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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
4
Henry Bassett announces candidacy for the office of Register and Recorder and Clerk of the Orphans Court in Warren County. He appeals to Republicans to support his bid and votes at the upcoming primary.
The Warren Mail lists Charles A. Clark of Pine Grove township as a candidate for Prothonotary and Clerk of the Courts, subject to the outcome of the Republican primaries in September.
The Warren Mail announces George A. W. De Forest of Warren as a candidate for Sheriff of Warren County subject to the Republican primary in September next.
Peter E. Nelson declares his bid for Warren County District Attorney. He states the campaign is subject to the September election decision and urges Republican party support in Warren County.
Former district attorney candidate Karl A. Krantz announces his bid again for Warren County District Attorney, subject to Republican primary voters in September. He appeals for votes and influence, pledging efficient performance if elected.
A. W. Mumford announces candidacy for the office of Associate Judge of Warren County at the September 18 1917 primaries. He frames the bid as non partisan in response to citizen wishes.
Poem excerpt extols the season of planting and growing trees and shrubs. It highlights planting with care for shade, shelter, fruit, and perfume, praising harmony with vernal airs and nature, as quoted from Tree Talk by F. L. Brace.
The passage claims the Turkish and Prussian governments halted discharge of food and medicines by the Des Moines and Caesar in Syrian ports. The ships, carrying supplies for starving Am erans and missionaries, have sat at Alexandria for four months, with Turkey reportedly willing to let aid proceed but Germany withholding consent. The writer questions a credible motive for this obstruction.
An editorial argues the Supreme Court Eight-Hour Law makes interstate railroad workers public servants, a principle extending to streetcars, gas and electric plants, water systems, and telegraph lines. It asserts state and national authority can enforce public interest over private gain, reducing strikes aimed at the public and urging reason over disruption. The piece, from the New York World, sees labor and capital united by public-service safeguards.
The bride wore a conventional white gown. The groom appeared in a black coat with a white pearl decorated vest, black shoes with laces, gray broadcloth trousers, white gloves, and a white linen cravat. For travel, he wore a blue serge suit with tan shoes and an imported felt hat.
President Wilson will issue an executive order on April 1 moving postmasterships from political graft to civil service. Vacancies in all classes will go to the highest scorer in competitive exams, with politics not influencing appointments. The change aims to improve government efficiency and reduce political influence in postmaster appointments.
The Wholesale Grocers' Assn of Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware absolves the middleman of blame for rising food prices and says the producer was cleared long ago leaving the consumer at fault. Congress should open another investigation.
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes that the famed archaeologist Professor Diggs is reputed to have uncovered about six buried cities. It adds a light jab about his wife Mrs Diggs, who is teased for often hunting his hat when he departs the house.
Some men delay house cleaning until trout fishing opens forcing wives to handle cleaning while men trek mountain streams seeking enough fish to feed the family.
Has Automatic Cannon Kristiania March 21. A company is formed to exploit Lieutenant Colonel Frith jof Andersons tel electric control of cannons. The inventor, a well known Norwegian officer, says all cannons with the System can be operated by a single man at a safe distance in his bombproof shelter. The system has been tested on coast defense artillery by a military commission and the Norwegian storming's military committee has urged equipping all coast defense guns.
The essay argues American military defenses seem weak but highlights optimistic notes about American inventiveness. It cites Frederick Palmer and Edison, notes Europe’s advanced war tech, and recalls the Monitor vs Merrimac battle as proof American ingenuity adapts. It concludes American genius will evolve effective weapons if needed.
E. W. Kinander resigns as Struthers Station agent effective April 1. Replaced by F. A. McGill of Kinzua, who has held the post for three years. Kinander served 14 years in various departments and has not yet decided his next move. Supervising agent in Warren says no radical changes. clerical work will remain locally.
Fire scorched several acres on the south slope near Stoneylonesome Castle east of Glade. Sparks from a passing train ignited leaves as residents and nearby farms fought the blaze until damp underbrush cooled the flames.
Supt C S Knapp announces Warren county teachers examinations will run May 25 and 26 for North Warren and Sugar Grove and June 1 and 2 for Tidioute and Youngsville. North Warren Sugar Grove dates moved from June 9 9 to May 25 26 for unspecified reasons. Teachers with first time pupils should inform them of the change.
The J. R. Bairstow studio, long housed above the Warren Clothing Co, moved Monday to the Scofield block on Liberty Street. Bairstow had occupied Pennsylvania Avenue West for 35 years and relocated to make room for Warren Clothing, which recently purchased the building’s second floor.
Chas. Gerro an Italian resident of Fourth Avenue west was running from an explosion at the boiler shop of Struthers-Wells Monday evening when he stepped in a car track and badly sprained his foot. Dr L E Chapm an attended and the man was returned to his home. Details of the blast during the night shift were not available.
Miss Bertha Hagle felt heat on her side Sunday evening at the P. R. R. station. In a crowded moment a spark from a cigar or cigarette set her coat afire, burning a large hole through the coat and her dress and ruining both garments.
Secretary Houston told farmers to assist in crop care this season and reduce waste from disease or insects in northern staples like potatoes cabbage and onions. He urged treating seed potatoes for scab before planting and having spraying equipment ready. Preventable potato diseases can wipe out large portions of the harvest.
Mrs. John Mays Hammond and Mrs. William K. Harcourt of New York offered and Secretary Daniels accepted the militia of mercy to assist families of naval militia men called to active service. The women’s group recently saved crippled children in New York from infantile paralysis.
We present the largest line of men’s heavy footwear we have shown. Early purchase allows prices close to current cost. Work shoes in black or tan with full double soles at $1.98 to $3.98 and up. Dress shoes, gun metal, lace and button, priced similarly.
The seller states rubber footwear will be available throughout the season at the same old prices of 1.98 and 2.08 per pair, promising no change from previous deals for Rubber boots.
The notice promotes a family oriented shoe store offering footwear for every member of the family with a complete selection and varieties to suit all ages and styles.
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