Cost of Living From a Farmer's Standpoint
J. T. Ailman argues that rising wages for officials and capitalists push costs up for unskilled labor and farmers. He cites tariffs, government salaries, and public projects as factors, claiming wealth producers must charge more to cover growing expenses. He notes per capita wealth and grain prices and warns of higher prices for basic goods.
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J. T. Ailman
the Grange News
South America
Harrisburg
Public Utilities Commission
Department of Charities
Country Life Commissions
The New Primary Act Prompts Pennsylvania Election Shakeup
The Philadelphia Record surveys a state bill abolishing the old convention system and requiring party allegiance declarations at registration. It notes direct primaries for governor lieutenant governor US senator and legislature next year, with Penrose likely as GOP candidate and Roosevelt-linked candidates in the Washington party.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
United States
United States Senate
Penrose
Washington Party
Roosevelt
William Flinn
Washington
Still In the Dark on Maid Terms in Chicago Daily
A humorous dialogue in the Chicago Record-Werald features a couple debating using the word servant for their maid. The maids two weeks on the job leave the couple unsure how to address her.
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Chicago
The Virginius affair and a later subway open date
A brief recap of the Virginius incident involving the American ship Virginius seized by a Spanish cruiser near Jamaica in 1873, the executions of Cuban patriots and crew, British intervention, and the subsequent diplomacy, plus the New York subway opening on October 23 1904 and a note on officer servant rules under Section 1232 of revised statutes.
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Virginius
Spain
Fry
Jamaica
Tornado
Santiago de Cuba
Cespedas
Ryan
del Sal
Verona
Cape Fear
United States
Army
First Rolled Tobacco From West Indies Cannibal Carib Tribes
The Cannibal Carib tribes of the West Indies are credited with smoking the first rolled tobacco. When the Spanish took possession of the Lesser Antilles they found natives puffing on long hard rolled leaves of the tobacco plant.
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West Indies
Lesser Antilles
Dust color and Jumbo the elephant facts
Dust lacks a single color, reflecting its mix of coal, minerals, sand, pollen and plant matter. It appears dark on light backgrounds because visible particles contrast with the surface. Jumbo the elephant, the largest exhibited in America, came from England with P. T. Barnum in 1881 and died after a freight train struck him in Canada on Sept. 15 1885.
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America
Jumbo
England
P. T. Barnum
Canada
Methods of Classifying Literature by Period Language and Form
The passage outlines several bases for organizing literature: period based grouping is common among modern writers, language categorization is also typical, and classification can be driven by subject matter or form.
Name Your Business In The Town Paper
A town exchange urges every business man to have his name and trade listed in the local newspaper. It argues well advertised firms show what commerce exists, attract customers, and boost the town’s vitality, while non advertisers harm themselves and the community.
Mystery Call Ties Up Cleveland Office
A ring at the Cleveland Plain Dealer office led the senior partner to the phone where he spoke briefly, then returned to his desk. Twenty minutes later he picked up again, spoke a few words, and learned the call was from his wife who said she had not missed him.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Emerson Quote On Self-Reliance And Will
The passage notes that discontent stems from lacking self reliance and describes it as a defect of will attributed to Emerson.
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Emerson
Dustless air does not exist and dust counts vary widely
The text argues that no air can be completely dust free, noting typical particles per cubic centimeter and higher counts in cities. It also discusses Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice as a comedy, citing its 1594 Venesian comedy origins and its classification as a comedy rather than a tragedy.
Harp and Union Jack explain Irish symbols and legends
The text outlines the golden harp flag used by Owen Roe O Neill in 1641, the Irish arms in the royal standard, and the Union Jack with an Irish harp. It notes the 1801 Patrick cross addition and explains moon meaning as one month. It recounts the Horn of Oldenburg legend about Otho of Oldenburg and a horn presented to a church.
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Owen Roe O'Neill
Ireland
Great Britain
Pericles
Diana
Oldenburg
Germany
Otho
Gib raltar of America name for Quebec cited
Quebec Canada has often been called the Gib raltar of America because of its strategic position and strong defenses, making it perhaps the most impregnable city in America.
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Gibraltar of
America
Quebec
Canada
Animal Allusions Explain Animal Personalities in Town Topics
The Naturalist in Town Topics catalogs humorous animal similes tied to human behavior. It pairs common phrases like a cat naps or a dog’s life with lively traits such as bravery, hunger, or shyness, reflecting observers’ playful interpretations.
Tragedy Headlines Spark Reader Attention
A Chicago Tribune set of dramatic headlines chronicles risky acts and surprising encounters. The items include a man overconfident in his dog’s fighting qualities, an accidental clash with a protective brother, a repayable long past debt remembered, a family’s daughters becoming vocal suffragists, and a veteran postmaster revealed after twenty years.
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Masher
Chicago Tribune
Champion husband gifts on twenty-fifth anniversary
A biographer recalls a famous champion man whose only present to his wife was on their twenty-fifth anniversary a four yard piece of cotton cloth to sew him a shirt.
