Editorial Comment on Seeds, Banks, and Baseball Picks
The piece mocks garden vanity and housework norms while noting dwindling eggs and wedding gossip. It critiques self praise in print, defends crowd tones, and praises stable local banks “Safe First for Depositors.” It also lists baseball nomination picks including Infield, Batt, Furst, Center, Ketch, Rooter, and Newball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Infield
Raymilton
Charles M. Batt
Clearfield
A. Daniel Furst
Allentown
Langdon Center
Pittsburgh
Will P. Ketch
P.L. Rooter
South Bethlehem
A. Newball
Dunkirk
Buffalo News
Evangelist W A Sunday’s Income Across Years
The record lists evangelist W A Sunday’s personal income from meetings by year from 1895 to 1914, showing rising totals including 1913 at 126 661 and 1914 at 150 000. It notes anticipation of about 100 000 to begin 1915 in Philadelphia as meetings wind down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Sunday
Philadelphia
ONeil Contender for State Road Commissioner and Quirky Anecdotes
The text discusses J Denny ONeil of McKeesport as a potential state road commissioner successor to Bige low and notes Gov Brumbaugh may pursue the choice. It highlights ONeil’s road expertise from Allegheny County and potential favorable tenure. It also touches on phrenology and a humorous exchange about Gretchen feeding policemen with cold chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Denny O'Neil
McKeesport
Bigelow
Brumbaugh
O'Neil
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Gretchen
So Long Romantic Reader Novel Ends With Payment
A brief note from an author reveals publishers paid five hundred dollars the day the novel was finished, prompting questions about success and timing in literary careers.
Mark Twain Spider Letter Sparks Newspaper Laughs
Early Missouri paper editor Mark Twain received a superstition laden note from a subscriber claiming a spider found in the issue foretold luck. Twain replied the spider merely checked which merchants were not advertising and noted where others had their webs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Missouri
Kids Deserve Play Space Says Old Newspaper Column
The article argues that older society neglected youth recreation, noting many towns lacked suitable play areas. It contrasts rural and urban scenes, praises supervised playgrounds, and warns against unruly crowds, urging communities to provide safe spaces where children can play ball and burn excess energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Horse-Play at Weddings Faces Public Backlash
The piece notes strong sentiment against wedding pranks of the era. Brides and women's papers urge restraint after ceremonies, while rice tossing remains acceptable in spirit. Modern decor and stunts such as luggage decorations and swapped items are labeled old-fashioned and fading out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Nye
Rom
He Knows It Is Spring Poem Parody
A playful verse contrasts spring predictions by groundhog almanac readers with personal disbelief. The speaker jokes about not seeing robins or snakes yet insists spring has arrived in spirit, despite lingering frost and snow. The piece borrows Cleveland Plain Dealer tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Independent Stance Could Boost Brumbaugh's Popularity
The Scranton News notes that if Governor Brumbaugh keeps a strong independent stance as tensions with the legislative machine rise, his popularity with the public could grow and improve his administration's prospects. The piece argues that a man who fights for the right can always afford independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brumbaugh
Scranton News
It is said two people can live on less than one
Quotation reflects a claim that two can survive on under one unit of resources, with the terse answer cited as Necessity. The line hints at a common budgetary proverb or mantras about frugality and shared living costs.
Hoff Students Banquet At Y M C A
The Hoff Business College annual banquet drew about 200 attendees from Warren and nearby towns including Kane Corry Oil City Jamestown and Clarendon. The evening featured a three course dinner live music readings speeches and a flash photo with many former students listed as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoff Business College
Hoff
Kane
Corry
Oil City
Jamestown
Bines
Clarendon
Tipperary
L. J. Holmes
I. J. Hoff
Ewald Ostrom
Olive Cowles
Cy Pringle
Martha Lundgren
Lundgren
Katherine Linder
R. C. Lund
Daisy Hain
Floyd Bathurst
Goldie Peterson
F. P. Stafford
Briar Cliff Manor
N. Y
Holmes
Warren
Fred Stafford
Katherine Sweeny
Briarcliff Manor
Olive Woods
Mayme Campbell
Mildred Bittenbender
Hazel Miller
Jennie Nelson
Lonnie Fitzgerald
Edward Peterson
Thomas Menee
Union City
Raymond Crooks
Coryden
Trene Hoyt
Sheffield
Harold Irvin
Spartansburg
Earl Davis
Garland
Rules for Country Correspondents
A compilation of ten guidelines for correspondent submissions. Emphasizes spelling, full names, proper nouns, full dates and places, correct subject-verb agreement, avoiding nicknames, including timing, proper word breaks, avoiding libel, and signing with name and town. Concludes with postpublication review advice.
