Soviet tractors and a wary American business view
An Egyptian businessman visiting America recounts how Soviet officials offered to supply Fordson tractors made in Russia at 80 percent cheaper prices and extended payment terms. He declined, noting uncertainties in Russian production, delivery reliability, and long wait for commissions, and argues the tale should ease fears of Soviet competition.
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Russia
America
Ford Company
Ireland
Hardship wisdom and the Scottish character in adversity
A reflective piece argues profits come from hardship not dollars and praises common sense as a social asset. It links suffering to wisdom and notes Scotland's hard environment as forging resilience and success in its people. The mood critiques the era and suggests robust attitude fuels progress.
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William Weather
Scotland
Public returns to stock market boosts momentum
Financial editor notes widespread public reentry to stocks after the slump driven by war debt mora torium. The upswing spurs investor participation, providing a wholesome but cautious boost to business and the market’s psychological tone.
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Financial Editor
Publc
Look and Learn quiz questions and answers
Answers include William Harvey who discovered blood circulation Epaulet is the shoulder ornament on military and naval coats The first U S census was in 1790 Aurora as the Roman goddess of the dawn Calcutta as India's largest city
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U.S
Valen
India
Willian
Harvey
Epaulet
Aurora
Calcutta
Robbers Hold Express Train. Two Hurt Near Erie
Twenty years ago an express train was attacked five miles southeast of Erie as bandits fired on the train. M Hart and C H Block were shot in the legs but no booty was taken. Hart had several registered mail packages hidden.
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Erie
M. I.t Hart
Aid C. H Block
Hart
Daily Lessons in English Note on Usage and Style
A fragment from a 19th century column explains common usage issues such as apostrophe placement in weeks and days, mispronunciation of Assumption, and distinguishing heart from Hart. It highlights synonyms for wrongdoing and advocates a lucid writing style as a measure of authorial character.
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Hosea Ballou
A Problem a Day Score Puzzle
A fragmented mathematics puzzle asks how many scores in an athletic field with diagonal 100 Fors. The text mixes arithmetic hints and unclear steps such as multiply numbers like 42 4-9 by 12 1-2 and adding 100, 44 4-9, 5 6-0, then dividing into St. The passage ends with an incomplete instruction boo.
Inquest Set Friday in Metzger Death Tragedy
Warren July 1 coroner impaneled a jury to hear the Metzger death inquiry. The case concerns the loss of prominent local merchant CBE Metzger and his grandson Charles Edward Metzger 11 in a Roosevelt highway loch wreck east of Warren Munday. The inquest will start Friday at 2 PM in the Elly Building with witnesses from Warren Rogertown Kane Allegany. Funeral plans announced for Wednesday at 4 PM First Methodist Church with Dr C Ty Greer officiating.
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Warren
Rogertown
Kane
Allegany
N.Y
Hoyle
First Methodist Episcopal Church
C. Ty Greer
Dale and
Mulager
Fred B. Jackson
A. S. Brown
Alex Shaw
George B. Bnnworth
Aaron Pun
Frank Morrison
Steh‘er
W. W. Weight
E. Walker
W. F. Bennett
L. LeVan
A. M. Johnson
L. Gustafson
Shefield
Z. W. Wright
Uniontown
Emerson Metzger
Mr. Metzger
Greveland
Lane
Allan Metzger
Jamestown Lawyer Pickard Dies at 83 in Jamestown
Jamestown attorney Pickard died at 12:50 a m at his home 312 Crossman street aged 83 years 2 months and days after a five week illness. Survived by wife Blanche Lawnsbury Pickard four daughters Miss Jean Pickard and sister Miss Bert Milison. He was son of the late Alonzo G Pickard and Rose Flagg Pickard and graduate of Frewsburg High School Allegheny College 1894 BA 1806 MA and admitted to the Bar in 1899.
