Warren Library Association Celebrates New Building
The Warren Library Association unveils a modern, sanitary, well equipped building honoring Francis Henry and family. The 1916 report notes 54,782 books loaned, 807 open days, and growing circulation across branches, with active children’s programs, bibliographies, a new Library League, and staff dedication.
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Francis Henry
Eliza S. Henry
Lansing Ditmars Wetmore
Marie Shattuck Wetmore
Alice Wetmore Jefferson
Warren
Messner
Balay
Warren Borough
A. Parmlee
Beck
Henry Estate
Lean Int
Mary Scofield
W. A. Barkin
N. Parmlee
Rachel Wetmore
L. D. Wetmore
Warren Public Library Annual Report 1916 17
The report covers January 1 1916 to January 1 1917. Highlights include 307 days open, 2 Sundays, 383 adult and 369 juvenile new card holders, 29 777 volumes with 1 100 added, 221 public documents, and ongoing circulation details for branch schools. Also lists new acquisitions and subscriptions across multiple local clubs, church groups, and periodicals.
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Board of Control of
The
Warren Public Library
Days
No. of Sun
Philomel Library
Warren Acad. of Science
Art Club
Shakespeare Club
Why don’t you for Work
Exchange quotes on daily pettiness versus life’s grandeur. A line from a conversation about work and a stiff neck underscores the clash between routine tasks and larger purpose. Phillips Brooks referenced.
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Phillips Brooks
Colbert Girls Family Seeks Thorough Probe In Murder Case
Philadelphia reports show District Attorney Rotan retaining belief that Bernard W. Lewis of Pittsburgh killed Mazie Colbert. After seven hours of questioning witnesses, relatives dispute hotel room items and hand marks while Mayor Smith pledges justice and a full inquiry.
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Philadelphia
Mazie Colbert
Samuel P. Rotan
Bernard W. Lewis
Pittsburgh
Lewis
Atlantic City
Miss Colbert
Colbert
Thomas B. Smith
Naval Salute: Guns Flocked Silent for Friendly Visitors
A historic note explains that a town or warship fired no shots as friendly strangers approached. To signal peaceful intent, they did not load their guns, giving a naval salute to visitors.
Word From Brer Williams
A brief Atlanta Constitution item quotes Brer Williams warning that lightning does not strike twice in the same place, delivering a folksy lesson about persistent misfortune or consequences tied to a past event.
She Married One. Is there an old maid in your family
Feature line from the Detroit Free Press questions old maid stereotypes with a playful joke about marriage and social roles. The quote contrasts expectations with marital status, highlighting gender norms in a humorous broadcast.
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Detroit Free Press
Daily manners praised as constant social tool
The text extols using good manners at all times, arguing they should be practiced daily and repeatedly. It frames polite conduct as universally beneficial.
Penny Box Publishing Sparks English Classic Revival
The article recounts Fitzgerald’s anonymous edition of Omar Khayyam’s Rubaiyat sold in a penny box outside Bernard Quaritch’s shop after high prices failed to attract buyers. It notes later fame and mentions Rossetti Swinburne Burton among those who found the hidden treasure, with Quaritch later buying back copies in 1898. It also touches on human binocular vision from Popular Science Monthly.
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Fitzgerald
Omar Khayyam
Bernard Quaritch
Quaritch
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Swinburne
Burton
Europe’s Largest Dam Near Talarn Hard Ascent
Europe’s longest dam sits near the fortified Talarn town in Spain. The concrete dam crosses the Noguera Pallaresa gorge and rises about 330 feet with a 1000 foot length. It creates a 15 mile long artificial lake four miles wide aimed at power generation and irrigation. Local cement was produced on site from nearby limestone and marl and moved by a temporary railroad.
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Europe
Spain
Noguera Pallaresa
Talarn
Those Youngsters A Toboggan Joke From Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegram
Cartoonish exchange humorously frames a boy named Bobby and Mr Jinks over a toboggan ride. The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph notes the gag about hill speed and a missed toboggan experience.
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Bobby
Mr. Jinks
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Witness Objects in Damage Suit Question
A witness in a damage suit before a justice of the peace faced an objection from an attorney as another attorney questioned the witness. The exchange centered on the witness saying he did not know what he would have answered. The Indianapolis News reported the remark during the court proceeding.
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Justice of the Peace
Indianapolis News
Not a Dancer. Mistress Sarah in Boston Transcript
A brief dialogue from the Boston Transcript features Mistress Sarah admitting she has never taken dancing lessons. She responds to a request for usefulness with caution and a candid reply about her lack of formal dance training.
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Sarah
Boston Transcript
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Mexico
Hallowe'en Riley
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Joanard
Sill
Chautauqua [O. Institute
Jamestown
Keystone State Library
Warnerville
C. H. Smith Co
Evening Times
the Mirror
Warren Mail
South St
Glade School
West End
Jefferron Ave
New International Cyclopedia
Damas
D. I. Ball
Warner
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National Educ. Assoc
Wilson
Woodrow
History of
Amer
People
Woman Citizen
Woman's Club
Blue & White
Warren High School
Christian Advocate
N. A. White
Christian Science Journal
Christian Science Church
Christian Science Sentinel
MacKay
Revo
D. A. R. Sadie
Review
Ladies of Macabees
Lutheran—Lutheran Church
Lutheran Mission Worker
Lutheran Church
Needle Craft
W. D. Scott
Raja Yoga Messenger
McAlpin
W. S. Peirce Union Signal
W. C. T. U. Woman
Eva Jane Smitha
Warren Evening Times
Warren Evening Mirror
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Club
Svenska Standeret
Baraca
Baptist Church
Woman’s Journal
Eva Jane Smith
War
Salvation Army
Mary C. Weiss
Struthers Library
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Post Oitine
Columbia Amusement Co
Blair
Saginaw Tou
Warren Library Agsa
Eaoe
Kathryn
Kate
Puck
U. S. Bulletins
Philolog
A. Talbott
Adams
Jefferson
Rockwell
Ball
W. W. Messner
J. Crazy
Lott
Swedish Baptist Ch
J O Messerly
Aed Gee Ow Owie Publishers
Warren Water Co
Penna. Gag Co
P. O
Hall
Awaes
Warren Lib
Ass'n
Grand Rapids Furniture Record
Grand Rapids, Mich
B. Ellis
Broadway
New York
Indianapolis Star
Evening Sun
Philo Hay
Newark
N. 1
Tree Gampia Graf Bros
Robinczon
Roeders Restnei Pillows
Newark, N. J
Jamiesons
Rogers
Jamieson Hardware & Supply GO
Popular Science Monthly
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