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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1918
Page
2
A fragment notes a contingent of draft soldiers reported today naming individuals such as Hindig, Curry, and Warren. The garbled text mentions guards and wards with likely associations to a Sugar Grove area and a local command or order.
County assessors borou gh councils supervisors and school boards will convene at 10 o clock to discuss taxes. Borough assessors decided last night to engage a contractor for work. Scheme endorsed by residents.
The document from Laren County Council, signed by Chairman TIVGH V. Hazeltine, calls on residents to honor heroic actions and national service. It stresses duty to country and faith in the nation’s leadership, urging calm, resolve, and readiness as citizens await guidance and return of those serving.
A fragmented ad text argues catarrh is a real enemy needing vigorous treatment. It touts remedies sold at local stores and claims cure from blood-root origin, urging readers to consult a Medical Directory in Atlanta, Ga for medical advice and pricing.
A meeting of the board of assessors decided to hold a general tax assessment Saturday at Court ay morning at 10. Assessors from several boards and supervisors are expected to participate. A definite plan for the Fall assessment will be formulated.
The borough board of assessors debated an equitable assessment method for fall. A contractor would value selected buildings in each ward and the assessors would finalize the valuations. Ward endorsement suggests this plan offers a practical basis likely to improve equalization, to be presented at Saturday morning meeting.
Amsterdam reports Kaiserin’s health worsened with heart weakness. advices state she cannot leave Wilhelm’s Hof. Emperor Wilhelm remains at Wilhelm’s Hof due to the serious condition.
A wartime blog announces government plans to seize half of the nation's canned goods supply, describing a German propaganda scent in the declaration and suggesting a harsh policy shift.
Warren county joins state efforts to canvass homes for canned goods and drying fruits data. Fear of German propaganda is noted as residents refuse to report quantities. September is planned for house to house visits to aid war measures and persuade cooperation.
Five administrations request increasing pleasure car use on Sundays to save gas. Fuel Administrator Gartead announced this afternoon potential gains from stricter limits. The plan follows retiree concerns and aims to boost efficiency with coordinated driving rules.
George Harmon on Fourth Avenue owns a likely city’s oldest firearm once owned by Colonel John King, hero of 1812, who settled Warren after the war. The article recounts King’s 1824 frame house, later remodels, Indian remains found during a 35 year old foundation dig, and local landscape once a swamp with cranberries and skating riverside.
Officer Will See That Ordinance Is Lived Up to at Second and Liberty Streets on Saturday Evenings as traffic will be controlled by a policeman.
Burgess B. G. Gregory approved police recommendations for two additional safety zones to regulate street traffic. A traffic policeman will be on duty Saturday evenings at Second and Liberty to manage flow and enforce crossing rules with potential arrests and fines for noncompliance.
Mrs Martha Johnson aged 87 died at 0 Darrows street last evening. Funeral from 40 Barrows street Friday at 2 PM. Survived by six grandchildren including Warl A Johnson and Genevieve Johnson. She attended First M E church. Sibley Wescott funeral held at Grand Valley M E church with Rev Earle Mattison officiating. Choir included J P Pagan and several named pallbearers.
Warren sends a large delegation to the twenty first annual Odd Fellows lodge reunion and picnic at Main's Grove near town. Rev William E Staub of Warren delivers an address on the present day challenge to Odd Fellowship urging unity, patriotism and complete mobilization of all sectors to win the war in 1919.
Congress mourns Senator Ollie James whose death comes as eulogies set for Senator Newlands. Capitol flags lowered to half mast as Lexington mourns. A. Owsley Stanley announced the successor will serve more than a year before James term ends. Secretary Tumulty to attend the funeral as Wilson’s representative.
Charles A Beurstedt of this city died in Sterling Illinois early today. He was about 45 and had worked at the Schindler Book shop for nineteen years. Survived by wife mother and brother David. Funeral Friday at his late home. The body will be brought to this city.
Pomona Grange finalized plans for the annual picnic with Valley Grange No. 364 at Chandlers Valley on September 12 and 13. The two day program includes discussions on drafts for foreigners, agriculture versus trade, education versus energy, government labor action, farm reports, and women’s wartime roles.
The 1919 Drake Day reunion at Monarch Park drew about fifty oilmen and locals, marking the event as the most interesting yet despite war conditions. President William H. Hoffman was absent. Capt. William Harrison presided, and officers were re-elected aside from Frank Murray being replaced by Arthur F. Seep. A plan to hold next year’s gathering in Warren was accepted.
Indian medicine men claim field roots and herbs cure all ills. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, developed over forty years ago by Mrs Lydia E Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts, is hailed today as a standard remedy for female ailments from coast to coast.
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