Unclear 1930s Post Office Job Ads and Economic Reflections
A fragmented notice from Newark Detroit Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Corry lists mail rates and carrier vacancy ads alongside broad economic observations. It notes the Depression era preference for steady work, mentions postal operations and advertising rates, and hints at state agricultural department accounting with historic losses and gains attributed to Secretary J. Hansell French. It ends with a metaphor about a Chinese war resembling a fairy tale.
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Fred
44Th St
Newark
Bartlett
Mina
Lovely
Detroit
Thal Carrier
Focal Post
Postel
Hansell
J. Hansell French
Department of Agriculture
Marking Time Signals Mixed February Trade in Fourth District
The Monthly Business Review reports marked time in the fourth district covering western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio during February based on incomplete data. Most indicators remained at low levels vs last year and 1936, with a little improvement noted. contrasts sharply with 1987 Q4 declines. The piece also jokes about Greta Garbo and stockowski in a cow-raising anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Monthly Business Review
Fedoral Reserve
Cleveland
Opers- Hicks
Bond Issue Needed for City Sewer Project
City Council plans initial action tonight on a 12000 bond to finish the atom sewer construction. The long delayed flood water project from the southside hills could yield returns many times the cost, with Corry contributing to a major relief effort and a rare need for special financing beyond the budget. The piece ends with a quip about monotony and a comment on seeing the other side of the moon.
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Atom Sewer
Prlgran
Corry
American families numbers and averages as described
A garbled note discusses family size and averages, mentioning relief authorities and a figure of 39 persons, with unclear references to a multiplier and economic context. The text is fragmented and lacks coherent details or verifiable data.
Realistic Swashbuckling Clash Between Flynn and Rathbone
Hollywood reports on the curtain altering fight scenes between Errol Flynn and Basil Rathbone during The Adventures of Robin Hood. Both actors suffered bruises and minor injuries, delaying production as director Michael Curtiz pursued realism without risking principal performers. The battle took place on a curved Nottingham Castle stairway with dramatic leaps and stunts.
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Hollywood
Txperta Ab
Errol Flynn
Bass
Rathbone
Tle
Flynn
Anware
Lero
Rovin Hood
Ohelists
Gillance
Captain Blood
Michael Murtiz
Atunts
Randle
Philym
Rathione
Hint
Nottingham Castle
Lynn
Rathibene
Durtlz
Realizin
Population Noses and Family Sizes in 1980
Fragmentary notes compare family sizes in 1980 and today, noting shifts in averages and counts. Mentions more than 20 million families below the average in 1980, about a tenth of one person per family, and 500000 families with seven or more members. The passage stresses the need to target real population pictures and individual families in analysis.
Where Marabou Comes From in a Fragmented Note
A cryptic text fragment traces the origin of the word marabou to the mara bou, a stork of genus Leptapti noted for a facial feature. The passage mumbles about oddities and a fast or feast, offering no coherent facts or dates.
War powers bill sparks heated congress debate
Stewart notes that supporters of the Sheppard-Hill-May plan are not all militarists and that opinion is split among farmers, labor, and big business. Proponents argue wartime efficiency, while opponents fear a temporary dictatorship becoming permanent and harming civil liberties. Extensive letters favor the bill, led by American Legion posts seeking greater domestic control.
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WiApeuweauay
Congress
United States
Uncle Sam
Wayden
America
Nim
Big Business
Theresa Flood
Sheppard-Hunmingel
American Legion
Isbor
Goan. Fapaities ja Compadier es eximai flies travel St
The fragmentary text mentions Goan and Compadier with topics on travel and flights. Details are unclear, but reads as a brief note or adlet about flights and destinations, with stray letters and garbled names. No clear events, dates, or entities beyond these two terms.
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Tembars
Paris Styles Paris Fashion Spring Garments by Amy Blatt
In Paris, March 7, Amy Blatt features a navy blue taiIored single-breasted unbelted jacket with a white linen shirt option, pairing with a white and navy palette. She showcases handwoven fabrics, lace-like embroidery, and wide belts with rosebud accents, highlighting spring trends in tailored and hand-knit textures.
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Paris
Anny Iat
Amy Blatt
Bong Street
Government to Launch Short Wave Service in U S
Washington March 7 government officials conclude commercial radio fails to serve public needs and will cede broadcasting to the government. An interdepartmental committee led by Sumner Welles favors building a Washington short wave station for non commercial American programming to South America to counter European propaganda. The move follows criticism of NBC’s international division and concerns over fascist leanings among some staff.
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Jay Franklin Washington
United States
South Amerca
Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
Washington
Hemisphere
NBC
Europe
Latin America
Percy Winner
Winner
Federal Communications Commission
WN. B.C
1.B. C. International
Forey
Winther
Ind
Aden
New York
Dismals of San Diego Mark Centuries of Fire History
A fragmentary note claims San Diego has endured only limited major fires in a century, cites figures and names in a garbled passage. Mention of Roman officials and a future government library project appears amid scattered references to Caesar and travels. The March 1938 datum marks an anniversary for a Boston New York air service.
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San Diego
Cal
New York
First Sunday After Paschal Moon Sets Easter Date
The article notes Easter is on the first Sunday after Paschal Moon, tied to vernal equinox timing. It mentions pilgrims seeking moonlight for journeys and spring symbolism shaping Easter customs, including parades on New York's Fifth Avenue and spring attire.
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New York
Pith Avenue
Treatment for Child’s Cyclic Vomiting Linked to Migraine
Bellevue Hospital New York reports cyclic vomiting begins in early years with morning attacks. It rises from dehydration and food intake, ends abruptly, then recurs later. Experts discuss acid base balance, allergies, and nervous system stabilization. Bromides help during attacks. between episodes, stress avoidance is advised.
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Bellevue Hospital
New ‘York
Logan Clendening
Twenty Years Ago Notes From Local Journal
Twenty years ago this week a man named Piste was struck by a freight at a railroad junction near the city, death reported in the early hours. A local grocery firm plans to relocate to the vacated Dailies Burishing building space, amid other city notes including military commissions and housing concerns.
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Piste
Henrattr
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvana Railroad
Foreign minister of Trance and Czechoslovakia capital
The foreign minister of Trance is von Delbos. The capital of Czechoslovakia is Prague also known as Praha. The U.S. state nicknamed Hayheel is North Carolina.
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Trance
Czechoslovakia
United States
von Delbos
Prague
Praha
North Caroling
San Cura Ointment Heals Longstanding Leg Sore
A letter from Townville praising San-Cura Ointment for curing a year long fevered leg sore. The writer states the daughter was bedridden for months before rapid healing in six weeks. The testimonial mentions use with various remedies and names several towns and individuals.
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Hboll
Townville
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