Ivernia Survivors Rescued After Long Mediterranean Ordeal
Survivors of the torpedoed British transport Ivernia huddled on a small raft for hours in a stormy Mediterranean before a trawler rescued them. The ship carried troops and crew. 153 perished, including 33 crew members. Captain William T. Turner, previously commander of the Lusitania, was the Ivernia’s pilot and last to leave.
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Ivernia
Mediterranean
Hope
William T. Turner
Lusiinoia
Farmers Institutes Attendance Surges Across Pennsylvania
Attendance at Farmers' Institutes under the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture rises across 45 counties with totals exceeding 130000 and projected to surpass 200000. York, Somerset, Indiana counties report record or near record turnout as institutes close. Washington DC notes poultry owners should hatch pullets in March and April to ensure fall egg supply. USDA issues Circular No 711 on winter egg production with housing and feeding guidance.
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Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
York County
Somerset County
Indiana County
Washington
Butler
Beaver
Crawford
Erie
Venango
Clarion
Pike
Lycoming
Wayne
Schuylkill
Luzerne
Montour
Northampton
Crawford County
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
John R. K. Scott
House of Representatives
Beware of this Spaniard s cigars
A con man posing as a down and out Spaniard sells fake imported cigars at cut prices. He advertises five hundred boxes worth five dollars each for four dollars, pressuring quick sales. A buyer exposes the scam after a boxed product from a New York factory with no reputation for quality is found.
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New York
Little Talks on Health and Hygiene by S G Dizen
Dr S G Dizen State Commissioner Heal urges Pennsylvanians to protect domestic water supplies from pollution. He notes 1905 laws reduced typhoid by 74 percent and explains gradual industry waste cleanup alongside public hygiene education. He stresses cooperation over strict police enforcement to restore streams and safeguard health and national strength.
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Nero
Nile
Department of Health
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania reports detailed counts of registered livestock
The Bureau of Statistics reports 2,504 registered horses 28,876 cattle 3,650 sheep and goats and 4,444 swine in Pennsylvania. Horses list 683 owners with breeds such as Percheron and Thoroughbred. cattle show Holstein Friesian lead with 10,575 and Jersey 989. sheep and goats total 120 owners with Merino leading at 1,548. swine owners total 144 with Berkshire 2,970.
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Pennsylvania
Bureau of Statistics
Pennsylvania’ Department
Agriculture
Hackney
Shetland
Clydesdale
Shire
Morgan
Suffolk
Jersey
Guernsey
Ayr
Berkshire
Duroe-Jersey
Poland
China
Chester
Serib ling Pods for office figures in various sizes
An advertising notice from The Mail Printing On Warren Pa offers Serib ling Pods in different sizes and materials for office use. It promises customization in special sizes upon sufficient orders and provides telephone or mail contact for inquiries.
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Warren
Remember the Maine Sinking Observed at Arlington
Washington marked the nineteenth anniversary of the battleship Maine sinking in Havana harbor with grave decorations at Arlington National Cemetery and naval and military exercises. Spanish War Veterans held services at Fort Myer with Cuban Minister Carlos Manuel De Gespede and Commander-in-Chief Daniel V. Chisolm among speakers.
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Washington
Havana Harbor
Arlington National Cemetery
Fort Myer
Carlos Manuel de Gespede
Daniel V. Chisolm
Mildred Ina Hair Remedy Claims Rapid Hair Growth
Advertises Mildred Ina Hair Remedy promising enlivened scalp glands and increasing hair growth. Contains praise letters from customers in Chicago and Jefferson City noting renewed growth, with sales by mail and local pharmacies, price 50 cents and one dollar.
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Chicago
Mildred
Mrs. T. A. Falardeau
Jefferson City
Mildred Louise Co
Boston
Mass
Siegfried’s
May Carry Munitions to Europe in Panama Canal Transit
The giant freighter Minnesota, the largest American vessel, travels through the Panama Canal en route to Atlantic waters. To reduce draft for canal passage, the 40 foot draft ship is lightened to 30 feet and may be engaged in the munitions carrying trade before the European war ends.
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Panama Canal
Minnesota
Tonoline Beauty Aid Promotes Health and Weight Gain
Mildred Louise of Boston, a beauty specialist, touts Tonoline as a health giver and flesh builder. She cites relief from stomach trouble, headaches, and nervousness after using Tonoline, claiming visible facial improvements and urging readers to try the vegetable preparation at Siegfried's Pharmacy. A free coupon offer accompanies the ad copy.
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Mildred Louise
Boston
Mass
Siegfried
American Proprietary Co
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Farmers Institutes
S. G. Dizen
Heaven
America
Commonwealth
Kellermaniirection
William Fox
Annette Kellermann
Livstock
Maine
Mildred Ina
Europe
Popular Mechanics
Ens
Catalgue of Mechanical Booka
Popular Mechanics Magazine
North
Michigan Avenue
Cincinnati
the Keystowe OF Advertishnss Servce
Co-Operation Service
SY Yhsol
SY Association National
New Stock Exchange
Philadelphi
L. C. Eddy
Pennsylvania Avenue
West
Justice of the Peace
Warren, Pa
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