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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
6
A spectator reflects on Queen Alexandra aging at 4:00 and the fading of extreme beauty. The essayist notes the queen mother’s iridescent blue cloak, black lace trim, and jet bonnet as a symbol of time’s passage and inevitable decline.
Charles A. Piez is identified as the Chicago figure taking charge of the U.S. shipbuilding program, with emphasis on leadership duties and policy oversight for naval construction efforts.
Mineola New York November 21 Only eight jurors found acceptable among 68 talesmen after two days of questioning. Trial of Mrs Bianca De Saulles for shooting her divorced husband may be delayed if another panel must be summoned.
Indianapolis November 21 cross examination of Mrs Gertrude Anderson a woman companion of Dan Shay former manager of the Milwaukee American association club continued She testified that the waiter started the trouble and Shay shot the man in May amid the trial over the fatal incident
Crepe de chine despite its name does not originate in China but from Japan Italy and France. Silk piece goods are woven by hand with no Chinese factories. Pongees produced in peasants homes vary in weight fineness color and texture due to the many rooms of origin. Shantungs hail from Liutang and Nanshui from Nizhai districts.
A L Moreau Gottschalk United States consul general at Rio de Janeiro praises Brazil as the original home of a parent line of cotton. He notes cotton grows well with proper cultivation and urges revival of Brazil's cotton industry, suggesting cottonseed cake as a valuable by product for cotton growers.
A press release from a major city notes a shift from 5 and 10 cent shops to 25 cent stores. The report suggests a move reflects broader economic changes and a decline of the old penny and nickel era in retail.
A private of foreign extraction appeared at reveille with his overcoat unbuttoned contrary to regulations. The colonel admonished him and sent him away. The next morning the private again appeared unbuttoned and, unable to understand the involved instruction, replied he did not speak English.
The United States signal corps appeals to owners of high grade cameras to supply lenses for war work. They seek long focus lenses with large apertures, especially European-made lenses, as production of aircraft camera lenses remains insufficient.
A French pair, Mme Lemaitre and Teuillieres, develop a new method to replace a lost eye using a combination of hard and soft rubber. The device aims to look and feel natural, addressing wartime deformities and discomfort from glass eyes.
The Green Dragon in Boston was famed as a headquarter of the Revolution and a nest of treason in British eyes. It sheltered many liberty meetings and figures like Daniel Webster praised its role in American independence. The tavern stood for years before being torn down to widen a street.
Lieut Alexander Fleming of the British Army Medical Corps condemns flavine after experiments on his blood microbes and pus. The Lancet details that strong flavine solutions destroy blood more than microbes and weak solutions lack meaningful antiseptic effect.
The article explains shells with retractable cutting arms and chain shells. It details how the arms mount near the nose, rock and expand on firing to extend outward and cut objects, while chain shells use weighted links that eject and spin, leaving significant destruction on impact.
More than 70 arrowpoints and spear heads from Flint Ridge Ohio were donated to Gonzaga University Museum in Spokane by Water A Mikesell of Newark Ohio. The artifacts illustrate the diverse colors white gray yellow brown blue green and black.
A Boston Post review notes a WWI themed moving picture titled The Battle of Arras showing British troops in France. An American soldier named Johnnie Clark shouts Give 'em thunder Johnnie and causes applause before blushing off. His cousin, the man in the film, is Johnnie Clark.
A Indianapolis News observer quotes a young operator at the Central Union exchange describing daily inquiries from subscribers. She recalls a humorous moment when an elderly woman asked to speak to Mr Bell at once to fix her telephone, believing she could reach the Bell Telephone Company.
President George Kistner of Cam pion college notes that deep study enlightens yet a little learning can mislead. He recalls a twelve year old schoolgirl quitting cleaning steps after starting Latin, saying she now studies Latin and will not scrub steps anymore.
A humorous exchange contrasts old pocket watches with wrist watches. The speaker notes the old need to unbutton, unzip a coat, and search the waistcoat pocket for the time, while the new wrist watch makes time checking quicker yet amuses the observer.
The Register's Office Warren Pa lists multiple accounts filed for estate administrations and guardianships by various executors and administrators. Dates range Sept 5 to Nov 3 1917 with hearings scheduled for the 38th day of December at 2 6 oclock P M for confirmation and allowance.
A rat deterrent claims ratsnap will attract and cremate the carcass without mixing with other food. It is weather resistant and touted as the fastest cleanest way to kill rats mice and roaches. Available in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 from Newell Brothers Warren Pa.
Gen. George W. Goethals jokes about a brother's spending on horses after a man complains of his brother's extravagance. The conversation contrasts his brother's $6000 team horses with a $10000 touring car, ending with a parable about motive and self-critique.
In a Chicago sting, United States District Attorney Cline recounts a tale from an oculist. A fashionable lady hires a bulldog with undershot jaw to wear protective glasses during a fast motoring outing. The oculist claims the dog’s vision was not tested, and the owner paid four dollars for the glasses.
A British nurse plaques memories of prewar life as she nurses a Grenadier Guards corporal in Normandy. He recalls once serving as a policeman, prompting mutual recognition that bridges past and present amid wartime care.
The United States Food Administration reports a German noncombatant ration of about 10 000 calories per day, a level described as insufficient to prevent weight loss in a 140 pound man. If no extra rations exist, Germany’s civilian population would be weakening fast.
Salt removes egg stains from silver when applied dry with a soft cloth.
Bulgarian Minister Pamaretoff declares Bulgaria will not join fighting that risks American lives and expresses confidence in a just outcome after the war. He says Bulgaria trusts in the American square deal and peace of mind now in Europe.
Geo Anderson Adt administrator of Axel Lindstrom deceased will present his petition to the Orphans Court of Warren County Pa on December 3 at ten o clock A M asking for discharge as administrator and release of bondsmen. George B Munn attorney for George Anderson of Axelindstrom deceased. Nov 8 41.
WM. COOK & SON states RAT-SNAP is the finest rat and mouse exterminator they have ever used. It performs all claimed tasks and more with three sizes priced at 25c 50c and 1.00.
Executor E H Beshl in notifies all indebted to the estate of Alice H Gardner to pay promptly and all claimants to present properly verified demands for settlement. Oct 24 1917 Mead Township Warren County Pa.
Testers testamatary on the Estate of Minerva Allen of Warren Borough Warren County Pa deceased granted to und arsioned. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to said estate must make payment and those having claims or demands present them to the undersigned for settlement.
P J Xabriskie of Jersey City and the Jersey City Stock Yards Co endorse RAT SNAP for rat extermination at their plant. They report it kills rodents drives them from haunts and eliminates odors with marked success. Available in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 from Newel Brothers Warren Pa.
In Warren County Common Pleas No 18 September Term 1917 William R Beach Libellant vs Odetta A Beach Respondent. Alias subpoena returned non est inventus notification to appear January 7 1918 at Warren Court House to show cause why divorce should not be granted. Sheriff GEO A W DeForest Warren Pa November 15 1917 Attorney Geo B Munn.
WwW Sproule Jr Assistant Cashier of Columbia National Bank Indianapolis reports rats disrupted stationery in the basement until RAT-SNAP was distributed. He says the rodents are now gone. Three sizes offered: 25c,
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