August record in Pennsylvania Dairy and Food Division
The Dairy and Food Division reports August as a record month with $6000 in fines paid for illegal food and drink sales and about $400 from oleomargarine licenses. Commissioner Warren ordered 67 prosecutions statewide, mainly in Western Pennsylvania, with ~50 more suits planned. Chemists report beer adulteration with salicylic acid. 179 suits ordered in August, 12 for poisoning and adulteration of beer and blackberry brandy.
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Dairy and Food Division
Pennsylvania
Dr. Warren
Warren
New Ballot Design Simplifies Voting in November Election
The upcoming ballot will be smaller than the old blanket form. Candidates for each office will be grouped under one heading with a cross for selection. Party names appear on the left, enabling straight party votes by marking a cross beside the party name. The change aims to ease handling and counting and reduce printing costs.
Petroleum Production Stats Favor Texas California Growth
Official U S Geological Survey figures show Texas and California output rising while older fields decline, especially Pennsylvania oil. Frank H Oliphant of Oil City provides the data, noting Pennsylvania or Tiona oil should fetch higher prices due to superior refining varieties and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Division of Mineral Resources
Texas
California
Pennsylvania
Frank H. Oliphant
Oil City
Tiona
Road law makes good mile cost township 833 dollars
An exchange notes that under the new road law a mile of good road costs a township eight hundred thirty three dollars with Warren Boro toward North Warren in Conewango as a promising location. In wet weather the main county road is a disgrace and should be improved from mud to travable condition. Dr Warren of the State Dairy and Food Commission targets dealers selling ard made from tallow and cotton seed oil. Retailers claim justification, arguing they bought it from wholesalers who bore responsibility for the frauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Boro
Warren
Conewango Township
Dr. Warren
State Dairy and Food Commission
Cherry Grove
Pennsylvania
Warren County
John Brown
J.C. Wells
Mead
Alice M. Weaver
Harriet Eells
Traders National Bank
Rochester
N.Y
When an engine slows an engineer adds steam
A guidance note advises that when projects lag schedules a business should boost advertising to speed results. It frames advertising as a lever to catch up and keep the operation moving toward goals.
Roosevelt Sees Gains in South Yet Targets Key States
Senator Scott of West Virginia says Roosevelt is strong in the South but Republicans do not expect to win the Solid South. They plan to contest Delaware Maryland Kentucky and Missouri as part of their strategy.
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Roosevelt
South
Senator Scott
West Virginia
Delaware
Maryland
Kentucky
Missouri
General Grant Advocates Canteen Return for Texas Soldiers
General Fred D. Grant, head of the Department of Texas, urges re establishing the canteen for soldiers while critics question his knowledge on the matter.
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Fred D. Grant
Department of Texas
Democratic Convention Ratifies Ticket Quietly in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg yesterday, September 2, the Democratic Convention quickly approved the slate headed by Ross Guffey and adjourned for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Ross Guffey
Tag America's Cup is anchored here to stay
The article states the America’s Cup event will remain anchored in the city, confirming ongoing plans and local backing for continued hosting. Key entities include the event organizers and local officials. The piece emphasizes long term ties, economic impact, and community support.
The Deadly Fourth And Reducing Firework Injuries
A medical report in the Journal of the American Medical Association details how the Fourth of July causes large numbers of accidents. It cites 415 cases of lockjaw 60 deaths from fireworks and nearly 4000 non fatal injuries from explosives. The study points to blank cartridges and toy pistols as main killers and calls for banning them or restricting sales through law or public education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of American Medical Association
Canada
Democratic Party Split Deepens as Bryanism Holds
The Ohio and Nebraska Democratic conventions reaffirm Bryan era free silver and party philosophy, signaling continued risk for 1900 Democratic prospects. Tom Johnson wins Ohio nomination amid internal strife, facing Zimmerman opposition and donor backing, while Bryan dominates northernDemocratic influence.
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Ohio
Nebraska
Kansas City
Bryan
Tom” Johnson
Johnson
John L. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Philadelphia
Timely Topics and Miscellany From a Dense Page
A pithy slice of late 19th century notes covers ship graphics and racing talk, a new women led New York newspaper slated to launch in November, and U.S. immigration projections. It also notes a Pennsylvania Railroad time cut between New York and Philadelphia and remarks on lynching prosecutions and political barbs about committee chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Editor’s Encounter with Satan Over Delinquent Subscriptions
A satirical tale follows an editor who dies and faces Satan at the gates. The devil rebukes the editor for printer errors and unpaid papers, noting the editor bore blame for bad spelling and missed payments. Satan quips that the editor would only cause discord even in hell.
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Satan
Thirteenth Cup Contest and Thirteen References
The New York Press notes the thirteenth Cup contest, 52 years since a win, and counts thirteen letters in Shamrock III and in Thomas J. Lipton and Oliver Iselin. It calls the thirteen references meaningless.
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Thomas J. Lipton
Oliver Iselin
N. Y. Press
Dooley on Prayers for Victory and a Tailor Named Keller
A column quotes Hogan and Father Kelly debating prayer in victory and survival. It likens life to a fight where courage and training win, praising Jacob Keller the tailor for guaranteed fit and quality. If you’ve used Keller’s tailoring, your clothes stay fit. if not, try him.
