Oil price war in Pennsylvania and New York oil fields
Bradford news reports a high stakes price battle between Standard Oil and ten independents across northwestern Pennsylvania and southwestern New York. Prices jump in steps as Tidewater, Emery Rendall Jussford, and other refiners boost crude to beat Standard Oil, while independents respond. The result is a costly strategic game for barrels and market share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Dennison
Pennsylvania
Sto Co- Respondent
Bradford
Standard Oil
Husky
New York
Honoress of
Uousande
Standard OH
of Hoom
Allegheny County
N. Y
Amer- Ten
Standard i Wiyere
Beiter
Laat
Must Face Music Says Ludendorf And War Outlook
The article reports Ludendorf arguing Germany must face consequences of its actions, criticizing allied actions in Europe and defending France's stance. He warns Britain and the United States against interference while asserting Germany has no friends and must rely on itself. The piece reflects a tense time in European diplomacy and the fear of broader conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruhr
Europe
United States
Wrance
France
Franses
Great Britain
Germany
Stees pleads guilty to embezzling funeral funds in Philadelphia
Louis P. Stees, former secretary of the Funeral Benefit Assocition of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, confessed guilty to embezzlement and fraudulent conversion of about $16,000. Sentencing set for Friday. Also reports gutter market drops and tonight's film at Princess Theatre, Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Louis P. Stees
The
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Tudgn Gordon
Cutt
Maye O'Dwane
James Oliver Curwood
Princess Theatre
Williamsport
Deaths in Kla bo me and Park arans area headlines
Obituaries show Charles Jacobs 73 died at Kla bo me from complications. survived by wife and several children in Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other cities. Harry S. Fox 47 died at home on Park arans from complications. survived by wife and children. services at Grace U. K. Church. Additional notices list relatives and funeral details. city services, interment at Rose Hill, and other minor death notices across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jacobs
Kla Bo
Saul Mulberry
Church of the Brethren
Daniel
Valladelphia
Stoy
Priteburgh
Hassy Gabe
Homer Atwood
Grover C. Artz
Tts City
Harry S. Fox
Park Aranus
Grace U. K. Church
Knights of the Golden Hagle
Plateyers’ Union
Ster
Albert
Joan
Frank
Anna
Sutdotterbeck
Anil Casey
Daniel Hose
Thomas Kreglio
Edward Avkermin
F. Woodlock
Waynewbore
Firane
H. Church
G. L
Rose
Mit
Fool's Gold In Maryland Area Sparks Local Debate
In colonial times Virginians shipped yellow metal to England believing it gold. Samuel Negler of Eakles Mills near Keedysville discovered yellow metal in his cellar, stirring alarm as “fool’s gold.” Though found in Maryland Virginia and West Virginia, it is worthless. only Maryland’s real gold came from Montgomery County. Married licenses listed and a card of thanks from Mrs Samuel Negley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
England
Samuel Necner
Eakles Mills
Keedysville
Maryland
West Virginia
Montgomery County
Virgil W. Tamey
Woodstock
Vin
Hoeien V
Strausburg
Musterole Promises Quick Flu Relief Without Blister
An old fashioned mustard plaster alternative Musterole is promoted to combat influenza grippe and pneumonia symptoms. It claims to relieve congestion by stimulating circulation through a warm tingle and cooling sensation, rub on with fingertips for quick relief and emergency use.
Western Maryland Earnings For Week
Western Maryland earnings for the week show a total of 875,899.82 dollars, up 11 percent from the same week in January 1922. Passenger, mail and milk revenues declined slightly, while other revenue items rose notably. For the four weeks ended January 21, earnings increased 154,737.52 dollars or 16 percent to 1,125,244.37 versus 970,606 the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woatven Maryland Railroad Company
Ufor
House Group Divided Over Immigration
By A C Rayward. Washington dispatch reports Japan immigration remains a divisive issue as a House committee splits over a 3 percent law revision. A majority favors excluding Japan via eligibility for citizenship criterion, while a Supreme Court ruling on race and citizenship shapes debate. Belgium sets aside eastern Congo mountains as a refuge for gorillas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Rayward
Washington, Jug
United States
Japan
United States Supreme Court
Belgium
Congo
Smilin Through Nineteen Twenty Three Markets Reels
Rogerstown trades show price chaos for grains and feeds with wheat at 20 dollars per barrel, corn and meal prices listed by unit, oat and rye futures unclear, various feed blends and cotton seeds in scattered figures. The fragmentary sheet hints at agricultural markets and commodity quotes from January with multiple typos and odd spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogerstown
Back Came Her Strength From Dave's Mentha Pepalin
A New Jersey reader touts Dave's Mentha Pepalin as a grand remedy for chronic indigestion weakness and headaches. Mary Slone of Atlantic City reports significant relief after several bottles, praising the product and its availability through Contra ProG Company Waromans City Wharmasy and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Mentha Pepaln
Mary Slone
Atlantic City
N. J
Dare
Pope
Warotanm
Dellinger Dies At Home Near Williamsport
William H. Dellinger prominent retired Washington county farmer died at his home near Williamsport at age 78. He had been in declining health for months and suffered complications. Survived by five sons Harvey, Harry, Alvey, William Jr, Joseph. two daughters Hattie and Bita, sister Mrs Suits Updegraft and brother John Lewis Dellinger. Funeral Thursday at 8 from the home with Rev Carnahan officiating. interment in Hawerview Cemetery Williamsport. Jack Clark, long-time servant, remains with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Dellinger
Washington County
Dellinger
Williamsport
Mr. Dellinger
Mt. Moriah
William
Jack) Clark
Buen Rm
Sodacensed
Honda
BR. Carnahan
Hiverview
Stocks Today Irregular Turn in Early Trading
The market opened irregular with dull trading. Studebaker slipped to 114 1/2, U S Steel eased to 105, Pan American Pete near 874, California Pete up to 76, Pacific Gas and Electric up 1 to 62. Pittsburgh and West Virginia index gains around 5 to 37, with rail issues slightly higher. L B of B and Hand B announce a charity dance at the Armory Hall on Wednesday January 21, 1923 from 4 to 11 with admission 50 cents to aid aged members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffty International News Service
Studebaker
U. S
Pan American Pete
California
Pacific Gas and Electric
Pittenusgh
West Virginia
Armory Hall
Garden Party Hosted by Catholic Daughters in City Savings Bank
The Catholic Daughters of America host a garden party at the City Savings Bank Building in Mrs. Chas H Kidwell’s home on Wednesday January 31 1928. Curda at 8:15. Tickets 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughers of America
Chas
H. Kidwell
City Savinga ‘Bank
Curda
Welock
Women Dye Anything New for Few Cents
Bresson Bkirte Coats Walats offers unusual low prices on assorted clothing items likely advertised to attract frugal shoppers. The promotional note emphasizes affordable dyes and new garments for women at minimal cost.
