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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
4
Editorial cites the New York Medical Journal assertion that modern man is top heavy and that European war stems from mental strain. It argues the era’s stress pushes primitive impulses, condemns Americans for living fast, and urges relief through harmless amusements and stimulants before a snap leads to conflict.
A satirical verse attacks false promises from professionals. A barber, druggist, baker, lawyer, seedsman, butcher, plumber, dentist, grocer, broker, and a friend each make confident claims that prove unreliable or outright wrong, ending with a jab at Wall Street Journal and The Warren Mail.
Dr. Frank Crane condemns urban clamor in Philadelphia Bulletin, noting trains, taxis, street vendors, fire engines, and crowd noise disrupt daily life. He argues for quieter progress while recalling Jefferson’s pursuit of happiness and hints that war may feel less grim once campaigns end.
A fragment notes ongoing concern about obtaining or returning Nuremberg toys, hinting at potential holiday shortages or delays. The remark implies a challenging season for securing these items.
Secretary Garrison remarks that the Plattsburg audience gave enthusiastic but advisory cheers, noting their unanimity yet cautioning future actions. The scene reflects political sensitivity in post event reception.
A note urges relying on word of mouth rather than storefront signage. It emphasizes signs reach few, fleeting passersby and fail to sustain a business over time.
An exchange notes that an optimist farmer can cheerfully shift focus from corn to raising bullfrogs when high water drowns out crops, illustrating resilience and adaptability in rural work.
A learned judge in the East ruled the tomato a fruit since it can be eaten raw. The assertion drew quick challengers noting onions turnips and radishes as similar produce and prompting debate over culinary classifications.
A Butler Citizen comment notes how many people and institutions spend money on postage to gain publicity, highlighting the costly effect of seeking media attention.
A Los Angeles woman bequeaths $1000 for the support of her pet cat while leaving nothing to her husband. The text notes the speaker will not question the distinction given the pets’ known needs.
A cake exposed for sale in Philadelphia without proper protection underwent testing revealing sand and coal dust, disintegrated bran, human hair, wood fragments, colored cotton fibers, disintegrated straw and cobwebs, pine wood fragments, paper fragments and iron rust bits.
A poem contrasts a frail father with a resilient mother who fears storms. The speaker notes Pa cannot lift or hike, while Ma remains bold yet anxious during thunder. The piece reflects family dynamics and longing for the father’s presence.
A French scientist reports flies avoid the color blue. A farmer paints his cow stables blue and witnesses calmer cattle. Blue coloring may be added with ultramarine blue mixed into lime wash, using one pound blue per ten pounds lime and water.
A San Francisco man recounts a tale of honey prized by bees near Santa Barbara. A young Californian visits a Santa Barbara inn for this nectar, marries, but finds no honey at breakfast. The waiter whispers that Marie no longer works there.
A list of transfers shows Flora J. Russell et al selling to Elizabeth M. Russell for 1.00. George Traub and wife selling to Warren R. Mead for 1.00. Warren R. E. & Inv. Co. selling to Hiram Simpson for 2100. Mrs. L. Z. Cornell et al selling to Edwin D. Lopez for 100. Edwin D. Lopey and wife selling to Harriett Dykes for 100. Harriett Dykes selling to Mary A. Bush for 80. Elizabeth S. Hunter et al selling to Warren R. E. & Inv. Co. for 1. Harold C. Kinnear et al selling to Ww. Brody et al for 1. Wm. E. Critchlow and wife selling to Lucille K. Delong for 1. John Comer et al selling to Emma K. Secor for 4200. John O. Lynn and wife selling to Serrafino Gigiotti for 1750. Christ Uzzi and wife selling to Swain Lo Johnson for 100. Joseph Heany and wife selling to Livingston J. Gibb for 1. Lynn P. Harrington and wife selling to Hugh Sherrard for 1. John A. Day and wife selling to Alice Clark for 225. W. J. Knapp and wife selling to Clyde E. Baker for 250. Mary Heaney estate selling to Sarah Atkins for Deerfield 31. Clyde Damon and wife selling to Maude E. Fuller et al for 100.
A six-year-old boy named Tom, in a vignette from Harper’s Monthly, rejects the idea of becoming a tidy city child. He disdains clean white attire and shoes, declaring that other children are “pets,” not real children, highlighting a provocative childhood perspective.
A recipe claims burning a large onion on a red hot shovel neutralizes tobacco odor. A pound of limberger cheese is said to remove the onion smell. After both measures, a good cigar supposedly freshens the atmosphere.
A New York donor sent ten thousand dollars to the U S treasury conscience fund, the largest gift to the fund. The giver pledged double the amount stolen and included a note saying his conscience is not satisfied. The total conscience fund now stands at four hundred fifty three thousand nine hundred twenty two dollars and three cents.
The London market once treated peach sales as wholesale events with dozen prices from 2 to 3 shillings for small samples and up to 12 shillings for top fruit. Some shops cut prices to threepence per peach, a stark contrast that fanned debate on fruit value.
The Dutch secretary of the navy issued a proclamation praising naval mine layers who have removed foreign mines from Dutch waters since the war began. More than a dozen have died in the dangerous work of detonating or disarming mines, while 224 foreign mines have been washed ashore and neutralized.
The United States holds more than 37 percent of global railroad track totaling over 684600 miles. US mileage reaches about 254700 miles with 650 miles in Alaska. Last year’s new construction was around 1500 miles, bringing US total to roughly 256000 miles.
A London Times writer notes that in British India only about 3,910 girls are educated per million people, revealing a vast gender disparity. The ratio of girls to boys under instruction remains about one to five, risking social welfare across Indian communities.
The Newfoundland seal fisheries failed this year as the fleet could not find the main herds. It is proposed to employ two aviators to scour the coast and the Gulf of St. Lawrence in the spring and to notify St. John's as soon as the seals are located.
A vivid snapshot notes Saturday night crowds in the streets and stores with many in baskets. It reflects on merchants busy with business and people improving homes and property, while critics of the economy are dismissed as outsiders.
The Franklin News notes occasional infant weight announcements, comparing them to a custom of listing weights for the bride and groom in parish weddings. It cites a sample item: John Juple weight ninety one married to Belle Peach weight two hundred twelve at St James church with Rev Dr Winegarten officiating weighing one hundred forty four.
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