Unbalanced government and the call for reform
An editorial from the Saturday Evening Post critiques Congress as increasingly irresponsible and incoherent due to filibusters and procedural faults. It traces origins to constitutional design, discusses direct election of senators, presidential leadership, and possible constitutional changes. It warns that only strong public opinion can restore a responsible governing body.
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Congress
England
House of Representatives
House of Commons
Senate
House of Lords
Tiaim
Lords
Supreme Court
Newton D. Baker
Roosevelt
Girls Don't Be Skinny Get Some Curves Promoted
A misread advertisement urges readers to embrace curves and promises a tasting of a product at Cohdra Pharmacy in May. The fragment suggests a cosmetic or food promotion but lacks clear details on date, location, or issuer.
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Cohdra Pharmacy
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files
Twenty years ago February fifteenth nineteen thirteen as taken from the journal. Hisiltriant elect Lyle Vin Vleck arrived from Warren to confer with CI A officers about resuming drills. Pay day occurred for Erie railroad workers west of town. Local saloons benefited. Community efforts stirred about Corry’s promising housing. Glare Baldwin injured in an Aire foundry accident when molten metal poured and burned his foot. City expects about fifteen hundred dollars more valuation from the council. B and B Mattress plant installed equipment for making mattresses. Sunshine disrupted sleighing conditions. Miss Thea Armittage’s room at Airview school held a surprise home visit. School board voted to gift use of the auditorium for J. M. Place’s illustrated entertainment of Corry views.
Washington speakeasy with a full delivery service
United Press reports in Washington on a notorious speakeasy behind a public facade on Pennsylvania Avenue. Beer sold by the glass and in home shipments. heavy traffic, no parking signs, and a mock embassy sign illustrate a chaotic, murky nightlife. A press agent’s antics draw police scrutiny as naval appointments and local social notes fill out the page.
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United Press
Washington
Ingtom
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. G
Corey Receives Word of President Mossinley’s C assassination
Corey learns of the assassination case involving President Mossinley. details remain unclear as authorities investigate. The report notes a connection to Weed plutange and local influence on the matter.
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Corty Bizn
Routh Center Street
Corey
Mossinley
Hollywood film shop gossip and colorful studio quirks
A jumble of Hollywood anecdotes features Alexander Wiklund born in Mexico City, Will Rogers with a typewriter, Spencer Tracy polo habit, Montgomery quitting the game by studio edict, Wardrobe trends, Brendel’s wardrobe, and a mishmash of actors, directors, and backstage fads. The piece reads as playful, nameless vignettes from studio life and fashion, with scattered names and fortunes of the era.
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Hollywood
Ang
Borllevan
Alevander Wiklund
Mexico City
Wrank Lloyi
Mallory
Biklupest
Sally Biter
Swamner Baxter
Brendel
Ainty
Warry Lak
Legion of Honor
Hwoul Walsh
Will Rogers
Spencer Tracy
Robert Montgomery
Prince- of-Wales
John Barrymore
Tn Merkel
Clask Gable
Johnny Walsmuile
Walter Huston
Jiminy Durante
Corry Artist Shines In Jamestown Symphony Concert
Corry soprano Miss Corie Denis impressed at the Jamestown Symphony concert conducted by Miss Ebba Govangon in Wadington Junior High School Auditorium. The 60-member orchestra performed Mogart's G Minor Symphony and other selections, with Denis delivering a well received solo and pianist Marion Vos accompanying. The event marked the orchestra's eleventh season with strong critical praise for the performance and stage presence.
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Jamestown
Jamestown Symphony
Oychestra
Ebba Hi. Govangon
Wadington
Argsini
Minniéiane
Mogart
Corie
Stadt
Kanga City
Marion Vos
Frauauf
Misa Wea
Sifty
Miss Dean
Miss Gorymson Yar
Paris Styles By Mary Knight Inspire Evening Fashion
Paris styles by Mary Knight present two dress concepts for smart evening wear. One is an afternoon dress with a small hat and fur collar. the other a matching floor length gown in varied materials. The bridal gown features delicate embroidery, shell pack detailing, and a tailored top with a V neck, elongated torso, and mid calf skirt. A wide sash bow sits at the waist with ends hanging toward the hem. sleeves are short, ending at the elbow.
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Paris
Governor Outlines Commissary Plan for Penns Relief Effort
Governor Gifford Finchot explains how the State Emergency Relief Board runs community markets to feed thousands weekly at low cost. He notes York market serves 12,000 people a week, shoes are bought in bulk at $1.13, and prices drop with large orders. The program aims to stretch every dollar, provide balanced diets, and educate families on thrift, with public health nurses aiding households.
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Gifford Finchot
Pennsylvania
State Emergency Relief Board
State
Buliet Board
York
Emergency Belief Board
Armipufacturer
Webet Board
Debts cancellation urged in Jamestown lecture
Dr Earl Barnes urged converting European debts last night in the Jamestown Teachers association lecture series. He argued nations or individuals unable to pay should be wiped clean and allowed to start over, stressing self interest for the United States in erasing debts and adjusting basic staples. The event marked the eleventh anniversary of the Catholic Daughters of Lourdes, Titusville, at Our Lady of Lourdes.
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Jamestown
Earl Barnes
Jamestown ‘Teachers' Association of the
First Congregations Church
Barnes
Mary A. Bargar
de. Barnes
United States
Corkel Debs
Institution of Court
Our Lady
Titusville
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Corry Evening Journal
Weat South Street
Corry
B.D. Colegrove
Arthur Colegrovery
Publigha National Advertising Representative
Fred Kimball, Inc
46Th St
New York ‘Tribune
Chicago
Lyle Vin Vleck
Warren
CIA
Erie Railroad Company
Glare Baldwin
Aire
Enon
B. and B. Mattress Company
Thea Armittage
Airview School
West Main Street
J. M. Place
Typ Sian Sion
Dsth Street
Rasputin
Columbia Theater
Brame Loukwadll
Uuilua States Navy
Charlestown
D. C
Geargta Cayey
Mies Margaret
Moffit
Cyming Yripais
Valentina
Ruth Hey-wouigy
Bihel
Yifrar
Board of Education
Hollywood Film Shop
Tieville Pilloe
Corinne Dean
Jamestown Symphony Orchestra
Mary Knight
SOX
Mittens
F.C. Chapin Ox
Penn
Citizens National
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