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Tamestown
Pickard
Crossman Street
Blanche Lawnsbury Pickard
Jean Pickard
Bert Milison
Clare A Pickard
Atlmney Alonzo G
Rose Flagg Pickard
Frewsburg High School
Allegheny College
Revenge Seen as Fire Motive in Davison Barn Blaze
Fire at 4207 Davison Avenue Monday damaged a large two story barn measuring 90 by 40 feet. Insurance investigators probed suspected arson as motive after a neighbor saw a janitor flee just before the blaze. The barn housed machinery chickens hay and grain with cattle and horses unharmed.
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Brie
Born &T
Davison Avenue
Belg
Alfred Davison
Jan
Knights of Columbus to Install Officers Tonight
Newly elected officers of Carey Council Knights of Columbus will be installed this evening in the Barlow Block club rooms. William Kellar district deputy from Erie will supervise the installation. Lyle Belding is the newly named grand knight and the officers will assume their posts as large attendance is expected.
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Omeers
Carey Council
Knights of Columbus
Order
Barlow Block
William Kellar
Erie
Lyle Belding
Funeral Services for Mrs Emogene Barnes
Rev G B Morgan led funeral services for Mrs Emogene Barnes at the Christian Missionary and Alliance Church in Columbus. The largely attended service included two hymns by Rev Morgan and Mrs Morgan. Bearers were Charles Van Warren Charles Simpson Byron A West Nat McGuire Joh Hiliberg and L Monroe. Interment followed at West Lawn Cemetery Columbus.
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G. B. Morgan
Christian Missionary and Alliance Church
Emogene Barnes
Charles R Barnes
Columbus
Erie East High Girl Wins State Scholarship
Pauline Jones of Central High School Scranton won the state scholarship with 270 points, among 2,120 candidates. The $100 four year award is redeemable at any accredited Pennsylvania college. Others receiving scholarships include Orville Dawson Ford City Esther Walter Greenfield Township Claysburg and several more names listed.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pauline Jones
Central High School
Scranton
Capitol Today
Misa Jones
Pennsylvania
Orville Dawson
Ford City
Esther Walter
Greenfield Township
Claysburg
Mapletown
Julian Shinol
Reynoldsville
Jobin’ Chermads
Newcastle
Alice Ison
Kane
Marshall Dann
Sharon
Stanley Black
Confluence
Somerset
Martha Bring Franklin
Allen Keefe
Warren
Mary Massey
Ast High
Fiie
Virginia Fitzgerald
Hickory Township
East Hickory
Forest
Daring Columbus Voyage Described As Greatest Exploit
An ancient chronicle notes Columbus writing of Colutabis Hirst voyage praising its boldness. It claims he sailed along the coast into the Sea of Dirk, with Hessus the ACanile gradually refined and distant from his known methods.
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Columbus
Dirk
Hessus
Derailment Involving Two Engines Near Brockport
A Pittsburgh Shawmut and Northern freight train derailed just east of the Buffalo Pittsburgh highway crossing near Brockport after eleven o’clock Saturday night. No life lost and no serious injuries. engines and cars suffered damage, with authorities investigating the cause and listing the likely responsible crew.
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Jilly
Hoth
Pittsburgh Shawmut and Northern Railroad
Erie
Buffalo- Pittsburgh
Int
Brockport
Loring
Hey
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Corry Evening Journal
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Corry
Fhe Presbyterian Building Committee
Alfred Stultz
Meadville
Earl Rogers
Kapelle
Rey. Hall
Pennsylvania Avenue
Kurt Brisa Bed Co
Ouders
Ingelitorléa
Billy
Helsley
Allegheny
W. L. Gordon
Metzger
Warren Merchant
Jamestown
K. OF C
Chas Barnes
Erie East High
Erie County
Grand Union
Dolbe
Src
Town & Country
Diplomat
Berma
Peck
Stegineer
PJ Kuiséy
St. Stheys
M. J. Gobr
Bt Marys
TW Squires
St. Marys
Tor
Condra Pharmacy
Rexale
Chapin
Woile
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Street
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