Nightly Puzzles and Local Contest Hints From The Press
The article cites playful conundrums and names such as The Summer of 1903 The Reliance Lou Dillon and Dan Patch as examples of American taste It notes Tom Johnson and Jerry Watson as impossible pairs and mentions Pittsburg as a strong candidate to host the next Republican National Convention It praises the Morning Post of Jamestown New York for its quality and quick rise to prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Dillon
Dan Patch
Homeward draw in fall crowds and crop worries
The piece notes Americans returning from Europe and summer travelers seeking home as business resumes. It points to a tight wheat supply in Europe and reduced US yields pushing flour prices higher. It also mentions Tom Johnson facing three rival camps in his campaign and a close race if he nears the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Tom Johnson
John R. McLean
Zimmermanites
Republican Party
Tom
Herrick
Hanna
Ohio
Old Fashioned Dances Compete With New Styles at NYC Meeting
The American Society of Professors of Dancing favored the three step waltz and five step schottische over the two step. Their New York convention last week settled the stylistic preference for fashionable dances among dancers today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society of Professors of Dancing
New York City
Military education among fighters and political clout
The Franklin News notes that several renowned fighters like Miles Young Corbin Chaffee and MacArthur did not attend West Point yet rose rapidly. Gen Wood also avoided the academy and fighting, yet gains prominence. The piece argues a military education does not spoil a born fighter but political pull can aid some officers like Corbin in advancement without frontline action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Young
Corbin
Chaffee
MacArthur
West Point
Gen. Wood
Military
Franklin
Harrisburg Democrats Nominate Capitol Ticket
The Harrisburg Democrats reveal a slate praised by Col Guffey and other bosses as usual a pre election victory claim. The ticket includes Auditor General Arthur M. Dewalt Lehigh County State Treasurer Joe G Hill Wayne County Superior Court Judges Calvin R Keyburn Armstrong County and John A Ward Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Col. Guffey
Arthur M. Dewalt
Lehigh County
Joe G. Hill
Wayne County
Superior Court
Kex
Calvin KR. Keyburn
Armstrong County
John A. Ward
Philadelphia
Marvelous Qualities of Radium in Future Applications
The Anglo Indian Review summarizes a Department of Commerce and Labor bulletin on radium. It notes medical use already extensive, limited industrial use due to scarce supply, and remarkable claims such as a grain lifting 500 tons a mile and an ounce powering a fifty horsepower car around the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglo-Indian Review
Department of Commerce and Labor
Porto Rico Now American
The New York Press quotes a U S general urging Portoriquenos to adopt American ways after the war. It notes that 1 130 American schools now operate on the island and that clothing and baseball have become central to local life as residents embrace patriotism and Yankee-like identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Islands
N. Y
Pacific Coast Tour Offered by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a personally conducted eighteen day tour to the Pacific Coast for the National Bankers Association meeting in San Francisco. Departures begin October 14 from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and other eastern points. The trip includes five days in San Francisco with stops at Salt Lake City Colorado Springs Denver and St. Louis returning October 31. Price is 190 round trip from New York area with five days in San Francisco excluded. Pittsburg fares are 5 lower. For details inquire at ticket offices or with Geo W Boyd Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bankers’ Association
San Francisco
Cal
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pacific Coast
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Chicago
Omaha
Cheyenne
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Colorado Springs
Denver
St. Louis
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Reduced Rates to Baltimore for I C C F Session
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets to Baltimore from Warren for Sept 19, 20, 21 for the Sovereign Grand Lodge session. Tickets good for return until Sept 28 at the round trip fare plus one dollar. Stopovers allowed in Philadelphia. consult ticket agents for conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sovereign Grand Lodge of I. C.C. F
