Mirror dodges question on governor candidate in Warren
Long editorial from the Warren Evening Mirror avoids naming a candidate for governor after J Denny O Neil was defeated by the Penrose faction. It accuses the Times of lies over published letters and defends its stance on democracy and other local races including Siggins, Lyons, and Bixler while criticizing Bonniwell and the Hall and Guffey faction.
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C. H Smith
Warren Evening Mirror
Times
J. Denny O’neil
Penrose
the Mirror
Stella Hodge
Major Groome
Pennsylvania
Stella
The
Mirror
Tall
Vance McCormick
Mr. McCormick
Michael J. Ryan
Philadelphia
Hall and Guffey
Jos. F. Guffey
Hall Guffey
Joseph F. Guffey
the Times
Eugene ©. Bonniwell
Bonniwell
John Siggins
Siggins
Warren County
Penrose Gang
Sary
W. G. Lyons
Harr
J. Bixler
Congress
Fenrose
Mr. Sproul
Boise Penrose
Warren
Marshall Phipps
Sproul
J. Penny O'Neil
Submarine War and Politics Draw Mixed Reactions
The piece critiques Fenrose gang alignment and Sproul governor support while detailing public opinion in Warren County. It then analyzes German submarine warfare, praising Allied and American ship production efforts, noting blockades and future tonnage gains amid advancing offensive measures and shipbuilding expansion in Britain and the United States.
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Europe
Japan
von Capelle
Reichstag
Germany
England
Italians Lead Warren Italy America Day Parade
A Warren parade marked Italy America Day with American citizens of Italian birth leading the march. The event followed a sense of war-time duty as residents encouraged park upkeep and public service while noting the large movement of American troops to France in May.
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France
Ocean
High cost of living pushes job seekers from Washington
The Minneapolis Tribune notes the high cost of living is driving office seekers away from Washington while expressing optimism about unseen benefits. A Smith Centre man feared he was losing his hearing after his wife briefly stopped talking, prompting a humorous regretful remark.
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Washington
Minneapolis Tribune
Smith Centre
Chaplin Endures Nervous Prostration From Liberty Bond Effort
Ridgway Record notes Charlie Chaplin’s difficulty promoting Liberty Bonds, likening it to being harder than pie throwing. The piece comments on the War Department deploying over half a million American troops in France, contrasting with claims it had nearly ceased functioning, per the Charleston News and Courier.
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Charlie Chaplin
Charlie
Ridgway
War Department
France
Charleston News and Courier
Prohibition amendment at risk after Pennsylvania primary
The Pennsylvania primary results show many legislators and candidates undecided on ratifying the dry amendment. While some Republican and Democratic nominees pledged or favored prohibition, most did not publicly commit. Low voter turnout and a stay at home trend hurt the dry forces as party committees prepare platforms for the fall campaign.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
House
Friends of Prohibition
Ttis
Dry Federation
William C. Sproul
State Committee
Republican State Committee
Republican State Organization
Oil and Coal—A Double Herald of Power and Duty
An old text extols oil as a timeless energy source driving progress from kitchen to sea while fueling industry and daring ventures. It shifts to a wartime exhortation urging immediate coal orders, urging citizens to stockpile for winter, aid troops, and support the war effort by paying taxes.
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Deeps
Earth
Midas
Croesus
Monte Cristo
Caesar
Pay Your Debt to the Red Cross During Short Window
Three days remain for those who have not paid their Red Cross debt to discharge their obligation. A small badge will symbolize liquidation of that obligation, and owning it brings inward satisfaction akin to cancelling a long overdue debt. The Red Cross, essential to relief at home and abroad, deserves broad support and timely contributions from every citizen.
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Red Cross
Garden tips and home science mixed with jokes
A collage of garden care advice covers disease groups, spraying strategies with Bordeaux mixture and arsenate of lead, and cautions on washing produce. It notes how to treat sucking pests, radish planting tips, and even a routine about reclaiming value from old shoes, ending with a joke about a chauffeured friend.
Foon Enough We Win Without Na On Farm Calls
Fragmentary message urges farmers to produce maximum crops and feed fighters. Emphasis on self sufficiency and lifting flag to fur rows. The text repeats warnings about ensuring every farm has help and guidance to grow food.
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Ord
Sam
Kaiser
Everett
Hister
Dorst
M. C. Lamb
Bill
Gill
Niewspapen
Harhive
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