The Individual Merchant Holds His Own in Modern Retail
The Corry Evening Journal discusses the enduring role of single-store retailers amid rising centralization. A survey cited shows about 1.6 million retail stores in the United States in 1920s figures, with two-thirds of retail sales by small independents. It contrasts with German and Russian trends, noting American entrepreneurship survives against chain competition and cooperative movements.
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United States
American Federation of Labor
Sie
Russia
Germany
Sind Mary
America
Whose Job to Clean Up Local Government Reform
The piece argues for local and state efforts to purge corruption, citing Kansas City boss Tom Pendergast as an example. It contends federal intrusion should be minimized and governments at all levels must be honest and effective while resisting undue criticism from Washington. It notes western expansion or influence amplifies public sense of reform.
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Department of Justice
Seaving
Tom Pendergrat
Kansas City
Spain
Washington
Peace for Two Years Italy War in Rome Dispatch
A Chicago News Rome dispatch reports Italy may have targeted peace for two years amid ongoing conflicts. The piece notes longstanding tensions with Ethiopia and actions in Albania and Spain, suggesting a strategic pause or settlement plan. Names mentioned include John T. Whitaker and Ethio region events, reflecting a guarded diplomatic stance.
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Italy
John T. Whitaker
Chicago News
Rome
Hezan
Ethiopia
Spain
Albania
Bruce Catton in Washington
Bruce Catton reports from Washington on a planned summer cotton conference inviting major exporting nations to set allotments. The aim is to revive U S cotton exports toward 7 million bales via coordinated quotas or a subsidy plan, with Secretary Wallace eager to push legislation.
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Washington
Shute Department
Hart
Wallace
America
Egypt
India
Brazil
Uganda
Uncle Sam
Italian officials forecast two year peace period under fascist regime
Dice cites war as costly and Mussolini as stating no immediate cause for conflict. A fascist teacher says Germany and Italy will avoid war, predicting no attacks from Poland or France in the next two years. Italy shifts from rearmament to trade growth while eyeing a longer peace window and potential Nobel prize for Mussolini.
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Jaro
Mussolini
Germany
Italy
Poland
France
Rome
Taly
Light and color shift in artificial lighting on flowers
The article notes that artificial light can drastically alter the appearance of flower arrangements, with colors like yellow purple and blue losing their effect when daylight ends. Violets are given as a prime example of appearing ineffective under artificial lighting.
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Dayligit
Barbs Wreckers and Global Blunders Speculate on Wrecking China
A jumble of notes jokes and misstatements cover international affairs from wreckers in China to nonaggression pacts with Germany. The text also mocks snow in American cities and riffs on film tastes while quipping about Al Smith and old Hollywood favorites.
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al Smith
Hollywood
Rebecca
Sunnybrooke Sart
Sidney Toler’s Charlie Chan Fame Draws Warrensburg Tribute
An aging Sidney Toler reflects on three decades in acting and his breakout as Charlie Chan. Residents of Warrensburg, Missouri recall his roots, celebrate his career, and propose a “Sidney Toler Day” as town pride rises around his legacy and the screen icon’s enduring fame.
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Hollywood
Sidney Toler
Tess
Empler
David Bolasoo
Toler
Charlie Chan
Chantie Chan
Treasure Island
Iness, Kirkparick
Chamber At Commerce
Warrensburg
Sidney
Charlie Chon
Ielley
Pyaight
Warrenshurg
Simmland
Warrensburp
Sudncy
Tole
Sidney ‘Toler
Alex Stulio
Warner Clan
Tim
Warrensturg
Mrs. Toler
Rainy Spot Found in Darwin North Australia
Weather report notes extreme rainfall in northern Australia with Birdum Creek recording 14 inches and Darwin expecting higher totals after a period of heavy rain. The figures reflect a unusually wet season with ongoing rainfall projections.
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Darwin
North Australia
Northern
Australi
Birdum Creek
Duad
Royal Visit Broadcasts Highlight King George and Queen Elizabeth
The Niagara Falls welcome for King George and Queen Elizabeth will be broadcast on NBC Blue at 9:15 PM with Cordell Hull greeting the royal party. NBC announcer George Hicks will describe the entry and ceremonies as a national radio audience tunes in from across the United States.
