Trade concerns and wartime advertising critique
A Philadelphia letter by Herbert N. Casson urges U S business leaders to boost foreign trade and advertise amid World War I. Casson suggests sending American advertisers to Europe to witness war firsthand and return ready to promote American industry and opportunities. A second poem, The Inconsistent Sex by Octavia Roberts, discusses women's suffrage and public life with skeptical tone.
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United States
Henry & West
Philadelphia
Europe
London
Tryig
Germany
Austria
Belgium
France
Servia
Great Britton
Russia
Tim
Mauretania
Lusitania
Paris
Antwerp
Texas
Poor Billy Sunday Faces Financial Scrutiny
The reform-minded criticism centers on evangelist Billy Sunday earnings and how funds raised in Philadelphia are spent. Francis Porter, a former Sunday press agent, claims a $60,000 raised by Philadelphians is unaccounted for and accuses Sunday of commercializing Jesus for profit. He alleges a $20,000 shortfall and lack of disclosure by the campaign committee.
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Billy Sunday
Philadelphia
Francis Porter
Hiladelphians
Porter
Jesus Christ
Country Editor Snaps at the Daily Grind and Small Town News
A country editor faces a bustling day of duties from six o'clock fires and setting type to handling sour callers. He prints wedding notices, ads, and society programs while balancing bills, obituaries, and local gossip. The poem lampoons editors as endlessly busy yet disdained.
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Phil
Bishop’s Hill
Earth
Mars
Sadie Jones
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Grey
Galesburg
Bill Jones
Bill
Council Passes Double Track Ordinance and Franchise Vote
Council approved a new double tracking ordinance for Pennsylvania Avenue and a franchise for the Warren Street Railway Company to extend tracks on Conenango Avenue after a lengthy session. The mayor’s vetoes were sustained on both measures, and an executive session followed. A gas control issue at Fourth Avenue was referred to the Safety Committee.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Warren Street Railway Company
Conenango Avenue
Burgess Knabb
West
Beshlin
Dr. Durham
S. M. Cogswell
Safety Committee
Local Jury Drawn for Pittsburg Court Terms
Warrenites John Munn and W A Walker have been drawn for the Pittsburg petit jury while David Hughes is selected for the grand jury. Munn, currently in Emporium, works in the electrical trades.
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Warrenites
United States
Pittsburg
John Munn
W. A. Walker
David Hughes
Mr. Munn
Emporium
Barber uses stingy sales pitch ends in flee
A barber confesses he once pressed a shoplifter with persistent sales pitches during a routine shave and the thief bolts after polite refusals. The tale highlights a petty, repeated annoyance turned suspect encounter at a postal counter.
Easter Weather Delights Warren Faithful and Visitors
Sunny skies and pleasant January like warmth set a joyful Easter in Warren as crowds filled churches morning and evening. Cantatas sermons and confirmations added solemnity while lilies and palms decorated most churches and many enjoyed outdoor strolls after services. Police reported empty cells as observances continued and faithful broke the Lenten fast.
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Warren
Systematic Advertising Keeps a Business Afloat
A business needs a system and consistent advertising. Systematized ads, planned weekly, reflect the store’s identity and offerings. Avoid sporadic big blasts. steady, smaller notices outperform irregular campaigns across years. Watch rivals for pacing in other cities.
School Board awards water system contract
The April meeting awarded the High School water system contract to A. L. Schellhammer and Co. for 825 dollars. A 25 gallon per minute pump with a 5,000 gallon tank and a 3 HP motor will provide pressure. Principal contract changes proceed with C. L. Gamble pending signature. Bills totaling 1,559.26 were paid.
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A. L. Schellhammer and Co
C. L. Gamble
Gev. Colvin
Harrisburg
Alexander
M. W. Ball
Jamestown Couple Weds at Liberty Street Residence
A Jamestown couple, Adolf Frederick Rasmussen and Florence L. Jackson, were married Saturday afternoon by Rev. J. W. Smith at their Liberty street home. They plan to reside in Warren for now, and friends offer best wishes for their future.
