Roaming Bits Reflect Local Life and Fame
A patchwork column reports on local gasoline dealers, a pharmacist covering for a caregiver, and a St Thomas clergyman meeting Cardinal Pacelli. It notes industrial growth at Aero Supply and Raymond Manufacturing, a Palm reading tease, hospital updates for Larry Thorogood, and community chatter about licenses, politics, and a new instrument, the Novachord.
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Snraute
Warren
Rasolline
Raymond
Murphy
Erle
Keister's
Keister
Buffalo
Cardinal Pacelli
Branell J. Graves
St. Thomas
Sam J. Invine
Aero Supply
United States
Raymond Manufacturing Company
Insurance industry assets reshape American economy
Hearings by Senator O'Mahony reveal life insurance companies hold 27.65 billion dollars in legal reserve assets, rising seven and a half billion in seven years. These funds cover 65 million policy holders and sway 100 million Americans, with large insurers owning sizable direct government and municipal debt. The piece notes massive private and public debt concentration in insurers and compares political tax systems across democracies and autocracies.
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Joseph C. O'Mahon
National Economy Committee
O'Mahoney
Wusual
America
Legal Reserve Life Insurance Companies
New York
Pennsylvania
Frederick H. Bokeer
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Nnavy
Frivolous killings rise in late modern life
Aite Insurance cites numerous trivial conflicts ending in murder and homicide. Examples include disputes over 25 cents, a sandwich, dinner readiness, and a nickel for a piano, illustrating a disturbing trend of violent acts for minor provocations. The piece questions whether society values life less as sensational crimes increase.
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Aite Insurance Company
Bruce Catton in Washington profile of Col Harrington WPA chief
In Washington Bruce Catton profiles Col Francs P Harrington WPA administrator noting his belief in assigning a job to its proper place. He works long hours but aims to systematize quitting time, values delegation, and compares WPA crews favorably with private contractors. Harrington, a West Point graduate and former Army engineer, lives in Georgetown with his mother and daughter, is widowed, and has a Yale student son.
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Washington
WPA
Col
Francs P. Harrington
Ffe
Col. Harrington
U. S. Military Academy
Harrington
Army Engineer Corps
Hie
Panama Canal
America
West Point
U. S
Foote Superieure de Guerre
Paris
Tim Je
Tar Hawk
WEA
SAN Army
Marrington
Deak
Cal
Warrington
Georgetown
Yale
City Commission approves air signal bid and demos visit
The City Commission accepted Game Web Companys bid to furnish a complete modern air signal system for the citys fire service at a cost of 1000. Commissioners Christie Laurie Weaver and Selsie and Fire Chief Paulson left for Youngstown and New Centre to witness demonstrations of motorized fire equipment. Also reported deaths of Mrs Sidney Smith and Mrs Jessie Darling and a hospital operation on Little Tutte, baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Wobsiur. Lena Cohes departed for Philadelphia and New York amid political tensions in Washington.
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Vin City
Game Web Company
Pir
City Coy Mission
Christie
Laurie
Weaver
Selsie
Paulson
New Centre
Prank T Smith
Ted
Little Tutte
Wi Wobsiir
Lena Cohes
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Cohan Cody
Hilt Forelen Attaars
Bela Lugosi Breaks Hollywood Silence On Gorilla Return
Bela Lugosi waited two years for a film offer before joining 20th Century Foxs The Gorilla. He recalls a long dry spell, then a quick return to work with Universals Sun of Frankenstein and a three year contract, plus radio serials and possible British film plans. He remains upbeat about the comeback.
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Hollywood
Mar
Bela Lugosi
20Th Century- Fox
Lugosi
Europe
Bela
Hollyword
Achora
England
Britigi
Cultural training stressed in schools
Harrisburg March report outlines educational emphasis on culture and civilization in schools. Superintendent Lester I Ade cites liberal arts and public restraint, urging focus on effective instruction while balancing core fundamentals and civic duties.
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Harrisburg
Lester I
Defective eyesight and eye care in schools
The article discusses how many men have defective vision, with age reducing the eye’s ability to adjust focus. It notes near-sightedness worsens over time if untreated, the need for fitted glasses for reading and sewing, and that schools increasingly offer sight-saving classes and aid to children with vision problems.
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Seldon
Barbl E and Signals in City Driving Debate
A Boston traffic official mocks a driver for signaling while highlighting the rule. A California psychiatrist lists love affairs homesickness sleeplessness and appetite loss as main student troubles. A theft report mentions two alligators missing in Manchester England. A Temple University wrestling coach uses X ray techniques on artworks to study tactics.
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California
Manchester
England
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Evie Frm
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Ruth Bennett
Chaves Butters
Troopers
Lionel V. Thorogood
Corry
Larry
Joe
Sam G. Sweet
Citizens National Bank
Flanigan
Bruthe
Blackstone
Melvin Parkhurst
Elton
H. Blair
Fried Inn
Lcensing Bureau
Columbus
Charles Sparks
Downie Brothers Circus
Cary
Hast Brady
Leonard Lyons
Patsy Perron
Robert Taylor
Austin Johnson
Board of Education
Democracy
Boys Town Times
Rather Manigan
School For Boys
Boys Town
Neb
Journal Desk
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Dorothy Jones
Milas Hazel Merkeer
Montgomery Ward
Willian Ferguson
Haya Ist
Celine
Bruce Catton
Worth
Sidney Smith
Mabel Isaacson
Jessie Darling
Evenic
East Main Street
Shawind
Women's Relief Corps
Christan Alliance Church
Hollywood Film Shop
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Temple University
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Miller's Pharmacy
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