Century-Old Crime Notes and White House Construction
A clipped 1914 newspaper page fragment reports a boy injured by an accidental gun discharge near Weat Pleasant Street, plus a scatter of federal crime memorabilia, White House lawn renovations, and local notes on building and theater spaces. The items mix local incident, federal displays, construction updates, and social chatter. The blend preserves names like J Edgar Hoover, Dillinger, and Roger Co as well as references to government offices and a Columbus bass catch.
U S Business Shows Big Gain Amid New Deal Struggles
Washington report notes that American business improved over 17 months of Roosevelt recovery but levels still lag peak 1933. Estimates indicate July activity up about 9 percent from March 1933, with inventories, payrolls and trade fluctuating under drought, strikes, and European tensions. The government’s $6.4 billion relief fund and an $8.75 billion total outlay since March 1933 frame the ongoing policy effect on employment and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Pucaerts Seow
Richard L. Gridley
United Press
Washington
Ameris
Hoover
Federal Reserve
Commerce Department
President Tool Office
Cys
Luix
Mc Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Treasury
Five Injured In Auto Crashes Near Kane Vicinty
Kane Aug 3 Five persons were injured in three separate automobile accidents near Kane Wednesday and Thursday. Two were seriously hurt as a car left the road, crossed embankments and crashed into a pole. A third crash near Farmers Valley left a man with severe lacerations and possible arm fracture. One driver collided with a bridge over rail tracks at Mt Jewett, sustaining serious injuries.
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Telegraph Pole
William Amacher
Smethport
Farmers Valley
Joe Astramayiten
Hussiburt
Kane
Mt. Jewett
Dean Moyer to Occupy Pulpit at First Baptist
North western Bible and Missionary Training School head Dean Moyer will occupy the pulpit at the First Baptist Church next Sunday morning. He is also assistant pastor to Dr. W B Riley of Minneapolis and will lead daily Bible studies during August at Camp Calendon with Rev R T Ketelh am of Gary Indiana. The conference drew many local attendees and organized church members plan to participate. contact Rev Ernest A Hook for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert K. Moyer
Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School
First Baptist Church
Corry
Lake
Trees in Rows and Press Freedom Probed in Nineteen Thirties Columns
An American forester urges natural groupings over rigid lines to suit large scale planting, balancing efficiency with beauty and practical needs for water, soil, and lumber. Separately, a Danville court clash over journalist confidentiality underscores press freedom and the danger of revealing sources, while public disdain grows for a Dillinger family vaudeville fundraiser tour exploiting a murder case.
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Forestation
Nature
Mars
Fiat
Central Africa
Dillinger
John Dillinger
Minna Gambell Wears Luck Chain In The Merry Widow Era
Hollywood August eight Minna Gambell guards her eight foot luck chain studded with charms from China and gifts from film colleagues. The chain helps disguise her in the mute role for The Merry Widow as she changes looks with a brown wig and heavy makeup. Neighbors and guards recognize her only through the chain which trails behind her on the car.
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Hollywood
Minna Gambell
China
Minna
Ernst Lubitsch
Maurice Chevalier
Jeannette MacDonald
Folies
France
Helich
Findley Lake Assembly Opens With Sulger Appearance
The Findley Lake Assembly opened its session on Saturday with a featured appearance by William Sulger the deposed Governor of New York. W. G. Young, who was severely injured by a fall from a cottage at Findley Lake, is slowly improving at Corry hospital.
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Carlton Morrell
William Morrell
Morrell
Findley Lake
W. G. Young
Corry Hospital
Boarding school uniforms should be designed by experts
Paris fashion expert Madame Schiaparelli says a girl's uniform should be in good taste practical and smart with the right color and material. She envisions uniforms reflecting Paris English materials Italian design and French execution for democratic schools. A 14 year old would need two coats two day dresses another dressy outfit two party frocks a suit and interchangeable cost items plus blouses sweaters stockings shoes sandals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Schiaparelli
France
Madame Schiaparelli
End Sunburn Suffering Promoted by San-Cura Ointment
An advertisement touts San-Cura Ointment as superior for sunburns and various sores. A customer quote from Dumont, Oklahoma praises its healing power, claiming rapid relief and a money-back plan. The ad also markets San-Cura soap as a cosmetic aid and mentions a drugstore price.
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B. Molntyr
Dumright
Okla
Star Signals Forecast Reading From AVINE
The day favors imprudent acts in contracts and writing by afternoon while the evening is suitable for picnics. A slight chance of rain noted. Birthdate guidance urges truthfulness and sound judgment, with emphasis on friends, relatives, and philosophy. Money caution from November 10. Danger September 11. Socially favorable August 24.
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Justice Department
J. Edgar Hoover
Bureau Off Investigation
Yas Hoover
Dilinger
Indiana
Penitentiary
Rogers Co
Federal
Cement Department
Agriculture Department
John J. Burns
Securities and Exchange Commission
Boston
Burns
White House
Gene Einley
Columbus
Postlethwait
Ralph Foster
Ross Grocery
Great Lakes
Na Lion
Shuly
Stu Mills
Count Ly
Durant City Road
Gore
Dean Moyer
Baptist Church
Bendena
Kan
G. W. Rickler
Valley Falls
A. N. Conroy
Cass
Danville
United States
FTL
Meirihotsu Ana
Mary Knight
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
N. Center St
Sinclair Motor
Dennsylvania Motor Gil
Sinclair Refining Company
Sinclair Refining Company (Inc
C.F. Croninsian
Centeer St
Corry, Pa
Chuck Roast
Nes
Hamburg
Modoen
Veal
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