Philadelphia Weekly Press to End June 14
The Philadelphia Weekly Press will cease publication after June 14 as management decides to discontinue the weekly. A large season stock reduces bark peeled in lumber regions. beef-trust investigations cost the government about 125000 dollars. beef remains costly. Pennsy trains New York to Chicago cover 913 miles in eighteen hours. Massachusetts residents may drink twice yearly without arrest, counting questionable.
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Philadelphia Weekly
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Chicago
Massachusetts Governor Douglas Names Republicans to Offices
The best evidence that Gov. Douglas is sincere in rejecting another Democratic nomination is his appointment of a number of Republicans to good offices.
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Gov. Douglas
Massachusetts
Supreme Court Justice Elkin Plans European Tour
Justice Elkin and his wife and daughter will depart this week for a lengthy European trip. Rumors run among his critics that they might back a gubernatorial bid next year, but supporters urge restraint and quiet.
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Supreme Court
Elkin
Judge Elkin
Harrisburg Population Figures Questioned by Telegraph
The Harrisburg Telegraph touts a population of 80 845 for Harrisburg and asserts the figure may include street statuary and crowds at railroad depots, suggesting the paper stands by a higher count.
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Harrisburg
Peace hopes rise as eagle aids Roosevelt pact efforts
The American eagle in President Roosevelt's hands symbolizes peace and helps bring Japan and Russia toward terms. European nations laud the president's wise and humane diplomacy.
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Roosevelt
Japan
Russia
Farm youths favor town life despite country benefits
A rural exchange notes that while homes have telephones and barns house a buggy, and rural mail boxes mark country life, youngsters prefer town and city living even with country advantages. The tale captures mid-century rural attitudes and migration trends.
Health board warns to curb July Fourth toy pistols and firecrackers
State Board of Health issues a timely warning urging law officials to prohibit sale or giving away of toy pistols and large firecrackers to reduce casualties from Independence Day celebrations. Do it now before anyone is hurt or killed.
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State Board of Health
New Paper Calls Out End Seat Hog Abuse
The passage critiques the end seat hog phenomenon, noting the man who moves along can become a victim of someone eager to claim the end seat. It urges gentlemen to yield to ladies to spare them the effort of climbing over and squeezing through the confined space.
Committee to nominate for vacancy on state Supreme Court
Chairman Andrews calls Republican State Committee meet in Harrisburg next Wednesday June 21 to nominate a candidate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Justice Dean. Gov Pennypacker appointed Judge John Stewart to fill the vacancy for this year. Stewart is considered an acceptable choice to both factions.
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Andrews
Republican State Committee
Harrisburg
Justice Dean
Supreme Court
Pennypacker
John Stewart
Franklin County
State Committee
Stewart
The Farmer's Living Income Compared with Town Life
A Dundee Observer excerpt highlights that a farm family of six to eight enjoys a home, board, clothing, and homegrown provisions totaling about 800 dollars yearly. It argues that a farmer earns a substantial, steady income while town families expend more on food and services, shaping a stable year to year picture for rural living.
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Dundee Observer
Wedding Anniversary Milestones Listed by Year
The list names traditional anniversaries from first cotton to seventy fifth diamond. It covers common markers such as paper leather woolen tin and crystal through milestones like silver gold and pearl.
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China
State Automobile Law Sets City Limits at Six MPH
Pennsylvania lawmakers approved a new automobile law requiring licenses at $5 and mandatory lights. Speed limits were set to six miles per hour in cities and boroughs and three miles per hour on country roads. Penalties range from $10 to $25 for a first offense and $25 to $100 for a second, with fines funds directed to road improvement.
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Pennsylvania
Largest egg farm charges $1 a Year per Hen
C E L Hayward operates the world’s largest egg farm at Hancock New Hampshire with over 8400 hens housed in 600 small coops. Hens stay indoors no green feed and receive a beef scraps based diet plus salt shells and grit. Annual profit cited at one dollar per hen as proof of the system.
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C. E. L. Hayward
Hancock
N.H
Demand for Rural Routes Presses On As Petitions Climb
Tables from the division of rural free delivery show no abatement in demand for rural free delivery. Some 4 708 petitions for new service await action. Establishing routes continues rapidly, about 600 per month, ahead of the new fiscal year starting July 1. With the new appropriation, many routes will begin August 1.
Subscription Accounts Due for Prompt Payment
A newspaper man notes that trusting subscribers with a paper account implies paying promptly. Several subscriptions are currently due at our office and we will cheerfully issue receipts to those who settle quickly.
Reading Pa Unveils First McKinley Monument in State
Reading residents funded and erected a monument to ex President McKinley. The G A R veterans held a dedicatory meeting last week, emphasizing action over talk as the monument was unveiled.
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Reading
McKinley
G. A. R. Veterans
Teachers' Excursion to Asbury Park
Teachers travel from D. A. V. & P. Ry via New York City from June 29 to July 2 with return valid until August 31. Highlights include a New York City stopover and other privileges. Inquiries directed to ticket agent for folder details.
