Twenty Years Ago from the Journal Files July 22 1915
A report claims City Finance Superintendent C Brown ordered assessors to raise the city valuation from 2,200,000 to at least 8,000,000 to equalize property values. An Erie Railroad freight wreck near Bear Lake injured two crew members, with Black of Union City hospitalized. Wire incident on West Washington Street left Chester Shuss with a deep gash. Indiana Governor J Frank Hanley planned to speak at the First Methodist Church in Corry on August 2. Washington Street pavement upgrades began west from the tracks to Minox Street. Betty King of Joplin, 17, won the sweetest smile contest among 19 contestants in Missouri-Arkansas. A 14 inch tall colt Ankla Deep in Houston is owned by Walter Jr. and Satin the mare is 32 inches tall. Miss Aone Sekerax returned home from Elle after a weekend visit.
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Brown
Eaton
Fehrman
Hasbrouck
Erie Railroad
Bear Lake
Ed. Seara
Meadville
R.A. Black
Union City
Caboose
Black
Corry Hospital
Houston, Tex
Ankla
Shetland
Witch
Bird
Bramer Walter, Jr
Satin
Fortune and Title Hunters Case Reveals Wealthy American Marital Trap
A New York annulment reveals a rich American man targeted by a titled wife who, aided by her mother, pursued a fortune hunt abroad. The court called it a fortune hunting plot and warned against international marriages driven by poverty and luxury. The judge noted blame on both fortune seekers and possessors.
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New York
America
Hilti
Nye seeks limits on war profits amid slow bill progress
Senator Nye voices frustration at lax wartime profiteering controls. He recalls 20 years ago and pushes for clear neutrality rules and limited profits to ensure production. He notes profits may exist but should not exceed a reasonable cap below normal rates given patriotic demand and order volume.
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Nye
United States
Hueman
Hitler's Army Impresses Veterans With Reichswehr Demonstration
German war veterans reportedly impressed by the Reichswehr display for Benet al Hassel. Infantry parades appear stiff yet orderly, with many soldiers in the paradeschritt. Critics note a lack of modern tanks and heavy equipment and question Hitler's revealed military strength. Observers sense a calculated mix of defiance and restraint as the Fuhrer pursues a broader strategic posture.
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Reichswehr
Benet
al Hassel
Wall
Advertising Returns by Charles C Stech
A New York researcher Charles C Stech reports on advertising returns in the paper market and other goods. He finds that adequate advertising doubles familiarity, triples consideration, and quintuple uses. He argues that profit percentage rises with ad spend, with small advertisers earning less per dollar than the average while liberal spenders gain more.
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Charles C. Stech
New York
Civilizations Task and Britain America Talks on Co Operation
Dr Will Durant argues civilization must transmute greed into law and avoid primitive ruthlessness in The Story of Civilization Oriental Heritage. Sir Samuel Hoare tells Parliament that Britain welcomes US cooperation and urges friendly cooperation with America.
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Will Durant
Britain
America
Samuel Hoste
United States
Great Britain
Persohn
United Sites
Enitai
Hollywood LM Shop notes period film fashions cited
Hollywood reports Metro Goldwyn Mayer claims the first film to depict a 1917 period with costumes mirroring 1936-38 styles. Rosalina Russell notes parallel fashions, Cicely Courtneilge arrives, Dickens adaptation in production, and casting shifts for Robin Hood of El Dorado and Marietta roles with Warner Baxter replacing Calvert.
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Hollywood
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Rosalina Russell
Miss Russe
Russell
Cicely Courtneilige
Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist
Wreddie Bartholomew
Hire Linden
el Dorado
Joseph Calver
Marietta
Warner Baxter
Baxter
Calteia
Salmon retrieves lost watch at Setago Lake
Edward Walton lost his watch while fishing at Setago Lake in Auburn. A few days later, Tred Purtell caught a salmon in the same lake and reportedly found the missing fob inside it.
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Auburn
Edward Walton
Setago Lake
Tred Purtell
Five Nations And The World Crisis
A fragmentary editorial noting five nations and United States stance on global crises. It mentions sympathy for AbyaSinia and Britain, but asserts US control over the situation and questions about actions in Africa. Brian is referenced in a formal office context with moral stakes.
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Abyasinia
Britain
Brian
Africa
Sunburn warnings and humor from Washington signals
United Press reports a health service memo on sunburn care citing a lotion recipe using boric and carbolic acids. It notes an officer’s beach mishap with his son, and includes Secretary Daniel Roper quip about vacancies. The piece also touches on hot weather politics and a five cent beer debate in the Senate.
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United Press
Washington
United States Public Health Service
Public Health Service
Health Service
Washington's Dry Debate Clouded by Roosevelts and Divorces
Washington July 28 Amid a heated political landscape the discourse widens to President Roosevelts health and family matters with two of his children reportedly divorced. Kansas Rep Guyer warns of harsh politics while the capital waters down repeal with open bar details and federal control over DC liquor laws.
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Lyle C Wilson
Unite
Press Star
Washington
Roosevelt
Guyer
Kansas
House
Europe
Rep
National Capital
Congress
District of Columbia
Ahabo
Star Signals Today Birthdates May 21 to June 21
Daily star signs predict optimistic outcomes with good afternoon and evening. hard routine work recommended. November 1935 seen as a potentially very successful month for enterprise and speculation. If unmarried, romance may blossom. entertainment and theater advised.
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Yyonexs
Panger
Weather Talk Sparks Heated Capitol Exchange
Senators Ben Carter Glass of Virginia and others debated weather related habits as Carter Glass noted observations about drinking hot beverages to cope with heat and tempering winter needs. The discussion touched on tradition and practical effects in daily life.
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Ben
Carter Glass
Two-time shoes praised for Paris fashion week
Paris notes the two-time shoe gaining favor for day or evening wear. Pastel and neutral kid skin or red suede options feature scalloped floral detailing on pumps. Styles include court slippers and sandals with belts and piping in red, gilt, or silver.
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Paris
Acc Company
Franklin Hutton
Barbara
Countess von Reventlow
Georgette
Skidalein
Lady Foley
Perugia
Hellstein
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West Washington Street
Chester Shuiss
Shuss
J. Frank Hanley
Indiana
Corry
First Methodist Church
W. W. Morgaridge
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Coilnéaut
Washington Street
Pennsylvania Tracks
Minox Street
Szarks
Joplin
Quarks
Betty King
Betty
Missouri
Arkansas
Aone Sekerax
Elle
Wis
Aqain
Comneeticut
Hartford
Yeanow
Greens
Hitler
LM Shop
Daniel Roper
Roper
Senate
George W. Norrig
Ry’ Neb
Joseph J. Redfreon
Norris
Mr. Roosevelt
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Wildwood
New Jersey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Member
Federal Reserve System
Hinton
Els
Philiz
C. Ck
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