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Warren
Philadelphia
The Wyoming Game Stronghold in Scribner's Magazine
Fredric Irland profiles a Wyoming valley between the Shoshone Wind River Mountains and the Tetons. Antelope roam by hundreds elk by thousands and a wild goose nests undisturbed. The article features remarkable elk, blacktail deer, and antelope images and vivid open life narration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribner’s Magazine
Fredric Irland
Wyoming
Wind River
Tetons
State Treasurer Harris Reports August General Fund Balance
The August statement shows a balance of 13,232,225.19 dollars in the general fund at month end. The funds are on deposit in 118 banks and trust companies across the state as of August. Harris began distributing the 5.5 million dollar school district share on September 1st and expects full payments within 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Fraternal Groups Endorse Higher Assessments
The Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen wins backing from the National Fraternal Congress for raising member assessments. In Chicago organized labor faces internal strife over excessive, unjustified strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen
National Fraternal Congress
Struthers Hotel Barn Now Managed by John Stinger
John Stinger takes charge of the Struthers Hotel Barn to cater to farmers and others horses with special attention. Transients accepted though no livery in operation. Closing out 1000 yards of cloth for rainy day skirts at cash prices only. Jacob Keller, the tailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struthers Hotel
John Stinger
Jacob Keller
Captains of Industry Emphasize Action and Precision
A farmer essay contrasts two households, Mr Greasy and Mr Slipshod versus Mr Painstaker, praising decisiveness and thoroughness. It argues that success comes from doing small tasks well, maintaining equipment, and avoiding sloth as the path to larger achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greasy
Painstaker
Tiresome
Careless
Captain Courageous
Tenant Leases Sold at Mail Office in Two Best Forms
Elegant wedding and calling card announcements offered at the Mail Office. Leasing notices include two superior house lease forms for sale, advertised with neat work and low prices.
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths
An article promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder issues claiming it prevents heart and kidney related deaths. It cites a nationwide disease and urges readers to buy bottles or request a free sample and book from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamp
Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Timely Topics From The Framingham Paper
A collection of items notes Labor Day sentiments and industrial progress. Reports extol workingmen, rail and iron industry, locust trees for ties, Filipino education, cotton yields, and a Pennsylvania Railroad excursion scheduled for September with fares and times.
Warren Borough to Sell Bonds Featured in 1903 Notice
Sealed proposals will be received until noon September 21 1903 for twenty thousand dollars of Warren Borough bonds in thousand dollar denominations at 4 percent interest payable semiannually. Bonds mature in thirty years with 10 year noncall, payable at Warren Borough Treasurer office. Bid rejection rights reserved. Address to T O Slater Chairman Finance Committee Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Pennsylvania
T. O. Slater
Oregon and Pennsylvania Quartz Company
West Virginia
A. D
Also Mentioned on This Page
Auditor General
WM. P. Snyder
Chester Co
Clark
Alson Rogers
Tom and Jerry
Jerry Watson
Smoky City
Morning Post
Jamestown
Capt
Careful
Franklin News
Oil City
Earl E. Hodge
Milliners
Buffalo Courier
Buffalo
Courier
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Warren, Olean
Bradford
Olean
N. K, Wendelboe
Warren, Pa
Miller Warren, Pa
Hammond Iron Works
Struthers Station
Cutter Tower CO
Devonshire Street
Boston
Mass
Krank H. Tuxbury
Rep
Roanoke, Virginia
O. W. Beaty
The
Oregon & Pennsylvania Quartz Company
Carlos Knapp
Myra Grannis
Penny Tanning Co
Arthur Brooks
Nellie Palmer
Press Pub. Co
Ernest J. Swanson
Henry Magee
A. Livermore
John A. Smith
Fred Wentz
J. W. Newmaker
Thomas Farnsworth
Georges. Hopkins
G. P. Mead
F. M. Knapp
Gkorner W. Seynonos
Pine Grove
Warren Co
Albert Reynolds
Admr
Stussell
Frank
Kopf & Henry
T. J. Foley
General Carting
Teaming
A. A. Davis
B. Warren Tel. Co
Mknett
Undertaker
Second Street
Penna Avenue
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