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Niagara Frontier
George
Queen Elizabeth
United States
Cordell Hull
Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge
Suis
Nbc-Blue
George Hicks
NBC
HE. Burgess
Westerly
Rhole
Dick Powell
CBS
Hal Kento
Richmond
Columbia
Hy T. Phillips
Taylor
John Kieran
Franklin
Adams
Nbc-Blio
Everts
King George
Waching
D.C
NEA
Bankhage
Washington
Wil Rogers
Capitol Guild Ing
Washington, D. C
Mbc-Blue
Eiffel Tower A Century of Reactions and Fame
The text traces the Eiffel Tower from its initial derision to later acclaim. It notes early ugliness, then appreciation of its slender exterior, and postwar use as a gigantic illuminated billboard. By 1927 it became a defining landmark in Paris’ landscape.
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Eiffel Tower
Paris
Daily 4 Quiz Answers From a Vintage Classified Page
A reader’s puzzle asks seven questions about U S presidents education Hebrides location NLRB Finland prime minister sports tied to a name Madison Square Garden the Cornhusker State U S money printing and a Holland tunnel under a river. The fragment hints at a newspaper puzzle column with scattered trivia items and a note to turn to Classified for the answers.
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United States
Islands
The
Hebrides
NLRB
Putelgn
Finland
Iy Stummers
Madison
Square Aden
Holland,yehicniar Tunnel
Twenty Years Ago in Corry Hospital Journal Files
July 5, 1919 a local hospital board named three new directors Roy G E B Woodward L R Bliss and H B Smith A bake mill owned and operated by A H Shafer burned between East Branch and Spring Creek A five pound baby boy named Charles Bowman was born May 30 at home Charles Wallace and William Button suffered hand injuries at work Rev Joseph B Brocke resigned from Civilian Relief Miss Angela D Worske world roller skater drew a crowd at Naval Rink with a notable exhibition
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Alhree
The
Corry Hospital Association
Roy
G. EB. Woodward
L. RB. Bliss
H. B. Smith
A. H. Shafer
East Branch
Spring Creek
Agelaine D'Worske
Navelly
First Talkie Seen At 88 Lorain
G John K Carls aged 88 and his sister tied the knot after years together. He recently saw their first talkie and recalled his first silent film six years ago noting the sound pictures are appealing despite the earlier era.
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Lorain
John K. Carls
Carls
Bread and Water Diet for Drunken Men
Lorain Ohio reports Prosecutor Austin Thorle prosecuted 25 men on intoxication charges over five days. He decided a corrective measure was needed, resulting in a bread and water diet for those convicted of drink.
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Lorain, O
Austin Otorle
Stamp News Quipped With Complete Views of USPS Issues
Postmaster General Parley’s philatelic truck tours the nation with first leg dates from May 15 in Washington through late May in New York City. The cent stamp and first-day covers roll out at key post offices, with New York handling covers from May 14 postmark to May 16.
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U. S
Parley
Washington
Hyattsville
Laurel
Baltimore
Ballimore
Belair
Rising Sun
Offord
Kennet Square
Wilmington
Del
Chester
Philadelphia
Camden
N. 1
Trenton
WN. J
New Brunswick
New York
N.Y
New York City
Washington Philatelic Agency
Daily Dozen Warns on Bicycle Safety for Pennsylvania Youth
From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania, a cautionary notice urges about one thousand bicycle riders this year. It highlights risks from falls near roads, urges children to learn safe riding near carded areas, and stresses watchfulness around traffic. It warns against weak riding, fast handling, and carrying passengers on bicycles and promotes using reflectors and front lights for visibility.
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The
Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania
Ife and Son
Tennis intrigue disrupts match in Painesville
A disputed tennis match in Painesville sparks intrigue as an umpire reviews notes and decisions, signaling possible official irregularities or controversy surrounding the on court calls and timing. The episode highlights tensions between players and officiating staff amid connective details from the overlooked page.
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Deer Painesville
Collese Girly Hadem
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