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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
4
A local businessman says town success rests on organization cooperation system and enthusiasm. He warns that jealousy misrepresentation and substitution among merchants destroy retail effort and urges honest stock choices and clear publicity to show customers what is available locally.
An editorial urges placing notices in the newspaper rather than on billboards for obituaries thanks and wedding notices. It argues newspapers build communities and serve as a better investment than public postings on telegraph poles or hotel listings.
A columnist notes that city dailies offer more reading for less, and suggests friends should send death notices to the city papers with fifty cents a line for insertion. He contrasts daily vs weekly costs and the value of notices.
A fragment from a Boston Transcript cartoon critiques urging girls to join a patriotic headgear push. It notes the limitation that the Paris label cannot be removed, implying mixed reception to the campaign.
A local paper extols practical advertising over a garish barn art display, arguing effective ads drive commerce while the oversized sign merely offends. The piece advocates focused promotion and business outcomes from print and display marketing.
The Jordan revival is in its final stage with closing services planned for Sunday. A solid early verdict notes strong impact on local minds and hearts as men’s prayer meetings and shop district sessions intensify in the last days. Afterward the Tabernacle may be torn down and lumber sold to the highest bidder. The Jordan party will be missed for daily life routines and the choir and orchestra are especially valued for their efforts and fellowship.
Washington observes the Lincoln Memorial cornerstone ceremony without formal events on Sunday February 9 the 106th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The event marks completion of foundations after a year of work at Potomac Park.
Lizzie Drake 65 Irene Spencer 35 and her eight year old daughter were found murdered in their Salamanca residence. A heavy iron sledge hammer lay near the beds, suggesting revenge rather than robbery. An unknown Italian boarder is missing and under police suspicion as coroner notes the killings likely occurred days earlier. An inquest will follow.
Erie County constables, paid 25 cents per call to each licensed bar, learned there was nothing doing after visiting the County Commissioners. Investigations showed many constables could not name or locate half the saloons, with no evidence of official calls beyond patron reports. The drag has run about once every four months, prompting widespread disappointment.
A satirical verse depicts nations reacting to the looming conflict. Austria expresses aggression toward Serbia, Germany presses the claim, Russia and France voice appetites for territory, Belgium fears invasion, Britain weighs action, Italy stays cautious, Canada pledges help, and the United States wavers. A single-panel exchange mocks ambition and delayed responses as war looms.
The text explains that laws governing the sale or granting of licenses to sell intoxicating liquors shall not be construed to prevent licensing actions under existing laws. It applies in counties where the majority votes against prohibition or where no prior election has been held, effectively preserving licensing discretion in those areas.
President Wilson plans to arrive in San Francisco on March 21 for his Panama-Pacific Exposition visit. He told Senator elect Phelan that an extra session would shorten his stay if called.
Harrisburg Feb. 9 The State Board of Pardons organized electing Lt Governor McClain chairman George D Thorn secretary John L Kendlehart clerk James S Hiatt recorder and James K Deaney messenger Get your tenant leases at the War ren Mail office.
Reports from Feb 4 describe British forces engaging German and Turkish positions near Ismailia Kantara and the Serapeum front. Prisoners and casualties are listed, with German and Austrian units mounting attacks in East Prussia Poland and the Carpathians, while French and British actions are noted along the Western Front.
Ambassador Naon of Argentina told the Chamber of Commerce of the United States that complete neutralization of inter American commerce is needed. He proposed a rule forbidding belligerents from searching detaining or capturing vessels engaged exclusively in trade between American ports. Resolutions supported a national budget a tariff board and cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission.
Pittsburgh stewards drop Titusville from the Lake Erie circuit and add Youngstown Canton Akron Washington Warren and Dawson. Officers elected include Wake Morganidge president J F Austin secretary and D F Moore president. Races run in Conneauton Rockport Cranwood Cory Warren Cranwood Cranwood North Randall Parkersburg and other venues through September with multiple dates in Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
The National Civil Service Reform League at its Midwinter meeting denounced Secretary Bryan for asking Walter W. Vick about positions to reward Democrats. It calls the move inconsistent with merit, the Democratic platform, and good faith toward the Dominican Republic. The board urges President to act to stop partisan use of the Santo Domingo customs service.
Purebred registered Holstein bull calves for sale at Farmers prices. Grandsons of Hegerveld De ol King of the Pontiace. Contact O A Shirey P O Box 425 Williamsport Pa. Feb 4-11.
A Beaver Times satirical note laments fashion shifting skirts to eight inches above the ground, provoking alarm among women with large feet about practical footwear and modesty in street attire.
A rhetorical note from the Oil City Blizzard warns that sharing quiet knowledge can hurt more than ignorance, reflecting on gossip and its consequences in daily life.
The Ashtabula Beacon comments on a striking headline about eggs dropping fast, noting the trouble of handling such rapid declines after their stops.
Printing service advertises custom name and address on 100 envelopes with delivery for 50 cents cash per order. Based in Warren Pennsylvania, urging readers to mail in for service.
Inventory is complete for rubber and leather items to weather the winter. Loyal customers know we provide better care than competitors with footwear that surpasses others and prices that stay low or lower.
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