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Asbury Park
New York City
A. J
National Educational Association
Erie Railroad
N. J
Erie
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Postal Cards Sayings Reflect Wry Wits and Caution
A collection of quips and maxims from the Atlanta Constitution notes on happiness wealth friendship and politics. Wry observations cover courtship temper suspicion and the vanity of art while poking fun at politicians and social norms.
Hen that buries her eggs in Clyde story
Town assessor W A Groescup of Clyde New York presents a champion hen that buries eggs in varied locations and covers them with earth. Eggs have appeared in garden heaps and sand piles with a chick hatching from a sun warmed heap. Groescup is known for truthfulness.
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W. A. Groescup
Clyde
N. Y
Mr. Groescup
Reduced Rates to Niagara Falls for Shrine Excursions
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers greatly reduced excursion tickets to Niagara Falls for Imperial Council, Ancient Order of Mystic Shrine events on June 20 and 21. From Bradford Sherman Portville Black Creek Salamanca and nearby stations travel is June 19 or 20 with return by June 24. other stations depart June 18 or 19 with return by June 24. An extended return to June 30 is possible with ticket deposit and 50 cent fee.
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Niagara Falls
Imperial Council
Order of the Mystic Shrine
N. Y
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Bradford
Sherman
Portville
Black Creek
Salamanca
Pennsylvania Railroad
Reduced Rates to Baltimore for Christian Endeavor Convention
Pennsylvania Railroad offers greatly reduced round trip tickets to Baltimore for the International Convention United Society of Christian Endeavor. Valid for travel from all eastern stations including Pittsburg Erie and Buffalo with sale dates July 3 4 5 and return by July 15. Tickets may route via Philadelphia and include Baltimore to Washington excursion options.
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United Society of Christian Endeavor
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Erie
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Washington
Excursion tickets offered to Lewis and Clark Exposition
Portland Oregon excursion reduced fares to Washington and British Columbia destinations at less than half price for round trips. Tickets on sale daily until October 15 aboard Lake Shore By. Inquire with D A V and P ticket agents for details.
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Washington
British Columbia
Lake Shore
Low Rates Niagara Falls Excursion Offers Stopovers
Tourist rail offer from Niagara Falls dates June 18 to 20 with return valid until July 14. Includes stopovers at Lake Chautauqua Cedar Point and Put-in-Bay. Contact agents for details and bookings.
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Niagara Falls
D. A
Cedar Point
Mammoth
Put-in- Bay
Low-Rate Excursion to Oil City and Titusville
Train from Warren on the Pennsylvania Railroad departs Sunday June 25 at 9 56 PM reaching Irvington 10 06 Titusville 12 20 PM with Oil City 11 40 AM and return from Titusville 7 PM arriving Warren next day. Round trip fare is $1 with tickets valid on regular trains returning Monday June 26.
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Warren
Pennsylvania Railroad
Irvington
Tidioute
Oil City
Titusville
Fourth July Low Rates
Independence Day excursion by D A V P R offers low rate tickets July 1 through 4 to locations within 200 miles of the selling station. Tickets valid for return until July 5. Details available from agents.
Rates to Baltimore For Christian Endeavor Meet
Low excursion rates to Baltimore Maryland for the D A V P Christian Endeavor meeting on July 2 3 and 4 with tickets valid through August 31. Details available from agents.
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Baltimore
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Excursion Rates to Denver for Epworth League Meeting
Very low fares offered by D A V P By for travel to Denver Colorado from June 29 to July 4 inclusive. Passengers urged to contact the nearest D A V P By agent for details and specifics of the excursion package.
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Denver
Col
Epworth League
Fork SaLE Cheaply Fifteen-week Scholarship in Hoff College
Advertises a fifteen week scholarship at the Hoff Business College in Warren. Instructions urge writing or calling the MAIL Office for details.
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Hoff Business College of
Warren
Peace talks and odds ends from the press
A compilation of short notes from papers including claims of impending peace between Russia and Japan and Norway stereotypes. Wheat crop optimism for 1905, a labor saving darning machine, a Chicago church lunch turnout, Panama canal health figures, weed-killing with gasoline, Norwegian eyesight claims, and Meadville legal baseball mishap.
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Chicago
Panama Canal
Tropics
Meadville
Oil City
A Helpful Farm Paper Offer For Farmers
A promotional note for MAIL subscribers offers a first class agricultural family paper to improve farming methods. The ad promotes a special contract with the New York Tribune Farmer, enabling one year of both papers for $1.50. Send order and money to the address. samples are free.
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New York Tribune
Quiet Summer Retreats catalog offered by rail ticket agents
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway advertises a copy of its book Quiet Summer Retreats available through the D. A. V. and P. ticket agent or A. J. Smith, G. P. A. Cleveland. This notice directs readers to obtain the publication via these railway officials.
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Lake Shore
Michigan
Southern Ry
A. J. Smith
G. P. A. Cleveland
Local plating shop advertises replating services
Old knives forks spoons and chandeliers can be replated cheaply by sending them to the Warren Electric Plating Co basement Times building. Milli nery now at Miss Sill's store. Wedding and graduation presents at Morek Kirberger's. Call to see.
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Warren Electric Plating Co
Miss Sill
Morek & Kirberger’s. Call and See
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