Pennsylvania Dairy Leads In National Trade Figures
Food Commissioner Warren reports Pennsylvania has 82,600 dairy farms with dairy products valued at 35,860,110 dollars, second only to one state. In 1900 the state had 943,778 dairy cows producing 457,033,818 gallons of milk. 200,046 farms reported dairy activity with a total value of 35,860,65 dollars and 74,221,085 pounds of butter made on 159,857 farms, with 51,309,833 pounds sold by producers.
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Warren
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Uncle Sam's Oldest Veteran Surprises Pension Rolls
A single War of 1812 survivor, Hiram Cronk of Oneida County New York, appears on the pension rolls at age 193. Meanwhile 1,115 widows of soldiers from the War of 1812 onward still receive federal pensions, and some young women seek marriages to aged veterans for pension benefits.
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Sam
Hiram Cronk
Oneida County
New York
Great Britain
Federal
Senator Jung Aims Civil War Service Pension Bill
Last week Senator Jung introduced a service pension bill for Civil War veterans who served at least days. It provides monthly pensions to those not yet receiving aid or getting under $12. Veterans aged 50–55 would receive $6, 55–60 $8, over 60 $12, and widows receive at least $12.
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Jung
Prosperity Rise In Cuba With Record Sugar Yield
Cuba reports prosperity after ten years, with war effects nearly gone. This year’s sugar harvest reaches about 1 250 000 tons, new mines opened in Puerto Principe and Santiago provinces yield good ore, and Havana has had no yellow fever cases in twenty months due to Gen. Wood and U S soldiers efforts.
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Couba
Puerto Principe
Santiago
Havana
Wood
United States
Far East tensions rise with no Russo Japanese accord
The war cloud over the Far East grows darker as Europe reports no Russia Japan agreement. Other powers are expected to stay neutral if hostilities erupt, narrowing the possible war area. Yet the situation is not at a breaking point, and there is belief Japan and Russia may still avoid war.
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Far East
Europe
Russia
Japan
Youth's Companion Calendar Offer for Subscribers
The Youth's Companion Calendar is being sent to subscribers due to its artistic quality. The editors describe it as a gem for both old and young and urge readers to subscribe at the mail office. New subscribers receive the calendar and paper from now until December 31st of next year.
Congress Units Move To Aid Rural Mail Carriers
Lawmakers introduced several bills last week to improve rural mail carriers. Sibley proposes a $700 salary raise, Bates from the Crawford Erie district pitches two measures: 15 days of paid annual leave and a $200 yearly subsistence allowance. All three measures urged for prompt passage.
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Congress
Sibley
Bates
Crawford-Erie
Roosevelt Urges Cuban Reciprocity to Aid Both Nations
The president frames his message to Congress around Cuban reciprocity. He says it will not harm American industries but will benefit many, and that aiding Cuba will help the United States as well.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Republic
MAIl OFFICE Urges Early Submissions For Thanksgiving Edition
The Mail requests advertisers and correspondents send in early next week as the paper goes to press by Wednesday noon. Thanksgiving will be observed regardless of turkey delivery. Best Job Printing is advertised at the Mail Office.
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Turkey
Panama as a Young Nation Faces Size and Talent Limits
The new Republic of Panama, carved from the old Department of Panama, covers 31 571 square miles and hosts about 300 000 people. It is described as lacking enlightenment and solid national potential with a Spanish leadership, dense ignorance among Negro and Indian communities, and a very unhealthy climate with a high death rate.
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Republic of
Panama
Department of
Indiana
Maine
South Carolina
An Army of Pupils in U S Schools
The 1902 report shows 15,925,887 pupils in common schools, over 20 percent of the population. Average daily attendance was 10,999,293, 69 percent of enrollment, the highest ever. Private elementary and secondary enrollments are 1,103,901 and 168,636, with total including all levels at 17,476,000 and an estimated 620,840 in other programs, totaling 18,080,840.
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Commissioner of Education
United States
Abbott urges ministers to mind pulpit duties only
Rev Dr Lyman Abbott in New York last week urged ministers to avoid voting guidance, involvement in criminal cases, or newspaper writing. He said clergymen should preach to congregations, not to reporters in the front pews, or tailor sermons for tomorrow’s coverage.
