Strange Butterflies Reading Crisis in 1930s Public Libraries
Dr Clarence Stone reading specialist at the University of California laments neglect of literature as he notes readers gravitate toward sensational magazines and "'rubbish'." Yet librarians report growing patronage and improving book choices despite the trend amid a political campaign era.
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Clarence Stone
University of California
Nick Carter
Dick Merriwell
Ue Biat
Scottsboro case dropped amid anti-lynching bill politics
A 1937 Denver Tribune syndicate essay argues Alabama prosecutors dropped charges against the Scottsboro boys to avoid national pressure from an anti-lynching bill. It links the action to riders on a freight train measure and broader Southern coercion in race policy. The piece cites cases from New England, California, and Massachusets, critiquing judicial politics and public opinion.
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Washington
Deep South
Alabama
Scottsboro Boys
Cotton Belt
New Gaglent
Harvard University
South Braintree
Mass
California
Bell
Tom Mooney
San Francisco
Mooney
San Quentin
Supreme Court
Tolle
Senate
Scottsboro
McCarran
Nevada
Copeland
New York
Tegister and
Trifune Syndicae
Farm Tragedy: Mother Attacks Husband With Ax
A farm near Bust Branch reports a horrific attack as a mother of seven slashes her husband with an ax, inflicting fatal injuries that caused death four hours later. The injured survivor lies in critical condition pending hospital care and a trial likely if she survives. The piece contemplates morality, justice, and calls for restraint in enforcing capital offenses.
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Musslen
China Japan conflict shifts toward war readiness and unrest
A columnist remarks on China under Chiang Kai-shek growing ready for war with Japan, noting renewed national unity and civilian momentum behind resistance. The piece contrasts Japanese advantage with China's vast population and potential internal strain, hinting at broader implications for Asia and the world. It also touches on Spain’s war weariness and the universal wish for peace after prolonged conflict.
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China
Japan
Chiang Kai-shek
Hans
Chiang
Ghina
Tokio
Hollywood film shop exposes stage illusion tricks
Hollywood observers note that film scene magic relies on illusions. Illumination, props, and even beverages are manufactured props and fake ingredients to simulate reality on set. The piece explains how ice, champagne, butter, and even coffee are prepared to photograph convincingly for audiences.
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Hollywood
Grand National Studio
Oid
New York
Ray Hiunt
See and Know Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission Tour
Millersburg in Dauphin County sits on the Susquehanna River as the eastern end of Route 209. The route to Harrisburg and beyond offers scenic panoramas and a ferry crossing to the west side of the river. The description highlights travel along Route 15 and connections to Route 7 and Route 22 near Millerstown, with emphasis on farm lands and scenic views.
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SEE
KNOW
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission
Millersburg
Susquehanna River
Dauphin County
Susquehanna
Liverpool
Imere
William Peon
Millerstown
Twenty Years Ago Journal Clippings From 1997
Raymond Manufacturing plans large plant addition after months of approval. A $3,000 loss reported at K P L Furniture from a sprinkling system breakage in the packing room. Local residents deliver dairy, visit relatives, and return from trips in Irvine and Erie as listed: Merry, Carl Sullivan, Mrs. Bessie Potli, George Morris, R. G. Lindsley among others. notes on residents and short travels.
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Raymond Manufacturing Company
K.P. L
Merry
Clinch River rises in Virginia flows into Tennessee
The Clinch River rises among the hills of southwestern Virginia, traverses the valley between Inch Mountain and Bowell Mountain, then flows into Tennessee where it unites with the Holston at Binaston, describing its course and watershed.
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Virginia
Tennessee
Inch Mountain
Bowell Mountain
Binaston
Paris styles for summer evening gowns in Paris
Draped emects and draped gowns dominate summer fashion with 2 dozen adaptations. Sleek capes and waistlines shape silhouettes in organzas tulles and mousseline de soie. Dinner gowns show severe lines with jackets from bolero to fingertip length.
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Paris
Parla
Today’s Fashion Tip Draped effects for summer gowns
Draped effects are favored for summer evening wear. Embroidered white organza is a youthful favorite.
