Railways to Lead Authority Sees Better Times for Utilities
Babson predicts rail transit will rebound as major street railway systems prepare for a large Atlantic City convention. He notes the industry remains vital with billions in annual revenue and about twenty billion passenger rides per year, employing many workers and offering slim profits to investors. He links challenges to Ford era auto growth but cites overall national resilience.
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Atlantic City
America
United States
Henry Ford
Street railways show growth and bond optimism
Analysts note rising per capita ridership and improving costs. Bonds as a class may gain value as street railways recover, though risk remains from graft and franchise manipulation.
Economic conference to survey US conditions
The unemployment conference aims to survey economic conditions in the United States and report the facts. Under Herbert Hoover's direction, the effort could provide essential knowledge, reduce doubt, and spur rapid improvement through informed actions by business leaders and labor.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Saving Wage Idea Seen By Labor Secretary Davis
Secretary Davis urged the unemployment committee to pursue a saving wage, not merely a living wage, arguing that small savings and future stakes motivate workers. He said ownership and responsibility change a laborer’s outlook, and that with a stake in the world’s goods, skill development and home ownership become meaningful.
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Davis
Department of Labor
Seana
Raucous Dinner Table Swap Names in Domestic Mix-Up
A family scene turns comic as a father questions his daughter Alice about suitor Smythe. A new housemaid named Katherine struggles with mixed identities and is asked to pick a new name, with Mrs. Simmons weighing options like Bridget. The odd exchange ends with a ready laugh.
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Alice
Smythe
Papa
Quotes of Odd Facts From A Historic Page
A collection of offbeat maxims and curious observations. It muses on marriage as a leading divorce cause, pen leakage tips, September straw hats, a dangerous headache cure, Charles I, 1919 US automobile production, hen egg yield, and ham and eggs price trends.
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Charles I
England
United States
Atlantic
Parliament Building sculpted as war memorial in Ottawa
Ottawa reports on the new Parliament Building rising from ruins of 1916 fire. The Gothic complex features a 300 foot central tower, carillon bells, war memorials to 60,000 Canadians, Vimy Ridge carvings, and a mix of green and gray parliament chambers. The library joins the structure with a stately sixteen sided hall and Victoria statue. Construction costs run about 10 to 11 million dollars.
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Ottowa
Canada
Parliament Square
Bts
Bis
Wall Street
Parliament
Ottawa
Washington
Congress
America
Our House
Senate
Mee
Belgium
Great Britain
Vimy Ridge
M. P
Roosevelt
Laurier
Borden
House of Commons
Government
Westminister Hall
London
Old Westminister Hall
Bexhie
Dlm
Parliament Library
Library of Congress
Queen Victoria
Capitol
Hey
Golf caddies influence on boy players and steady practice
A writer reflects on how caddies shape young players, noting poverty, admiration for pros, and the impact of caddy masters. He warns against clubhouse profanity and urges intelligent practice, describing how true control in golf comes from dedicated effort and experience across clubs.
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R. W
America
BOSSING THE BALL In golf control drives high averages
The article argues that control is essential for high golf averages and notes the human element creates uncertainty. It reflects on varying control even among experts and cites a Bavnslee round where three consecutive three foot or shorter putts from 38 feet tested skill.
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Bavnslee
Athens Messenger Information Bureau Offer
Readers can ask questions to the Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin. The service provides information only and cannot give legal financial or domestic advice. Send question with full name and return postage for reply.
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Asay
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D
Inquirer
Diary of a modern Samuel Pepys in Athens Day by Day
Athens daily record describes a rainy morning and marital suspicions while the author notes city life, a fair, Elks Fest signs, a sidewalk stumble, and plans to reform. He meets Bruse Wells and hears golf chatter then visits friends from Nelsonville. The entry references a Kiwanis gift, a Me Bee remodel, a Chrestomathen Society speech, watching Julius Caesar, and an American Legion dance before bed.
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Athens
Samuel Pepys
Bruse Wells
Paris
Court Street
State Street
Christian Church
City Service
Clarence Horn
Merrill Kerr
Narraganset Bay
A. C. Stratton
Pr. Pilchard
Nelsonville
Kiwanis Club
Whaley
Me. Bee
Floodwood
Chrestomathen Literary Society
Lord Rose
Harrison T Sexton
Julius Caeser
American Legion
Community News Brief Predicts Early Winter Chill
A note cites anticipation of a cold season as the writer jokes that the Chief of Police will need to hustle for warmth. The column suggests local awareness of winter signs and uses light humor about municipal action.
Ferol Strickland Teaches in Decatur Indiana
The note recalls Ferol Strickland famed for skit shows at the college last year and mentions she now teaches in Decatur Indiana. The writer credits the Erie editor Whit and the remark links Ferol to current teaching work.
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Ferol Strickland
Ferol
Decatur
Indiana
Erie
Whit
Cannibalism Tale Sparks Danville Parade News
A fragment describes a handsome flyer named Slater eloping with a girl, claiming aviation romance in Danville. It mentions a carnival parade with cannibalism references and an upcoming morning parade on Court Street at nine.
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Slater
Rane
Danville
Fist Fort
Court Street
Voter Responds to Anonymous Offer Up for Mayor
A reader recounts receiving an unsigned envelope and a number after praising a yogi hearted soul. The sender remains unknown but the reader vows to vote for him for mayor or any office he seeks.
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Railways
Weather Bureau
Verkoyansk
Siberia
J. Cc. H
Ireland
C. C
Scotland
Wales
Texas
Union
Laint
Fredric J. Haskins
Chas
Chick Evans
National Newspaper Service
Copyright
Oldsmobile
Winspy Comparison
Moler Auto Sales Company
Minners Garage
Wellston
Weilston
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