The Mississippi River and the fate of North America
A historical essay warns that the Mississippi River system shapes North America’s fate. It argues human greed and farming have degraded watersheds, levees, and soil, risking desertification unless new power and mineral recovery from the sea are pursued. The piece cites Passamaquoddy, Claude Non, and Smithsonian efforts as paths toward a solar and ocean power future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
Amy
Great River
Chett
Ule
Mississippi River
Agho
Mississippi ‘Valley
Comeittee
North America
Nature
Mississipi Valley
Mesopola Saia
North Africa
Claude Non
The
Smithsonian
Mississippi
Veterans Administration spending in Pennsylvania 1938 report
The Veterans Administration in Pennsylvania spent $97,033,049 in 1938 on living veterans and dependents. Payments included $10,480,768 to living veterans, $7,067,247 to dependents, and various war era allowances. state costs reached $2,117,510 with $16,006 in hospital and home unit construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pennsylvania
Veterans’ Administration
TBS
Deeqisc
Veterans’ Adinistration
New York
Oregon
Enterprising promoter plans catelicean exhibit near Statler and Trotzky guns
A local promoter proposes a display described as a catelicean exhibit to be parked outside the Statler and Trotzky locations. The plan centers on an American promoter arranging the event to draw attention and visitors to the area. No dates or concrete details are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld Lke
Statler and
Trotzky
League of Nations tackles access to vital raw materials
A League of Nations committee studies how to ensure worldwide access to key war and peace materials. The aim is to reduce belligerent leverage by trade rather than forcing each nation to own all resources, fostering global prosperity and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
League Assembly
Spain
League
Alan Seoples
Finger Printing in Crime Detection Debate
A fragmented report discusses fingerprinting as a tool in criminal investigation. The piece cites public and expert opinions on its value, noting strong support from some sectors for mass identification while recognizing privacy and civil liberty concerns. It reflects early debates on balancing public safety with individual rights.
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Loy
Twenty Years Ago from Journal Files February 5 1917
Journal notes recount local events for February 5 1917 including district delegates meeting with Superintendent Blade to discuss a proposed Penry Highway route water issues between Erle and Pyushunsh and mentions of residents Abe Boumanian Howard and Thomas Mutheren with various social and civic details. A Boston trip for Frank Bridlt is noted along with school and church activities and a curious line about the Mediterranean sea.
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Desmoneh
B. P. Waltz
O Malle
Lair Sisbling
Roche District
Blade Ie
State Highway Department
Aijutow
Penry Highway
Erle
Pyushunsh
Stewart Says Senate Probing Aims and Weaknesses
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart discusses why people fear senate investigations more than house probes. He notes the prestige and publicity of the Senate heighten anxiety, contrasts investigations with charges, and explains committees rely on emergency funds and temporary aides from agencies like WPA and labor boards, risking undue influence on inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
Congressional
Senate
Ani
Wheeler
la Vallete
My Hollywood Day on Set with Harpo Marx and Friends
Hollywood Feb 5. I am now in films and discovered by Harpo Marx who tells me to sit on hay while they film a scene for A Day at the Races. I’m asked to stand in for Alan Jones then Maureen O’Sullivan, as a bronze makeup artist dusts my face and a chorus of All Gods Chillun Got Rhythm plays.
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Hollywood
Harpo Marx
Alan Jones
Jones
Maureen O'Sullivan
Mike G
Ater
Jet Miss O'Sullivan
Mr. Jones
Health trends show Kent State students improving health
Inday college students report better health and fewer issues than a decade ago, according to Dr A DO DeWeese, director of student health services at Kent State University. The study highlights progress in medical care access and student wellbeing, with future inquiries planned to address handicapped student needs.
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Ravenna
Inday
Gop
A. DO. DeWeese
Kent State ‘University
Masquerade Ice Skating Parties in Corry 1881
A Corry reminiscence recalls a Grand Skating Carnival on North Center street near the Hiks building fifty years ago this month. Old timers remember a rink about 200 by 60 feet, a hub of social events with notable local skaters and an invitation committee of Miss Lillia Skidimore and others, plus several gentlemen named Walter Van Campen and Milton Stone. Only six committee members remain alive as skating nostalgia returns amid a recent revival of top social skating in Corry.
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North Center Street
Hiks
Corry
Journal
Sonja Honie
Lillia Skidimore
Misa Lillia Pain
Hila Stein
Nettie Smuitz
Mamie Post
IX. Tunnielis
A. Ham Quond
Lant Black
Gertrie Clement
Lula Lindsley
Walter van Campen
Avehle Allen
W. S Hammond
Robert Tyler
Prank Babbitt
James van Campen
Charlee Pain
George Hil
Fred West
Milton Stone
Washington
One-Minute Test Answers and Geography Facts
Answers include Baton Rouge as a correct city, while noting the capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge and the Mississippi River mouth. The quiz mentions asking who leads Turkey and identifies Mustapha Kemal Ataturk as the president. The excerpt blends trivia with hints on etiquette and wisdom quotes.
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Louisania
St. Louis
Turkey
Baton Rouge
Mustapha Kemal Atabirk
Fragmentary OCR item yields scattered facts across history
Disjointed lines reference a Detroit sponge warehouse fire with water not draining, a British honor rationale for the Garter, parents seeking hospital care for a two year old in Williamsport after pennies swallowed, and odd notes on Christ era languages, blood flow, Korea and Japanese ties.
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Roy Aty
Williamsport
Paris Styles Dominate Spring Pajama Fashion
Fashion note highlights new spring pajamas and lounge wear for women. Emphasis on skirts elevated shoulders and hats, with bold color and sheer fabrics. Nightwear shown in printed fabrics and silks with tailored jackets to pair for evening looks.
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Stein
Historic Elizabeth founded 1787 in Allegheny County
Elizabeth in Allegheny County has a rich past from its 1787 founding by Colonel Stephen and Elizabeth Mackay Bayard to its 1834 incorporation as a borough. The town was once a frontier departure point and a flash point in intercolonial rivalry and the Whiskey Insurrection era.
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Elizabeth
Allegheny County
Stephen
Elizabeth Mackay Bayard
Mississippi
Pennsylvana
Virginia
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By Jay Franklin
Regidler and ‘Welbuiie Syndicate
Amis
Fier
Scott
Richmond
Virgilia
Rand
Thomas Mutheren
Helen
Ruth
Kingy
SW. Dunlay
Somme
Will
Abe Boumanian
Aetinien Howard
Drs
Magialend Weisser Pease Ey
Corey
Frank Brldt
Boston
Alversl
Iis High
Stewart
Japan
Henry Sines i
WPA
la Vollette
Hollywood Film Shop
Ff Fe Seana
Philadelphia
Uiy Pennsylvania Railroad
Tkast
Hye
Detroit
Order of the Garter
Christ
Palestine
Paris
SEE
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic
Commission
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