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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
4
The Postmaster General issues an order barring credit for over one year to weekly papers. The paper may lose second class mailing if subscribers are more than a year in arrears. Read your label, pay arrears at once, and accommodate us by settling balances.
Sentiment improves with a brighter financial outlook as easier credit prompts anticipated contract placements. Idle mills resuming, iron and steel output low but beginning to revive, retail activity steady, and a stronger primary market jobbing flow expected.
The Republican press of the state hails Senator Flinn's manifesto on the senatorial situation as a powerful statement. Frosty is the only adjective used in mild critique, though it fails to convey the full impact reflected in coverage.
When in need of good job printing, try The Mail Office offering mail orders with prompt and careful attention.
Warren County Republican Committee announces primaries for borough and township officers to be elected in February. Polls open on Saturday January 25 1908 for at least three hours with times set by the local Vigilance Committee. Only Republicans may vote. Blank ballots will be mailed to committee members.
Gov Stuart appoints Nathaniel Ewing Charles N Mann and John Y Boyd to the new State Railroad Commission. Members receive 8000 yearly salaries with a 34000 attorney and 4000 secretary, marshal 2500. commission may hire staff and spend 100000 annually. It will regulate common carriers examine books set freight rates car distribution station locations grade crossing rules and related matters.
The New York Tribune Farmer credits Dr C D Smead for revolutionizing animal care. A practical farmer and livestock breeder, he mentored readers through veterinary questions, stressing prevention and daily study. Subscriptions promoted at 1 year for 31.75.
Government revenue from whisky in November 1907 fell off 4 817 000 dollars compared with November 1906. The water wagon, remarks the Pittsburg Gazette Times, is no joke. Legal Blanks at MA Office.
The Library Association held its annual meeting Monday evening electing J. H. Jefferson as president Rev. H. M. Conaway as vice president Theodore Messner as treasurer and M. D. Crary as secretary. Additional Board of Control members were chosen including Mrs. A. D. Wood and the Rev. W. H. Jones.
A Cassell's Journal description explains the laborious bronze statue process. Artists cover plaster with thousands of sand pieces to form a mold, then build a clay core, trim it precisely, reassemble the mold, and pour molten bronze to reveal a rough statue needing final touch ups.
A lawyer recounts a case involving a widow facing foreclosure by Moses Weil. The expert refuses initial payment, offers to forgo his fee, and ultimately manipulates the deal to protect the widow. The twist reveals the widow is the narrator’s mother, exposing moral tension in legal ethics.
A Washington high school history class prompts a misremembered family anecdote as a student claims an uncle fought in the civil war. The teacher notes the uncle would be too young and the student corrects that he meant the Revolutionary War.
In Perry on November 23, Rev M A Parkinson united Royal E Scott of Deerfield Pa with Elizabeth Mackey of Franklin Pa. In Carroll village on the 16th, L B Brown joined Ellis Morgan and Eunice Northrop of Pine Grove Pa. In Jamestown on the 23rd Rev H G Blinn joined John F Smith and Charlotte Gayle, both of Jamestown. Also a notice about delivery of reading in Congress and New York City governance costing $8500 daily and 354 per hour, with the town clock ticking a dime per tick.
Local notice announces J B Follett will organize a 12 lesson vocal music class at Davis and Watsons Hall on Wednesday December 8 at 6 30 pm. Terms are 1 per scholar. The item also reports California mining dust profits from Sandy Bar and notes the President's message readiness.
The Pennsylvania Railroad dismissed six Warren freight depot clerks and laid off Yardmaster J W Hughes and Station Master George W Metzger. Business has fallen at Warren and Struthers stations with 1400 empty cars on sidings between Erie and Renova. Officials say Hughes and Metzger will likely be placed in other positions as further statements follow.
Frank Taylor son of William Taylor a section hand on the P E at Spring Creek was run over by a light engine last Saturday Jan 11 and his left arm had to be amputated at Corry hospital He stood on one track watching a freight train pass on the other when struck He is expected to recover.
A report identifies Spain as the sunniest nation in Europe based on climate data. Analysts note high annual sunshine hours across coastal and inland regions, influencing tourism and energy planning.
A door to door agent hawks Mc Swat's Magazine promising roadside bounties for new subscribers including a life insurance policy a bicycle a mushroom hat Finnigan's oil of joy and Nicholson Meredith's House of a Thousand Cradles. A skeptical madam counters with her own subscription to McSquirt's Monthly and absurd rewards.
At Jamestown New York on January 8 1908 a son was born to William B and Lillian M Woodruff of 514 East Eighth street. The Woodruff family recently moved from Warren. Also notices refer to the Great Stringency Shoe Sale by Eberhart and Miller on the first page.
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