True to His Profession
A humorous exchange between a physician and a publisher about medical testing ends with a wry joke. The judge notes the doctor’s admission of uncertainty and the publisher’s caption about his circulation. The scene underscores skepticism toward unseen diagnoses.
Explosion Fatal to George W. Baird in Warren Street Accident
George W. Baird died at Emer gency hospital from injuries after a gas tank exploded while he worked at a Market street shop. He was flung 15 feet, suffered massive internal injuries, and his right leg was shattered. The blast damaged nearby buildings and caused public alarm before his funeral at Grace M. E. Church. He leaves a wife, two sons, and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Baird
Emercency Hospital
Mr. Baird
Auto
Market Street
Baird
Jackson Avenue
Buchanan Street
H. H. Barr
Oakland
Grace M. E. Church
Warren
Grand Valley
Lorenzo Baird
Corry
Glenn
Howard
Marie Crow
Kansas
William McLatchy
Florida
Hiram Hull
E. O. Bigelow
Leboeuf
Halvin
Cambridge Springs
Byron
Charles
Oil City
Bank Robbers Bind Teller Bind Tied and Loot $5000
Four men entered the Hays National Bank in Hayes near Homestead and bound teller Charles Ball with ropes. They escaped with about $5,000 in gold, fleeing in a waiting taxicab toward McKeesport. Ball freed himself and described the robbers as small, likely foreign. Police in McKeesport Braddock and nearby towns were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Pittsburgh
Hays National Bank of
Charles Ball
Homestead
Ball
McKeesport
Hayes
Braddock
Monongahela Valley
Notice of Discharge of Executor in Warren Co Pa
On April 26, 1915 at 10 a.m. Frank Hagberg as executor of John P. Oleson deceased of Scandia Warren County Pa will petition the Orphans Court of Warren County for discharge from his duties. S. D. Blackman attorney. April 18 15 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hagberg
John P. Oleson
Scandia
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Orphans Court
S. D. Blackman
Baron Rothschild Dies at London Age 69
London report states Nathan Mayer Rothschild died today after a period of ill health. He was among England’s wealthiest men and held the English baronial title as well as a baronial title in the Austrian empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baror Rothschild
Nathan Mayer
England
Church Aid Society in Columbus Reports Healthy Year
The Columbus Church Aid Society met with Mrs. L L Woodin reporting receipts of 153 42 and disbursements of 109 53 with a balance of 45 88 The old officers were retained including President Mrs Kate Ruslink Vice President Mrs Woodin Secretary Mrs Nellie Allen and Treasurer Mrs S L Crosby An April dinner was omitted and a silver donation to Mrs Allen was invited The youngest church society with about thirty members is praised for its efficiency. Moving observed as several residents relocate and a new confectionery store opens in the Putnam building The Bemus Murray landlord tenant suit was settled before trial and W C T U activities are noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Church Aid Society
L. L. Woodin
Kate Ruslink
Woodin
Nellie Allen
S. L. Crosby
Allen
A. W. Francis
Wymadissa Club
Corry
N. R. McGuire
A. J. Curtis
Polley
Bear Lake
Ruslink
Mr. McGuire
Putnam Building
Elmer Spencer
Erie
C. H. Bemus
Emily Murray
Squire Brown
Mesdames Chas. Swanson
C. D. Way
EF. M. Mixer
Spring Creek
Lounsbury's Corners Local Notices March 30 1915
