Coldest summer in memory across June to August
The Weather Bureau reports June July and August this year were the coldest summer months in living memory.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1903
Page
4
The Weather Bureau reports June July and August this year were the coldest summer months in living memory.
Dr. Bailey of Titusville reportedly has accumulated about $42,000 in bad accounts from his medical practice. The line about publishers and doctors suggests widespread debt pressure in the profession.
W. J. Bryan believed he could lead the nation yet admitted defeat in guiding his daughter's marriage choice. He reportedly stated he had to lay down on the matter, acknowledging limits to his parental influence.
A fashion writer teases stunning effects from new fall and winter millinery lines. The remark hints at dramatic style impact once bills are paid, inviting reader speculation on costs and value.
The article notes lively attendance at the Wilkesbarre gathering for the Republican State League of Clubs from Tuesday to Thursday. It also comments on legal penalties for vandalism of orchards and gardens and mentions Roosevelt's Antietam speech and a fashion magazine style definition contest.
The piece mocks state school boards for restricting female teachers during service by bonds against marriage. It notes the penalty of £50 for marriage within term, calling the sanction inadequate to curb romantic entanglements and Cupid’s mischief.
The article notes railroads increased income over last year despite market declines and expects earnings to stay high for the next ten months. With a reasonably good crop outlook and heavy fall and winter trade ahead, an early stock advance seems likely but the overall business situation remains safe.
Millions deposited and withdrawn through the school savings bank system now in its nineteenth year in the United States. About seven hundred thousand dollars are on deposit with Pittsburg youth saving accounts leading all communities with around fifty thousand dollars. The program teaches economy and early savings habits linked to modern finance.
A New Yorker recounts a Southern factory superintendent describing how his brand of cereal is produced from washed grains to steaming, sifting, rolling into flakes, drying, and packing. He notes the plant will grow, advertising costs drive sales, and that easy branding boosts demand.
A humorous dialogue presents differing takes on honesty from a good man a worldly man a maiden a cynic a politician a debutante a grocer and others. They conclude that honesty is relative to circumstances in life.
A Buffalo resident who recently returned from Europe says he is satisfied to stay in the United States. He raves about his homeland, compares American ground to Europe, and criticizes European beggars. He jokes about funding a trip for dissidents to see the world.
A memorial from Conewango Council 115 Royal Arcanum condoling the death of Martin Amann calls for 30 days of mourning and publication to his family. The note also mentions draping the charter and presenting a copy to the widow, with minutes to reflect the loss. A fashion note adds belts woven from old copper two cent coins worn as pendants for the fall.
Maryland joins other states that held 1903 conventions endorsing Roosevelt for the 1904 nomination. The report notes broad support across states for a unanimous nomination outlook, reflecting a wave of favorable sentiment toward the President.
Officials in Pennsylvania publish a digest of game and fish laws. It lists bag limits and seasons for species including doves elk deer pheasants quail and woodcock with various dates. It notes illegal sales outside season and penalties for wardens and constables and licensing requirements for non residents. It also mentions Sunday hunting restrictions and a 1903 law against discharging certain weapons in cities.
The Cleveland Leader notes Sir Thomas Lipton escaped appendicitis operation. Vesuvius erupts via a new fissure while Lipton and political figures spar. Annapolis hazing ends but running persists with muted discrimination. Chautauqua County survey places Chautauqua Lake at 1308 feet and Findley Lake at 1421 feet. Lou Dillon the two minute trotter sets a Glenville mile pace in 2 05 with a high wheeled sulky beating the Maud 8 record.
Good Roads report notes Attorney General Carson has issued an opinion to Highway Commissioner Hunter allowing compulsion of county officials to report miles of road in each township. It states County Commissioners and County Engineers and other city borough township officers may be subject to mandamus for noncompliance.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a personally conducted eighteen day tour to the Pacific Coast for the National Bankers Association meeting in San Francisco October 20 to 23. Departs October 14 from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and other east points. 190 dollars round trip from New York area. Pittsburg rates 5 dollars less. Itinerary includes Chicago Omaha Cheyenne Ogden Salt Lake City Colorado Springs Denver St Louis with five days in San Francisco. Return October 31. For details contact Geo W Boyd at Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
Notice is given that an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on Tuesday October 20 1903 at 10 A M under the 1887 Act for incorporation of The War Ren Academy of Sciences. The charter seeks to encourage arts and sciences, educate the public, exhibit arts and crafts, with principal business in Warren Pa and rights under the Act of Assembly.
Advertisement copy describing kidney and bladder issues troubling both genders. Promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer offering sample bottle by mail and urging readers to send for a pamphlet with testimonials from cured sufferers. Provides address in Binghamton New York and notes bottle labeling.
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