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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
7
An advertisement urges using Jad Salts to relieve kidney and bladder discomfort. It claims four ounces in water before breakfast for several days cleans out sluggish kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents complications. A local druggist supposedly reports sales to those seeking kidney relief.
Grandmother used Sage Tea and Sulphur to darken dull or gray hair leaving it glossy. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, sold in drug stores for about 50 cents, is applied with a comb or brush to one strand at a time and aims to restore natural color after a few uses.
An old remedy advertises Hamburg Breast Tea as a safe inexpensive vegetable cure for colds and grip. A tablespoon poured into boiling water is drunk as a daily remedy to open pores, relieve congestion, and loosen bowels.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism cure that quickly eases pain, stiffness, and aching joints when rubbed on the tender spots. It claims 25 cent bottles banish pain from sciatica to backache without skin burning and urges readers to rub away rheumatism.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a soothing antiseptic cream for head colds and catarrh. It claims to open clogged nostrils, clear the head, prevent hawking and snuffling, and provide instant relief.
British forces blasted a nine mile front between Ypres and Armentieres with 600 tons of explosives and mine explosions. The dawn attack, supported by Belgian artillery, secured Messines ridge and surrounding objectives, marking a major artillery victory on Belgian soil and a striking display of coordinated force.
Letters to the National Emergency Food Garden Commission urge harsh dog measures including a ten dollar dog tax to protect gardens and sleep. Nebraskans advocate a national dog law, while calls for campaign against cats and monitoring of gardens multiply. Boy scouts organized in towns to aid policing efforts. The Mail Printing Co. Warren Pa offers Scribbling Pads in various sizes for factory and office use.
Henry H Bassett announces candidacy for Warren County Register and Recorder and Clerk of the Orphans Court. He states the decision rests with voters at the upcoming primary and asks for support and votes.
The Warren Mail announces Charles A Clark of Pine Grove township as a candidate for the Prothonotary and Clerk of the Courts in Warren County. His candidacy is subject to the Republican primaries to be held in September.
Sheriff announces George A. W. De Forest of Warren as Republican primary candidate for Warren County Sheriff to be decided in September.
Peter E. Nelson announces his intention to run for District Attorney of Warren County in the upcoming September primaries. The statement presents his bid and appeals to voters to consider his candidacy.
Former DA candidate Karl A. Krantz announces another bid for Warren County District Attorney subject to the Republican primary in September. He asks for votes and influence and pledges to perform duties efficiently if elected.
A. W. Mumford announces as a nonpartisan candidate for Associate Judge of Warren County in the September 18 1917 primaries. He cites respect for citizens wishes and seeks the office.
Poem excerpt praising the end of kings and tyrannies and the rise of democracy. A call for ending war, exploitation, poverty, and class divisions, envisioning a free world where men, women, and children live in equality.
The Count de Maupassant offers his Lecellier chateau near St Nazaire at the Loire estuary as headquarters for American forces disembarking nearby. With 200 rooms and extensive grounds suitable for tents and stabling, the building could serve General Pershing and his staff, though Pershing is expected to base near Paris or the front. The offer stems from the count’s strong affection for the United States.
Notice that the First Partial Account of Charles B. Morgan guardian of Laura Sweeting will be presented to the Court of Common Pleas in Warren County Pennsylvania for confirmation on June 25 1917 at 10 o clock A M The account will be allowed unless cause is shown to the contrary.
The Board of Directors calls a special stockholders meeting at the company office in Warren Borough PA on August 15 1917 at 10 o clock AM to vote on increasing capital stock. Alexander and Clark solicitors announce the notice published June 7 to August 9 1917 with multiple weekly insertions.
In the Western District of Pennsylvania, W F Ullrich bankruptcy No 8348 trustees to sell at public auction on July 6 1917 at 2 PM in Warren PA the property described as 17 acres with several easements and reservations including water rights and prior deeds. Terms: cash on confirmation. L C Eddy trustee. June 6 1917.
Van Arsdale B. Turner, American embassy clerk in Petrograd, describes the revolution’s chaos and hope for a constitutional monarchy. He notes a split labor faction, warns of wartime strain, and asserts U S democracy should force a hard blow at the Kaiser while Russia may emerge with a strong government.
Readers in unrepresented towns urged to recruit bright young locals to send weekly letters. More news from every area will strengthen The Warren Mail and support the paper.
The Mail office acts as a central supplier for legal blanks and sign cards, supplying forms and clerical items for official use.
Prisoners at the Maryland penitentiary bought 2150 dollars in liberty loan bonds from their small wage allowances. One inmate with a long sentence spent 260 of 278 on bonds. A former West Virginia train robber invested nearly all his savings in the bonds.
A historic monument ordered by the Massachusetts legislature 129 years ago and delayed for 139 years has been completed and unveiled in Boston honoring a noted French naval officer.
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