Old Civil War newspaper relic and local notices
Twenty years ago Ab taken from the Journal files reports on a Civil War era wall paper relic in J W Cook's possession a Grant era copy of the Vicksburg Citizen. The item notes the death of Arthur Heath in Seattle and a skating accident involving Elmer Westley with a head wound. It also mentions plans for a city gas service from Powers barn and trips by John Perkins and Darby Dempsey plus Ruby Drake visiting Warren.
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Old Wall Paper
J. W. Cook
Laughing Off Dictatorship The American Humor Shield
A German biographer notes that Americans sustain humor even in politics saying a dictator cannot survive satire. He warns that if desperation replaces laughter dictators might rise, but the nation’s humor and self mockery keep them safe and skeptical of extreme regimes.
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Emu Tadwig
Geman
Britain’s Resolve Spurs Moral and Economic Drive
Britain marches on to finish the African task and press the League of Nations on Ethiopia. The push blends political will with business interest as Duranty notes a return to firmer money, rearmament, and extended taxation to fuel growth and empire defense, with Britain presenting a united national resolve despite a heavy debt burden.
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Britain
Great Britain
League of Nations
League
Walter Duranty
Lenton
Alliance
Ethiopia
Italy
Germany
Duvanty
Ous
Production Control and Farm Industry Debate in Connecticut
Secretary Wal lace defends crop control against clergy and critics in Connecticut. He argues against undercutting farm prices and warns that overproduction by farmers harms industry and consumer access. He contends balanced farm and city production can raise both production and consumption.
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Connecticut
Wallace
Parity With Britain At London Naval Conference
The article discusses Japan seeking naval parity with Britain at the London naval conference but failing to secure equality. It contrasts Britain’s global empire and communications needs with Japan and argues America will not grant equal sea power, citing fears of aggressive moves in Manchuria and beyond.
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Japan
Great Britain
Britain
America
Manchuria
Paris styles tall brunette fashion tips for avoid overdressing
Paris styles describe two main brunette types the tall sleek sophisticated and the dignified classic. The tall brunette may wear many colors and styles but should avoid overdressing by balancing bold choices with simplicity in fabrics and accessories.
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Paris
Det
Hesmirk
Mack
Star Signals Birthdates and Daily Prospects for 1936
The column outlines favorable birthdate ranges August 21 to September 22 and notes general indicators for different day parts. It cites sections on faith, churchmen, dancers, rubber growers, and paths to fortune through March to June with October 1936 highlighted, while warning against rashness and disputes mid year.
Hollywoods top box office stars ranked in national survey
Shirley Temple leads a national box office survey by American Magazine with Clark Gable and Mae West second and third. The list names Norma Shearer Bing Crosby Claudette Colbert Myrna Loy Joan Crawford Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the top ten, with many other stars—Harlow Hepburn Powell Laughton Baxter and others—further down.
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Hollywood
Gulf
Shirley Temple
Clark Gable
Mae West
Ace
Norma Shédrettania
Jean Harlow
Katherine Hepburn
Janey Gaynor
Charles Laughton
William Powell
Warner Baxter
Dick Powall
Magains
Ollows
Norma Sheitt
Bing Crosby
Claudette Colbert
Myrna Loy
Joan Crawford
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rog
al Jolson
Eddie Cantor
Dipke Pawall
Audl
Ruby Keeler
Gary Cooper
W. O. Fields
Loretta, Young
Grace Moore
Wallace Beaty
Robert Montgomery
George Arliss
Janet Gaynor
Hemy Cagney
Franchot Toye
George Ratt
Frederic March
Marion Davi
Woolsey
Miriam Hopkins
Lionel Barrymore
Jack Holt
Hobert Donat
2,256,348 Trees Planted in State Forests in '35
Harrisburg reports 2,256,348 trees planted in 1935 across Pennsylvania state forests. District 3 led with 514,000 trees. District 4 with 411,000. Huntingdon county saw 284,600. Tioga 266,000. Lycoming 293,500. Species include red pine, white pine, pitch pine, spruce, scotch pine, larch. Companies such as Armstrong Forest, Bethlehem Mines, Atlas Powder, Crystal Cave, General Refractories, Mars Oil, Lehigh Portland Cement, and Clearfield Finance participated.
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Harrisburg
Thomas C. Buchanan
Department of Forests and Waters
Tioga
Bradford
Lycoming
Sullivan
Columbia
Montana
Northumberland
Luzerne
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
Armstrong Forest Company
Johnsonburg
Bethlehem Mines Corporation
Atlas Powder Company
Wilmington
Del
Luzerne County
Crystal Cave Company
Reading
General Refractories Company
Mars Oil Company
Oil City
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Millerstown
Clearfield Finance Corporation
Clearfield
Butler Real Estate Operator Convicted in Manslaughter Case
William J. Flowers, a Butler real estate operator, was convicted today on involuntary manslaughter and failing to stop at an accident scene. The nine women and three men jury reached the verdict after 6 1/2 hours of deliberation in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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Butler
William J. Flowers
Butler Real Estate
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Dickson
Pacific Coast
Earl Hasbrouck
Arthur Heath
Seattle
Wash
Heath
Corry
Elmer ‘Westley
Cap Powers
Clyde Foster
West South Street
John Perkins
Darby Dempsey
Ruby Drake
Warren
Congress Street
Scott
By BJ Scott
Brrer AL Bray
Lincoln
Main & Center Sts
Swift
Hollywood Film Shop
Lee'y Buchanan
Christmas Club
Member
Federal Reserve System
Stest of
Listorts
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
Washington, D. C
Dancy
Humming Bird Hosi
Rhineston
Dady
Lillian
F.C. Chapin & Sons
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