Work relief debated as cure for dole in WPA era
The New York Times notes two core reasons for work relief over the dole. It sustains morale by giving labor a wage and yields tangible community benefits like parks and repairs. A Boston conference urged reforms to weed out waste and inefficient workers, aligning WPA with productive, lasting projects.
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New York Times
Tse
York Elles
Boston
Northeastern Conference of Mayors
Paris
WPA
Hiem
Ani
Three-Cent Hospitalization Proposal Gains Attention
A New York plan offers three cent daily hospital insurance for modest earners. For about 90 cents monthly or $11 yearly, a member gains bed and meals in a semi private room plus routine tests and medical care. Personal doctors and nurses cost extra. The plan aims to provide care while preserving hospital funding and self respect, with interest growing in other cities.
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Jy Lonedon
New York
New York Association
Ifs
Bhuizions
Star Signals Forecast for March 26
The column suggests those born April 2 to May 21 face today’s vibrations. It notes mixed luck in mental pursuits, advises caution in speech from November 1 to 28, 1995, and hints at potential financial changes in April and May 1936. It also mentions digging or cutting as a digressively noted interest and encourages new clothes and favors between April 1 and 17, 1936.
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Ras
Apri
Drawings Continue for Harrisburg Primary Ballot Positions
Ballot position drawings for the April 28 primary continued at the state elections bureau in Harrisburg. The bureau proceeds slowly, preparing the drawings since Monday as candidates unable to be present in Harrisburg. Palestine Larger Palestine is slightly larger than the water of New Hampshire.
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Harrisburg
State Elections Bureau
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files March 25 1916
Last evening Officer Rust shot a dog that had bitten four or five people in two days. The animal was believed injured from a leg wound and attacked anyone it encountered. Two local plants reportedly raised wages for all employees this past week at the J. W. and A. P. Howard Co. and United States Brakeshoe Co. Trains on the P. and I. division from Renovo to Erie will be dispatched by telephone around April. Pennsylvania completed line work on a new five wire copper circuit between the two terminals of the local division. Pine Grove cemetery directors met. the mausoleum there was turned over to the cemetery association. Conte began work for Fehrman on roof changes for the Perkins’ grocery area in the City Building. New North Center street apartments by C. BR. Regent near completion with interior work nearly done. tenants expect to move in next week. Guy Stafford, previously at Corry Hospital, has improved enough to return home on Washington Street and Mayle Avenue.
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Rust
J. W. and
A. P. Howard Company
United States Brakeshoe Company
Renovo
Erie
Pennsylvania
Hull
North Center Street
C. BR. Regent
New Spring and Summer Prints Shift to Floral Motifs
Paris styles note spring and summer prints moving from all over patterns to clearly grouped floral designs. Most colorways feature six distinct hues or multiple shades of one color, with pastel water color washes in silks and taffetas as a notable exception. Some prints depict objects or scenes in bright colors on dark or light backgrounds, including tiny balloons, parachutes, and clocks.
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Paris
Mar
Film shopman discusses differences between stage and film acting
Hollywood columnist Joe E Brown argues film acting differs from stage work and requires versatile skills. He cites a baseball scene as an example and praises director Lloyd Bacon for maintaining sustained performance without cuts. He notes actors must sing and dance as the script demands.
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Hollywood
Joe EF. Brown
Stage Wand Screen
Stumet
Eagily
Laatie
Lloyd Bacon
Giage Aulors
Bacon
Fashion Page Describes Spring Prints and Color Patterns
A fashion feature surveys spring prints and textiles with a mix of abstract shapes and color backgrounds. It highlights a tunic dress with a black satin skirt, several white background scenes, and a miniature plate showing a batik inspired motif amid patterned fabrics.
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Witich
Bakenon
Ste
Enlora
Who's Who Corey's Pincer 1869-70 Directory Entry
An 1869 70 Who's Who installment lists residents and occupations along with abbreviations and street names. Entries include Josiah Migré watchman. Thomas More machinist. Russell Morgan grocer. William Morgan shoe dealer. Hiram Mortis brewer. James Morton laborer. Alonzo Morrison printer. Alonzo Morton engineer. John Moritz laborer. Pat Moulately laborer. and many others across Con and Crags, Liberty, Main, and Wash streets.
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Cory
Aixting
Congress A &. W
Wayne St
Delaware St C. &. Crags
R. Concord Road
Liberty St
Oi Creek
E. W. East Wayne
More Thomas
Bdy McNally's
Morgan Russell
Morgan William
Morgan A
Mongan Darius
Morris Savage
Grand
Mortis Hiram
Moritz John
Wil- Ham
Morron James
Liberty
Moulate
Pat
Mound
Morton D
Phelp S
Morton G. B
Washington
Union
Mortm Henry
H Wash
Morton John
Smith
Morrison Alonzo
Republican Rooms
Maix M
Rodiig's
Mulkie John
Clere
Mulkie F
Mulkie & Bilston
Wash
Multie H. S
Kent Bros
Mulkie Wm
Constable
Icor Mani
Mathew
Muldvich
Bond
Mullens Tin
Porter
Americar
Cfullins Dennis
Main
Wright
Murray Ira
Barney & Co
Murphy Pater
Murphy M
Murphy Henry Moulder
Murphy Pat
Fred. Murphy Jarty
Labor
GW Rye
Murphy
M. H. Cooper
H Yulay
Myer
Spencer D
Hutclier
Cor Wash
Ani Cross
Firm
Bo- Hen
Government Helps Victims of Big Flood
United Press reports on federal and Red Cross aid after floods in Pennsylvania and the eastern U S. Families lose homes and belongings. relief covers food clothing shelter and rehousing. The program coordinates loans grants and building reconstruction through federal agencies and private partners to speed recovery and minimize hardship.
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Raymond Clapper
Europe
Cam Tampain” Ane
Scott
Nour Fon
Mantinle
Belgian Congo
R J. Scott
Ain Moly Mandevalley
Ullock
Palestine
New Hompshire
Pine Grove Cemtery
Conte
Fehrman
Te Mayo
Perkins
Guy Stafford
Heath
Corry Hospital
Washington Street
Mayle Aveue
Hollywood Film Shop
Tovay
Corey
Jol
Whover
Ocs
Myers
George
American Hotel
Nash H.f
Dayaware
Tds
T. A. Allen’s
Nash B
R. Mantes W. G
Weshy Join L
Mead
Neil John E
Downer Howse
Wevin Fy
Aneyil Jot
Maj
Oche
Neyil Charly
Mavon
Wevenhelyen
Nevenheizen Wy
Newton H.R. Menchant
Newhouse Oil Tealer
Newman J
Newman Robert Laborer
Nichols Abert
Carpenter
Wiss
Nivhole
J. Cy Carpenter
Mraplelis
Nichols James
Cook
Niles John
Abana
Silom Alex
Lisyman
Nisley Miss
Milliner
Oakiey
Nolin Cornbillis
Patol Fui House
Mit
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Telegraph
Bils St. Nicholis
Nallinger Anthony
Cross
Nallinger Guo
Barber
Northruy
Polly
Thopiay
Laborer
Mein. Nugent. Pat
Laaborer
United Press
William Brown
Allegheny River
Ates
Red Cross
Unese
Roy Ckoss
Evista
Speak
Uustain Lly
Will Ko
Penn
Perng
Cui
Ihq
FHA
Ats
Arvabhibla 'Pilwie Ain
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David Tash
Masa
Ioana
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Bom
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