monastir inhabitants flee as Serbs repulse Bulgars and Teutons west of Nish with heavy losses.
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Burkitt Reinstated as Winnetka Postmaster by Wilson
Chicago reports that George Burkitt, once discharged amid criticism of the president's engagement, is restored as Winnetka postmaster. The mail service orders directed unconditional reinstatement and inspection of any remaining charges by post office investigators. Assistant Postmaster General Roper telegraphed the immediate action.
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Country Club Burns in Harrisburg Area
Fire at the Harrisburg Country Club three miles north of the city destroyed the club house believed caused by an overheated furnace. Estimated loss about 12000 with insurance covering the structure built in 1897 and long associated with Harrisburg’s leading residents and state officials.
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Policeman Shoots Former Sweetheart Then Falls Im Aftermath
In Pittsburgh on November 17 Patrolman Ernest J. Johnston fatally wounded his former fiancée Mrs Mary Reese at her home then shot himself. Reese is dying at a homeopathic hospital while Johnston lies gravely injured at Mercy hospital. Johnston had married six months earlier to a neighbor unaware of the prior engagement.
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Ernest J. Johnston
Mary Reese
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Mercy Hospital
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Reese
Scott's Emulsion Promises Blood Nourishment Against Colds
An advertisement urges readers that a cold is best fought with Scott's Emulsion. It claims neglect leads to worse sickness, warns against depressing syrups and strong cathartics, and touts Scott's as alcohol free and drug free. It stresses obtaining the genuine product from Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield, New Jersey.
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Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Baby Testimonials
Letters from mothers praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for pregnancy and childbirth. Women from New York Missouri Pennsylvania West Virginia Florida claim it helped build strength, restore health, and ensure healthy babies.
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A. M. Myers
Gordonville, Mo
Lydia FE. Pinkham
E. M. Doerr
R. R
Conwhocken, Pa
Lydia FE. Pinksham
Mosa Blakeley
Coalport
Snowstorm blankets Chicago as travel slows
A heavy snowstorm sweeps Chicago and blankets the city in white. Travel slows across streets and highways while Indiana reports similar snowfall. Snow totals and timing remain unclear as residents cope with winter conditions.
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Roofing and Paints Sale Advertises Various Roof Coatings
A local ad lists two ply tarred roofing paper at 166 square feet per roll and best grade rubber roofing with 105 square feet per roll. It promotes black rubber roofing in gallon cans, red roof paint at 85 cents per gallon, brown roof paint also 85 cents, and graphite roof paint at 1.10 dollars. English Venetian red barn paint is finely ground, guaranteed to wear longer, and priced with different grade guarantees and years.
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