August Excitements and National Headlines Collide in RI Rally
A Rhode Island Republican wins a congressional seat as August politics spark nationwide chatter. Reports note wage disputes over weather, rising prices, and weather-related labor action while public life continues with shopping, meals, and mild civic unrest amid a growing stock market high and international jitters over Hitler and Mussolini.
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Rhode Island
Hamtramck
Mich
Huey Long
Julius Caesar
Senate
Hitler
Mussolini
Congress
Heavy noon meals dull mental sharpness says Colgate lab
Dr Laird of Colgate University reports that a large lunch reduces visual acuity when eye tests follow meals. He suggests touch may be affected too, noting industry and fine eye hand work suffer after heavy midday meat. The study implies a practical step to avoid performance dips by timing meals.
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Laird
Psychological Laboratory
Colgate University
August Floods Hit Northeastern Ohio Hard
Rivers burst banks after heavy rains causing millions in damage and forcing hundreds from their homes. The floods follow a period of subnormal precipitation and strike amid a typically arid August. Local writers note nature’s costly toll across Ohio and the Mississippi valley.
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Ohio
Walforial
Hood Efmttal
Missesippi
Harrison Strikes La Follette in Senate Clash
Washington Aug 14 United Press reports Sen Pat Harrison of Mississippi struck Sen Robert La Follette of Wisconsin in the Senate chamber amid a heated moment. The punch connected on the chin and sparked brief furor before apologies and explanations settled the incident.
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United Press
Washington
Pat. Harrison
Misassaippian
Robert M. LaFolette
Wis
LaFoilette
Harrison
Senate
LaFollette
LaVollette
Corry Picnic Plans and Local Happenings 1915
The Corry board of commerce and industry gears up for Labor Day picnic with Chautauqua tents rising despite rain. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs William Swan of Jamestown. Jacob Marks marks age with birthday fishing trip. Mrs Pat Stone hosts a miscel laneous shower for Miss Marie Porter ahead of her marriage to George Sullinger. State highway and bridge repairs begin after Evie floods. Dam at Spartangburg worries Centerville residents as heavy rain delays containment.
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Maternity Hospital
Jamestown, N
William Swan
Swan
Nelle Mt Carthy
Pat Stone
West Smith Street
Stone
Roy Larson
Marie Porter
George Sullinger
Mayor McNair Opens Campaign on Pollution in Pittsburgh Water
Mayor William McNair of Pittsburgh visits Ridgway and Johnsonburg to inspect the Clarion river and declare a campaign to clean polluted streams. He cites the river’s foul condition as a danger to Pittsburgh’s water supply, with Kittanning joining the effort.
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Ridgway
Pittsburgh
Kittanning
Ate- Nair
Clarion River
McNair
Johnsonburg
Allegheny River
William McNair
Cor
Clariont River
Auto accidents declining amid more cars on road
Statistics show fewer crashes as traffic increases and speed laws broaden. Reasons include replacing old cars with newer, safer models, better brakes, improved roads, eliminated grade crossings, and safety campaigns improving driver education. Railroads admit speed is less risky for freight than for passengers, while freight trains face more trouble than passenger cars.
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Gow
Jourwad Corwy
Hollywood Film Shop United profile of actor Sale in multiple roles
A Hollywood profile on actor Sale from Sinarren describes his transformation into varied characters. It notes how makeup, posture, voice, and hands convey authenticity from a Lincoln lookalike veteran to a beaming college professor. It traces his roots in Uyban a, Illinois, vaudeville start, and long stage and screen career.
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Hollywood
Calif
Lincoln
Chi: Sale
Sale
Js Sale
Uybana
I.t
University of Illinois
Star Signals August 17 Birth Dates and Beneficial Periods
The column predicts favorable days for those born between March 22 and June 21 with luck in business law travel and speculation. It notes actors doctors and nurses may have special power and foresees fortunate events for children. Cautions include danger periods through August 1936.
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Thase
Pri
Cotton Gowns Shine in Resort Fashion at Vichy Gala
Paris notes report cotton evening gowns remain popular for resort wear. At a Vichy gala actress Cecile Sorel wore a gown with a black and white cretonne skirt printed in fruit and bird motifs, paired with a crushed velvet basque and matching accessories. Heavy cotton brocade and velvet accents featured in several ensembles, with prints often combined with green or other bold velvet tones.
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Paris
Vichy
Cecile Sorel
Ehe
Note Lost 16 Years Knits Old Friendship
Hastings Nebraska August 14 a note of congratulation to Will Langdon Hastings from his friend Willie Winkler Friend arriving after 16 years restores their friendship Langdon believed his friend had not replied to a birth announcement and could not learn the reason for the delay The note dated April 10 1919 begins I congratulate you on that boy and young James Langdon then 16 helped his father read the message
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Frese Hastings
Neb
Will Langdon
Hastings
Willie Winkler
Langdon
James Langdon
Lineman Survives Dual 2300-Volt Shocks in Erie
Fred Boice forty five of Erie died after contacting 2300 volts Monday. Carl Anderson forty two of Liberty Park Liberty Fark was shocked twice while on a West 16th street pole and survived with severe burns. Frank Conant fifty two collapsed witnessing the accident but was revived. Both men are Erie Lighting Co. linemen.
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Prie
Fred Boice
Carl Anderson
Harvey Street
Liberty Fark
Anderson
West 16Th Street
Walnut
Cherry Streets
Hamet Hospital
Frank Conant
Eric
Conant
Erie Lighting Co
Boteo
Hundreds Attend Club Organization Meeting in Erie
Erie Aug 14 crowds filled the Nuova Aurora hall for the first meeting of the Margiotti Colegrove club. Chairman Jesse S Tivrante urged registration as Democrats for the 1935 campaign. A constitution was announced as being prepared for presentation to members soon.
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Erie
Margiotti- Colegrove Club
Nuova Aurora Hall
Jesse S. Tivrante
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