Kushequa Route Time Table Captures Mountain Rail Lore
A quirky feature from Smethport to Mt Jewett traces the Kushequa Route a mountain railroad run by Maha K Kane prohibitionist. The timetable notes fire season 1921 with no trains east of Kushequa on many days. The rough ride sparks fly and passengers chase wild flowers as forest fires loom. Roosevelt painted on the engine signals rugged history and local reliance.
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Eternational News Service
Ane
United States
Lit“Mountain
Maha K. Kane
Josopher
Ethport
McKean Wanty
Bradford. Ie
Smethport
Mt. Jewett
Buffalo, Rochester and Tittsburgh
Backus
Baltimore, Reading and Philadelfphia
Kushequa
Pittsburgh
Denver
Rilo Grande
Soldiers’ Summit
Roosevelt
Rosevelt
Care of the Hair Sage Ad From New York Woman
A New York woman reports Yarisian Sage improved her hair in two weeks, making it heavier and dandruff free. C W Phillips offers a money back guarantee.
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New York
C. W. Phillips
Advt
Electrification Push Faces Gaps in Home Wiring
The electric light and power industry aims to extend service to millions more households, with over seven million already served and fourteen million yet to be wired. Investment exceeds four and a half billion dollars, and significant capital is needed to build plants and expand distribution to meet future demand.
Britain Will Not Support Japan in Pacific Affairs
Lord Charnwood argues in Pall Mall and Globe that Britain should align with American caution on Pacific issues. He notes Harding’s prudent stance, warns against overreliance on the League of Nations, and stresses Anglo American unity while addressing Japan’s rising influence.
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International News Service
London
Lord Charnwood
United States
Lincoln
United States-Great Britain
Pall Mall
Globe
America
Harding
League of Nations
Wilson
League
Europe
Near East
Pacific Ocean
Germany
Japan
Shantung
England
Australia
New Zealand
Pacific
Dominions Insist on Loyalty to America Over Alliances
The speaker asserts the dominions will not rise to defend any alliance against America and calls for a clear public declaration of this position. The statement emphasizes steadfast loyalty and warns against persuasion toward armed conflict for alliance interests.
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Dominions
America
Young Postmistress Arrested as Swindler
Syracuse reports Eunice H. Edgar post mistress at Pennellville near the city confessed to a scheme defrauding mail order houses. She obtained several hundred dollars worth of feminine wearing apparel by enclosing orders with fictitious signed checks drawn on Baldwinsville and Phoenix State banks.
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International News Service
Syracuse
N. Y
Eunice H. Edgar
Pennellville
Edgar
Baldwinsville
Phoenix
Mail order fraud leadership by Mrs Edward uncovered
A scheme involving mail order houses shipped goods to Mrs. Edward at Syracuse and other cities after a worthless check from Dorothy Pierce. New York and Chicago firms were drawn in, Pinkerton detectives pursued the case, and Mrs Edwards arrest followed. The confession says the operation lasted about a year. She faces a fine up to $1000 and up to five years in jail.
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Edward
Syracuse
New York
Dorothy Pierce
Chicago
Pinkerton
Edgar
Hob o Kitten Joins Frisco Diner Train As Mascot
The Fort Scott to Kansas City Frisco line ends with a hobos cat aboard the dining car. Cook Earl Parker thrashed an omelet with a spoon when the cat’s plaintive meow drew his attention. The kitten rode from Fort Scott to Kansas City unseen, then became train crew mascot in Frisco yards. Waterloo Bridge spans 1389 feet and 43 feet wide.
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International News Service
Kansas City
Earl Parker
Fort Scott
Kan
Catt
Parker
Fortscott
Virol Vinol advertised health tonic claims strength boost
An ad from a Dukedom Tennessee druggist touts Virol Vinol as a cure for run down and anaemic conditions in women and children. It features Mrs H H Goodwin’s testimonial and promises money back if Vinol fails to help, priced at one dollar per bottle.
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Tennel
Telate
Vinci
H. H. Goodwin
Phillins, Druggist
Ady
Marriage ages stated in Portugal and Switzerland
The report notes that in Portugal Min can marry at fourteen and women at twelve while the game law is active in Switzerland, highlighting international differences in legal ages.
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Portugal
Switzerland
Atticclaid Postman Announces Warryal By Horn Call
An older newspaper fragment describes a postman riding ponies with boxes on his back and sounding a horn to announce a warryal. The scene emphasizes unconventional delivery methods and loud public signaling.
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Warryal
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U.S
Electric Light and Power Industry
The
Lorain County Electric Company
Britain
U. S
Mario
Ruth
Elyria
the Scalp Germicide Co., Inc
Federal Street
Youngstown
Bems
Missouri
Waterloo Bridge
Mrs. Goodwin
Vino
MARS
WH. Fi. Goodwin
Smart Sports Footwear
Alain Feoor
Leader Shoe CO
Elyrevs
Broad St
Ebyria, Chia
Gilvertaum Care
Vwelyowliv
EL Quluys
Goodrich
Silvertown
Fac
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Akron
Goodrich Silvertown
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