British Predict Diesel Economies for Locomotives
British engine builders forecast a diesel future with fuel costs dropping to one-tenth to one-twelfth of current levels. An Armstrong Whitworth experimental train in Newcastle has logged 25,000 miles with no unscheduled stops, high reliability, and effortless operation, drawing international interest for long distance routes.
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Erie (Railroad
Armstrong-Whitworth
Newcas- A6
India
Buenos Aires Great Southern
South America
Influenza In Pandemics Across History And Recurring Cycles
A fragmented account traces influenza outbreaks from early Europe and America to modern times. It cites Yale’s Howard W. Haggard on 25 year recurrence intervals and notes cautious public health measures to limit spread in communities and institutions.
Influenza 1918 Teaches Prevention For Care in Health
The 1918 influenza scourge claimed many lives and underscored the need for diligent care. The old adage an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure reminds readers that preventive measures save lives, a lesson applicable each year to combat influenza and future outbreaks.
Wayne Township Taxpayers Union Forms to Cut Taxes
Wayne Township taxpayers form a union to push for a three mill road tax reduction in 1923 and lower school costs. A large turnout at a township meeting signals strong backing, with over a hundred property owners already joining. The group aims to influence supervisors and seek economies to ease the tax burden.
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Wayne Township
Wayne Township Taxpayers’ Union
Taxpayers’ Organization
Wayne Unit
Te Association
U Union
Unnion
Historical-era inquiry prompts on local business and sites
The user asks several questions about when Dr. H Phelps had an office on West South Street, when a temporary roller rinse operated on Second Avenue, where St Thomas church sat at Church Street and Fourth Avenue, and when ONeill ran a grocery store at Main Street and Fifth Avenue. These seek historical dates and locations from a local newspaper source.
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Dr. & H. Phelps
West South Street
Second Avenue
St. Thomas Church
Church Street
Fourth Avenue
the O'Neill
Main Street
Firth Avenue
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From Journal Files
Twenty years ago items from the Journal Files dated February 4 1913 note Watlark Titanite Explosive Company moving offices to plant premises near the city and Rogers building changes. Corry Bridge and Supply will form a corporation next month if a winter application is granted. A Wright compound gas engine tested at Ajax Iron Works shows promise. Harry Alexander teaches fourteen students at the Presbyterian gym. Harrison B Howard of West Trying Street dies at Corry Hospital. Municipal Club to play Mearville Indians at State Armory next Thursday. About ten couples attend a birthday surprise for Mr. Joseph Spiesman at First Avenue home. he receives a watch chain. A letter from Prof W G Curtis says he and sister Mrs Hrd stay at Long Beach California. Curtis jokes about a California freeze being exaggerated. Mrs Lena Roshtig praised at a birthday gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Goring on East Main Street. The ten oclock car to Columbus was off track about an hour near Warren County terminal. Mr and Mrs Al Leischman arrive from Edwardsville Ill en route to Dunkirk to reside. Corry High girls beat Silver Creek High 28 to 3. Local Odd Fellows travel to Sugar Grove for installation ceremonies.
Sedgwick on Comedy and Action in Film
Director Edward Sedgwick argues that visual action drives laughter more than lines in comedy. He notes films rely on players' performances and timing, while humor relief in drama must fit the tense situation. He believes comedies are harder to craft than dramatic scenes.
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Hollywood
Fei
Edward Sedgwick
Sedgwick
Washington Weather Wit and White House Gossip Probe
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs boards the White House in a brisk, humorous gathering with President Hoover as members chatter while Secret Service guards stand by. Weather prophet Warren Delano Roberts predicts a mild winter using quirky methods as Lawrence Richey pursues goose hunting tales and routine duties in Washington.
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Washington
General Federation of Women's Clubs
White House
Fieuwehors
Secret Service
Paris Styles in a Paris wedding gown design
Mademoiselle Arlette Morand wore pale pink Lyon velvet with matching dyed tulle veil for her marriage to Monsieur Julien Rouff. The dress features wallpaper smooth fit from shoulders to sleeves and a long five foot train that swells from below the knees, creating a flowing effect.
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United Press
Paris
Pridal
Mademoiselle Arlette Morand
Deauty
Monsieur Julien Rouff
Lyon
Arateria
Next Session of Congress Likely to Give Roosevelt Precisely What He Desires
Washington expects President Roosevelt to call an extra session by mid April to push a business, industry, and agriculture reform program. Analysts note party splits in Congress complicate gains, with Democrats holding a Senate majority and Jeffersonians influencing the House. The outcome hinges on Congress adopting the administration plan and on improving business conditions and farm prices.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Charles P. Stewar
Washington, D. O
New Yorker
Senate
House of
White House
Clert
United States
Huey Long Charms Public Despite Filibuster Criticism
Senator Huey P. Long known as the so called Kingfish faced sharp criticism from fellow statesmen yet retained public appeal. While filibustering the Glass bank bill he kept galleries crowded by supporters, which emptied when Senator Glass spoke and remained quiet during Long's two sessions explaining his measure.
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Huey P. Long
Glass
Mrs Roosevelt to Visit Harrisburg for Pinchot Dinner
Mrs Roosevelt arrives from Washington by car tonight and will be honored at a reception in the governor's mansion. Tomorrow she will address a conference on malnutrition at Grace Methodist church, as Pinchot hosts events in Harrisburg.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Cuest
Harrisburg
Franklin D. Ro
Roosevelt
Washington
Grace Methodist Church
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