Political ancestor worship and current policy debate
A July Washington column critiques invoking deceased statesmen to sway modern politics, arguing government must stay practical rather than mythic. It warns that elevating past figures corrupts national judgment, urging focus on present issues like agriculture, housing, monopoly, and judiciary reform.
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Washington
Gon
America
Wallace
Tehovak
Chicago Board of Trade
Joseph T. Robinson
Button K. Wheeler
Montana
Goll
Gol
Robinson
Marty
George Washington
Madison
Franklin
Jefferson
Monroe
Hamilton
Jackson
Calhoun
Lincoln
Soviet
Russia
Germany
Spain
Fabinson
Roosevelt
God
Svithout
Register
Tribune Syndicate
Democratic Slate Promises lively November city election
The Democratic city committee in Corry unveils a full ticket for mayor and two councilman posts, with Brunk T. Westley and Carl Taylor leading a competitive slate. M. Leo Mulderick seeks the city council post, while Charles A. Pulh aims for city controller. The group vows unity and a strong school and municipal office field for fall ballots.
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Camlilaves
Coty
Corry
Ty Brunk
T. Westley Ithey
Carl Tayloy
M. Leo Mulderick
Rhvices
Munnell
Aleddy
Fall
Ikue
Ana
Emienus
Muldevicke
Charles A. Pulh
Oity
Couey
Charles Kinley
Yewrs
France
Novemer
Cory
Higher Pay of More Production Spars Debate in 1917 Era
Twenty years ago discussions in the Journal Files ponder wage increases and their effect on purchasing power and business profits. An economist notes real progress comes from producing more goods, not simply higher wages, while Ford and others warned prices must rise with wages to avoid eroding living standards. The piece also notes wartime service drafts, local social events, and residents traveling or visiting family in July 1917.
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Ward A. Fier
Boston
Henry Ford
Fork
Doctors lead in earnings: Clark’s lifetime income table
Prof Harald F Clark of Columbia University presents a table showing working span and present value of average earnings across 18 occupations. A young doctor could age through 2 years with a present value of 108000, making bankers confident to loan that amount. The doctor tops the list, with lawyers dentists engineers and architects next, while farm laborers show the lowest value at 1040 for an 8 1 year lifetime. If real statistics hold, more youth may pursue medicine and law despite costs.
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Harald F. Clark
Columbia University
Clark
Librarian complains about a broken bookmark strip demand
A librarian voices a concern over a decorative bookmark strip and a policy dispute, arguing over acceptable design and placement. The issue centers on a decorative element described as a banun strip, with divergence on whether it constitutes a violation of library guidelines.
Wheeler and Liberal Drift in Montana GOP Clash
Stewart argues Wheeler cannot lead a Democratically labeled ticket as liberals and conservatives split. Roosevelt’s court plan draws Wheeler’s opposition. Wallace is often mentioned for a successor. Wheeler’s stance remains conservative, making a Liberal Democrat label unlikely.
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Burton
Wheeler
Democratic Party
Montana
Lie la Follette
Progressives
Roosevelt
Ieader
Henry A. Wallace
Mathe
Wheelie
Misgolini
Supreme Court
noMley
Democracy
Paris styles and summer coats in prints and sheers
Paris fashion notes describe beach coats resembling evening wraps in cotton and pique prints with long or puff sleeves, waist-tied tops, and bright prints. White linen dresses and wrap or split skirts shown. sun suits pair with two-tone colors. A fashion tip highlights washable coats as bright seasonal wraps. Political commentary notes uncertainty about 1940 candidates.
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PaiRis
Equity
Unclear fragments on science and society topics
Fragmentary notes mention fish teeth like humans, a statistic about one fifth of unemployed in the United States being women, and an unrelated line about aviators in New York who eloped four months rose.
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United States
Rita Johnson Breaks Into Screen Stardom in Hollywood
Rita Johnson, once thwarted in Worcester high drama, rises from civic club disappointments to star on screen. After studying drama, stock work, and New York stages, she earned a Metro-Goldwyn-May er contract and leads in The Umbrella Man opposite George Murphy.
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Hollywood
Rita Johnson
Civic Repertory Group
Starlo
Actres
Worcester
Mass
Dramatic Club
Eachey
Worecester High
Miss Johnson
Csach
Howe
George M. Cotran
Metro Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
George Murphy
State reduces auto theft in Denver report
Coron ado law enforcement efforts curb automobile thefts cutting auto thefts by 18 percent and lowering insurance rates statewide. Ottawa pact with Canada and Haiti signed to provide most favored nation treatment in trade.
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Denver
Coronado
Ottamia
Ont
Ths
Just Beer
Canada
Hatti
New U S Ambassador to the Netherlands and trivia answers
The item lists questions and answers: the new U S ambassador to the Netherlands is George A Gordon. capital of China is Nanking. the U S citizen who induced France to aid the United States in the Revolution is Benjamin Franklin. It also includes etiquette hints and a horoscope blurb.
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U.S
Netherlands
China
United States
France
George ‘A. Gordon
New York
Nanking
Benjamin Franklin
Pymatuning Lake Permits and Regulations Highlight Water Sports
The PA Scenic Commission notes Pymatuning Reservoir covers about 17 000 acres with a shoreline of 36 miles. Boat permits issued by the Department of Forests and Waters allow rowboats up to five persons for a dollar, with extra charges for more than five. No power boats or motorized crafts are allowed. Fishing totals reached 136.56 million fish stocked. sailboats are allowed for water sports in a largely waterless area described as the skeleton of a vast river system.
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Pymatuning
Westen
Crawrouil
Ohin
Pymilining
Roose
Department of Forests and Waters
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Union City
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Thomas Ragan
Pittsburg
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Stewart
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