Trial on cement trust case tests Sherman Act limits
A federal trial in New York examines the 1919 1921 conspiracy among cement makers to restrain production and fix prices. Prosecutors argue the group controlled about half of U S Portland cement output from August 1918 to August 1921, while defendants say they merely followed modified open price competition rules and shared trade statistics without unlawful restraint.
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York
Tadsvidwiie
Atneteen
Epps
Nix
Lock Weed Committee
Bamvel Untermyst
Atl
Werts
United States
Pefense
Cemant
Thua
Labout
Eddy Wlan Hoslhen
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Cement Industry and Rail Dividend Report
The report covers 182 and twelve months of business with the Pennsylvania Railroad showing a net income of 24,807,609 and a 4.87 percent equivalent yield, while dividends declined and stockholders faced a 4 1 2 percent distribution. The indictments reference multiple cement companies across Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware New York West Virginia and firms named include Atlas Portland Cement Bath Portland Cement Copley Cement Lehigh Nazareth Penn Allen Pennsylvania Phoenix Allentown Alpha Prison Wishanits Glent Glen Falla and Katcherhockey Cement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pampaylvania
Atlas Portland Cement Company
Bath Portland Cement Company
Copley Lenient Manufacturing Company
Lerter Portland Cement Company
Harewes Cement Corporation
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Nazareth Cement Company
Penn-Allen Cement Company
Pennsylvania Cement Company
Phoenix Portland Cement Company
Pennsylvania
Allentown Portland Cement Company
Alpha Portland Cement Company
Prison Portland Cement Company
Wishanits Portland Cement Company
New Jersey
Glent Portland, Cement Company
Glen Falla
Portland Cement Company
Delaware
Katcherhockey Portland Cement Company
New York
Security Cement and Lime Company
Wost Virginia
Mustorole Rheumatism Reliever Ad Promotes Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Mustorole for rheumatism relief. It claims the ointment blends mustard with a gentle plaster effect without blistering. It suggests doctors and nurses endorse it and promotes jars and tubes sold in drug stores and hospitals.
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Jean
Gettysburg Reunion Plans For Sixtieth Anniversary
Gettysburg veterans plan a July 1923 sixtieth anniversary of the battle with local groups sponsoring events to attract federal and state aid for a national commemoration. Cooperation from businesses and organizations is sought to secure support and sanitary arrangements for the observance. Also reported is the death of Morris G. Peter Sparks, 36, a former Wing Construction Company employee and World War veteran, found at a bridge in Pennsylvania after serving with the 300th and 313th infantry in the 99th Division. he rose to staff sergeant in the headquarters company.
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Civ
Bevo Steried
Gettysburg
Grand Army Het
Coopers- Hon
Charocter of Commerce
Brent
Gettysbure
Eizailay
Morris
Peter Sparks
Formant
Wing Construction Company
And
Pittsburgh
Aabrige
Ohio River
Sparkess
Xuervica
Three Hundred and Thirteenth Infantry
Penny Engineer Saves His Fireman
Charles A Gray of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania recalls a struggle with rheumatic pains and weak health. He credits Race Formula R-12 with restoring energy, easing pains, and renewing interest in work. He recommends Reese Formula B-12 for stomach, kidney, and general debility. He cites local drugstores in Wareham, Besuchamps, and Beard's among those carrying the product.
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Charles A. Grey
Pittsburgh
Charles A. Gray
Itih Avenue
B.ofte High
Fred
Fenway
Von
Clayton Conlon
Cleen Shane
Dr. Rueng
Central Drug Store
Wareham & Bitrite
Besuchamp's
Pharmacy
Bridgeport Letter From ShHoh United Brethren Church
A Bridgeport letter reports on a ShHoh United Brethren Church Sunday gathering and Sunday School officers elected. Names include Superintendent Win B Delbert assistant superintendent David Garnock secretary Misa Dorn Fouke treasurer William W Harbaugh organist Mrs Jesse Holwins Abrahang Catherine Delbert Henry Plummer Jr. Others visiting and local news cover incubator plans, visits, illnesses such as double pneumonia in Jonas Troyer, and community remarks by Rev F Berry Platimer.
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ShHoh United Brethr
Samuel Gantz
Abner Kreps
L. K. Spielman
Hagarstown
J. A. Epleman
John H. Plummer
J. A. Spicluan
Elizabeth
Birs
OG. K. Ryorg
Ralph Beard
Mis
Maud Hancock
Raymond Beard
Dorothea
Apent
John Bragamien
Juyetts Y Gronsroad
Hubert Jinger
Dira
Jonas Troyer
J. R
Ideén
Virginia
Milas Merzaret Smith
Henry BE. Plammer
Henry Ian, Plammer, Jr
F. Berry Platimer
Hie Old
W. G. Price
Charles Hammon
iCharles Gabr
Hlf. Rohrer
Neu
Talgia
Sage Tea and Wyeth Sulphur for Darker Hair
A vintage tip promotes turning hair dark with sage tea and Wyeths Sulphur Compound. The process uses molten substance applied with a comb to a strand, claiming to darken gray hair and restore a youthful color, with marketed claims of safety and ease in drugstores.
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Wyeth
May Day Mood Sparks Aunt Katherine Visit
Madge, her mother, and Aunt Katherine discuss Madge’s April face and the mood of the day as they linger on the porch. A playful puzzle page and a scene of everyday family life unfold with light humor and a hint of tension about the upcoming May spoilage of plans.
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Abe Ronats
Madge
Anatt
Katherine
Ethem
Baldness Prevention Claim From The Times
An item promoting a baldness prevention remedy claims easier prevention than cure. It touts a product sold by Parisian Sage and mentions retailers D C Aughinbaugh & Son and Kneisley Drug Stores with a money back guarantee.
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Ston
God
Paris
Ian Sage
D.C. Aughinbaugh & Son
Kneisley Drug Stores
Window Wonders in Easter Morning Light
Two girls Margaret and Julie gossip beside a curtained window observing Easter decorations and a mysterious paper fluttering in a neighbor’s yard. They recall a miraculous event they call the Easter miracle, imagining flowers, wax, and a glowing scene as they plan to glimpse the window again.
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Lily Prane
Spd
Atte Sauard
Rosen
Margaret
Julie
Jule
Ana
Ima
Evesdrop
Ian Faator
Jul
Margaret Coronale
Julle
Motha
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Atdos
Ludwig Tire & Accessory Co
B.C. Smith Ivan
le GC
Hagerstown
Franklin and Ee Sts
Hagerstown, MD
Penny Engineer
Anderson’ Company
Anderson Co. Dry Cleaning Department
Sakae Cebaum SE
Drera Magerstown, Mid
Joffres
Joffre
Peuce
Mme. Joffre
Marshal Joffre
Mile
Bridgeport
Daily Mail
Rita and the Rag
Palmolive
Palmalive Company
Dept
Milwaukee
U.S. A
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