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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
4
N P Wheeler of Endeavor Pennsylvania announces his candidacy for Congress in the Twenty eighth District with primary rules to be observed. The notice is dated November twenty ninth, 1909.
The Matt announces Frank M. Knapp of Warren as a candidate for State Senate, pending the Republican primary on June 4, 1910.
Joseph A. Schofield announces Republican Assembly candidacy for the June 4 1910 primaries in Warren Pa. Arthur W. Dennison likewise seeks the Assembly seat pending primary decision.
Harrisburg reports the new Pennsylvania automobile law effective at year start introduces horsepower based registration fees 5 10 and 15 dollars for cars and 2 dollars for motorcycles chauffeurs require 2 dollar licenses and badges drivers under 18 need special permission penalties include up to 300 dollar fines or year imprisonment for offenses such as drunk driving and joy riding horn rules overtaking signals and stricter speed limits with fines distributed to state and local treasuries for road improvement
The quote recalls Tay Pay the great O Conner who raised $50 000 for the Irish cause during his visit to this country. It forecasts a glad day in America when Ireland gains home rule.
A York County reader planted 500 one year old peach trees and asked how to protect them this winter. State Zoologist H A Surface advised mound the soil around the trunks or wrap them, and to cut back to a 12 inch stalk. He noted profitable trees can live for decades with adequate feeding, pruning, and pest control.
A Pottstown physician damaged by borers asked Professor H A Surface about frost effects on exposed roots and suitable fertilizers. Surface advised mulching to protect roots, using nitrogen early then shifting to phosphoric acid and potash as trees bear fruit, and recommended consulting Prof R L Watts for fertilizer specifics. He criticized patent sprays like Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead and offered a home made mix alternative.
The year closes with generally excellent industrial and mercantile conditions despite trade slowdowns from a holiday surge, a major storm, and a railroad strike. Bank clearings rise 13.6 percent in New York and 16.4 percent elsewhere, rail earnings ahead 4.4 percent, and foreign imports remain vast while commercial failures fall from last year.
Census Bureau announces a simple qualifying test for census enumerators to be held on February 5 set by Director Durand. The test, like that used for the Twelfth Census, aims to be practical and fair, attracting hundreds of thousands considering applications.
Citizens aged 18 to 70 may apply for at least 68 000 enumerator jobs to begin in March preparation for April enumeration. Applications and instructions are available from J E Wenk supervisor Tionesta Pa and must be filed by January 25.
The list notes patents issued this week to Pennsylvania residents including Etna rail joint, Falls Creek brick cutter, Edgewood Park blading for turbines, Portage junction signal for mining railways, Millvale dough rolling device, Homestead gas heating apparatus, Scranton friction draft gear and other devices.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt celebrates women becoming census takers as she explains a woman backing another woman into admitting her age. The remark reflects early 20th century views on gender roles and civic participation.
The statement casts Bryan’s South American tour as a misguided quest if he seeks nations solely for their silver wealth and remains content with simply being there.
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