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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
4
An editorial critiquing how petitions are used to demand action. It cites a Kansas lawyer filing a long petition to shorten a railroad route and emphasizes signatures without verifying petitioners’ knowledge or stake. The piece warns against signing for things not understood or personally affected.
A Philadelphia minister told his congregation to remove coats at a Sunday service noting the Lord sees hearts not coats. The remark sparked mixed reaction amid hot 92 degree weather and concern over how women should respond at the next Easter service.
A civic urged plea condemns neglect of public duty as a slow path to ruin. It warns that selfishness and refusals to support town enterprises or advertise business harm the community and deepen its decline toward sorrow.
Editorial mocks campaign strategy noting Secretary Daniels speaks in Maine as sign of dwindling hopes in the state. It cites administration aides calling the president’s line about being too proud to fight as outdated and contrasts it with calls for national renewal and self respect.
The remark accuses the administration of selling core values and local postal positions, implying widespread concessions. It frames government actions as a broad erosion of integrity from national esteem to local offices.
Daniels says this is no time for politics and no time for deception, urging unity and steady leadership during a critical period.
Senior Lewis defends the presidents Nis remark as misinterpreted and not conveying its apparent meaning. He argues audience ignorance shaped the popular reading and asserts the line did not mean what it seemed to imply.
The piece attacks Secretary Redfield for entering without caution and being pushed out. It notes Democrats in the Senate are upset that the Danish West Indies purchase treaty terms leaked. The column mocks pitiless publicity and other Democratic policies fading from priority.
Housewives in need of pork recipes are advised to address the Wilson administration for guidance and possible culinary resources. The note outlines a call for official support and information on pork preparation.
The article assesses Mr. Hughes's criticisms of the Wilson administration over Mexico. It argues Wilson offers no reply to Hughes's charges and accuses the administration of a futile policy. It questions whether Hughes has touched opponents with law and criticizes Wilson for lacking a friendly spirit and firm hand.
A terse remark attributed to Mr Hughes frames a political debate as Democrats press for humane coverage. The line underscores a clash over publicity and public sentiment in the campaign climate.
The remark notes that Mr Wilson intended well but now faces strong evidence of inefficiency highlighted by Mr Hughes. The sentence suggests scrutiny of performance and accountability within the involved figures.
The piece critiques Woodrow Wilson's stance toward women voters and suffrage in the campaign. It notes Secretary Daniels as strong Republican counterpoint and mentions rural credit salary measures and Bryan's views on Hughes. It also remarks on Wilson's misjudgment of suffragists and internal party tensions amid Hughes bombs causing Wilson disarray.
Colby attacks Hughes with sharp criticism mirroring his two year pressure on Wilson over Panama tolls. The remarks reflect partisan tension in foreign policy debates.
The article questions President Wilson’s credibility amid shifting positions. It argues that breaking promises used to win votes undermines trust in his current re election appeals and raises doubt about the sincerity of new pledges.
Jefferson Potlocks was beset by unnamed chills, then spoke in a loud voice during a recent gathering, with neighbors noting the unusual outburst as a moment of local interest and speculation.
The Depuy Constable announces a bid for re election relying on his record and his horse. A severe windstorm swept through the area Tuesday night, blowing away Tobe Moseley s broom corn patch and carrying debris along.
A churchgoer named Isaac Hellwanger was observed with his hair combed last Sunday. The note suggests he should be encouraged as it helps those behind him see the preacher without needing to rise.
A strange man lingered yesterday, reportedly deaf and unnoticed by the Postmaster for an hour due to his lack of spectacles. The incident highlights the challenge of identifying public figures or visitors lacking clear vision.
Miss Fritzie Allsop reports the latest Dame Fashion movement while out riding on her tall yellow horse Sunday afternoon. She notes tight lacing is expected to return as a style this fall and has started adjusting her saddle girth accordingly.
The Excelsior Fiddling Band sprang from ambush at the Dog Hill church Sunday and serenaded the congregation while it slept.
Report suggests a robbery may have occurred at the post office the night before last though no items are missing doors and windows show no disturbance and no tracks were found.
Poke Eazley recounts a surprise moment by the pond while fishing when a mud turtle suddenly rose from the water and seized his pants leg. He struggled to regain his composure as the creature clamped on and drew attention.
A satirical piece from the Boston Globe examines a cascade of social judgments tied to behavior, attire, charity, drinking, gender roles, money, and morality. It questions the worth of moral posturing whether one acts or refrains, ending with a blunt rhetorical query about the value of it all.
A collection of odd facts and curiosities spans global topics from Copenhagen pork consumption to Swiss post offices and American footwear in India. The items note mosquitos, beaver dams, girls making dresses, chicken yard output, czar activities, and U S zinc production in 1915.
A man checked a horse’s teeth by opening its mouth and the horse playfully closed its jaws to gauge the man’s fingers. Both curiosity yielded a humorous quick bite and mutual amusement.
A man was dragged into the water and fought to break free for about half an hour before he escaped by outrunning the turtle. The incident highlights a rare close encounter with a sea creature.