Mrs Leo Robinault spent weekend at Russell. Miss Rena Ackley and family plan to move to Westfield New York. Katherine Crooks attended her parents wedding anniversary in Corydon. Percy Perkins family to Fox Hill to reside. Elizabeth Allaire finished school term at Cherry Grove. Elk Grange met March 27. C L Martin at home Sunday. Mrs C D Outrid guest of Mrs J O Lounsbury Sunday. C Ladow and Russell visitors Saturday. Martin Giltinan visited Russell Saturday. Flk School Board elected teachers for next term. Katherine Crooks to host school entertainment April 2. Mrs Ira Hanks and Mrs Emma Fellows guests of Mrs J O Lounsbury Saturday. iy Young of Randolph visiting FE Outrid. J O Lounsbury and Eugene Outrid ge Warren visitors Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lounsbury’s Corners
Leo
Robinault
Russell
Rena Ackley
Westfield
N. Y
Katherine Crooks
Corydon
Percy Perkins
Fox Hill
Elizabeth Allaire
Cherry Grove
Elk Grange
C. L. Martin
C. D. Outrid
J. O. Lounsbury
C. Ladow
Martn Giltinan
Flk
Ira Hanks
Emma Fellows
Iy Young
Randolph
N. Dye
Outrid
Eugene Outridge Warren
Daring chef and odd local incidents across towns
A series of brief notes from Newcastle Indiana Washburn Wisconsin Sunbury Pennsylvania Charleston West Virginia Harrisburg Pennsylvania and Elkhart Indiana report unusual events. A famed chef with a watch dog, a dog collar theft, Lafayette Reuter’s death after 50 days on artificial respiration, a hospital mishap with Alice Rhoades, a man jailed for life for pennies theft, Governor Brumbaugh’s probe findings and a thief returning pants after 29 years with unexpected color change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Ind
Washburn
Wis
Lafayette Reuter
Sunbury
Alice Rhoades
Charleston
W. Va
Pordie Smith
Herrisburg
Brum‘uch
Elkhart
J. S. Banniman
Local Option Rally Backing Governor Brumbaugh Appeals Voters
Harrisburg March 28 Every citizen of Pennsylvania urged to back Governor Brumbaugh in the fight for local option and self government The Williams county option bill would let county voters decide liquor licenses reducing judge posed duties The local option committee urges legislators to pass the bill and support the governor New members of the committee include George Alter J Denny O'Neill and others in Allegheny county Progressive support sought from Allentown to Harrisburg Governor invites Fred E Lewis to speak for the measure at an April 6 conference
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Brumbaugh
Local Option Committee of
Williams
Williams County
Trumbaugh
George Alter
J. Denny O’neill
G. A. Dillinger
Pittsburgh
George W. Shelton
Allegheny County
Progressive
Allentown
A. Mitchell Palmer
Fred E. Lewis
Lewis
National House of Representatives
Roosevelt Would Support Any Republican Nominee Except Taft
A Washington dispatch reports Col Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive faction will rejoin the Republican fold in 1916. A Roosevelt ally quotes him as saying he will back any candidate the GOP convention nominates except Taft. He argues defeating the Democrats serves the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
U S Note to Germany on Frye Sinking Ready
Washington March 30 The U S Government view on the sinking by the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich of the American ship William P Frye has been put in note form and will be communicated to the German Government. It is held that the German Government is liable for the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
William P. Frye
It pays to advertise says the helpful hen
An old verse contrasts the codfish and the hen noting the codfish lays a million eggs while the hen lays one. It argues the hen is valued for usefulness and that advertising pays for the clever poultry.
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Home Folk
Advan
Mail Printing Company
J. A. Larson
PRopri#TorR
Penn’a
American Press Association
New York
Chicago
Indiana
Wurreacy
Illinois
Mark Twain and the Spider
Jing
Warren Business College
C. H. Brown
Mr. Brown
Mr. C
James Brown
Jim Brown
Edward
Lansing
BIND
Loot Bank
New State Committee
HELL
U.S
Germany
Frye
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