Amateur artist sketches a hen that seems to come to life
An amateur artist drew rapid sketches to entertain his children. He created a hen sketch so realistic that after it was discarded in the waste paper basket it appeared to lie there as if still alive.
Iron Swords Claim Early Chinese Use 4000 Years Ago
Chinese scholars assert iron swords were in use in China about four millennia ago, based on archaeological finds and historical analysis. The claim situates weapon technology development deep in ancient East Asia, suggesting advanced metallurgy earlier than previously documented.
Petroleum Values Rise Despite Small Output Gain
The United States Geological Survey reports 1912 petroleum production up less than one percent to 223,538,604 barrels but value up 22.41 percent to 164,087,342 dollars. Declines in the mid continent output contrast with increases in California and higher value spread to products.
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Washington, D. C
United States Geological Survey
Standard Oil
Mid-Continent
Oklahoma
California
Perforated US Coins: A History of Ring Cents and Holes
The United States never adopted perforated coins though several attempts in 1849 to 1884 produced various ring cent designs. Gold dollars, 1849 and 1850 pennies, and a 1852 gold half dollar featured center holes or perforations but none entered general circulation.
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United States
United States Mint
Philadelphia
United States of America
California
Harper’s Weekly
Sealed Proposals for Road Reconstruction in Farmington Township
The State Highway Department invites sealed proposals for reconstructing 9837 linear feet of road on a telford and water bound macadam foundation from Roy Putnam property to Lander in Farmington Township Warren County. Bids due July 31 1913 with $2000 certified check. plans available in Harrisburg Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Warren offices. Edward M. Bigelow State Highway Commissioner. July 10 17 24.
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State Highway Department
Capitol
Harrisburg
a_ telford
Telford
Roy Putnam
Lander
Act of Assembly
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Farmers Bank Building
Pittsburgh
Warren Savings Bank
Warren
State Highway Dept
Farmington Township
Warren County
Edward M. Bigelow
Candidate for Register Recorder and Clerk of Orphans Court
The author declares candidacy for the office of Register Recorder and Clerk of the Orphans Court. The campaign is to run in the Republican primaries held next September.
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The
Orphans’ Court
Subpoena In Divorce Issued In Warren County Case
In Warren County Common Pleas case No 19 March Term 1915 George C Zimmerman libellant sues Ruth W Zimmerman Respondent A subpoena was returned non est inventus notifying the respondent to appear August 4 before the Warren Court of Common Pleas to answer the complaint and show cause why divorce should not be granted Warren Pa July 1 1613 July 3 10 17 24
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Warren County
Sheriff Sale of Property in Warren Borough 1915
By virtue of a writ of Levers Facial issued from Warren County Court of Common Pleas the Court House in Warren Borough will host a sale Monday July 14 1915 at 2 oclock P M. The property is east half of lot 1383 in Henry and Russells subdivision in Warren formerly Glade Township in Warren County Pennsylvania. It was conveyed to A Gust Olson by John A Peterson et al dated October 28 1905. Seized and to be sold as Olson mortgagor with Guy C Swanson Warren Savings Bank and Ralph Thurston tenant at suit of Eliza I Henry. Henry Park sheriff. June 26 July 3 10.
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Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Court House
Warren Borough
Warren
Glade Township
State of
Pennsylvania
Henry
A. Gus Olson
Guy C. Swanson
Warren Savings Bank
Ralph Thurston
Eliza I. Henry
Henry Park
G. G. Greene et al Seek Charter for G G G Metal Stamping Co
Notice states G G Greene H P Stone C E Metzger J R Calkins and A M Mead apply to the Pennsylvania Governor on July 24 1913 at 10:00 AM for a charter under the 1874 Act to form the G G G Metal Stamping Co to manufacture and sell home fasteners casters and metal parts in Warren Pennsylvania with D A Arird solicitor.
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G. G. Greene
H. P. Stone
C. E. Metzger
J. R. Calkins
A. M. Mead
Pennsylvania
A. M
A. D
G.G.G. Metal Stamping Co
Warren, Pa
D. A. Arird
Notice of Incorporation for Odd Fellows Building and Loan Association
An application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on August Tth 1913 by D B Hitchcock Benjamin E Firth Carl H Cramer and others under the 1874 act for the charter of Odd Fellows Building and Loan Association to purchase hold lease and sell real estate and enjoy all rights and privileges. Solicitor D A Arird signs for July 10 1915 with dates July 10 17 24.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
D. B. Hitchcock
Benjamin E. Firth
Carl H. Cramer
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Odd Fellows Building and Loan Association
D. A. Arird
For Sale Horse and Cow By M F Green
One bay seven year old horse described as a good worker and traveler, around 1150 pounds, plus a four year old cow. Contact M F Green, Corn planter,-ra. Two selling points.
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M. F. Green
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Warren Mail
Home Folk
Mail Printing Company
J. A. Larson
Penna
American Press Association
New York
Gre Renisse
New York Subway
Uncle Sam
Register and Recorder
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