What are city’s beauting contest and birth trends
The Cony Evening Journal notes a New York state contest offering prizes for lists of the ten most beautiful things in Greater New York with five high school pupils and five adults to win. It urges local reflection on beauty and city treasures to curb ugliness and benefit communities. It also discusses the Census Bureau finding more girl babies born than boys, noting higher infant mortality for boys and suggesting women’s greater longevity and work generally.
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Woman's Clubs
New York
Iver Point
Census Bureau
Century-Old Hoboken Butcher Says Life Improves With Time
Jacob Kupper Bier of Hoboken, celebrating his 107th birthday, muses that longer life makes the world better and easier to live. He advises hard work, daily meat, and enjoying modern vices after following his rules. He quips about political ironies and President Dawes.
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Jacob Kupper Bier
Hoboken
No J
Jacob Tims
Coo Liver Oil Tablets Promise Health Boost for Children
An old advertisement touts McCoy's Coo Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a remedy for thin, weak children. It claims three months ago the child was pale and ailing, now healthy with good appetite, and suggests the product builds vitamins and strength, with a money back guarantee if it fails, urging mothers to try it.
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McCoy
Roy
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files Jazzed Alleviate Ice
The item notes a 1907 recap with Neal’s Pirates defeating Parker’s Wonders 218 in a club alley game. Raeder’s served oysters as researchers report cold weather, rails near the station broke bolts, and repairs were needed. A Warren Athletics versus Corry basketball matchup was awaited at Guston’s Hall amid freezing temperatures and frozen pipes caused damage at Ely’s laundry. J A Bradt reported lilac blooms in Fairview, and several residents traveled to Harrisburg.
Funeral of Mrs. Pearce at Alexander and Company Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Miranda Peates Pearce, who died in Grace City, were held Sunday at 1 30 PM at the Alexander and Company Chapel with Rev H F Resple officiating. The heirs named were John Pitt J Turner Grant Barton Frank Pitt and A Pitt. Interment followed at Pine Graves Cemetery.
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Miranda’ Peates
Grace City
N. Dok
Alexander and Company
H. F
Benefit Card Party Planned At St Edward's Hall
Plans for a benefit card party at St Edward's hall on Wednesday evening January 26 are nearing completion with Mrs W G Young as chair. Tables will be arranged for 00 and Bridge. A large crowd is expected. Refressments will be served and awards presented.
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Ima
St Edward's Hall
W. G. Young
Interesting Sidelights on Life in Washington
Rodney Dutcher reports on Capitol life noting lawmakers largely ignore public perception while praising Henrik Shipstead as the standout figure. The piece lampoons appearances and secretary roles, naming Franks M. Hidy and Andrew J. Volstedt among humorous misperceptions and mispronunciations.
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Washington
Four boys held in Meadvill theft ring
Four boys aged 10 to 15 were arrested at Woolworth in Meadville for a months long theft spree across 10 and 25 cent stores. Police say the group, said to involve 11 accomplices, stole hundreds of dollars in goods including flashlights and playing cards. Parents will be summoned as Chief of Police recovers, with action expected to deter further thefts.
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Meadville
Mounville
Woolworth Sands
Murpln Sand
Woolworth
Mure Phy Company
Erse
My Hays
Murdered mother of three in Lansing
Mrs Mildred McQueen a 92 year old divorcee and mother of three was slain in her car in Lansing early today. Harold Durbin 3 was found severely wounded at his feet after likely shooting himself. Police reported no motive yet as they investigated the automobile scene in front of her home.
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Vuion
Lansing
Mich
Mildred McQueen
Thnse
Harold Durbin
Director of Cory Company Dies at Warren
Obituary notes the death of Hultberg, longtime director of the Cory Company, at his Warren home. He served as a trusted board member and was tied to the Swedish Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held with a prayer service and interment planned at Oakland Cemetery.
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Smeselur
Aun
Ilireethes
Wye
Horty
Sunitfaethcimge Corp
Corey
Fits
Currys Jamestons
Cory
Hultberg
Puandlers Valley
Warren
Carl Jacobson
Oakland Cemetery
US Army planes reach Colombia in air service mission
United States Army Pan American Deke squadron flights reached Colombia after a difficult voyage from Prairie Field Panama. The St Louis, forced down by rough seas off the Gulf of Darien, landed in open water and later returned to safety. crew reported all personnel safe.
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Unitedress
Tarranovilla
Colambia
United States
Armi
Ing Praire Field
Panama
Louie
Gulf of Dare
St Lois
United Press
St. Louis
Kansas City Teacher Proposes Alphabet Revision
A Kansas City educator suggests rewriting the alphabet to save white paper, claiming a potential 26 percent reduction in usage. The plan centers on dropping the letter A to cut waste, though specifics remain unclear.
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Kansas City
New Orleans
Bron-Chu-Line Promises Fast Relief for Coughs
A vintage advertorial promotes Bron-Chu-Line as a fast acting cough remedy. It claims the formula uses a throat and digestive disorder ingredient used by specialists and promises soothing healing and strengthening effects. Sold by Downey's Pharmacy.
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Downey's
Congress Fights Toward End Of Short Session
United Press report from Washington outlines Congress nearing the end of its short session. It notes half the necessary appropriations passed, naval cruiser funding, the Mexican Nicaragua oil dispute, Muscle Shoals and Boulder Dam power projects, and heightened focus on prohibition ahead of March 4.
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United Press
Washington
Muscle Shoals
Boulder Dam
Issie
Congress
Boulder Dam Adherents Seek Early House Action
Adherents of the Johnson Swing measure for Colorado river improvements urge the House to act promptly. The outcome hinges on whether the chamber moves forward with instruction for river project funding and related improvements.
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Boulder Dam
Colorado
Funeral for David Henry Sturnevant Held at West Smith Street
Rev ir sturnevant conducted the funeral service for David Henry at the late residence on West Smith Street on Saturday. Relatives and friends from Spring Crank attended in large numbers. Burial occurred in Pine Grove cemetery mausoleum with plans for interment at Spring Creek cemetery. Attendees included George Adams Roy Southworth William Loveland Les VanDresar Milton Tl. VanDresar and Bert Hurst.
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Ir. Sturnevant
Sping Ores
David Henry
Smith Street
Jnofudisie
Spring Crank
Ehidant
Pine Grove
Spring Crease
George Adams
Roy Southworth
William Loveland
Les VanDresar
Miton Tl. VanDresar
Bert Hurst
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