Cement Work Ad Promises First Class Concrete
Ready for cement. Sam now prepared to build cement walks and all kinds of concrete work. All work guaranteed to be first class and at prices that are right.
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1916
Page
2
Ready for cement. Sam now prepared to build cement walks and all kinds of concrete work. All work guaranteed to be first class and at prices that are right.
A deadly auto accident near Pittsburgh leads to one fatality and multiple injuries. Victims include school officials and local residents. emergency responders provide rapid aid as authorities investigate causes and hospitalize the injured.
An attack occurred during a public event at a coastal area near Wis time, causing damage to a pavilion and prompting evacuations. Police and emergency services responded quickly, with authorities attributing the incident to a single suspect. No serious injuries reported.
A chaotic OCR fragment notes 94 units in Pennsylvania and mentions Genie F. Dunham and a journey from Cleveland. The garbled text hints at expenses and a question about lowering costs to under 3 1-3 cents, with an odd Puck reference and unspecified names.
A fragmented report details a diphtheria case from the house of Charles Beott on Grant Street and recalls a Sunday-born patient at Ston. It also mentions arrests for burglary, a public sermon, and a motorbus obstruction incident, with names and places scattered through the notes.
An explosion at 405 Sunday morning destroyed multiple brick warehouses and damaged cars along the waterfront. Investigators from the railroad company found evidence tying the blast to a barge tied to a nearby company, with debris spreading to the Lebien Valley area.
A reader advises against rubbing clothes on a washboard as it wears them out and costs more. The suggested solution is an electric washing machine that cleans clothes more effectively with no rubbing needed.
An antique advertisement touts the Thor Electric Washing Machine as an efficient allinone unit. It promises washing and wringing with a single button press, claims low electricity cost at two cents per hour, and guarantees capability to handle delicate linens and heavy blankets alike.
A sales pitch offers the Thor washing machine for ten dollars down and ten dollars per month. The ad promises the machine costs little due to savings on wear on clothes and reduced labor, claiming a wash is completed in the morning without rubbing on a washboard. It invites readers to visit the sales room any day to see the proof.
The Come and See Co presents an electrical washing demonstration at 220 Liberty St Warren. Aimed to answer questions on household laundry with push button simplicity, the event invites all skeptical potential buyers to witness the machine’s operation and benefits.
A powerful explosion near the New Jersey and New York water front shattered warehouses and vessels. The blast injured hundreds, sent debris across Maiden Lane, and drew rapid police, fire, and civilian response as investigations focus on the cargo and possible causes.
A dated 2016 letter from Captain Growel and soldiers in Paso Texas discusses discharge procedures for enlisted men, citing orders, entitlements, and the need for proper paperwork. It references support from officers, payment provisions, and urging that discharged men be treated fairly while defending national security and border duty.
Fragmentary text recounts a dramatic event where First Chief Garranza contemplates resignation to pursue a candidacy. The narrative shifts through garbled phrases, mentioning a banquet scene, a chair, and a collection of named individuals and clubs. The piece mixes dialogue with muddled prose and partial names, reflecting OCR decay.
Public health guidance from July 29 1916 stresses that the cause and transmission of infantile paralysis remain unknown and urges strict precautions. It warns against patent remedies, advises medical consultation, and calls for room isolation, insect control, food safety, and full house screening to protect families.
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