Dangerous Politics Shadow Looms Over City Election
Local political tension rises as allegations surface that a mayoral candidate may receive support and financing from bootleggers tied to the liquor trade. Citizens opposing repeal vows unite with drys to block any candidate framed by such backing, warning of dangerous politics and potential fraud in law enforcement theatrics. The community fears turnout and trust will suffer amid these claims and calls for transparency before the municipal vote.
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Ardadel
Nour Town
Ggiredi
Mleit
Tugwell Trip Echoes Florida Visit and Hay Fever Jokes
Washington August 19 Assistance Secretary of Agriculture Tugwell on western inspection trip evokes Florida jaunt by Wilbur. Hay fever hinders his naval attire as kerchiefs fill pockets. Myron Taylor and Charles Schwab joke about stockholders. NRA leaders enter Johnson office as hearing delays to 4:30 p.m.
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United Press
Washington
Mywell
Wilbur
Florida
National
Tugwell
Hayfever
Myron Taylor
Charles M. Schwab
White House
Taylor
Reminoa
Hugh S. Johnson
NRA
Johnson
Vardis Fisher Emerges In Modern American Letters
Week's Book Review by H Allen Smith notes Caxton Printers in Idaho discovered Vardis Fisher, author of In Tragic Life. Doubleday Doran plans a Fisher trilogy, starting with In Tragic Life a stark, realist novel recounting a Western boy’s life to age eighteen.
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H. Allen Smith
United Press
Idaho
Caxton Printers
Urscover
Vardis Fisher
Gaxton Company
Doubleday Doran
Fisher
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files August 19 1613
Corry fire wagon arrives and unloads this afternoon. Fire practice and range results on Columbus avenue noted. Post office building work to start September 10. Corry Grange to hold annual outing at Crowell farm. Emmanuel Guild hosts a lecture on Old Québec by Byron F. Babbitt at Library Theatre. Pettit family returns from a thousand mile western New York auto trip. Book reviews discuss Var dis Wish er and Marriage in Gotham. HB. and EB. Fitch visit and literary teas with Eric Hatch in Cleveland.
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Emmanuel Guild
Byron F. Babbitt
St. Louis
Québec
Library Theatre
Eric Heteh
Thorne Smith
Wodehouge
Fitch
Jacksonville
Fla
Eric Hatch
Thomas Jensen
Paul Hatch
Smith
Cleveland
Ric Hatch
Hatch
Little Brown
Beacheston Preece
Lopig Island
Beadleston
The Recovery Act and American Rugged Individualism
A historical voice defends the No. Horn Recovery Act during an emergency, warning against overreach while praising American resilience. It argues continued public cooperation will shrink drastic rules as need fades, balancing government direction with individual freedom amid labor concerns.
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Beljon
Genger
Aess Hrbe
Labou
Universal
Hong
Jis
Arkansas Moves to End Repudiation Policy
State officials and bondholders held talks in Little Rock as Arkansas shifts away from repudiation of past debt. A plan reportedly prays highway revenue to bondholders, with motor license funds and gas taxes possibly redirected to secure payments. Governor Fuller seeks adequate highway maintenance funds first, then the remainder to security holders if the plan passes.
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State of
Arkansas
Little Rock
Fuller
Ttig
Peaside
von Wien
Paris Fashion Notes From an August Dress Parade
Paris styles spotlight gingham and string outfits as the season’s key models. Madames Lyciene and Schiaparelli influence hat trends with Mexican straw crowns and broad brims, while Harmanne promotes cotton veils and trims. Agnes shows airy leghorn hats, and Pittsburgh’s Nanigal Gre Nato evokes 1838 fashion history.
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Paris
Madames Lyciene
Sphiaparelli
Mari
Gly
Agnes
Federal control potential in banking system emerges
United Press reports the administration’s bank rehabilitation may lead to substantial government ownership. The RFC could hold 25 to 30 percent of bank stock, with up to 2 billion dollars in preferred shares to aid reorganizations. Government aims to avoid direct operation while gaining stake in major banks and related lending schemes.
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United Press
Washington
Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RPC
Stoch
F. Mstiftanas
National City Bawke of
Cleveland
National Bank of Kansas City
South Carolina National Bank
American’ ‘National Bank of Indianapolis
National Bank of
Tulsa
Postal Saving’ Division
Federal Intermediate Credit Banks
Federal Savings and Loan Associations
Mubual Cooperative Saving Funds
Funde
Empire Hotel and local businesses timeline
Inquiries confirm Muray and Blake grodiry storey, Tom Burke ran the Empire Hotel, Lindaelt, a tailor, and Love Wrench Worse fore operated in the period described. Details on exact dates and roles are limited in the fragmentary OCR.
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Muray
Blake Grodiry
Tom Burke
Empire Hotel
Lindaelt
Diminishing News From Fort Worth Texes In Alun
Fragmentary OCR text notes a confused report from Fort Worth Texas mentioning Penuefil bribes and various tribes with scattered names. The readable parts reference Poll county and a vague action against corruption, but details are unclear and entities are partially garbled.
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Wort Worth
Tex
Alun
Poll
DuBois Wins in Prize Drill Contest at Aug Kan Affair
On Thursday evening at the high school gridiron a large crowd watched drill teams and drum corps perform as $450 in prize money was awarded. DuBois secured the top prize of $176 in the drill contest while Curwenville claimed $190 in a separate group event. The event, tied to a convention, featured wind and water related issues causing some concerns.
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Kan
American Legion Crush ‘Corps
DuBois
Curwensville
Varaneny Fneceswers
Ford and Hol lywood Endorse American History In Film
Hollywood reports Alan son Edwards notes John Poll directs films with strong focus on American history. Ford shifts from New England to Maine and the Middle West, filming Winter scenes and small town life to portray authentic American sagas. Actors endure the evident snow glare while production highlights pioneer days and cracker barrel types.
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Alanson Edwards
United Press
Hollywood
John Poll
Tife
Gan Tulle
America
Hans
Middle
Far West
Ford
New England
Bill
Will Rogers
Maine
Dr. Bull
Alumer
Mississippi
Middle West
Arkanine
Amactor 10
Phl Josepher
Hollywood Boulevara
Thymel Sahn Lels
Samiels Wise
University of Minnesota
Hen Wins Contest Astoria Harbor Press Event
A fragmented report from Astoria notes a hen named Thea Shebelin winning a local peelaying contest as part of a community fete. The article mentions prizes and several garbled names and places, with little readable context beyond the achievement and location.
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Astoria
Orc
Thea Shebelin
Astor
Boy Breaks Arm Falling from Tree
Pani Smishi, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Verne Builth of Corry St D, fell while playing with neighborhood youths. He hung from a tree limb, was grasped by a friend, slipped, and fractured the left arm. Dr W H Bamneat of Spartansburg took him for X ray examination.
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Pani Smishi
W. H. Bamnéat
Spartansburg
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Lye
Week’s Book Review
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Columbus Avenue
Pontomaster J. F. Austin
Corry Grange
Crowell Farm
A. E. Pettit
New York
Thomas Wolfe
Lovie Homeward
Angel
Vardis Wisher
Wolfe
Gotham
Ishbel Ross
Harpers
Hector
Henrietta
Tulloch
Hettor
Tulfoch
Iiss
Ross
Jit
Ferari
Patrick
Corry
Viraguard
Rae Clarmont
Pittsbucek Post
Csserker
Fellato
Tom Boges
Manhattan
Piteburgh
Pietburgh
Vipibigher Inglades
Hollywood Film Shop
Boy
Armin
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Street
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