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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
2
A rural reminiscence mixes a farmer Lodire Danby with a love of horse teams and plows, contrasting tractors and engines with old quiet farms. It depicts an auctioneer as a civic centerpiece, joyful, witty, and master of the sale, drawing crowds with memorable bargains.
The narrator recalls sunlit days in the orchard with bees, a plan to hire a tractor, and saving land in the south meadow for himself and four-year-olds to break. He notes a squire’s departure, a quiet humor, and a shared memory of Turrow's years.
The article ridicules colleges as factories turning eighteen year olds into football champions, politicians, and leaders, contrasting past dull study with modern all‑encompassing curricula. It cites statistics claiming only one in forty college men become notable, while many prominent figures are graduates, yet warns college does not guarantee success or a free ride to the White House.
March carries shifting moods and windy days say observers. The piece teases weather lore, practical jokes with umbrellas and chickens, and hints at storing breezes for summer while noting dust, eye irritations, and street corner vigilance as March reveals its gusty nature.
Mary Messenger, who lived alone on a Wrightsville area farm, was found dead Saturday. She had been dead about three days. Coroner Chapman notified Dr. Neeson of Bear Lake, who issued a certificate citing heart trouble as the cause of death.
Warren residents subpoenaed in the Red Mitchell case before the Erie federal court have refused to appear claiming no reimbursement of expenses. Dr Mitchell, head of the state hospital alcohol and drug wards, is named defendant in the suit alleging grievances by institution staff.
Announcement says the Corry-Columbus bus trolley line is marked down to $8 000 for Corry residents struggling to raise funds to acquire the line. Built by C P Northrup W P Obryan and others, it cost many times that amount to establish with high operation and maintenance. J D Woodard is expected to buy the controlling interest once funds are raised.
Corwin, a Charles Alden Seltzer character, is explored as a hero whose discovery hinges on inner truth after years of doubt. The serialized tale features his courage amid a setting illuminated by a scornful romance and a guiding love.
A literary critic likened Charles Alden Seltzer to the World War revealing the real American in his works. The author of The Man With a Country is praised for portrayals of range life and sees film adaptation interest from Wallian S Hart and Tom Mix.
The Warren Mail invites local residents to become correspondents and send weekly letters. It urges interested readers to participate, promising noticeable engagement and timely results from community reporting and advertisements.
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