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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
4
The program lists a fine lineup for the Knights of Columbus New Year event with John F. Powers of Toronto, Canada, among the distinguished visitors slated to attend on New Year’s Day.
A Knights of Columbus event in Warren plans a New Year’s Day ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at the State Armoury with second and third degree work for candidates and a Solemn Mass at Holy Redeemer Church. Prof J F Power of Toronto and John T Brew of Erie to speak. Saint’s Orchestra provides music for the banquet.
Ehel Clayton stars in Women’s Weapons at the Columbia today, praised for charm and artistry. Mirill features at Ballroom Scene for Metro, with May Allison in A Successful Adventure at WGtar theatre, including a masked ball scene and sparkling costumes. Gudrun Walberg, the Belcher Girl, captivates Libray Theatre audience in Daturdas as she returns to the United States after years abroad.
State Department of Labor and Industry cautions employers about strict enforcement of the 1915 act governing female and minor employment. Highlights include three days of twelve hour overtime allowed during holidays, age 16 to 21 may work after 9 pm, and minors 14 to 16 need school-superintendent certificates with strict daily and weekly hour limits. Abstracts and forms must be posted and schedules kept, with no suspensions or abrogations of these rules.
A feature on Miss Walberg describing her journey from English study to modern dance and stage work. The piece praises her voice, charisma, and onstage presence as she headlines the musical My Soldier Girl at the Library Theatre, with a note on her rising fame and foreign-born celebrity status.
The Food Administration highlights a sixteen month record of wheat exports showing America’s war effort through conservation and shipments to Europe. It notes a rising export total, the easing of ocean tonnage pressure, and projections of over 237 million bushels sent to Europe by July next year to sustain Allied bread rations.
A dramatic note highlights American aid during crop failure, reporting 141,000,000 bushels of wheat shipped to Europe in a single year, credited with saving European populations. It stresses Horlick’s malted drink as a nourishing remedy.
The Blue Stocking Club met at Miss Fannie M Smiths home on East street. Mrs Rose Lacy spoke on Finn tana with a clear abstract of the country and condition. Mrs Edward S Lindsey contributed an article on Jerusalem. White Christmas rehearsals planned for First M E Sunday school Beginners and Primary pupils this week.
Mrs D J Goldstein and daughter visit friends in Hiie today while James P Rogers returns from eastern cities. Dennis Smith Barry departs for Philadelphia. Mrs W H K Allen returns from a visit east. Ernest Dalrymple visits Erie and Dr Richard B Stewart returns from Baltimore. Several officers and locals, including Second Lieut Grant Hector at Clarendon and Second Lieut Howard Morgan, are on brief furloughs or duty. Residents travel to Erie, Sugar Grove, Jacksonville, and St Lucie. Franklin News reports Mrs Edward Lindsey leaving for Philadelphia to attend a YWCA East Central committee meeting December 18 19 at Belleview Stratford to aid released young women.
Notices from Union Traction Company of Kansas warn back taxes for Glade Township with January 1 1919 deadline and 1914 1917 taxes due, plus a Pittsburgh oil lease ad seeking production details, followed by a bond redemption notice from Warren Trust Company stating first mortgage bonds nos 926 925 297 874 664 601 939 888 759 will be redeemed January 1 1919 with a five percent premium and cease interest thereafter.
Appeals for contributions to The Children’s Home accepted via Mrs. E. S. Lindsey at 314 East Street. Baskets will be packed Saturday and Monday. volunteers urged to help create a Merry Christmas for the children.
Advertisement notes Sloan's liniment for stiff muscles sciatic pain rheumatic and backache. Claims quick relief without skin staining or mess, suitable for economy with a large bottle. Encourages purchase at any druggist today.
Andrew R. Black announces his candidacy for Warren County treasurer subject to the Republican primaries held on the third Tuesday in September 1919. He signs as 11-6-1 £ and seeks the office through party process.
Thousands of housewives are urged to make a home cough syrup using 2½ ounces of Pinex mixed with a pint of sugar syrup or substitutes like molasses honey or corn syrup. The ad touts quick relief within 24 hours for bronchitis croup whooping cough and asthma, claiming Pinex penetrates airways and soothes membranes. The Pinex Co of Fort Wayne Indiana guarantees satisfaction or refunds.
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