Republican Primaries Set for Warren County on June 5
Warren County Republicans schedule the spring primaries for Saturday June 5 from 2 to 8 p m under the new uniform primary law. Nominations include Associate Judge Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts Sheriff District Attorney plus two delegates to the state convention and one committeeman in each voting precinct. A G Eldred serves as county committee chairman urging all Republican voters to attend.
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Warren County
Our Junior Senator Oliver Shines in Senate Debates
The Philadelphia Press notes Senator Oliver of Pennsylvania speaks with knowledge on high speed steel labor issues at Homestead and tariff concerns. He rebutted a Nevada slander about seven days work and impressed with clear facts, showing readiness and authority in the Senate.
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Oliver
Philadelphia
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Tillman
Senate
Highspeed
Pittsburg
Homestead
Nevada
Newland
Reno
Carnegie Library
Star-Record
Condition of Trade Shows Slow Yet Steady Growth
Progress in trade remains slow but steady with rising business confidence. A notable revival in iron and steel signals a hopeful outlook for industry and commerce once tariff issues ease. Crop weather improves despite spring delays, while demand for structural steel remains strong and dry goods show potential for larger activity.
Rail earnings show gains over 1998 and 1907 figures
Dunn's Review notes last three weeks of railroad earnings up 14.9 percent from the same period in 1998 but down 11.0 percent from the 1907 record. Bank clearings rise weekly with a 12.5 percent New York gain and 16.1 percent outside. Foreign commerce in New York for the latest week totals 28,609,896 dollars, surpassing 1908 and 1907 figures. Exports near 1908 levels but above 1907. imports higher than 1908 and slightly below 1907. Commercial failures in May total 12,397,201 dollars in liabilities, led by manufacturing. Failures this week: 218 in the United States, 25 in Canada.
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New York
United States
Canada
Dunn
Cultivate Your Social Conscience
An editorial urges residents to engage with the board of health and board of education, stressing citizen backing, informed votes, and stronger links between households and civic bodies. It calls for optimistic civic effort and a refined social conscience to meet 20th century challenges. The piece is from The New Idea Woman's Magazine for June.
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Board of Health
Board of Education
New Idea Woman’s Magazine
Local Residents and Visitors Parade Through Town
A long roster of Corydon and Warren residents traveled to town for visits and social events last week. Couples and families including the Furness and Morrison circles, Miss Morse and Miss Hoop, and Mr. and Mrs. Hook and their son Earl joined in dances, memorial days, and calls around Corydon and Warren.
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Lena Hoop
Clara Holt
Diesel Handley
C. M. Bergstrom
Henry Muntz
Steamburg
J. E. Morse
Corydon
Rk. H. Spearman
Warren
John Wooster
Clair Hook
Lem Hook
Earl
Alfred Shade
Nellie Ruhlman
Christine
Morrisons
H. McMichael
Mr. McWilliams
Geo. Foulkrod
Clyde English
Clifford Ingham
Kinzua
Earnest Springer
David Holt
Brasington
Chas. McMichael
F. E. Nickerson
Onoville
Local Social Roundup From Titusville Area
June reports show attendance at John Robison's circus in Titusville last Saturday. Nellie Harrison of Red Oak visited D. Fitch last Friday. Floyd and Mrs. Canfield of Spartansburg were guests here Sunday. Gale Carr and family of Grand Valley visited Fred Cochran on Sunday. Archie Allen and wife of Corry spent several days with friends here.
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Minnie Fitch
Corry
Rolla Eggleston
John Eggleston
Richard Gilson
Elmer Drake
Faye
Arthur Fitch
William Lamb
Myrtie Hayes
Charles Scott
Sanford
John Robison
Titusville
Nellie Harrison
Red Oak
D. Fitch’s
Floyd Canfield
Spartansburg
Gale Carr
Grand Valley
Fred Cochran
Archie Allen
Swanson Injured After Buggy Collision With Steam Roller
June 1 report: J A Swanson thrown from buggy and seriously injured when his horse frightened by a steam roller on return home from Warren. Other notes: Miss Alice Delamater returns home from Butler county. Miss Lillian Anderson recalled from Youngsville due to her mother’s illness. John Swanson of Youngsville in town. Mrs W M Delamater and daughter Alice attend kitchen shower for Mr and Mrs Ross Mourer on Hull Hill.
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J. A. Swanson
Warren
Alice Delamater
Butler County
Lillian Anderson
Youngsville
Albert Anderson
John Swanson
W. M. Delamater
Alice
Ross Mourer
Hull Hill
Origins and decline of kissing the emperor’s hand
The passage traces kissing the hands as a Roman sign of subjection and respect under early rulers and first emperors. It notes that the gesture was later reserved for high rank officials, seen as a mark of condescension, and that Roman fathers avoided kissing their wives before their daughters due to delicacy.
Sun worship belief guides left to right actions in sports
A veteran explains a superstition about turning left to right, citing sun worship origins and its influence on batting, churning, cocks, and ship movements. He notes people instinctively prefer left to right motions and that reversing them is seen as wrong. The piece links ancient beliefs to modern reflexes.
Ancient Yokel Claims Fearful Age Through Time
A pedestrian meets an aged stone breaker who cannot state his exact age. Through questions about schooling and long service with various employers, the man traces a history of work totaling 378 years, prompting the observer to conclude his self estimate is nonsense but the old man remains serene saying he knows he is a fearful age.
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Sur
Scdulin
Farmer Giles
Squire Noakes
Wagoner
Cruker
the Inquirer
Dessay
Liverpool Mercury
Left Handed Manicurist Claims Heritage of Skill
A letter quotes a left handed manicurist asserting inherited talent and noting family history. He argues left handedness runs in his line, including his father grandfather and great grandfather along with ten cousins. The exchange highlights pride in hereditary traits and skill.
Happy Hunting Ground Saying and Club Misconceptions
A Yonkers Statesman dialogue quips that a married woman seeking a husband might search in a club. The exchange contrasts social expectations with humor about dating and marriage.
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Yonkers Statesman
Not a Free Agent
A fragment from an Atlanta newspaper quotes a Black resident answering a question about marriage with a vivid dialect line. The item reflects regional slang and social attitudes rather than a clear news event.
Noted veterinary expert Dr C D Smead endorsed for Tribune Farmer
The New York Tribune Association sought top writers for a national agricultural journal. Dr C D Smead of Logan New York is praised as America’s best veterinary surgeon due to his lifelong farming, breeding, and hands on care. Subscriptions offered at 1 year 1 75 dollars.
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New York Tribune Association
New York Tribune Farmer
J. C. Currier
Minnesota
C. D. Smead
Logan
N. Y
Dr. Smead
New York Tribune-Farmer
America
Tribune-Farmer
the Mail
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