Fragmented wartime notes and city reports from early files
A patchy wartime era column covers civil service staff cuts, post office shifts, and a mix of local incidents. It notes Civil Service numbers in Washington and mentions retirements, shipbuilding scores, and a sensational tale of a frightened homeowner with a shotgun confronting a wild animal. Other items include Christmas week newspaper plans, a marriage in New York, and stray state briefs about local events and costs of living.
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fiTaptios
iPhiadelphia
Banks and Trust Comp
Tes
Civil Service Commission
War and Navy Departments
Franklin
Congress
Dover
Denver
Colorado
Gilet
Helis Rowhon A
Ritt
Tim
Andrew Merlo
Amando Fit
Remo Post Nationalogy
Mt Oficiils
Perintendent Rei
Bareal Post
Washington, D
G. Maret
St. Raphael Society
Ieterv
New York
Heliler
Italy
Lin Jans
Subliong Ie Cie
Thiat
Eastendeat
Bee
Easton
Adie
Tet Tail
Het
Tha
Flelins
Bnive Ing
United States
Geer Tanger Glan
Monmlay
John Alishock
Tobyhanna
Myre
Cyneiff
Bethlehem
Portage of Mount Holly Hospital Disaster Increases Death Toll
A hospital blaze near Mount Holly and surrounding districts left about 30 people severely injured with many expected to die. The fire destroyed the hospital building named The Stacey and caused extensive damage to the Trent Hotel in Trenton. Authorities report payroll figures and wage details amid a broader county road improvement push and ongoing relief efforts.
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Remington Phonograph Corporas
Prenton
Annadale
Trenton
M Thom
New Jersey
Mount Holly
Patate Sealant
Lew [Ashon
Trent Hotel
PTC
Warren County
Allgalle
Freehiolders Tuuve
de Shute
Robert Coran
Carl
MRAT PRICES DROP TO PRE WAR LEVEL IN PUBLIC NOTICE
Prices for fresh pork and other goods fall back toward prewar levels in a public statement by Arian & Co. The report notes pork cuts at about 21 to 22 cents per pound with April 1 as a reference point and mentions assorted retail price adjustments and a court case involving a domestic dispute. Also records fines for illegal liquor sales in Sussex County and related local court actions.
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Arian & Co
Ligt
Savera
Liplt
de Paca
Sussex County
Dailge Alka
Court of Special Sessions
Newston
Juhn Kerengky
Franklin
Errester Cheorselagy i Frangkyin
BION
Holt
Hens Choose Owners in Odd Dusty Court Tale
Fragmented report tells of hens selecting owners amid a court scene with Revuviler Lee and Tage Foster. a strange exodus tale follows, citing ships, tickets, and voyages to “native lands.” Families split, relatives scattered, and whispers of killings haunt the village narrative.
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JL Lee
Tage Foster
WN Williams
Revuviler Lee
Ol Tivard
Costin
Williams
Curent
Farope
Fibins News Village
Martins Creek
Alpha
Phillipshire
Oxtard
Feed and care tips for poultry in winter production
Reader notes stress that egg output hinges on feed type and quality, with winter conditions lowering production unless green fodder, grain mixes, and proper salts are provided. Advice emphasizes balanced rations, water intake, and careful feeding to maintain hen health and steady laying rates, plus separate calf rearing pointers for livestock.
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Sthrovigh
Hiss
Vilabha
Cavett
Cinevetien
Serately
Times Have Changed Reflects Shifting Roles in Society
Fragmented OCR text hints at a discussion of changing times for young women and gender norms, contrasting past constraints with present expectations. The piece mentions dresses, skirts, and evolving social attitudes, implying a cultural commentary on youth and propriety.
Recruits Sought for Marin Corps Campaign
Ambitious recruitment drive in Newark invites volunteers for the Marin Corps public committee. Posters promise a six month course in information and a four year enlistment with opportunities to serve in the war effort. Contact 190 Market Street, New York for further details.
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Marint
Berea Mta Arle
Hakenard Chirkes Ross
Newark
Marin Corps
Campaigh
Thik Deancoofie Aerwlee
Ubinjied
Market Street
New York
Nobel Peace Prize Announcement Rumored for Wilao
An European report claims Nobel Vetee Prize was awarded to President Wilao last week. The text is garbled, but suggests recognition of Wilken mage hire its enemies and possible temporary dishiver. Some names like Martane and Eliana appear as notable mentions amid unclear context.
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Europe
Wilao
Anit Isv
Mina
Wilken Mage
Martane
Moostveltif
Eliana
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Charles Jones
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Jones
Altun
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Cat Meyer
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Calloue
Silige Mney Betel
Syria
Ceneral Tarleson
Alam Te Port Tuoi
Congress Witalirwet
Uwe
Teiley
Thew
Washington
Indeo
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Goodyear West
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