Tall buildings and the skyscraper debate in America
The article quotes architect Alister MacDonald criticizing New York’s skyscrapers as blotting out light and humanity. He warns against overbuilding and suggests diverse cityscapes offer better living, while acknowledging a skyline can serve as a landmark if not overdone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alister MacDonald
Primi
United States
New York
America
Parthenon
Athens
Babel
Shinar
Two Great Waterways Should Unite For National Benefit
The article argues against rivalries between St. Lawrence and Mississippi waterway advocates. It urges developing both systems as a combined national network, noting Hoover favors a unified approach. It criticizes Chicago’s Great Lakes diversion as an obstacle to cooperation.
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St. Lawrence Deep
Continent
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence Iver
Atlantic
Mississippi
Eich
Hoover
Chicago
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files January 20 1910
Freight train No 28 southbound on the Buffalo division of the Pennsylvania Railroad wrecked near Titusville causing four deaths and injuries. Auctioneer John Evans concluded the great Radister building sale in New York. W J Powers shipped a Shetland mare to Predonia. A baby girl arrived for Mr and Mrs fret Waggoner of Pittsburgh. Dr J B Koehme arrives to give a course of religious lectures next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Pensylvania Railroad
Titusville
William Pastorious
T.iusville
Fred J. Warren
Oil City
Mitchell Wall
W. H. Hughes
Bullalts
John Evans
New York
John G. Robinson
Fret Waggoner
Pittsburgh
J. B. Koehme
Pallid Defined and Used in Daily English
Daily Lesson notes explain pallid meaning deficient in color pale or wan and give example sentences such as his pallid face told a story of hunger. The column covers misused phrases pronunciation tips and synonyms to expand vocabulary.
Barn painting area problem with roof details
A daily math problem asks for square yards of paint on barn sides 60 ft by 20 ft with 24 ft high to roof and 9 ft to roof comb, roof included. The page also contains a bizarre yesterday’s problem answer and an arithmetic explanation involving percentages and livestock terms.
Second Death in Erie Auto Crash Claims Two Lives
Drip, Jan. 29. Gordon Gallagher, 24, of Brie, died in a hospital from injuries from an auto accident last Thursday night that also killed Charles Minnig, Bartlesville Oklahoma. Three others injured remained in hospital with Clara V Carlson of Eina Pennsylvania listed as critical.
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Gordon Gallagher
Brie
Charles Minnig
Bartlesville
Okla
Clara V. Carlson
Eina
New Salvation Army Officers Arrive in Corry
Captain Paul Vaughn announces permanent officers arrive today or tomorrow to lead the Corry Salvation Army. Captain and Mrs. Telix Appleby come from Muneesen Pa and will conduct Thursday night praise service and a public welcome meeting Sunday at 8 at the Army Citadel East Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Vaughn
Salvation Army
Corry Corpa
Telix Appleby
Corry
Muneesen Pa
Appleby
Army Citadel
East
Washington Street
War of 1812 foes and other quiz items
Answers cover the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain. Other questions name pianist premiering in his homeland, whether a whale is a fish, Igorots island, and canal boats of Venice. The Victory Ladies host meets with Mrs. Fuller on N Center Street Friday afternoon. all members invited.
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Venice
Victory
John Fuller
N. Center Street
Congressional row on prohibition grows at Capitol
United Press dispatch from Washington reports intensifying fights over prohibition in Congress. Debates on a total abstinence pledge, the 2.75 percent beer measure, and a transfer enforcement proposal show wet and dry factions locked in a widening battleground with little chance for quick passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
House
Sen. Biah
Capitol
Congress
Stone
Wickersham
Law Enforcement Commission
Rep
Dyer
Probe to Investigate Kansas City Air Disaster
United Press reports Wyandotte county officials will thoroughly investigate the passenger plane crash near Fairfas airport that killed five people. Coroner Ben J. Caffin said scattering wreckage prevents an immediate inquest and criticized removal of debris by Richard D. Lees, supervising inspector of the Commerce Department.
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United Press
Kansas City
King
Fairfas
Wyandotte
Ben J. Catfin
Coffin
Colin
Richard 4. Lees, J
Department of Commerce
U S Steel Reports Record Year Profits and Tonnage
United States Steel Corp reports a record year with profits of 197,531,349, up 84,257,?4 from 1928, averaging 21.18 per share on common stock. Fourth quarter earnings exceed 58,000, and tonnage as of December 21 totals 4,117,193 tons with a year end surplus of 108,902,232.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
U. S. Steel
Masonic Card Party Draws Large Turnout at Temple
Over one hundred guests attended the Masonic Temple event under the Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs Mydr Parkhurst chaired a committee that staged forty six bridge tables and five hundred in prizes for top players. Awards went to Mrs Frank B. Gratt Mildred Tillotson Clair Cullen Vern Miler Harold Wolfe Rudolph Appel and others. sandwiches and cookies were served by a 12 person committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Ladies Auxiliary
Knighsa
Mydr. Parkhurst
RL. King
E. Griswold
O. W. Bracke
G . Peck
Carl Smit
E. J. Lewis
J. B. Smith
L. J. Kelly
J. Roscoe Dedring
B. R. Haight
George Madsen
A. Carlburg
Pridge
Fve
Tx— Ing
Frank B. Gratt
Mildred Tillotson
Clair Cullen
Vern Miler
Harold Wolfe
Rudolph Appel
J. Duke
Glenn Spencer
Steens
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Colegrove
Arthur Colegrove
National
Fred Kimball
ING
W. 46Th St
New ‘York
Tribune
Chamber of Com
W. J. Powers
Shetland
Predonia
W. L. Gordon
Erie
Army
Lake Michigan
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
Felix Appleby
Monessen
Anny
Citrus
Red Sea
William Gilbert
John D. Rockefeller
Advancement of Medical Research
Lse Commission
Hous
Treasury
Justice Department
Detroit Jewels
Pennsylvania Gas CO
Associated Gas and Electric System
U.S. Steel
Big Corporation
Masonic Card Party
L. J. Rowe
Spe
Finslons
Federal Reserve System
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