Question for the People on financing Cantry Hospital
A proposal to fund Cantry Hospital via city taxes is urged as a direct question to voters. The piece argues mayor and council should not bear duty for such new indebtedness, noting the city’s tight current budget and lack of control over hospital management. It calls for a referendum during the next municipal election and warns against shifting blame to council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantry Hospital
England
Herselves
Peor
City Cowell
Ouries
Mencken on the School Expense Problem
The American Mercury issue features H L Mencken criticizing modern school costs and the rise of pedagogues. He traces per pupil spending growth, attacks elaborate teaching methods, and questions expert control of public education, suggesting reform may rest with a fundamental shift in how schooling is viewed and funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mencken
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files February 1913
A 1913 Corry snapshot notes anti-saloon agitation stirring local business leaders over anonymous letters. Items recount a buzz saw injury to Orville Way, campfire guests at the State Armory, injuries to Miss Lillian Carney, a shower for Mr and Mrs Arthur Barton, and local folks traveling between Grove City and Pittsburgh. Also mentioned are farm sales, Alaska travels, racing club affairs, and a Wall Street style critique by Mencken.
Secretary Wilbur quotes on fleas and frogs in public works note
Secretary Wilbur, a Californian, reports via Agriculture and Commerce bureaus on leaps by fleas, frogs, and sea animals. He cites three to six feet for frogs under emotion and foot firmness, sea creatures jumping up to 18 inches. The Public Buildings and Parks project, long awaited since Indian camps on the White House site, is a massive months long undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lyman Wilbur
la Furow
Sunny West
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Chromology
Commerce Department
Bureau of Fisheries
Huredus
Witbur
Yeats
Shmeberg
White House
City records reveal historic business locations and park survey
The Office of Public Buildings and Parks is counting every tree in every public park in the District of Columbia. The notes reference J. R. Britton on North Center Street, Joseph Clari at 12 First Avenue, Corty National Bank in Imperial hotel building, and P. C. West & Company on West Center Street as part of a archival mapping effort.
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J. R. Britton, Baker and Coneptioner
North Center Street
Joseph Clari
First Avenue
Corty National Bank
Imperial Hotel
P. C. West & Company
W. Center Street
Office of Public Buildings
Parkes
Distriet
Coliambie
If You're Past 40 and Can't Sleep Try This Tip
A dated health ad suggests nervous people over forty drink water at bedtime with a spoonful of Vinol iron tonic. It claims nerves calm and sound sleep follow, Vinol provides pep and strength. Might appear in a pharmacy ad from a bygone era.
Hollywood film shop gossip and studio notes amuse
United Press reports Stuart Erwin must attend the Sagebrush Booths shoot despite seeking comedic supporting roles while Lilian Harvey endures a humorous medical quip about her dinner. Fans inquire which of the Marx brothers she prefers, with Groucho receiving a quip in reply.
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United Press Hollywood
Stuart Erwin
Milly Brothers
Pest
Groucho
Marx
Wrong Car Leads to Capture in Pittsburgh Area Robberies
Two brothers Harry Christy 25 and Lawson Christy 25 Pittsburgh were stopped by Patrolman Ray Morgan while seeking a ride during a series of robberies. A .22 pistol three watches and other valuables were found. Miss Dorothy Ulm 21 of Mt. Little was wounded in the left hip. Earlier Andrew Anderson 21 of Port Vie and Miss Stella Maser 29 were robbed in an automobile.
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United Press
Mckeesport
Isuid
Harry Christy
Lawson
Pittsburgh
Ray Morgan
West Thueheth
Morgan
Dorothy Ulm
Meteesport
Andrew Anderson
Port Vie
Stella Maser
Silk-Callow Tree Of Nassau Island Noted For Rarest Form
In the Bahamas Nassau Bahama Islands visitors admire a silk-collar tree shaped like a pyramid with a trunk terminating in branchlike shoots. Only three of these silk-collar trees are known to exist, making the odd Bahamian flora a rare attraction for travelers.
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Nassau
Baharam Islands
Wiel
Expose of Erie Marathon Threatens Town
Irene Cole threatens to reveal details of an Erie marathon dance scam unless she is paid the remaining 300 dollars she claims is due. Sheriff Millard L. Davis and Attorney A. Grant Walker back her bid, with court action already filed to secure 118 dollars from receipts and a landlord’s warrant against the dance management. The dispute centers on 148 dollars plus 202 still claimed, as Walker warns of further action if funds are withheld.
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Erin
Irene Cole
Millard L. Davis
A. Grant Walker
Jack Barry
Terrace Gusdans
Walker
Misa Cole
Muirattion
Tim Shre
Mix Case Trial Set For March In Promissory Note Suit
Lawyers for Tom Mix and his former wife Victoria de Olazabal announced a March 27 trial date in Los Angeles for her lawsuit to recover fifty thousand dollars on promissory notes said to be given by Mix. The suit followed failure to reach a settlement. De Olazabal now resides with Argentine coast guard San Francisca.
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Los Angeles
Tom Mix
Screen Cowboy
Vivtoria de Olazabal
Mix
de Olazabal
San Francisca
Senate probe heated by Mitchell charge during sugar loan testimony
National City Bank chairman Charles Mitchell clashed with Senate counsel Fenjin Pecora, accusing the record of slipping misleading notes about 27 million dollars in sugar loans. Mitchell said federal examiners criticized the sugar towns and noted loans had been written down to one dollar by the National City Company and shifted by the National City Bank.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press Star
Washington
Senate
National City Bank
Charles KE
Mitchell
Fenjin
Pecora
Norbeck
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Arthur Colegrove
Sale Cap Ad Sg Ac
Fred Kimball, Inc
W. 46Th St
New York
Tribune
Chicago
Chamber of Com
Corry
Orville Way
Wayne Township
Byiton Hodge
Post 70
W. Fi
the State Armory
Lillian Carney
Arthur Barton
CH. Barton’s
Columbus Avenue
W. J. Burnett
Grove City
W. R. Hastrouck
Deud Hill
William Clark
Alaska
Journal
North
Wake Morgaridge
Corry Pair and
Driving Park Association
Lake
Lee Woskett
Boston
J, W. and A. P. Howard Company
H.C. Weatherbee
St. Augustine
Franklin Sabpitt
Alo
Boston Girls
Municipal Club
Bronday
N. I. T. Club
Wallington
ABC
Andy Cow
Advance Dry Cleaners
South Center St
Martin
Hollywood Film Shop
Lilian Harvey
Fox New
Dovlor
la’ Harvey
Chapin
Chapin’s
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Erie
Doan
George Washington
Citizens National
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