The Dog Hill Preacher declares that poverty would lessen if barbed wire entanglements were placed in the bottoms of chairs in shady summer spots.
Dock Hocks unveils a new adjustable shaving mug that doubles as a drinking vessel for buttermilk when company visits. The device adds versatility to a personal grooming implement.
A rural note reports the mail carrier fitted a large cow bell to his mule-drawn buggy reducing wheel noise while driving. Raz Barlow warns he will only shoot if forced, reflecting tense local attitudes toward violence and enforcement.
Frisby Hancock is back home from a sojourn at Thunderation and remarks the trip was pleasant even as he visited his wife's kin folks.
Luke Mathewson shifts his house about two feet to avoid further damage as a leaking roof drips onto his cook stove. Neighbors report ongoing weather-related repairs and precautionary measures for the home.
A school teacher from The Wild Onion plans a lecture at the school building on a upcoming Friday night. He aims to present a topic his audience is unlikely to know about, hoping to engage listeners with fresh insight.
Footwashing services will be held at Gander Creek on the next Fourth Sunday. The public is invited especially those who have fallen behind in observing this part of the natural laws.
Poke Eazley went to the creek to see if there had been any change amid rising costs and shifting conditions. The note implies a casual survey of the waterway for visible alterations.
The Hogford preacher delivered many truthful statements last Sunday and observers note his improvement in clarity and delivery.
A compact quotation of Elbert Hubbard’s Busy Man's Creed extols belief in honest work honest methods and personal effort. It emphasizes perseverance faith in self and the value of daily deeds plus courtesy kindness generosity and friendly competition. It asserts there is work for every man ready to do it now.
The Reading Health Bureau would not grant pet dogs permits to accompany their owners on pleasure trips. In Warren a small number of dogs would receive permits for a long journey.
An editor notes Carranza’s message, accepted by Wilson for talks nine times, accusing the Washington administration of untruthfulness five times, questioning its good faith six times, charging inconsistency three times, and warning it to leave Mexico.
Dr Louis R Schmutz formerly of Warren files for divorce from Mrs Mabel M Schmutz in New York He also sues J Arthur Belden a real estate broker for 50000 alleging Belden influenced Mrs Schmutz The couple married in Buffalo in 1906 and lived together four years then Belden allegedly swayed her affections and caused alienation of affections to be filed against him.
Smethport will host a royal entertainment for the Bucktails on reunion day Friday September 15. Governor Brumbaugh will visit on Wednesday September 13 for a brief period. the change does not affect the warm reception planned for Pennsylvania's crack Civil War regiment.
The passage humorously describes the ease and pitfalls of operating a country newspaper. It notes the minimal equipment needed, the pressure to please callers, and how publishers gauge reader demand. It also covers social pressures, debt, and the risks of changing editorial policy.
Nels Darling urges readers to invest in local welfare through cleaner streets, civic pride, and town loyalty. He notes many towns shrink as populations drift away and argues the town’s future rests on citizens acting daily to improve social and commercial life within a six to eight mile center.
After two months of transfer, street cars resume crossing Jackson Run. The state highway bridge, built since last spring by J. A. Paddock of Brookville for 3500, should finish by September 10. Floods and accidents delayed work, but the brick floored structure nears completion and foot passengers abandon the downstream temporary crossing.
Denmark rejects sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. King Ludwig IV of Bavaria’s health worsens due to apoplexy at 77. A hostile airship bombs England’s east coast. T. W. Havemeyer drifted 24 hours at sea before rescue. Catholic voters urged to back church aligned candidates at mass meeting in New York. German propaganda pushed for a war loan paying 5 percent. Nassau battleship reportedly sunk by British submarine B-22. Somme offensive raises British officer casualties. New York streetcar strike averted with Mayor Mitchel’s help. Ireland outside Zeppelin attack zone. Ireland not enemy territory. U.S. naval officers predict 2000 of 8000 Haiti and Santo Domingo troops may withdraw.
Mr and Mrs David Mattran of Ridgway visited on the hill over Sunday. Rev E D Sell and wife are house keeping for her parents. A A Greenlee went to Buffalo on business. Many from the hill attended the I Q O T picnic at Grand Valley last Wednesday. The first frost occurred Monday night with little damage observ ed. Mrs William Greenlee hosted a roofing bee to repair her barn. Edith and Jennie Ruinder are home visiting their parents. Glenn and Oakley Lynch visited old neighbors Oren and Jesse Clark at the County home in Youngsville. Ray McChesney is home briefly.
The Orphans Court of Warren County will hear Thomas W. Poy's petition for discharge as administrator of Rhoda A. Poy, deceased. The hearing is set for the third Monday of October 1916 at 10 A M. Attending parties may appear. D A Arird is the attorney.
The notice advertises job printing services by GCO at 229 Pennsylvania Avenue, W Warren, Pennsylvania. It invites readers to call for samples and prices in the fine style described as preservative. The brief promotional item emphasizes printing quality and availability.
Lester Shoe Co announces a Fair Week display featuring a full family line of rubber footwear priced at 29 cents and up. Describes wide selection and value to shoppers visiting the store.
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