Rural electrification push gains steam in Beaverdam meeting
Corry region moves toward own power generation as Beaverdam meeting signals a shift from buying electricity to building a local plant. Farmers and rural residents press for rapid progress amid the RIGA program, with Crawford county eyed for early action and cost concerns over utility supply, despite program uncertainties.
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Beaverdam
Lexers
Actin Construction
Crawford County
Corry
Self-Supporting Mormons Aid Members With Relief Drive
The Latter Day Saints Church leads a self-sustaining program from Salt Lake City to aid its members. Projects include two undress and twelve farm, industrial, canning and sewing efforts with 238 additional plans. One thousand four hundred eighty-seven acres are planted, funded by fasting. Members donate cash to the relief fund as they work. The effort aims to care for its own people within the church community. The National Lumber Manufacturers Association notes 49 percent higher production year to date, with West region mills up 71 percent for the week ending June 6 compared to last year.
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Latter Day Saints Church
Salt Lake City
Armamen
Fasline
Serking
National Lignber Manufacturers Association
West
Vice Presidential Reform and the Office's Growing Burden
The article discusses Walter Lippmann's view that the Vice President could absorb much of the President's burdens. It argues the presidency is too large for one person and proposes transferring substantial administrative duties to the Vice President. A Congress act could implement this change, potentially increasing efficiency and reducing rigid party platforms.
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Walter Lippmann
Senate
Congress
Automatic life and the rise of fully automatic cars
A newspaper snippet notes fall car displays will feature automatic gear shifts with no gear control. It argues that even as machinery eases many tasks, it makes people automatons in physical actions while mental well being worsens. It quotes John J. Raskob predicting Roosevelt's defeat, seen as a Democratic omen.
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John J. Raskob
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gentlemart
al Smith
Maimed for Fun as Fourth of July Accidents Rise
Reflections on pre Fourth injuries as fireworks stands near Wilmington Delaware explode killing the owner. A 14 year old in Akron loses fingers to a home made bomb before the holiday. A woman is injured by a torpedo tossed from a sidewalk. The week sees multiple accidents as patriotism turns deadly and prompts concern over safety and jobs for graduates.
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Wilmington
Dei
Akron
Othe
Laurel Festival Opens as Cook Forest Laurel Bloom Draws Visitors
Pennsylvania Laurel Festival kicks off July at Brookville Jefferson County Route 322 as laurel and rhododendron bloom. Guides lead motorists through Cook Forest and Hendren region. marked trails for hiking. In 1935 Cook Forest State Park drew more than 300 visitors on tours.
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Cook Forest
Pennsylvania
Brookville
Jefferson County
Laurel
Hollywood Chief Thunziray on Navajo Bargain Culture
In Hollywood a senior figure, Chief Thunziray, discusses how modern film crews, including King Vidor, negotiated with Navajo and Pueblo leaders in New Mexico to film war dances for The Texas Rangers. He cites bartering involving stock, prizes, blankets, and cattle, noting weather and remote locations as hardships and that tribal leaders identified stock with the film’s actors. He hints at using collective bargaining amid logistic hurdles.
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Hollywood
Calif
Redman
Thunziray
King Vidor
Puchisteibo
New Mexico
Texas Rangers
Thunziray-Victor
Gnally
Victor
One-Minute Test Answer Key and Trivia Pack
Answers include Republican vice presidential candidate Gal Frank Knox of Chicago Purnlisher, the chamois as the Alpine animal, and other items from etiquette and wisdom notes. It lists a Pennsylvania senator and a Democratic candidate in a terse quiz format with hints and fortunes.
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Frank Knox
Chicago
Chamois
Dusuph Ifuffey
Pittshunghs
Marcel Rochas Offers Colorful Spring and Evening Wear
Paris July 2 The new Marcel Rochas collection features bold color bands along side seams on plaid and solid fabrics. Black and navy outfits receive vibrant trims in blue magenta and other hues. Evening gowns include black chiffon with sculpted bodice and large color framed sleeves, plus pastel prints and bright red lace trims. Cocktail wear pairs a navy crepe skirt with a plaid organdy blouse and matching jacket. A fashion tip notes four or five bright colors complement new black gowns.
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Paris
Marcel Rochas
Marcs Rochas
Hired Men on Pennsylvania Farms Reported by Census
Census Bureau figures released through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture show 54 182 hired men employed on the state's farms. There are 258 528 farmers and family members working without wages, with housework and seasonal part time workers excluded. One hired hand per four farms. family labor averages 1.35 persons per farm. Hired hands per farm are slightly higher than the national rate.
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Hartisburg
United States Census Bureau
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Beystone
Public sale announced at Elginborough near Elgin Mills
The undersigned offers at public sale in Elginborough near Elgin Mills on a Wednesday starting at p m sharp cattle horses pigs hens and farm machinery. Items include 3 fresh cows 2 springers 1 to freshen Now 1st heifers 1 good work mare about 1500 2 sows to farrow in Sept 1 stock hog 0 hens various wagons mowers plows harrows cultivators and harness. Cash terms. Mrs Hidden Tngalls Arthiny Scouten auctioneer.
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Pblic
Elginborough
Elgin Mills
Farrow
Arthiny Scouten
Star Signals July 3 Horoscope Observe Gloomy Day Effects
The column warns that those born December 10 to 30 are easily influenced by vollay vibrations with a gloomy vibe for July 3 1937. It notes mixed patterns of melancholy and rashness, urges new associations, and highlights a need for prudent judgment in January 1927 or risk wasteful spending. A social and home favorable window runs June 2 to July 4.
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Vollay
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Seension Island
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Britann
Corry Evening Journal
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William P. Lombard
National Advertising
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W. 4Th St
New York
Bartlett
Milwaukee
Michigan Square
Stormfeltz-Lovely
Detroit
Chamber of Com
Pittsburg
Carlen
Wan Boll
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KNOW
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission
Hollywood Elm Shop
Goat Metetlos
Imiersén
Flies
Danry Co
Corry, Penna
Ex Nei
Vefferson
Aian 1S
Ae. Sas Natn
CACR
Funes
Toledo
Patty Sayen
Sunnyfield
Haddock
Riversides
Bcs
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