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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1918
Page
8
Mrs Nancy Trask longtime Russell resident departed Thursday evening for New Jersey to establish her future home. Mr and Mrs G Whitehill and daughter Sara returned from Mt Jewett Pa after a several days visit. Mrs Lucretia Russell suffered a stroke of paralysis at her home.
Thousands suffer stomach upsets and liver issues as remedies fail amid a string of health notices. The Russell community discusses influenza relief efforts, hospital affiliations, and Red Cross gift boxes while local residents report illness in families and calls for preventive measures.
Advert ises Zemo a fast acting liquid for eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar skin troubles. Sold in 35c bottles or 1.00 for extra large size by the E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio claims instant relief, cleansing and healing with low cost and non greasy application.
The October 1918 casualty roll lists numerous Pennsylvanians by rank and surname across actions in Europe. Names span cities including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Easton, Norristown, and others with ratings of Killed in action, Died of wounds, Died of disease, and Wounded in action. Prisoners and missing in action also noted.
Local notes report no school in room No 2 last week due to Miss Price’s absence. A. M. Hunter visited from Pigeon and stayed in Mayburg before attending a Blue Jay meeting. Eisie Dunkle of Warren died of pneumonia aged 21, daughter of J W Dunkle. Services were at home then Barnes cemetery. A domestic quarrel on Pious avenue led to a child being severely hurt.
The government sets the care fund at 170.5 million dollars and urges Americans to double prior giving to aid soldiers in 1919. The appeal lists planned benefits including recreation buildings, miles of film, stage stars, libraries with millions of books, hostess houses, Big Brother secrets, and more home comforts.
Local notes report expected better weather in coming days and Thomas Rowney moving household goods into town. The item notes the largest lead seen on a conveyance causing public notice and mentions upcoming visits from friends on North Main Street after midweek. A light humorous exchange about gasoline costs is included.
A fragmented ad listing hardware items and home goods from Pickett Hardware Co and associates. It touts heaters for all fuels, Hoover Separator, Mazdas lamps, Welsbach lighting, Paroware and tools, Eden appliances, washing machines, cider and meat jugs, paint supplies, Davis products, curtain stretchers, and Sarmoline cleaner.
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