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Lyman Abbott
New York
Abbott
They are Beauties Large cloth lot at Jake Keller's store
Jacob Keller the Tailor advertises a large lot of cloth now in stock at his new store on Penn's avenue. He promises skilled work and a good fit with the help of his team. Customers are invited to call and inspect the offerings.
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Jacob Keller
Jake
Penn’s Avenue
Large lot of cloths for suits skirts and sacques
Jacob Keller the tailor offers a large lot of cloths suitable for men’s suits and ladies’ skirts and sacques. Bought cheaply and offered at very low prices. Call to choose and take advantage of the bargain.
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Jacob Keller
Hotel barn takes in horses for farmers at Struthers
The Struthers Hotel Barn is now under John Stinger management and will pay special attention to farmers horses. Transients will be accommodated as there is no livery in connection.
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Struthers Hotel
John Stinger
Timely Topics Highlights From A Busy Era
Elmia ministers refuse Sunday funerals as their busiest day begins. Pennsylvania State College opens with 650 students the largest in its history. Vanderbilt's Biltmore estate leases to a hunting club for ten years. Carrie Nation performs Ten Nights in a Barroom as a moneymaking temperance show. Kalamazoo celery crop may reach 7 million bunches worth about 1 million, with potential to double. An editorial notes fault finding versus constructive critique of U.S. policy in Panama. Pennsylvania dedicates Seventy third regiment monument on Missionary Ridge with Gov. Pennypacker present. Berks county judge rules spanking a mischievous boy not a crime. France adopts electric felling method for trees, promising faster, cleaner timber with preserved wood.
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Pennsylvania State College
Biltmore
North Carolina
Kalamazoo
Panama
New York Tribune
Pennsylvania
Seventy-third Regiment of Volunteers
Missionary Ridge
Sherman Heights
Gov. Pennypacker
Ermentrout
France
Big Corn Crop Set by 2.3 Billion Bushels in Report
The November crop report from the Department of Agriculture estimates corn yield at 25.8 bushels per acre and a total of 2,313,000,000 bushels. While below last year’s 2.52 billion, this still ranks among the all time highs with only six harvests surpassing 2 billion bushels. The report notes only 1896 and a handful of years exceeded this level, and it urges gratitude from farmers and the nation.
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Department of Agriculture
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths Exposed
A historical health advertisement warns that kidney trouble leads to heart disease and other fatal conditions. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues and offers a free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Binghamton New York.
Bargain Day Friday at Hunters Reminder
The Ladies are reminded that Friday November 20 is Bargain Day at Hunters offering discounts.
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Hunter’s
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Esperee Wale
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State of
C. W. Kidder
Warren and Ridgway
Pike
State of Pennsylvania
S. Grossenburg
Warren and Ridgway Turnpike
Said Pike
D. Ridelsperger
Hans Peter Johnson
Mary Christine Johnson
M. Cryan
Anna Cryan
James Brann
Sheriff's Office
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Brokenstraw
Clara A. Case
Irvine
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Sugar Grove
Warren Co
Penna
Clark Dalrymplae, Admr
Pittsfield
Inn Corporation
Russell
Court of Quarter Sessions
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Pstd
WM. Schnur
C. Henderson
Kh. D. Mead
Admr
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Penn
Fred Sechrist
Warren, Pa
Patrick Carroll
Sheffield
W. J. Richards
Orphans’ Court
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Evaline A. Blair
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Fred Wales
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Philopena Davis
Earle V. MacDonald
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Roy Jones
Byron B. Horton
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Warren G. Horton
George L. Horton
Helen Horton
Isaac Horton, Jr
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Neva J. Newell
George E. Muir
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J. E. Hertael
William Schour
George W. Sill
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Thomas Hayes
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Myron Waters
H. J. Muse
Otto Peter Peterson
John P. Peterson
J. L. Davis
Reuben B. Davis
Emma Chapin
Irene M. Morgan
D. I. Ball
Hary J
Anna Pearl Thomas
Edgar Preston Thomas
H. 3. Thomas
Co. D. Crandall
Register, Register’s
Hammond Iron Works
Eberhart & Miller
N. K. Wendelboe
Liberty St
Morck & Kirberger, the Jewelers
J. Carolus Biekarck
Liberty Street
Hepburn
M.D
Penn’a Av. West, Warren
T J. Foley
A. A.davis & 0
B. Warren Tel. Co
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