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Dooley
Hogan
Father Kelly
Jacob Keller
Keller
Reduced Rail Fares for Altoona Veterans Meeting
From Sept to 12 inclusive the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell from all stations in Pennsylvania special reduced rate round trip tickets to Altoona good to return until Sept 18. The discount supports the Society of American Veterans of the Philippine and China Wars meeting in Altoona from Sept 10 to 12.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Society of American Veterans of the
Reduced Rates to Centre Hall Exhibition
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round-trip tickets from all stations in Pennsylvania to Centre Hall Pa for the Patrons of Husbandry encampment exhibition Sept 12 to 18. Tickets are on sale Sept 11 to 18 and valid for return until Sept 19.
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Centre Hall
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Erie Railroad Schedule and Low Round Trip Fare
Via Erie Railroad timetable shows departures on Tuesday Sept 1 from Jamestown at 7 A M and Monday Sept 7 at 10 50 A M Eastern Time. Round trip rate 1 50 tickets valid two days for return. TENANT LEASES two best house lease forms for sale at the MAIL OFFICE.
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Erie Railroad
Jamestown
Cut This Out And Hand It To People You Meet
A lighthearted return note describes a vacation with fishing and sunburn while noting bad mosquitoes and hard beds. The writer recounts a good time, gains ten pounds, meals fought for, and relief at being back at work with gratitude.
Hertzel's new store advertises sale at cost price
All Baseball Goods, Fishing Tackle Sporting Goods, Bicycles, etc at the new store of Edward K. Hertzel Penn's avenue west are offered for sale at cost price for a short time only. Goods are selling so cheaply that you can get bargains in new and seasonable goods. Call and see Bicycle repairing also promptly attended to at low prices. Edward E. Hertzell Best Job Printing at Mail Office.
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Edward K. Hertzel
Penn’s Avenue West
Epward E. Hertzel
Legal Adverts List of Causes for Sept 14 1903 Trial
The following cases are set for trial on Monday Sept 14 1903 at 10 o'clock. Names include Carios Knapp versus C H Ruhlman Kate Palmer et al versus Warren Street Railway Company William Pier versus Albert Damon William Stephens et al versus Pennsylvania Railroad Company E Spetz versus J D Harris V MacDonald admr versus D Ridelsperger L J Moyer versus John O Neil NS Higby versus Pennsylvania Railroad Company Blanche S King versus Myra Grannis Penn Tanning Co versus Arthur Brooks Use of Nellie Palmer versus Press Pub Co Ernest J Swanson et al versus Henry Magee A Livermore et al versus John A Smith et al Fred Wentz versus J W Newmaker et al Thomas Farnsworth versus Pennsylvania Railroad Company George S Hopkins versus G P Mead Prothonotary Proby's Office Warren Pa Aug 24 1903
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Carios Knapp
C. H. Ruhlman
Kate Palmer
Warren Street Railway Company
Wm. Pier
Albert Damon
Wm. Stephens
Warren County Prothonotary to Confirm Guardians’ Accounts
The Prothonotary of Warren County will on the first Monday of September 1903 at 2 o’clock PM present to the Court for confirmation the first and final account of Mary J. Gleaves and Louisa M. Schimmelfeng guardians of Ida L. Robinson. F M Knapp Prothonotary Warren Pa Aug 6 1903.
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Warren County
Mary J. Gleaves
Louisa M. Schimmelfeng
Ida L. Robinson
F.M. Knapp
Warren, Pa
John F. Rounce
Elizabeth Nelson
F. M. Knapp
Estate of George W Reynolds granted to administrator
The Administration on the estate of George W Reynolds of Pine Grove Warren Co Pennsylvania has been granted to the undersigned. All persons having claims against the estate should present them properly authenticated for settlement to Albert Reynolds Admr Russell Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Reynolds
Pine Grove
Warren Co
Pennsylvania
Albert Reynolds
Adimr
Russell, Pa
Sheriff’s Sales Notice for Warren County Court
Virtue of writs including Fieri Facias and Levari Facias issued by the Court of Common Pleas Warren County Pa. directed sales will be held at the Court House in the borough of Warren. Property details and sale times to be announced. Public notice to claimants and bidders.
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Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Borough of
Warren
Conenango Township
Warren Borough
Pennsylvania
Fifth Street
Laurel Street
Partick Donahue
Laura M. Scofield
Donahue
Peatansne
Peter Borne
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
John Anderson
Sheriff James Brann of Warren County Pa. 1903
Notice from James Brann Sheriff Warren Pa dated August 20 1903 outlining official duties and authority of the Sheriff's Office in Warren County.
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James Brann
Sheriff's Office
Warren
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E. Cowan’s
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Audlpor General
WM. P. Snyder
Chester Co
WM. L. Mathues
Delaware Co
John J. Wenderson
Crawford Co
Thomas A. Morrison
McKean Co
Homer M, Putnam
Ralph N. Brown
Farmington
Clark
Alson Rogers
Thomas
Wringe
Chicago Record-Herald
United States
Europe
Flora Temple
Lou Dillon
Buffalo Express
Jamestown Journal
Danville
All
Joe Sibley
Postoffice
Sibley
Evening News
Franklin Spectator
Niagara Falls
Orphans’ Court
James Horton
C. S. Horton
Myra Lee Schoellkopf
John M. Brown
F. E. Hertzel
Wm. Schnur
George W. Sill
Mary C. Chandler
A. W. Chandler
C. D. Crandall
Register. Register
Sheriff's Sales
N. K. Wendelboe
Liberty St
Eberhart
Miller Iridge
Hammond Iron Works
Struthers Station
Franklin
Cutter Tower CO
Frank H. Tuxbury
Roanoke
Virginia
Devonshire Street
Boston
Mass
Fruits and Vegetables
Kopf & Henry
T J. Foley
A. A.davis
B. Warren Lel. Co
Undertaker
N Warren
Second Street
Penn
Wag
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