Diamond Dyes Guide Colors Wool and Fabrics
The text promotes Diamond Dyes with simple directions and a guarantee of successful dyeing. It explains dye compatibility with wool, linen, and cotton blends, and notes that dye results depend on fabric type and preparation.
Wood Says Steel Company Is Sound
Wool, local representative of the L. St. Steat Corporation, based in Keller building offices, stated the company remains sound amid the temporary retirement of Mr. Steel for health reasons. He noted a Philadelphia convention reported last year’s business ahead of expeditions and assured local stockholders of the firm’s solidity.
Epidemic Stage Reached for Three Diseases in County
Maryland health officials report three diseases at epidemic levels with 302 new cases this month totaling 2101. Pneumonia adds 36 cases as Dorchester and Worcester lead in numbers while Baltimore County remains high. Dr. Riley says the surge is not more dangerous than in other states and warns the epidemic may spread further this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echool
Bureau of
R. H. Riley
Dorchester
Ten tips for happiness within marriage decalogue
Public release by the Legal Aid Society outlines ten points to a happier married life. Advice covers generosity to wives, leaving domestic affairs to wives, cheerful outlook, support for wives nerves, continual affection, avoiding scolding, establishing a separate home if possible, not taking in lodgers, neatness and cleanliness, and kindness to children. Also included are local items on Navy enlistments, furloughs, and building permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Neva Service
New York
Legal Aid Society
Women urge keeping Warden Lankford in Maryland
A neighborhood delegation of women met Governor Ritchie at the city office to demand retention of Warden William E. Lankford. They defended his prison management and complained of press criticism. Dr. E E Dudding urged an investigation into a shooting of rioting prisoners, seeking indictments and a grand jury review, while the Board of Welfare already approved the warden’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Ritchie
Willian E. Lankfort
Gutton
Nanapapers
Bose
E. E. Dudding
American Prisoners’ Belief Society
Washington, D. C
James M. Munroe
Anne Arondel County
Lankford
Grand
Anne Arundel County
Jana
What's Going On Today Entertainment and Sports Brief
Entertainment includes Yerusha Dow's Family Album at Washington Sausro M. Church at 7 48. Basketball features Holly Majors and Elka at 8 46 in MG Ay Minstrels Harvey's at the Mary land at 8 15. A meeting of the Board of Street Commissioners is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerusha Dow
Washington Sausro M. &. Church
Holly Majors
Elka
MG. Ay Minstrels
Harvey's
Maryland
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Standard Oil Company
Ludendorf
P.O. S
Hutter
Alexander Grove
Nis
Rani
Pondsyila
Neo
Aive
Luke
Tad
Rev
John Geawer
Samuel Negler
Qud Howers
Samuel Negley
Romali
Attitada
Young Tentone Ty Vsen
W. H. Dellinger
Wisport
Bresson Bkirte Coats ‘Walats
Wood
Steel Company
Willard
Hagerstown & Gar, Wah. & Locust Sts
Phong
Scott
Thaxts & Borwws
NAVY
Archia Skeban
Russa Zimmerman
Thomas Garrish
Edgar Murtin
United States Navy
Zimmermap
Williamaport
Ralph Miller
J. M. Miller
WA. 5
Henderson
Pacific
Jobn R. Willams
Canon Avenue
Sunset Avenue
Bunngalow
N. B. Munaou
Mulberry Avenue
Camden
Velgrdeit
Poe
Earfer
Anil
Rtler
Telne
Ewan
Camphorole
Cort
Agale
Robert W. Teenule
Mish Bt
Cunden
N. J KM
Welte
NEW Jersey Realty
Or Finance Corporation
Broadway
Cansden, N. J
Hagerytown
Tony
W. Frank Holt
Mulberry Street
Hagerstown Dairy CO
Potomac Strait
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