Cartoon contest offers $1000 for tax collector depiction
National call to artists to submit cartoons of a tax collector for a King Features Syndicate competition. Joseph V. Connolly cites historic caricatures of corporations and prohibition as guidance, noting taxes now rivaled as the nation’s bugaboo. Submissions must reach 235 East 45th Street New York City by December 15 with winners announced before January 1.
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Joseph V. Cornnelly
King
Features Syndicate
Banshees
New York
Connolly
Uncle Sam
Rollin Kirby
Homer Davenport
Corpi T Trust
Corporation
Trusts
Rolin” Kinny
Return of Old-Fashioned Christmas Spirit Highlighted by Holly and Poinsettias
The article notes a nostalgic Christmas revival with holly and poinsettias featured on greeting cards. It mentions a Chicago livestock exposition and a New York piece on holiday cards emphasizing red and green palettes, Santa’s reduced presence, and religious motifs.
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Holly and Poinsettias
New York
Santa Claus
Gamin
Wood Saw Backfires in Missouri Ring Injury
An accident occurred in Lairstown Missouri when a sawed block of wood discharged from a saw, rebounded off a post and struck a man in the head, causing a skull injury.
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Lairstown
Orapson
Norco Ready 10 Concerts Under Joe Copley Direction
Instrumentalists under the direction of Joe Copley will perform one or more programs. The show opens at 9 o clock each morning and closes at 10 p.m.
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Joe Copley
Woman Booftlegger Sentenced in Quebec
Canada's first woman bootlegger has been sentenced to a month in jail in Quebec. Line Bernier pleaded guilty to illegally transporting liquor in an automobile.
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Quebec
Canada
Hontieacer
Isline Bernier
Scout Lore Told At Kinney Club Dinner
John P. Key and Wyburn Hil addressed 20 80 clubmen on Scouting history today and Cub troops. Hill demonstrated Cub group rituals while the meeting also featured a balloon dance finale by Clyde Longe.
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Kinney
John P. Key
Thia
Chibr
Claremont High Set for Football Playoffs Run
Claremont will enter the high school football playoffs likely starting Saturday after a 20 to 6 victory over Puente to clinch the Tri-County pennant. Coach Lyle Martin says the playoff venue is still unknown. Colton upset by Curug, and Claremont last won a title in 1922.
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Claremont
Wolfpack
Lyle Martin
Puente
Colton
Curug
California financial leaders press for special session on budget
Sacramento reports a move to force a special legislative session after a group of banking and bonding interests sought a conference with Governor Merriam to discuss finances and potential new taxes. Controller Riley urged a concrete tax plan to balance the budget, warning against stalemate. Bonding firms lined up to bid on $2,000,000 in state bonds as finances tighten.
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Sacramento
Frank F. Merriam
Ray L. Riley
Riley
Eecure
Riverside Official Leaves for National Farm Meeting
W. F. Eldridge of the California Farm Bureau will attend the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Chicago December 9 10 and 11 representing Riverside county. A special train carried Mr and Mrs R W Blackburn of Thermal who serves on the federation board of directors.
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W., F. Eldridge
California Farm Bureau
Fcago
Riverside County
American Farm Bureau Federation
R. W. Blackburn
Thermal
Blackburn
Federation
Market Optimism Lifts Stocks Amid Inflation Talk
In New York on December 4, inflation revival and upcoming Congress session spurred optimism as market activity rose one to three points. Investors anticipated favorable dividend actions and noted improving business news, signaling brighter trading ahead.
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New York
Congress
Pennsylvania farming outlook grim as 1929 levels edge closer
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary J Hangell French reports farm income and prices show the weakest performance since 1929. He credits moderation in agriculture price gains for some improvement but warns the overall outlook remains challenging for the sector.
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Keystone State
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Agriculture Department
J.hangell French
Ais French
Advertising line about tally cards and decorations
The snippet advertises tally cards at 4 for 5 cents and 3 for 5 cents, waxed paper for table decorations or wrapping, in colorful modern designs, 40 sheets per pack at 28 cents per package, from Independent office.
In Old Kentucky Stars Rogers In Tingling Horse Race Romance
Will Rogers stars as Steve Tapley trainer of champions in a romance set around Ashford stakes. Dorothy Wilson, Russell Hardie and Esther Dale drive the plot with Bill Robinson aiding Rogers in both love and racing turns. The climax features a victorious ride by Wilson amid betrayals and courtship in a lush racing world.
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Old
Kentucky
Rogers
Will Rogers
Corona Theatre
America
Steve Tapley
Young Love
Dorothy Wilson
Russell Hardie
Hardie
Charles Richman
Miss Wilson
Chas Sellon
Richman
Miss Wilon
Esther Dale
Bill Robinson
Charles Sellon
Chas. Tichman Alan Dinehart
Louise Henry
Veteran Drummer Joins Dunkers Band in Alpine Texas
Bruce Duncan reports lion hunting in Texas with 22 panthers killed and a 203 pound largest catch. The Dunkers add drummer L R Carpenter from Norco, boosting unit to about 30 members as Rev. Fred B White prepares a program on acquiring a new electric organ.
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Dallas
Tex
U.P
Bruce Duncan
Alpine
Duncan
Theodore Roosevelt
Arigoyia
United States
Mount Ord
Corona Duhkers
L. R. Carpenter
Norco
Per- Ronne
Dunkerg
Carpenter
R. Brungon
Ray T. Williams
Williams
Walter
Qglayson
Fred B. White
Cecil
Hig—Elrch
Boston University School of Theology Choir Draws Members
The 40 member choral group represents 42 states and the District of Columbia. Members come from over 30 colleges and universities nationwide.
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Boston
Boston University -School ‘of Theology
States
District of Columbia
To be of use in the world is the only way to be happy
A concise note quotes Hans Christian Andersen: true happiness lies in serving others and contributing meaningfully to the world. The aphorism emphasizes usefulness as the path to contentment and purpose.
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Christian Anderson
Three Possible Sites For Democratic Convention
Postmaster General James A. Farley identified Philadelphia Chicago and San Francisco as the three leading bidders for the 1936 Democratic national convention. He said the event will go to the city with the best facilities and highest bid, regardless of politics. Farley also noted bids from Kansas City and St Louis were being considered.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
San Francisco
James A. Farley
Ban Frankelsop
Kansas City
St. Louis
Fingerprinting Ordered in Fresno Suburb
Fresno authorities ordered fingerprinting of every male resident in Fig Gardens after 14 year old Mary Stammer was shot through a window. Deputy Sheriff Bord and State Investigator Stone lead the effort as other leads are pursued including an anonymous tip alleging the killer’s surname. Police focus on more than ten Fresno residents bearing that name amid the homicide probe.
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Fresno
Freane
Fig Gardens
Mary Stammer
Baffied
John ‘Bord
Charles J. Stone
Dickens Quotation on Cheerfulness and Youthful Looks
A brief quotation notes that cheerfulness and contentment beautify and preserve youth, attributed to Charles Dickens.
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Dickens
Fragmentary Ottawa area note on Indian Reserve policy
An OCR fragment references London Ontario and an Indian Reserve, mentioning policy, an Indian agent and court opening, with a note that they could not open the door.
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London
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