80th Division Veterans Gather for Aug 4 Reunion
Harrisonburg Virginia hosts a four day national reunion of the 80th Division veterans from Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania and other states. The event runs August 4 to 7 with banquets balls barbecues and trips to Virginia Caverns at a total cost of six dollars per veteran plus rail and lodging discounts.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
21St Infantry
S0th
Long Bevel
Calif
Three States
Union
Blue Ridge
Virginia Caverns
Camp Lee
Five Year Plan for Soviet Modernization Outlined
Soviet Russia plans a new five year drive starting January to modernize industry agriculture and transport with an estimated 470 billion rubles total and annual 15 billion. The plan targets railways electric power coal and oil, farm mechanization, steel and motor industries, demanding vast equipment from American suppliers.
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Soviet
Russia
Borah Seen Losing Prestige in Washington
Washington observers say Senator William Borah has faded from his former influence as opposition to his postwar debt cancellation plan grows weaker. He is viewed as less able to sell controversial policies to voters, with anti cancellationists less alarmed by his arguments and the capital unsettled over his waning clout. The piece notes Borah’s diminished stature ahead of potential debt tinkering and wartime policy debates.
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National Safety Council
United States
Council
Washington
Senator Borah
Charles P. Stewart
Central Prey
Washington, D. C
William
Borah
Gurbiellae
Fiat
Horan
Uncle Sam
Jawhoan
Prownunie
Iis
Naval Radgerion Confersnice
Harting
Borat
Trishoan
Jauch W Polleys
Races promise and fires and local notes from 1912
July 30 1912 itemized notes include a near train accident when Fireman Mead struck a water crane at Corry station and was knocked unconscious. Also reports of slate black boards for schools and a fire that destroyed the Van Cise farm home near Tryonville.
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Erie
Corry
Mead
George van Cise
Tryonville
Plenty of Money in Country Fuels Bond Rush and Debates
A 1930s financial column notes strong demand for government bonds as Treasury tried to raise funds for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Officials sought about $828 million for four years at 20.4 percent and $3.8 billion offered. another $1.7 billion for two years at 2.125 percent. Analysts say the surplus wealth rests largely in savings held in banks and financial reserves.
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Roger Babson
Babson
United States
Uncle Sam
United States Treasury
Dey
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Benis
Hollywood’s latest film tricks stun critics and audiences
Hollywood film work reveals new sound and steam methods for realism. A freight train sound truck was mounted for By Whose Hand while steam keeps sets authentic in Downstairs. A nationwide critic poll lists Greta Garbo and Mary Pickford atop a 13-actress ranking.
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Alanson W. Edwards
United Press
Hollywood
Columbia Soundmen
Ben Ligon
Barbara Weeks
John Gilbert
Gilbert
Greta Garbo
R-K-0
Aist
Mary Pickford
Theda Barn
Constance Bennett
Gloria Swangon
Marion Davies
Barbara la Marr
Ann Harding
Joan Crawford
Marlene Dietrich
Clara Bow
Dolores del Rio
Marie Dressler
Garbo
Mary Fuller
Glen Madison
Clarine Sey
Fragmented Reader Questions on History and Film
A garbled page presents trivia about dates and figures on St Mary East, Pennsylvania population, Charleston tornadoes, photography inventor, Allegheny County population, and a poetry/film note mentioning Alma Rubens and Mae Marsh. The fragment hints at cinema history praise and names of actors.
Pennsylvania State Treasury Reports $50.9 Million Balance
The Pennsylvania state Treasury balance at month end July stood at $50,889,286, down about $4 million from June. Receipts for July were $4,707,882 and payments totaled $12,946,780. General fund held $20,398,372, motor fund $20,349,761, custodial or trust funds $8,280,488.
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Ae Cee
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Treasury
Martin
Youth Victim of Gun Accident in Erie
Erie, July 30. William Gauenstein, 18, of 4595 Pine Avenue, accidentally shot himself in the left arm above the wrist while cleaning a .22 rifle at home last night. He bled badly and was taken to Hamet Hospital, where doctors planned Friday treatment. The bullet traveled between two arm bones and exited the limb. a nearby physician dressed the wound.
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Erie
William ‘Gauen~stein
Pine Avenue
Hamet Hospital
Alme
John Ackerman
Garden Department Club Meeting Scheduled
Announcement signals a Garden Department gathering of the Corry Woman's Club at the club house on Mott Street Monday afternoon. Mrs. A. D. Cole Grove and Mrs. H. Loveland arranged the program and all members are urged to attend.
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Mde
Corry
Green Peas Stock and Odd Items Reported in Norfolk
A fragmented notice describes vegetables and other goods in a Norfolk stock, noting peas and seeds among items. It mentions an old stock and a disposal or distribution event tied to an unnamed seller or official.
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Senator Win Fborah
St. Elizabeth's Charet
Gertrude Coyle
Joplin
Beers
James Healy
Healey
Roseah
Hollywood Film Shop
Nour
Misse Ferguson
Mae Marsh
Alma Rubens
State Treasury
Chapin’s
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Street
Cour
Tesy and Service
Citizens National
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