Spring Business Promises Gain Across Retail Sector
The piece notes forecasts of 10 to 20 percent higher spring activity versus last year. It cites New York wholesale buyers hitting a record 110 and expects general gains in manufacturing and consumer goods, with economists and industry groups predicting improvement into mid year.
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New Yorks
New Yorke
Alne
Adies
Marcus Nadler
New York University
WPA
Congress
War and peace debates haunt postwar yearbook notes
The article surveys postwar economic and political tensions among the United States Great Britain Germany France and Japan and the Soviet Union, arguing resources should fund health education social welfare and science to end cycles of war and depression. It notes Peck’s Bad Boy author George Ade’s death at 77 and comments on shifting alliances and future prospects amid uncertain international stance.
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United States
Britain
Germany
France
Unly
Japan
Vlinel
Economists in Business and Public Persuasion in 1919
A 1919 critique of economists in industry and finance. It argues that many business leaders see themselves as economists while experts act as publicity figures. The piece notes Stock Exchange hiring trends, clashes over expertise, and calls for honest, rigorous economic research rather than marketing. It reflects concerns about fame, influence, and the public good in economic analysis.
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Fly
Colinty
Miva
Aniieste
St Mich
Tna Cfen
Ali-Timae
Stock Exchange
Amie
Stock Exchange Wits Eqwal
Willy
Sweatrirsith
Américan Economic Association
the Medical Association
William Metchesney Martin, Jr
Hollywood vet lists animals for film industry pets
Lisnel F. Comport, a provider of livestock to moviemakers for 27 years, promotes his service in Hollywood. He ferries pigeons, pigs, cows, geese, hens, dogs and other animals for film scenes, charging per animal per day. He notes demand rises with production and explains handling methods and prices, stressing intelligent animals and on set availability.
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Hollywood
Lisnel F. Comport
Hollywoo Comport
Sant Dusiness
Coniport
Claudette Colter
Paramount
Uek
Symnyhuck- Hurst
Iis Pallas Aljey
Cate Net
Franklin’s stamp legacy and founding of the American postal system
Benjamin Franklin served as postmaster general under British rule from 1753 to 1774. After siding with the revolution, he was briefly dismissed, then restored as postmaster general just after Lexington and Concord. He expanded mail routes, boosted service frequency, and laid enduring policy for a system growing from 28 offices in 1776 to 75 by 1789, carried along 1875 miles of road. Franklin’s cabinet-level status came only in 1828, cementing his role as founder of the American postal network.
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Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Lexington and Concord
Washington
Massachusetes
Cnt
Cerac
Fragmentary Dispatches Hint at Turbulent Times Abroad
Fragmented notes describe unrest and hostile rhetoric toward foreign powers. References to Watshin Montevideo and Persia suggest international tension. Scattered phrases mention propaganda ministers and colonial subjects, with garbled lines noting violence and cultural clashes.
Corry area notes mix with local life and plans
A jumble of brief items from Corry and nearby areas covers a wedding license, a new bride pending, civic events, and community chatter. Mentions include Chuck Sturdevant, A A Williams and son George, Lee B Woods, and Lee Woous.
Noted Case of Mistaken Identity in Boston 1913
An outstanding case of mistaken identification occurred in a Boston crim e court in 1913. Seven teen witnesses, all unknown to one another, positively identified the accused as the man who had given them worthless checks. Collier's Weekly reports he was released after the forger’s capture and confession.
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Boston
Collier's Weekly
Tho
Daily Dozen From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania
A brief health feature extols laughter as therapy. It asserts laughter stimulates heart action and improves digestion, exercises abdominal muscles, aids blood oxygenation, and benefits mental state. The piece promotes laughter as a universal language of sympathy and goodwill.
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The
Medical Society of the
State of Pennsylvania
NYA Supervisor Faces Jail Term in Forgery Case
William W. Cushman, a former Northumberland County National Youth Administration supervisor, was found guilty on 98 of 138 counts for forging and cashing oil payroll checks. Judge Albert L. Watson immediately sentenced him to three and a half years in prison and fined $500. Several accomplices received suspended sentences or bail pending sentencing.
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Lewisburg
Shun
Witliam W. Cashman
Northumberland County National Youth Administration
Chapgen
Albert L. Watson
Scranton
Couri St Scranton
Fire destroys main plant building on Main Street
Twenty years ago a blaze of incendiary origin destroyed the main portion of the plant on 1 Main Street causing about 10000 in losses, partially insured. A corporate change sees R F Livermore store ownership pass to a new firm including C T Cronin Chicago W H Cogard Kane and Dr Frank B Liver biote. Additional notes mention repairs and a city commission busy with notices, plus the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Brady dying recently.
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Khne
U8, Chal Company
Main Street
Losa
R. F. Livermore
A Corporation
C.T. Cronin
Chicago
W. H. Cogard
Kane
Mr. Livermore
Frank B. Liverbiote
Wonderful San-Clra Ointment ad promises piles relief
Cleveland reader J. N. Rooluck endorses Wonderful San-Clra Ointment as antiseptic aid for piles and minor injuries. Available in 85e and 60e at drugstores, advertised with urgent claims for rapid healing and skin irritations.
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J. N. Rooluck
Cleveland
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Real ¢ Trust
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Corry
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Corry Boy
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Charles Schloss
Roosevelt
National Foundation For Tarantile
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Harry Doty
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St. Petersburg
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Memphis
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Gane Werden
Don Miller
Fineman
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George Orcutts
Wred Smith
Union City
Conry
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