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Liberty Street
J. W. Smith
Adolf Frederick Rasmussen
Florence L. Jackson
Jamestown
N. Y
Warren
Local Option Supporters Return From Harrisburg
Rev H H Barr Geo B Munn J H West Geo E Colvin W F Bennett and A F Kotteamp got home Wednesday after attending the public conference and hearing on the local option bill in Harrisburg. They note large crowds in the state capital and heavy rail traffic with seven Pullmans attached to the No 39 eastbound fast train arriving at 7 25 a m.
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H. H. Barr
Geo. B. Munn
J. H. West
Geo. E. Colvin
W. F. Bennett
A. F. Kotteamp
Harrisburg
Attorney Bride Groom Elect Yendered Bachelor Dinner
Eight friends of Attorney Lewis Jamison held a bachelor dinner at Madden's Restaurant last Thursday in anticipation of his marriage to Miss Julia B Chapin of Springfield Massachusetts set for April tenth. The meal featured planked steaks and many toasts and roasts about his transition from single life.
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Lewis Jamison
Julia B. Chapin
Springfield
Mass
Louis
North Warren Road to be paved soon
The State Highway office announced work will begin on paving the road between the Warren refinery and Buck's store at North Warren. It is a heavily traveled, poor road and the project should take about ten weeks once frost ends. Material (brick or asphalt) is yet to be decided.
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Warren
Buck’s
North Warren
Warren's Clothing Company Opens With Living Models
Warren's Clothing Company under J. D. Woodard celebrated a spring opening in a redecorated store with living models for men's wear. The Friday and Saturday shows drew Easter shoppers, featuring three one hour appearances on Saturday and a large audience. The event was praised as a bold novelty likely to inspire future specials.
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Warren’s Clothing Company
J. D. Woodard
Warren
Read Bible Verses for Daily Guidance and Chamber Support
A devotional-style notice lists biblical passages for every life situation from sorrow to courage. It concludes with Warren’s Chamber of Commerce promoting its dynamic effort to improve industrial conditions and urging citizen support.
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Chamber of Commerce
Warren
Chamber
East Branch Social Notes and Local Incidents
Mr and Mrs F D Fay hosted guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Sanford over Sunday. N B Oviatt suffered a knee injury near breaking his leg and remains confined at home. The Creamery opened with fair patronage amid calving season. East Branch Grange bought the Will Calby house on Garland road and moved it onto land loaned by Mr Brightman. L F Armitage escaped a house fire caused by a disconnected stove pipe with minimal damage, fire brigades aiding. Aunt Harriet Nichols visited family then returned home. Mrs George Armitage, recovering from a knee injury, had a prior leg fracture.
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East Branch Grange
Will Calby
Garland Road
Brightman
Eitel To Intern After British Warships Move Off Virginia
The German commerce raider Eitel Fritz will intern its ship and crew at Norfolk after failing to secure relief. The decision ends the ship’s voyage and triggers removal of breachblocks and engine components before transfer to the navy yard. British vessels were allowed to depart Newport News and Norfolk after the embargo was lifted.
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Virginia Capes
Norfolk Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
Orient
William P. Frye
Hamilton
Eitel
Washington
American
Thierichens
Newport News
Norfolk
Beatty
Helm
Alabama
Navy Yard
Ownership Statement for Warren Mail 1915
The War ren Mail carries the 1915 ownership data required by the 1912 act. Editor and Publisher is J A Larson. No named bondholders or security holders exceed one percent. Sworn to April 5 1915 before D G Blackman whose commission expires January 1929.
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Warren Mail
Pennsylvania
J. A. Larson
D. G. Blackman
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Paul
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Jesus
Luke Listole
East Branch
F. D. Fay
Earl Sanford
N. B. Oviatt
L. F. Armitage
Harriet Nichols
Charles Smith
Union City
George Armitage
B. P. Fraser
Brisbane
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad
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