War News and Home Front Topics in a Busy Era
A wide mix of wartime notes discusses British warnings to French towns near the coast and the possible invasion of France, alongside signals from the American Army’s growth and plans to aid Russia. It praises Elmer Davis for his War Information leadership, and offers practical advice on insulation and home improvements amid war-time austerity and resource use.
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France
Pacific
Russia
United Nations
Daily Dozen on Fasting and Lifespan from Medical Society
A dated note questions how long a healthy person can live without food. Estimates range from 50 to 78 days, provided nourishment is adequate. Without water, survival drops to 15 to 20 days. Water aids waste elimination and brain function. Terence MacSwiney, Cork’s former Lord Mayor, fasted 78 days, setting records and dying as a martyr. The text cites water intake, loss of brain function, and warns of hunger amid aggressive actions by nations.
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Terance McSwiney
Cork
World's Largest Stalagmite Found in Carlsbad Caverns
Factographs note the Glapt Dome in Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico as the world's largest stalagmite. The Tormalion stands 62 feet high and roughly 60 million years old. Belgium is cited as the most densely populated country in Europe.
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Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
Belgium
Europe
Daily Quiz questions test reader knowledge
A faded page presents a list of ten quiz questions from a Daily Quiz section. It asks about topics from military history to geography, science, and U S governance, with several OCR errors in wording. The piece reads as a curiosity feature encouraging readers to turn to another page for answers.
Remodeled Court House Inspected at Warren
Warren Pa June 18 the public may inspect the remodeled court house room during Thursday and Friday evenings with a formal opening announced by Judge Allison D Wade Open House runs 7 pm until late each night county officials will be available to answer questions and point out improvements following last winter’s plaster collapse that damaged seating and prompted complete remodeling to improve safety and access
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Warren
Jine
Allison D. Wade
Couny
Film County Commissioners
Weingart Wins Nod for Sheriff of Chautauqua Jamestown
June 18 Republican leaders in Chautauqua County accept the district committee’s sheriff nomination for the primary on August 11. John Weingart of Westfield leads in the running, with Sheriff Chadwick and others cautious. Northern county contenders include Box J. Sardeson of Fredonia and Seth Johnson of Dunkirk, both weighing runs.
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Jamestown
Chautuqua County
Reond
D. Lawrence Carlton
Roy I. Chadwick
John Weingart
Westfield Hardware Deal x
Sherif Chadwick
She Eld Maul
Cei
Box J. Sardeson
Fredonia
Sherif
American Legion
Seth Johnson
Dunkirk
Danville’s Claim as Cradle of the Commonwealth
The city of Danville Kentucky has long been called The Cradle of the Commonwealth after Kentucky’s 1702 admission to the Union and a sequence of nine conventions held there.
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Commonwealth
Danville
Cradle of the Commonwealth
Kentucky
Roller Skating Takes Country By Storm Revule fs Big Success
Roller skating tours drew nearly 500000 paid admissions across 14 U S and Canada cities in five months. Harold Steinman conceived the show with Ga e Foster and Harry Bloomfield managing. the production featured youthful performers, intricate chorus patterns, and a self contained rink at Madison Square Garden where 36000 attended in four days.
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Ray Peacock
Ward
New York
United States
Canada
Madison Square Garden
Harold, Steinman
Minneapolis
Gae Foster
Harry Bloomfield
Twenty Years Ago As Taken Tow Journal Files Tune
A brief item from the twenty years ago column recalling 1922 events. No paper edition on Sunday notes a common error about splitting infinitives and offers a grammar tip about placing adverbs. The note contrasts phrases like in order to inspect with to inspect it personally.
Narrow escape at Monte Moreno crossing in Reynoldsville
Robert C. Crawford of Reynoldsville, father of Don Crawford of Acme Market, leapt to safety moments before a B& O freight train struck his car on the Monte Moreno crossing at 7:40 am Wednesday. The wagon stalled and the auto was knocked off the tracks. damage to the car was extensive.
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Ridgway
Hine
Robert C. Crawford
Reynoldsville
Don Crawford
Acme
Montemoreno Crossing
Crawford
Montimorenal
Sively
Jamestown Firm Buys Local Plant in Modernization Move
On June 19 Don W. Castle announced the purchase of the Anderson Machine Corporation plant at Rave Alley by Castle, head of Harvard Automatic Machine. The deal, brokered via Bank of Jamestown, plans to operate both firms with modernization to speed handling of war cons trains.
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Jamestown
Airphnae
Anderson Machine Corporation
Rave Alley
Don W. Castle
Klentone
Harvard Automatic Machine Company
East First Street
Me. Cane
Fster
Bank of
Longest Siege: Nebuchadnezzar's Tyre Siege Tale
The longest siege in history was Nebuchadnezzar II's attack on Tyre, lasting thirteen years and shaping ancient warfare. The protracted campaign showcased ancient siegecraft and endurance, illustrating the strategic heft of imperial campaigns in the Mediterranean.
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Tyre
Nebuchadnezzar
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