Pennsylvania Land of Modern Miracles in National Geographic
An article by Jake Oliver La Gorce, vice president of the National Geographic Society, profiles Pennsylvania as a leading industrial and cultural state. It highlights its vast manufacturing, migration westward, growth in education, and the state’s role in national history with figures like Morris and Franklin, plus its notable universities and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penmsylvania
Jake Oliver la Garce
National Geographic Sociéty
Lestie
National Geographic Magazine
Penn
United ‘States
National Geographic Society
Unitedd States
William Penn
la Goree Alay
Pennsylvania
Altitolimba
Thade
Pennsylvannia
Fia Romlaniaing
Pennsylvana Ia
la Gorce
Ohio
Kentucky
America
Dr. la Garee
Congress
Robert Morris
Nations
Sna
Uts
France
Ben Franklin
Gettysburg
Valley
Woralip
Laannes
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
State Council of Education
Lafayette
Cebigh
Frantelin and
Marshall
Haverford
Swarthmore
Bryn Mawr
Dickinson
Mercantile Appraisers List Continues Across Page
A scanned ledger lists numerous firms and individuals in wholesale and retail trades. Entries include Union Goal & Supply Co. auto supplies groceries confectionery and dairy concerns with names such as Franke Ju Eeuanat Baldwin and Mrs G W Cook. Also listed are hardware flour mills restaurant operators and dry goods firms with several inconsistent spellings typical of OCR.
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Rowland
J. 1
Festamint
Skotuecki
Franke
Baldwin
Wari
Mane Cai Union Goal & Supply Co
Harry
Doutto
Anthony
Cook
Mrs. G. W
Bee Gray
Red Seat Coat Co
Teste
Henry C
Qlde
Wagon Wheel Tavern
Kenetian
Cost of living shows jump in first half of 1935
Elmer and Walzer summarize United Press and Dan Bradstreet data indicating the cost of living rose in early 1935. The half year index stood at 117.90% of the 1932 average, a decline from year-end 1934 but up from a year earlier. Meat, grains, and dairy prices varied with drought and government slaughter policies influencing trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Press
Dan Bradstreet Daily
Germany
United States
Tom
Local notices mix with hospital, church and social news
A crowded bulletin from DuBois and nearby towns reports hospital returns after falls, evangelistic services, family visits and neighborhood events. It notes Rev. Anderson leading a three week campaign, gatherings at USBL Church, and various relatives visiting from New York, Ohio, Jamestown and Kennedy, with several local residents traveling or hosting during the period.
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Bhat
Urly
Andy Mra
Gite Sehieh Wid Shree
Uebershome
du- Boix
Hure Witts
Schoch
Myster
Myrtle Divens
DuBois
Joe Crowe
New York
Mes
F Crowe
Famusly
A Anderson
Venango
Anderson
Harry Wilstéd
Onion City
Evans
Paul Carpenter
Simmay
Northast
Charles St. John
Ast
Artin Goggins
Patsy
Clymer
N.Y
Julls Wilated
Dose Wyans
A. A. Mendon
Kennedy
Ni Y
Cown
Millen
Wats
Hithel Bond
Edinbore State Teachers College
Ada Engip
Geneva Gordon
Jamestown
Laura Carlson
Jessie Smith
Youngsville
Rish Chapman
George Stranigan
Harry Wilated
Columbus
Johnson
Clifford Wiltsie
Willsie
Rudolph Carlson
Indianapolis
Indiana
Americin Legion
Spinach and Vitamin A Highlight Body Role
A health note from Pearsons Weekly explains that spinach provides vitamin A, essential for growth and hair retention. A deficiency leads to impaired growth and premature aging with hair shedding, stressing spinach as a key nutrient.
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Leon
Pearson's Weekly
Rains Boost Local Farms Across The Area
Farmers across the district report favorable weather over recent weeks boosting crops. The rains have reduced hay shortages and are expected to lower prices for many produce items locally. Despite occasional storms, agricultural prospects look strong with farmers confident in market stability this season.
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Thin Wallox
Maine
Farigiers
Willis
Murder Mystery Unfolds Involving Isobel and Vane
A long interrogation scene reveals Cyrus K Mantel pressing Lawrence Vane about his wife Isobel's death and the identity of a headless body found near Vane. Vane defends his love for an ideal of Womanhood while Mantel seeks clues in Vane’s sketches and past life, foreshadowing a dramatic courtly or police confrontation.
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Lawrence Vane
Manetel
Cyrus K
Mantel
Mate
Tsobe
Varin
Nadly
Vane
Gyens
Mr. Mantel
Chad
Isobel
Vanel
Mantella
Artis
Montel
Cyrun &. Mantel
Betty
Suky
Chile
Despertus
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Pirot
Mercantile Appraiser’s List
Elmer & Walzer
United Press Financial
Elton Crouby
Corry Hospital
Welland
Welland Canal
Bill
Camden
N. T
Taneatowt
Carty ' Tiem Aouth Oe
Anon My GB
Mvivin
Pittefield
Spehit
Mary Iyi Jom
Pang
Mary O
Barry
YJ. Scholten
Ghuy Gordon
Furthy
Iona Fawidns
Jean Une Max Mans Waris
Railly
Bormie’s Beach
Lake Erie
Tutu
Weed Williams
William Voile
Hyi
van E. Huiikins
J. G. Mai
Varing
Carol Willips
Tannestoyar
Tyan E. Hawiins
Clara ‘Thomas
Gordon
Colunstus
Lattaville
der Daugh
Cromby
Ue Ottintal Annes IngSot Vie
Tye Ehuyeh
Tie Town Mall
Trannase
Thio Sun Oustres
Filte Hawiting
Onilad
Meamma Rodgers
Wallu
Fincch Bordwell
Jamil Ja
Harbor Creek
Kim ‘Wapidin
Reed Eldiohor
Daighter
Kinesville
Gwent
Ste
Ay Evang
Pronk Finney
Pull Fimily
McReesport
JA Bimuy
Siater
Mrs. Hleabeth Vslonigon
Anne Mig Winney
Privet
Vere
S Soc
Gladys Shawerskine
Ivan Firth
Sol Gyrna
Sol
Ingles
Cyrny K
Inglea
Lawrence
Manto
Cyres
Lawrence Vané
Betty Potter
Sully
Suly
Debbil
Wil
Becaten
Soky
Jen
Honay
Mina
Sheng
Batty
Reetutba
Eyac Ed
Tor
SCO
Pola
Reget
Beth
Waite Prosens Bank
Eupin Were
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