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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
4
Editorial notes emphasize prevention over remedies and urge living right through winter and spring. Eat seasonally, avoid rich foods, enjoy sun and water, and consider mild tonics like lime juice, mineral waters, and epsom salts for liver health.
Harrisburg reports say Pittsburgh officials urge coordination with the city county flood commissions and the national government to build 17 reservoirs in Pennsylvania and 76 in Maryland and West Virginia to control floods. The $20 million project faces public opposition from residents fearing river valley impacts and costs, with critics warning it serves water power interests.
The piece lauds Charles E. Hughes as a strong decisive leader chosen by the Republican party at Chicago. It asserts his acceptance speech and platform prove loyalty to America and Americanism, calling for united support for Hughes and Fairbanks in November. It emphasizes his courage, experience, and opposition to wrong, urging all Republicans to rally behind the ticket.
The article lauds Colonel Roosevelt for declining the presidential nomination as an act of courage and patriotism. It frames his stance as supporting Justice Hughes against Wilson, conditional on Hughes' devotion to Americanism, and hails Roosevelt as the era’s greatest man and first citizen.
Oil City Pennsylvania June 28 a machine gun company has been organized by men employed by a railroad in Oil City. The company will offer its services to the Sixteenth regiment at once.
The Dog Hill post has a list of visitors who did not receive expected mail this week including Raz Barlow Atlas Peck Poke Eazley Sim Flinders Luke Mathews Sap Spardlen Fitch Smith Fletcher Henstep Tobe Moseley Bat Smith Dock Hocks Sidney Hocks Ellick Hellwanger the Depuy Constable Frisby Hancock the Horse Doctor Yam Sims Jefferson Potlocks Columbus Allop Wash ington Hocks the Blind Man Cricket Hicks the Old Miser Slim Pickens the Excelsior Fiddling Band Miss Flutie Belcher Miss Fritzie Alsop Miss Frizzie Dillard Miss Gondola Henstep Miss Cordelia Hellwanger Miss Rosyola Moseley and Hag ford Preacher. Columbus Allsop begins bass practice this week while Miss Fritzie Alsop sings at the Wild Onion school house entertainment next February as the teacher and pupils commemorate Geo Washington crossing the Delaware.
Jefferson Potlocks reports a large bump on his head after a fight with Standard Han cock at Rye Straw. The incident occurred at Rye Straw and involves a local dispute. Potlocks seeks medical attention and says no further details are available.
Poke Eazley argues that every person has two ears to hear both sides of the question, urging open minded debate and fair consideration of opposing views.
The Postmaster and political leader in Hogwallow said he would stay neutral until Roosevelt clarifies his plan. He noted the unsettled political situation and his need to observe actions before taking sides.
A railroad crossing near Bloomingville prompts train officials to blow whistles and slow as crews inspect signals after a reported near miss. No injuries reported and highway traffic resumes with caution.
A fragmented item notes Yam Sims unsure about tomorrow while referencing Miss Fritzie Allsop and towels. The text ends mid journey as Sims begins a walk to Rye Straw yesterday leaving readers with an incomplete scene and unanswered questions.
Raz Barlow fired at Jefferson Pot locks on Musket Ridge Tuesday but Jefferson, deaf, did not hear the incident. The mishap involved a right shoe on the left foot and a directional mixup ending at the Lizard school house.
Dock Hocks purchases a looking glass to be used when he wishes to talk to himself.
The Dog Hill preacher says he holds no political belief and will vote according to the dictates of his conscience and his congregation. He urges parishioners to consider moral guidance over party platforms.
A procession of snails that the mail carrier last noted five weeks ago on Musket Ridge has arrived in Hogwallow and this week moves past the local post office.
Miss Hostetter Hocks arranges an accordion for a performance and visits a blacksmith shop to have it charged with wind from the bellows.
Jefferson Potlocks visited the blacksmiths shop at Rye Straw and returned with a wagon load of horse shoes to hang along Gander creek for fishing luck.
Frisby Hancock arrived home safely after visiting relatives at Buzzard Knob. En route near the Wild Onion school house a snake crossed the road in front of his horse and, he says, it was so long that he was delayed at least a half hour to let it pass.
A thermometer in Washington Hocks house plummeted to eighty one degrees below zero on Friday morning. The extreme cold threatens Wash and his family with pneumonia and related health risks.
The Excelsior Fiddling Band grew more important as it aged and was asked five times to repeat the same piece at a Calf Ribs neighborhood entertainment. The group once stood while playing but now rests on its laurels when benches are available.
Nearly all public school teachers receive scholarships for the 1916 Chautauqua summer school. Full scholarships cover gate admission plus tuition, board, and room. half scholarships require a $25 payment. A long list of awardees across many states is named, reflecting trust and ambition in the teaching profession.
National Geographic summary describes the US Mexico boundary from El Paso to the Pacific, noting multiple directional changes, the San Luis divide summit at 6600 feet, wildlife in the high country, and towns Bisbee and Tombstone. It recounts a July sand storm near Pozo Verde and border monuments erected with cast iron markers.
Harrisburg reports preparations by Dr. Samuel G. Dixon to distribute tetanus antitoxin statewide to treat injuries from fireworks and firearms. Last year 299 Pennsylvania injuries from powder, fireworks, blank cartridges caused tetanus none developed. antitoxin to be free for the poor and issued within 24 hours after wounds.
Horse loses leg in pasture. Omer Armitage reports a misfortune at East Branch. C T Lay and wife visit son F D Lay over Sunday. W C T A plans a full day meeting June 30 at Grange hall with Harriett Eaton and Mrs Blount speaking on suffrage. Mrs C L Clark suffered a paralysis stroke last Wednesday with little chance of recovery. Several local trips and visits noted including G G Taylor to Warren, Mrs Bessie Northrop from East Branch to Oklahoma, and residents Myron Gibson and Mrs Gibson visiting relatives after a stroke.
Mrs Hat tie Kerr of Buffalo visited her sister Mrs Tony Mars in Enterprise last week. Charles Welldon sold his store to B Faunce and will move his family to Goodwell Hill next week. Howard Conover and family stayed with Mrs T Mars in Gresham last Saturday. Malcolm McKeaver of Hamiltons Corners visited with wife and friends Friday. Mr and Mrs Mare Dunham of War visited his parents and Mrs Myron Dunham. Dr W G Johnson and family called on friends here Sunday. W T Allison traveled to Warren on business Monday. Harvey W Johnson, recently married in Titusville, returned with his bride June 19 and settled at their home. friends serenaded them Monday night with tin horns and tinpans, then refreshments and social hour. Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Johnson hosted a largely attended reception with many useful gifts.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, telegraphed labor leaders in Mexico promising that American labor would do all it could to prevent a break between the two countries.
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