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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
2
The Warren Mail notes its establishment on July 25 1848 with a yearly prepaid subscription of 1.50 dollars. J A Larson is listed as proprietor and editor and the paper is entered at the Warren Pennsylvania post office as second class matter with advertising rates available on request.
Washington reports 1917 ship tonnage sunk by submarines nearly triple U S and British production that year. British output 1 163 474 tons and U S 901 223 tons total 2 064 697 tons while sinkings reach about 6 000 900 tons. Officials foresee changes in 1915 and 1918 with renewed building and cautious forecasts.
A manager jokes about a young worker aiming to take his job, remarking that he would be lucky if every worker shared the ambition. The visitor questions the wisdom of keeping such drive, highlighting workplace tension and competitive resolve.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the human body’s elemental composition and a stray aside on thunder and sound travel. It mentions lime phosphorus potash sodium magnesium sulfur silica and iron with odd units and broken phrases about the distance sound travels.
The piece outlines army pay and longevity increases for officers from captain to general, with specific annual salaries and percentage boosts. It details housing quarters, heat and light allowances, foreign service increases, aerial flight bonuses, merit certificates, retirement pay, and subsistence provisions for officers and enlisted personnel.
A fragment notes an entrance to a dugout could be formed under uncertain conditions and in a cramped, protected space. The language hints at a careful, concealed setting or access point described as a “cranny” of this sort.
Letters of Administration on the estate of Christ Stenger of Spring Creek Township Warren County Pa have been granted to Charles C Wales Administrator. Debtors are asked to pay promptly and creditors must present claims properly authenticated for settlement. December 29 1917 January 3 6 times.
The article reviews Cobbett and the potato, noting Cobbett’s belief that potato cultivation and prosperity cannot coexist. It cites Sir Charles Wolseley’s view that continental potato cultivation correlates with unhappy working people, and mentions Cobbett’s Rural Rides observations from St Albans to Chesham, where he saw few potatoes.
A Chicago News quote contrasts Botmas as a dynamic leader on first meeting and a pusillanimous mouse on the second after a telephone interaction. The exchange portrays a sharp, humorous perception shift about a public figure.
A brief guide on preserving flowers using ordinary candle wax. Cut candles into chunks remove wicks melt wax then dip dry flowers while petals are free of moisture. Separate blossoms and apply thin coats of liquid wax for preservation.
A fragmented report notes officials delaying action pending a hearing. The language hints at suspension of a matter without prejudice, with observers comparing it to another unresolved sample of an unworkable task. The text lacks clear names or places.
The quote reflects that true friends come to help in hard times on their own accord, not only when invited, distinguishing authentic support from surface courtesy.
In Warren County Common Pleas No 44 December term 1917 Ella G Scott Libellant Everett E Scott Respondent subpoena returned non est inventus notified to appear before the court at Warren Borough Court of Common Pleas last Monday in March 1918 to show cause why divorce from matrimony should not be granted pursuant to the petition Acts of Assembly Sheriff Geo A W DeForest Warren Pa Jan 2 1918 Geo B Munn Attorney
Libelant Carl Sigfrid Ek sues Mabel Ik in a divorce action. Respondent must appear March 4 1918 in Court of Common Pleas Sawant Sn 1 at Morans Pa to answer the petition and show cause why divorce should not be granted. Jan 29 Wry. Geo B Muan Aity. Jan St times.
E Berry Wall, described as the New York cute man, arrived late to an opera distince where doors were closed until the first act ended. In the lobby he heard false strains while a lady attempting entry was denied by the doorkeeper who warned that the door could not open during singing.
Lloyd Banks a 20 year old 97 pound man from Portland seeks service in the armed forces. Rejected by army navy due to small stature he pursued enlistment in several cities then registered for the draft but his number was unlikely to be called. He later tried Canada and now aims for the aviation corps. His two brothers and father are in the service.
A 1918 feature notes Miss Spring Bonnet retaining an annual lead in bonnet contests. Shop windows display a poké hat with colored hinoka straw and peacock silk, plus a four piece crown hat with velvet daisies and cornflowers.
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