Graduation address warns 1928 class on bleak postwar outlook
Washington speaker, Jay Franklin, addresses about 150,000 graduates, urging resilience as only about 100,000 will find jobs. He predicts youth will wander, rely on family, seek work, and navigate New Deal politics while enduring a long term “low mood” that reshapes institutions over a generation.
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Conditions brighten as auto dealers predict recovery
A Corry dealer cites Retail Sales Survey to urge optimism amid recession. Executives Henry Ford Knudsen and Chrysler signal brighter times with plant spending and dealer-system overhaul. Knudsen foresees August or September improvement as crop harvests boost farm wealth and consumer demand. A new insect spray isobutyl undecy enamide is noted by printers.
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Storm sewer relief shows success after heavy rains
The five foot concrete storm sewer has carried away excess water during a heavy Sunday rain, preventing hillside street damage. Connections on Eat Pleasant Street extend its flood control from hillsides in the First Ward, with ongoing emphasis on keeping the intake clear. The project, one of the city’s largest in years, promises relief though not total elimination of cloudburst damage.
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Cure for the common cold claimed from Moscow by professor
Prof Vladimir Barkin of the Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology announces a serum that allegedly eliminates all cold symptoms within 24 hours after two years of trials. Initial tests included mice and about 160 volunteers as well as staff, with claims that the illness is a virus-like invader passing filters and not living matter in the vial sense.
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Dictionary of occupations aids youths choosing lives
Washington June 13. A Department of Labor dictionary of occupations will list about 25 000 job types for graduates and job seekers. It names trades from bulldozer operator to pugilist and bushel girl, plus many brick and tile industry roles. The memorial sculpture near the Potomac and Navy-Marine fund drives are also noted amid political and fiscal debates.
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Siam Returns to Dictatorship Watch as Monarchy Shifts
The article recalls Siam’s 1932 bloodless revolution to a constitutional monarchy and notes signs of a drift toward dictatorship. It cites army control expanding yearly, fears of losing independence to stronger nations, and the influence of Japan Germany and Italy on Siam's leadership. A Siamese airmail stamp is pictured.
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Hollywood film showgirls study sparks dating costs
A June 13 college poll on showgirls contrasts California coeds with Berkeley students in dating costs and practices. It reports expectations on drinks, double dates, introductions, and dowries, noting most favor formal introductions, higher first dates, and varied attitudes toward being stood up. A separate item notes a fire at Leon Smith’s Here farm destroying pigs cows goats rabbits and a horse, forcing a leap to escape.
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Hit Run Driver Painted Absamt Police Briefing
A fish police report describes a hit run involving one car driven at an excessive speed in a Berg area crash near a painting machine. Police radio briefed usual units to locate a vehicle spotted with a yellow bulb and a damaged paintwork pattern.
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Madison Car Left Unattended Prompts Garage Call
Ghoked Madison report states Anna Junginger left her automobile keys in the ignition and shut the score area, the incident prompting a call to the nearest garage after the car was found unlocked.
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Paris styles playfully bold summer frillies at the beach
Paris courted by summer fashion as Jacques Helm debuts the frillie, a slotted bathing suit alternative with ruffles and bloomers. The Atlanticique model exposes skin via draped tights, while white linen and organdy options showcase matching blouses and shorts.
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Daily Dozen Medical Society of Pennsylvania Advances Bone Repair
The Daily Dozen reports on the Medical Society of Pennsylvania exploring magnesium alloys to mend bone fractures. The text notes the metal’s rapid absorption and potential for bone healing, mentioning applications in airplanes and dirigibles and hints at medical research and nutritional formulations.
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Librarian Elected and Promotions Noted in Journal Files
The journal files report Emma A. Dean as elected librarian at the Library Board meeting. Maj Olmstead receives a lieutenant colonel promotion in the Ula army. A senior class plan event at Lake Pleasant drew large attendance, and a residential fire destroyed a property on George Warn lace north of Wastsmith Street. Theodore Quick dies at home in Garland. Westfield MD resident Costello returns after a visit.
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Remedies for Ailing Plants Test Treatment and Care
Remedies for ailing plants emphasize good care and moisture with occasional feeding. Early signs appear as leaf color fading to pale. blighted flower buds and wilting leaves may follow. By removing faded parts, feeding around the plant, and providing extra water and hoeing, plants can regain vigor. Dead matter in soil should decay to return nutrients, aiding root health.
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