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Newspaper
Swarthmore News
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
2
The Swarthmore News column discusses rising printing costs due to wartime chemical and paper shortages, noting price increases across inks, paper, and metals. It also praises a motorist who gave three locals a ride to Chester, calling daily acts of kindness essential to communal harmony.
A terse Auxiliary editorial argues publishers raise ad and circulation rates to cover higher costs for paper inks and printing accessories. It notes the public is fair minded while publishers face rising expenses for sugar shoes cloth and related items.
A Swarthmore school event lists track and field contests for boys and girls including sprints, hurdles, jumps, shot put, and a barrel race along with baseball exhibition games and tumbling displays. Medals will be awarded. entry blanks are available from Principal HW Chalmer Stuart.
The Western Union Telegraph Company announces a new service to handle small commissions for distant deliveries. Patrons wire the amount to the manager at the delivery point via money transfer and provide purchase and delivery instructions. The plan covers gifts like flowers candy cigars books and more with optional messenger delivery for 30 cents if delivery issues arise.
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