Washington Faces Choice Between Starlings and Beetles
Washington officials clash over protecting trees from the Japanese beetle while starlings help control the pest. District tree chief Clifford Lanham seeks 12,000 to operatenew campaigns with poles and tin cans to drive birds from roofs and perches. The dilemma grows as beetles threaten parks and the birds eat thousands of them, leaving authorities unsure whether to save the roosting birds or invest anew in beetle control.
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Paris styles embrace resort wear with ruffled gowns
Fashion note highlights growing use of ruffles on daytime and evening dresses at French resorts. Featured outfits include an afternoon frock at the Sporting Club of Vichy with triple neck ruffles in white and blue, a crepe print dress worn by Mrs Serge Voronoi with a continuous white ruffle, and a Magy Rouff peach gown with multiple ruffle tiers.
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Hollywood philosopher Luke Chan intrigues studio world
Hollywood Aug. 2 Luke Chan a 40 year old Columbia graduate and Chinese philosopher has become a confidante to stars and crew in Hollywood. He appears daily on sets in a Chinese houseboy costume exchanging quips and discussing world problems with listeners. His friends include Elissa Landi as they debate topics from the Ethiopian situation to Hindu classics. Chan chose a western film career over following his minister father or physician mother and underplays his acting while his philosophical role shines in Hollywood.
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Rainstorms Threaten Future Tree Seedlings in Pa nurseries
Heavy July rain disrupted Pennsylvania nurseries endangering seedlings destined for next spring. States nurseries at Clearfield Greenwood Huntingdon and Centre counties flooded but drainage and Civilian Conservation Corps systems saved most stock. About 8 million seedlings could have been lost.
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Sheep Killings by Dogs Reported in Mercer County
A Mercer County farmer reports seventeen sheep killed by dogs over the course of a week, highlighting ongoing losses from canine attacks in the area.
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Mercer County
Manufactured Money and the Borah Plan Critique
The piece condemns Senator Borah’s proposal to print five billion dollars of unsecured currency before adjournment. It argues such "manufactured money" would not help public problems, would dilute value, and fail to distribute evenly, making most citizens poorer rather than richer.
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Farm Improvement Drives Land Prices Upward in State
Farmers pull from low mood with rising crop values and higher land prices. The land market shows prices one-fourth to one-third higher than a year ago, not a speculative boom. Creditors no longer push farmers off farms as buyers shift from speculation to homes, signaling broad agricultural gains fueling general business improvement.
Cruelty to Lobbying Staged Hearings Questioned
A chaotic transcript claims a congressional style lobby investigation committee adopts harsh cross examination rules. Witnesses are admitted one at a time, with others questioned later. The piece argues such methods are severe yet aim to reveal truth and defend petition rights, while urging petitioners arrive with clean hands.
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STS
Warnings to Drivers Try Card System in Nassau County
Nassau County police authorize warning cards for traffic violators as a hopeful curb on auto accidents. Cards feature a 46 year old killed in an accident and a charred skeleton of a man whose car hit a tree, with a courteous message urging road rule observance. Radio police aid Cupid in Salt Lake City. patrolmen assist at a minister’s wedding.
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C .W. Farnsworth
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files 1915
Mrs D J Porter dies at Spring Creek aged unknown Elmer Lave travels to New York City for brief business Cy Nelson Waters heads to Cleveland to visit relatives Mrs John Kimmey and Mrs Nelson Kimmey visit Watertown Friends recall a baseball win 10 3 over Keane Independents at Stotts Ground The city commission plans pavement work on Smith Street between Wright and Center Streets
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Star Signals 4E August 6 Birthdates and Daily Guidance
The column outlines general indications for everybody born from October 22 to November 21. It notes morning and afternoon moods, with the evening advised for exercising sane judgment. It mentions the middle of the day as aggravating and suggests you should love beauty and art.
Silent cone art and travel theme amid 1938 January optimism
A quirky 1938 era note suggests silent artistry and entertainment should prosper in January with favorable vibes for painters actors and lovers. It warns caution for December 21 1995 and urges careful speech to avoid trouble, while mentioning Joseph R Gurnsey of Meadville has begun a long banking career in the city.
Deeper Cut Specials at Keister's
Deeper Cut Specials at Keister's advertise store discounts on a range of items including Pinkhams Co. 85c Kruschen Salts 77c Alka Seltzer Tabs 49c Vinol Tonic 79c Yeast Foam Tabs 33c Cascarets 25c Anacin 16c Castoria 21c Pierces Rem 86c and other medicinal wares with varied price points.
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Lax
Sundries sale list includes chips and jugs at cut prices
A vintage newspaper listing advertises assorted Sundries with prices. Items include a gallon picnic jug for 1.29 dollars and Pa tennis balls three for 1.19, plus golf balls four for 1.00. Personal care products, cosmetics, medicines, and bandages appear with small unit costs.
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