Republican floor leader in Senate and figures named
Answers identify Senator Charles L. McNary of Oregon as the Republican floor leader. Johann Gottlieb Fichte is noted as a German philosopher and writer. The science of morality is ethics. The horoscope passage urges public office readiness and personal traits, citing originality and religious nature.
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Lester
U.S. Senate
Johann Ottlieb
Fichte
Charles Li McNary
Oregon
Milk heating and travel figures in midcentury notes
Fragmentary text notes milk heating to about 145 degrees Fahrenheit without losing qualities. It mentions highway travel in the United States reaching over 2,000 miles per inhabitant and compares tea equal to that of Connecticut. Also references water and simmering.
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United States
WIM Dvcreze
Corry News Briefs Reflect Local Changes and Events
Roaming around, Tenry named general manager of the eastern Ohio Gas Co with HQ in Kro, Ohio. John Jing ends state-post duties as accountant for the auditor general’s department amid political turnover. Highway crews to start rip-rapping gutters on South Center street to drain water from the Masdonay property. Rev. JQ Kinnaman of the Unit Brethren in Christ recalls Halle Selassie in childhood. Arch Darling plans early improvements to his First Avenue block. CH. Denty of Erie Railroad travels through Corry on train No. 6. Shrine barn conversion postponement failed due to booking conflicts with Zen Zemmers. We the People shows Art Colegrave with a musky from Chautauqua Lake. North Corry sees a heavy shower with few drops downtown. Dairymen seek to break mile-long contracts next spring amid fall rumors of independent candidates. W. W. Waterhouse buys Emmanuel Church parsonage for a two-family remodel. Lindbergh-related tests planned by several heirs. local bigwigs’ support questioned. Farmers report their best hay in years. Earl Crippen seen with friends in town. VFW 38th encampment heads to Buffalo Aug 29 to Sep 1. East Branch drag slayings noted. Milt Zalznek and Biddle Berry return perch and trout from Georgian Bay, Ontario.
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Dohng
Tenry
Ethel Haight
Corry
Hue
Astern Ohio Gas Company
Kro
Onio
John 33
Jing
Highway Department
MasDonay
South Center
Kinnamam
Units
Christcard
Halle Selassie
Abyssinia
Arch Darling
First Avenue
W. E. Blaie
CH. Denty
Erie Railroad
Staf
Nasser
Shrine Barn
We, the People
Edreles
Art Colegrave
X Musky
Chautauqua Lake
North Corry
Ste
W. W. Waterhouse Hag
Emmanuel Church
West Synith Street
Lindberghs
Winteraunty
Earl Crippen
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Buffalo
East Branch
Milt Zalznek
Biddle Berry
Georgian Bay
Upper
Ontario
Conscience Debt Paid Late Report In Fremont Area
A garbled report notes a late repayment of a conscience debt in Fremont involving a man from Zanerville who paid back funds via a local tax collector in Tiffin. The money was reportedly given to Maher’s father, Faber, amid unclear circumstances and loss.
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Fremont
Eoward Faber
Zanerville
Tiffin
Maher
Faber
Alice
Stewart Says Bracing Senate Split Over La Follette Faction
In a Washington column Charles F. Stewart notes the Democratic Senate shows signs of jealousy toward Wisconsin La Follette forces and the “young” Benitzor WRob and Phil. Barkley’s remarks signal tension as party leaders debate how to handle liberal and progressive factions in the Capitol.
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Charles F. Stewart
General Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Senate
la. Follettes
Wisconsin
Benitzor Wrob
Phil
Young Bob
Young Phil
Potomac
Athen. W. Barkley
Kentucky
Algo
Harkey
Republic
Barkley
Demorisey
Ecnatsrlal Tener
LaMollete
Uke Barkley
Segistors Hurrison
Logan
Laio Bonator Robinson
Wreck Prompted Songwriter to Write Lifeline Hymn
The poem reportedly arose after a schooner wreck off the Massachusetts coast. The author witnessed the disaster and the rescue of all aboard, credited to life-saving crews and timely efforts.
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Afford
Massechurene
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