Charleston at the crossroads of history and future
Jay Franklin surveys Charleston’s two hundred year arc from colonial wealth built on indigo and rice to a modern tourist magnet and potential industrial hub. He weighs choosing preservation as a costly museum of a vanished south or becoming a thriving seaport amid shifting markets and federal projects.
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Scott's Scrap Book Wane Ever NoRe On Of Mena 7
A curious note covers Joseph Priestley and the discovery that rubbing rubber can erase pencil marks. It explains the term rubber originated from this property observed in 178 years ago by English scientists.
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Joseph Priestley
Two Peaceful Powers Coronation Supplement Notes
A Corry journal item reprints a letter to the Christian Science Monitor about Roosevelt’s view on U S Britain peace, suggesting informal collaboration between democracies. It contrasts monarchic Britain with the United States and notes shared culture and institutions as a basis for mutual safety. The piece ends by inviting readers to view the British coronation for $1,000.
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Conry Evening Journal
Conry
Corry
Chiistia Science Monitor
Roosevelt
United States
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Tuiley States
Cali
Britain
Language and Law Clash Over Jargon in Court
A New York Court of Appeals judge criticized legal jargon in a case about moving picture rentals. The decision questions definitions where parties disagree and urges clarity, warning that specialized language excludes outsiders and muddles justice.
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New York
Hey
Mussolini Defends Democracy Amid Misleading Claims
The piece critiques Mussolini’s redefining of democracy as government by the people and representation, arguing his stance rejects true democracies and reveals ignorance or distortion. It notes rising inflation and social strains as spring prompts public discontent and price hikes.
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Maly
Mussolini
Italy
Stewart Says Tax Relief Lies Beyond Local Hands
Washington April 27 Governors and mayors push back on federal tax relief. The question centers on who bears the burden as localities resist higher taxes while hoping for national aid. The piece argues economies must come from both federal and local levels, with relief funding debated as districts seek to balance budgets without overreliance on Uncle Sam.
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Washington
Ann
Wishlington
Uniwle Sam
Masculine Roles Rise In Hollywood Servant Parts
In Hollywood gossip from April, actors like Wilkes Powell and others turn to servant roles, boosting the trend of masculine stars playing butlers and valets. Carole Lombard, Joan Crawford, and Herbert Marshall are noted for such parts, with Adolph Menjou and Charles Ruggles among others finding success in these roles.
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Laiue Batnes
Glan
Torse
Wilkes Powell
Butive Aw
Suns
Powall
Callor
Carole Lombard
Mar Godfrey
Joan Crawford
Hess
Jen
Butler
Hollywool
Anne Lulling
Arthur Treacher
Stiney
Eric’ Blore
Leonard Cavey
Everett
Horton
Charles Ruggles
Adolph Menjou
Herbert Marshall
Gervant West
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Fites April 27 1917
A column recalling events from April 27 1917 reports Jack Malia injured at Ayman Manufacturing when his hand was crushed at a hill press. An auto at Frederick street cross of the Pennsylvania Railroad left its driver critically hurt and hospitalized. Gildersleeve from the high school faculty will supervise a domestic science meeting at Bradford. D and McKinney on Pleasant Street were taken to Corry Hospital. A Daughters of Isabella meeting voted to affiliate with national war committee orders. A board of commerce committee will discuss a local digital sales promotion. Red Cross approved papers for a new chapter. Messenger returned home from Brownell stream with eight fine fish. Lawson returned to play after yesterday’s sport with a friend in the city.
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Ayman
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Allen
Hear Unted City
Frederick Street
Pennsyvania
Isabella
Board of Commerce
Wwe
American Red Cross
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Laule
Messenger
Brownell
Clymer
Cranberries and ancient European tasting notes from legends
Fragmentary historical note traces cranberry use in Europe to ancient times and a later Ameris discovery by Filgenns. It mentions ten barrels sent to Charles II, kinship to the huckleberry family, and vague summer harvesting details. The passage ends with garbled names and protests surrounding Bas and Suess Walch.
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Europe
Charles II
Hucklebeery
Oldest musical instrument and city quiz grab bag
A compact one minute test asks about oldest musical instrument and cites cities Philadelphia Denver and San Francisco. It notes etiquette hints and temperament traits for today’s born individuals and references readers to a one minute test answer key.
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Philadelphia
Denver
San Francisco
The
Dem
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War is Meth Ways If one man is 2g good as another
The text discusses a flawed theory that equality between individuals invalidates the premise of conflict. It suggests a critique of comparing people as equally capable, implying that this logic undermines strategic or practical arguments about war.
Paris Fashion Notes From Amy Johnson's Paris Visit
Amy Johnson arrives in Paris while planning a Lindbergh transatlantic run. She wears a chocolate brown leather two piece suit with white glove stitching, a Herbian felt hat, and a brown quill trim. Mainbocher outfits include a grey jersey ensemble, a navy silk blouse ensemble, and a navy white printed crepe suit with a jeweled green blouse. Also featured is an ivory marovala crepe evening gown with a bolero and pike fringe. Fashion tip highlights leather suits with glove stitching for cruise wear.
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Paris
Amy Johnson
United States
Cherbourg
Bremen
Mainbacher
Nyiah
Nolise
Mt Palomar telescope to image stars billion light years away
Factographs note a 200 inch telescope at Mt Palomar costing 6 000 100 dollars aims to photograph stars one billion light years distant. The article contrasts it with the Mt Wilson instrument. It mentions Greek sculpture Phidias and historical events and odd curiosities including a Missouri farmer with pneumonia after his leg froze and a Danish shepherd finding snakes in his bed.
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Mt Palomar
Gwilfurnit
Mt. Wison
Missouri
Four More Teachers Voted Salary Increases In Corry
The Corry School District board approved upward salary revisions for four teachers last night. Norman J. Edinger received a raise to 600.00 annually, Donald Gioginer's pay increased by 100, and additional adjustments were approved for McCray and Vaepler, with amounts and percentages detailed in the session.
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Corry
Board of Education
Norman J. Edinger
Donald Gioginer
Mies
Ther McCray
Migs
Farming Still a Leader in Soil Preservation Efforts
The State Planning Board report on Problem Areas in Pennsylvania notes soil erosion has stripped away topsoil across two centuries. Erosion worsens on steep slopes but degrades fertility on level ground too. Terracing and crop rotation help, yet many farms abandon land as taxes rise faster than crop values. The state could acquire idle land for forests or recreation, restoring public value and potential farming use.
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Uhe State Planning Board
Pennsylvania
Tracy
Teig
Shute
Conrad Weiser's Treaty House Stone Features Local Lore
In Berks County near Schuylkill River and Stoudsburg, a historic stone council house once hosted Conrad Weiser’s meetings with the Iroquois. The present owner renovated and beautified Werner Park, located miles east of the site, amid Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission notes.
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Stsuchsburg
Berks County
Conrid Weiser
Conrad Weiver
Werner Park
Stoudsburg
Largest Sea Bird The Albatross Stains Light and Weight
The albatross, the largest sea bird, weighs 86 pounds and has a wing span of 17 feet. It stains two lingts of 44pot, a detail noted in the report.
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