Mixed General News Notes From Early 20th Century Clippings
General notes report a surge in Pennsylvania automobile licenses and a Allentown firm winning a contract to build 40 automobie days for the Board of Education. The item references global trade, cement production, and Portland cement context, along with a claim about a large mineral deposit in New Mexico. It mentions queen bee damage in cups, parasite distribution in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas, and a boxing match where Tommy Burns knocked out Quarryli in California. Additional items cover Confederate veterans welfare funds, rural delivery box regulations, and a Wilkes-Barre incident where Plate Worden Riley was fined for fishing under the legal size and jailed for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Allentown
Board of Education
Naw
York
New
Globe
Ike
Texas
Oklibuuias
Kaneas
Squires
Tommy Burns
Californis
Burns
Plate Worden Riley
Wilkesbarre
Riley
Hackettstown Community Prep Parades and Local Changes
In Hackettstown area preparations for the fireman’s parade reach a raised fund of 1300 dollars. Nearby, Hoagland groups near Dory at Rudd’s Lake plan two weeks camps. Joseph Portino of Stewartlargo has joined the U S Navy and will be assigned to Bethesda. Surgeries and improvements are planned around Hagketstown National Hawk, with funds approaching 20000 dollars. Local residents report trolley service adjustments between Walter Gap and Stroudsburg with ten cent fares, and telephone company line extensions between Hackettstown, Allamuchy, and Sussex. A surrogate note mentions James A. Allen’s illness. Deputy Surrogate Carter and others discuss vacation plans and local vandalism incidents on Hecket Street. Oscar Smith’s raft incident near Belvidere is noted, and the sixth ward drug store near the upcoming Sixth Ward project is referenced along with a former ferry captain’s legal troubles in Flemington jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackettstown
Dory
Joseph Portinu
Atewartarlo
Anil
Betheshiy
Ib Ja
Hagkertstown
Fluttinen
Glen Gardner
Misa Gertoully
Ales Shearer
Caniino
Cron
Glane
Ateeet
Phil
Eran
Wirth
Oscar Sinlih
Riyer de Belvidere
Ated
Oscar
Togeien
Asecoml
Phy
Gettin
Unio Satara
Jain
Shilinger
Flemington
Vail
Will Wellman Fly to the Pole Despite Odds?
A scrambled, vigorous account of Walter Wellin's planned July voyage to the Pole aboard a pioneering airship. It details a mammoth craft with a gas reservoir, enormous dimensions, and a cargo exceeding two thousand pounds. The narrative sketches crew, dogs, sled gear, provisions, and fuel as part of an ambitious, perilous expedition.
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Wellman
Walter Wellin
McChuire
Poly
Roosters Silence If Crowing Roosts Urban Nuisance
Chancellor Bergen of New Jersey rules that roosters in cities may not crow at night. In rural areas the issue is minor but urban roosters anger neighbors and disturb business. Experts favor humane disposal, noting safe home remedies and warnings against nuisance behavior. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as cure-alls.
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Bergen
New Jersey
Ags
Dou
Reverny Ib
Watts
King
Jenking & Meeker
Milford's Bank Opens This Week In New Jersey
Milords National bank prepares to open for business this week with plans for new careers and local investment. The region reports multiple community events and civic notes including a public park gathering on September 1. A well known Stanton man of Hunterdon County dies aged 70, while a Newark to Cranberry run is planned by a prominent party. Jilugeon's concert venue in Blocketown draws 11,855 visitors this year as local officials monitor safety after a gas-related accident at a fair in Gomeraville. Stroudsburg and nearby towns report sports, rail, and political notes with elections, obituaries, and economic plans shaping the local landscape.
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Milford
E Wey National Bank
Blackwell
Baabertvl
Eoom
Ktelnoton
Stanton
Hunterdon County
Newark
Cranberry
Lake
Jilugeon
Henitqiaztara
Blocelatown
Jobo Higony
Hunterdon County National Bank
Flemingtat
Nubraske Billa
Gomerville
Voorhershan
Agricultural College of New Brunswick
Stroudsburg
Hlat
Howard B. Baylor
Lehigh Valley Sranait Co
Allvotown
Wittirovicinn
Steomdsburg
Naveryth
Harvey
Hopkina
Newton Hd
Sussex
Ora &. Simpson
Stelmple
Kop
Stra Strimmle
Smith's Lake
Waterloo
Court of Fevors
Gacrahrandt
Clinton
Hin Silva
Mfr
Garrahunit
Fina
Ovo
Apo
Dover
Digga
Perack
Alleetowm
Tire
Pervel
Muhlenberg ‘College
Henry Quin
Alexandria
Hunterdon Canary
Morris Canal
Flistocvieal Society
Quin
Hlov
Eats
Mlanington
Democrat Advertiser
New Jersey Briefs Highlight Park Gathering and Legislation
Disjointed New Jersey items note a gathering at Dissiple Parky Newark on July 8 and a potential trade board concern over a down payment. References mention a printing firm with 34 500 00 in value and 1 000 workers, plus a Pennsylvania legislature action. Another item recalls John Guiger of Newark and a fatal car crash near Mendham after brakes failed on a hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venton Board of Trade
Yengon
Pennsylvania
Legisliture
Ney Jeruy
Hovetotoves
Tren
Wich
I Give Honor to Whom It Is Due Remedy
An advertisement from Rondout New York promotes Splye David Renvony's favorite remedy claimed to cure Bright's disease and gravel. It asserts several patients were relieved after doctors failed and urges others to try the cure priced at one dollar with distribution through druggists and Boston outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Renvony
Rondout
N.Y
Bright
Suorua
Silene
Base Hill
Frice
Lackawanna Rail Plan to Add Three Tracks and Bridge
The Lackawanna plans three new tracks on the Morris & Essex division between Dover and Hoboken, plus a new bridge from Ahilu Street to the park in Beuton. The line will see $47,000 in improvements and through freight moved off the Bol Del division. A new transfer of clerks is anticipated at Manualus, while a freight train was halted by armed men near Linco Derk on a recent night, with robbers looting cars and guiding freight into a waiting wagon.
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Lackawanne
Ite
Morris & Pen Division
Dover
Hoboken
Lackawanna
Ahilu Street
Beauton
Boon
Bol
Del
Oink
I Tnr
Manualus
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Weabyea
Hildren
Bears
Castoria
Hutchings & Rinehart
Lecaust
Spd
Washington Avenue
Wattan
China
JK Cooke
Zanomtead
Idaho
Wilson Stove & Mfg. Co
Northampton St
Easton, Pa
General News
Vicinity Notes
Mit
Atterblay
Atterbury
Serge Gouts
Trou Ile
von Thesnay
John Guiger
Rexall
Jenkins & Meeker
Aegis
Acsentin Steinilen
Motte Carlo
Hoch Heimer
Henry
Bienbere
John Eilenberg
Saith Main
Stren
Phillipsburg
Nod
Stampers
Kimber
Washington
Fairbanks
Morse
Quiker City Eed
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