Railroads Report Huge Earnings Ahead of Year End
Historic gains sweep across U S railroads with estimated net income from operations near 1.10 billion dollars for the year and nine months totals showing a 67 percent rise. Freight and passenger revenues drive the surge as costs stay in line with rising receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mctale
Aize
Aneldontais
Steanhis Amd Parkae
Frolaht
Noyar
Meron
Tawunry
Basta
Opara
STATE TROOPERS PLAY SANTA SURPRISA
State police distribute gifts to 175 families and poor children at headquarters in Pottsville Massachusetts on December 26. A county farm fundraiser raised three hundred tickets aiding relief. A candle caused a fire at the home of Frederidle Embrat. Amsterdam and Germany sign food supply pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
RelaylkMl Hoven
Innwley
Haemony
Chieleona
Ofefalg
Turkey Trust
Ure
Hrederidle
Embrat Nak
Une Danion
Automobila Robes and Pocket Knives in McKee’s Notice
Fragmentary note credits Ka Kee and R D McKee with items including automobila robes and pocket knives. No clear event or place found. details are sparse and names partially garbled.
Christmas Cheer Among Troops on Mexican Border Camp
On Christmas Eve in El Paso district soldiers of the Thirty-second Michigan Infantry shared a canvas Christmas with a turkey dinner, trees, and services. Governors sent telegrams, and soldiers and civilians joined in band concerts games and sports as Brigadier General George Tin, Ir. ordered a week of drills to rest the men. Christmas boxes from friends filled with comfort items candies and books arrived from many towns. A pistol misfire by a Mexican camp across the border caused no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hil Paso
Tex
Goldier
Alytriet
Anit
George Tin
Niles
Mintanen
Kentucky In Sanity
Bath Fom
Animrlean
Gifts at Christmas Turn Tragedy in Brooklyn and Philadelphia
Disturbing reports describe a Brooklyn man who died by his own hand after handing out gifts at a Christmas gathering. In Philadelphia a twelve year old boy swallowed a glass shard while at a Christmas tree event, prompting medical care and transport to a local home for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Christy
Atrect
San A
Patie
Mars J. Dyexel
Dios Preparing Xmas Dinner in Wort Chester Pa
A nurse of the social service scene, she assists family by arranging a Christmas dinner. Previously superintendent of a normal dental unit. details are fragmentary but indicate care work and leadership roles in local community institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dios
Chestar
iTra Allee Tuork
Local Bedding Prices From BYYFFIPLD and Wee Band
Readable ad notes offer blanket prices from BYYFFIPLD and Wee Band Cotten brands. Auction-like listing hints at low law prices and bulk offers for cotton blankets in the region.
Kaiser Wants U S as Mediator in Peace Effort
Reports from Berlin and Paris describe Kaiser and foreign ministers weighing President Wilson's note and the idea of a third party mediation. Sweden and neighboring nations may send notes to belligerents while official circles weigh terms and the possibility of a formal peace statement from the Central Powers. Nearby dispatches cite Swiss support for Wilson's initiative and pope remarks urging a just and lasting peace to end the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Foraiga Affelra
Alfred Zimmerman
Wilson
Pawara
Tha
Central Powers
Germany
Wison
Sweden
Paris
Hagar
Berne
Paare
Pope Bunedirt
Ancred College
Methlehem
Man Kills After Refused Marriage in Pittsburgh Area
A man murdered a woman who refused his marriage proposal in Pittsburgh region. The killer then attempted suicide but fired a blank, police report states. In Greenburg, a collision near Crabtree injured several and killed one while another party’s fuel may be involved. Around York, $16,400 was raised for workers in a charitable drive, with details on partnerships and course plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Tenmor
Kittanning
Biswertheart
Tim
Potlen Wiiteshower
Watal
Veweer
Ufe
Special Mine Ad Presents Jewelry and Baby Goods
Fragmented OCR offers an unclear ad listing jewelry items and baby goods. Names such as Olt Hentors and Th Mickos appear with brands like DUFFLE and RAR, plus references to Webster and Wibson.
Public Defender crusade sways Missouri leaders
Anita Carver Bourgeoise, head of the Woman's National Political Teague, advocates abolishing capital punishment and creating a state funded Public Defender system. She argues judges should not also act as executioners and vows to push a bill through Missouri Virginia and West Virginia assemblies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie
Nentoreen
Anita Carver
Natonal Political Teague
Ovary
Paulla
Paw Per
Bourgeoise
Lsava
Powers
Cub
Ste
Wenders Ab
Read This Advice On Kidney Trouble From A Local Citizen
A Hagerstown resident vouches for Doan's Kidney Pills after years of back pain and irregular kidneys. Mrs. fr. S. Ohler of 108 John Silin gerstown reports relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills and plans to continue their use. The ad urges readers to ask for the same proven remedy at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Down
Fr. S. Ohler
John Silingerstown
Doan
Ohter
Huftala
Sanford organizes German American Savings Bank of Cleveland
Years later Sanford organized the German American Savings Bank of Cleveland and fifteen years later retired to live with a daughter here. A pool room Saturday evening produced about $6 and a large basket of groceries and other items were purchased for Herard Jam Liu, who recently sustained a busted arm by being struck by an automobile. The presentation was accepted with thanks by Mr. Hamburg and was attended by AUDStI Otal Xinas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Bank of
Cleveland
Heraard J4amliug
Am Automobile
Hamburg
Tax Collector cites uncollected taxes and state dues
Tax Collector Fleming reports 910 cents and 119 dollars in uncollected taxes beginning the year, with interest due on fixes after January 1. State taxes have 45 dollars due since September 1. Advertisement for Burfield & Reed offering men's apparels including belts and umbrellas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
APTER
Fleming
Purse Stolen From man at Luray Saloon
A purse containing a $40 note and cash was taken Saturday from T. 8. Woods of Lary after a saloon visit. The owner tracked the loss to the First National Bank at Luray where payment on a check was halted. Authorities were notified promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Lary
Luray
Haa Heer
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Troopers
Alde Olea
Dac
Howard Worehaut
Gelantia
Nartmogey
Donot de
Marly
Fe ‘Wiltaniteet
Neute Vhaoumonta
Gorimanm
Amsterdam
Beo
Helland
Nermany
Nega Mille Amit Fratt
Ka Kee
Automobila Robes, R, D. McKee
POCKT
R, D, Mlkee
Mangin
Brooklyn
Geminite
Chrildrey Froile
Christman Tree
New York
Childreu
Dark Land
Brooklyny
Christina Giths
Theiy Toya Ail Thavis
Hla Hetraan
Ted Tce
Tad
Nev Staly
Dat Cotten
Onddite
Kaiser
U.S
Ganfarance
Vatican
Washington
Switzerland
Ww Nm
Penca
Wiiaon
Hef
Greenwburg
Angust Ball
York
Jin Papiia
Faila Rend
Boxslay
Waa
Singltng
Folin Hyerly Aked Aletyaight
Olt Hentors
Th. Mickos
Toma
John D. 1S
Elyria
Frederick G. Banford
Bislneas
John OD. Rockefeller
Rocke Teller
Rockefeller
Buslnega
Danbury
Conn
Elyra
Tecase
Olddoon
Pirtneratio
Sanford and Lark
Bupfield & Reed
Household Loan Co
Arcase
Washington St
THE
Fasee Ofeman's
Merry Christmas
J.C. Hoffmans Sons
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!