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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
2
Merchants report the best business in years with promises of snow and a likely holiday rush. Health officials note two reported causes of illness at noon today, a sign of improving conditions and public reassurance.
Merchants report a busy pre Christmas period with early shopping and larger displays. Furniture dealers note doubled merchandise on sidewalks while other trades also report strong sales. Local sentiment expects a merry holiday season despite Chicago’s blizzard reaching the area soon.
Christmas candies that taste as good as they look fill the stand with a wide variety of confections. Gifts and presents are offered in attractive boxes and baskets, guaranteed to please even the most fastidious tastes.
The Elks organization plans another charity show after past successes and public praise. Clint Draper and George Sarvis will perform a professional act, with Draper portraying a blackface comedic role alongside popular city theater manager Bert Williams songs.
A lively notice previews a variety show featuring Williams styled entertainment and capable comedians. Aaron Printz and Marshall Parshall are highlighted as part of the performance lineup.
Tonight’s forecast calls for snow and much colder conditions. Tomorrow will stay cold with continuing snow. Banks and post office will observe holiday hours. One daily mail delivery for borough and rural routes. General delivery window opens 10 to 11 AM and 5 to 6 PM.
Final reports show about 9 000 enrolled with figures not yet complete. Officials anticipate total enrollment to reach ten thousand as data continues to be tallied.
The controller orders changes to wartime flour milling rules and expects immediate flour price reductions as a result. Cancellations of wartime rulings are anticipated to lower costs for consumers and bakeries nationwide.
The Warren County Christmas Roll Call reports steady progress as districts like Clarendon and Sheffield lead in registrations. Ward totals and standings are evolving, with many chairmen yet to file final reports, while campaign efforts continue across the borough and wards.
A strong anti German pledge is presented urging refusal of German products, foods, tools, ships, and culture. The piece ties the oath to wartime sentiment and condemns German actions, alongside editorial notes about a recess decision and tax law debates from the period. It references Kenneth Graham Duffield and discusses fiscal measures for 1920 and prior years.
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