Hay urges markers on country roads for autoists
Chicago automobile dealer Thomas J. Hay calls for naming and numbering country roads and houses nationwide. He cites 2,000,000 licensed drivers and argues clear signs would aid travelers, farmers, and merchants, citing Indianapolis race traffic and regional road naming as examples.
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Thomas J. Hay
Chicago
United States
Sam
Riverside Exchange
John Smith
Riverside
Downer’s Grove
Th Street
Blank Road
Plank Turnpike
Indianapolis
Indiana
Union
National
Michigan
Batesville
Westfield
Noblesville
Lafayette
Individual Responsibility in Health and Road Awareness
The piece argues autoists must respect farmers and recognize personal health, urging vigilance on road signs and local names. It warns that storms, misnavigation, or health neglect endanger individuals and society, equating health neglect with criminal risk and stressing self discipline to improve national health.
Record Tax Stamp for Major Railroad Sale
Harrisburg May 16 Officials report a single paper bearing 1786.14 in revenue stamps for the sale of the Jamesown Franklin & Clearfield Railroad to the New York Central system. The seizure of stamps marks one of the largest transactions noted since the Federal tax law took effect.
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Harrisburg
State Capitol
Western Pennsylvania
Capitol
Jamesown
Franklin & Clearfield
New York Central
Borough Code Signed Repeals 275 Acts
Harrisburg May 15 Gov Brumbaugh approved Pennsylvania borough code creating a complete system of government for over 900 boroughs. The code repeals 275 Acts dating back to 1834 and aims to simplify law, as the first of three Legislative Reference Bureau codes to pass the Legislature.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Brumbaugh
Legislative Reference Bureau
Colossal claim compares Russia to North America
A bold assertion states that Russia outstrips North America in size, presenting a dramatic geographic comparison without context or sources. The claim emphasizes Russia as the world's largest country relative to the North American landmass.
Germany Is Only Nation Needing Wheat Says Consuls
Washington reports from American consuls indicate Germany remains the sole warring nation short of wheat. Canada shows a large surplus while the Russian Empire produced over 22.8 million tons in 1914, most for home use. France has received nearly all grain from the United States, with Greece still buying and Spain not in cereal need.
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Washington
Germany
Canada
Russian Empire
France
United States
Greece
Spain
Secretary of Agriculture
British India
Denmark
England
Wales
Italy
Luxemburg
Switzerland
Argentina
Chile
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First ‘National Bank
Warren, Penna
Man
Warren Trust Company
Citizens National Bank
Warren
Hay
Commissioner of Health
Vicinity
de Soto Road
de Soto
Cornwallis Road
Lafayette Turnpike
de Kalb Highway
Anderson, Argyle
Potato Creek
Swamp Hollow
Depository
State of
Warren Savings Bank Incorporated In
Warren, Pennsylvania
Gapaal
Jamestown
Franklin and Clearfield
N. Y
Russia
North America
Sherwin-Williams Co
Canal Road
Cleveland, O
Sherwin-Williams
Davis
Pickett Hardware CO
Hickory St
Warren, Pa
Warren National Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Concrete Stone CO
Fifth Ave
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