Mastering snowbound Detour shows grit and old skills endure
The Corry Journal recounts Detour Michigan after a fortnight of heavy snow. Despite modern tech, relief came by dog team as pioneers like Haynes Maxwell and the Dodge brothers are honored for shaping American transport. The piece reflects on how automobiles transformed society and how people rely on perseverance.
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Detour
Mich
Ihe Chingo
Milwaukee
Detroit
St. Mary's River
Great Lakes
Labrador
Rhgood Haynes
Jonathan D. Maxwell
Dodge Brothers
James W. Packard
America
Look and Learn today’s Bible question quiz
Answers to yesterday’s questions reference “The Statue and Bars” by James Monron, Amber Camouflage, Sweden. Questions ask Bible version length, Bermuda’s flag, current French president, sun temperature noon versus morning or evening, and Creole home state.
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Bermuda
France
James Monron
Sweden
Interesting Sidelights On Life In Nations Capitol
Rodney Dutcher NEA Service Writer reports on political meddling with broadcasters and a southern station’s profane power plays, drawing in Congress and the vice president in a lively mix of radio scandal and Senate procedure. The piece blends media heat with a snippet of Nicaragua debate and five minute rule antics.
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Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washington
Phoe| J
Federal Radio Commission
Congress
Gongrent
Jong Ae
Mr. Heflin
Egm Idaho
Mr. Borah
Mellin
Senate
Heflin
Het la
Nicaragua
Immense Railroad Depot Plans in New York
A large railroad depot project is proposed for the New York area, aiming to service AC nets and double daily traffic. Officials say construction would boost transportation capacity and regional commerce.
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Jn Tia World Tside Grind Contra
New York
Game of Correct English by W L Gordon
Exercises from a language book present a list of spelling and pronunciation questions. It asks which sentence is wrong and tests deprecatory pronunciation, mispelled words, and synonyms for mud. The page includes prompts like say certain phrases and pronounce words, with examples of daily usage and a note on permanence of language knowledge.
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W. L. Gordon
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files 1908
A strange giant bird spied over the city this morning. Burgert bought the John Mertz house on East South Street and plans to move in soon. An alarm at midnight sent firefighters to a small barn at North Center and Frederick near Col Rogers residence. George Thomas to sing a solo at the Baptist church tomorrow. The depot area hosts the largest crowd of unemployed. Weather continues to be irresistible. Richard Robinson traveled to Bradford to visit relatives. McCabe and Striskler aiding water work on Warren county bayous. Mr and Mrs R H Palmer visited daughter Mrs Houighton in Sarland. Scott Edwards and Willer Isinley fished at Lake Columbus. Harry Weeks and Paul Stone joined a seasonable hunt down on Brokenstriw.
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J. .N. Burgert
John Mertz
East South Street
North Center
Frederick Street
Col. Rogers
George Thomas Wil
Baptist Cmiren
Wil Wether
Gang Confesses Participation in Burglaries
Bounty, March 28. Arrests of James Hetrick, Harvey Hetrick, Hugh Foreman, John Pontus, and Guy Beck lead Sheriff Jefferson to claim a large Warren County burglary gang operated since last November. The group allegedly committed twelve robberies across the county, with items stored at the sheriff’s office. Hetrick the alleged ringleader confessed to plans to rob a Youngsville man, a Clarendon hardware store robbery, and another failed attempt. Those in jail include James Hetrick 19 Harvey Hetrick 23 Hugh Foreman 27 Guy Beck 36 and John Pontus 44. Hetrick brothers and Foreman held without bail on burglary and larceny charges. Beck and Pontus jailed on receiving stolen goods charges.
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Warren
James Hetrick
Harvey Hetrick
Hugh Foreman
John Ponths
Guy Beck
Jefferson
Warren County
Ghler
Pollée Roberts
Sheffield
Fom Barnes
Sheriff's Office
Hetrick
Youngsville
Clarendon
Mona
John Pontus
Hetrick Brothers
Congress in Session Updates and Committee Actions
Senate continues debate on Norbeck migratory and other bills while committees probe coal and cotton issues. Foreign Affairs panel weighs Gillette World Court resolution. House moves calendar bills from Foreign Affairs. Agriculture advances corn borer proposal. Irrigation panel weighs amendments to Boulder Dam bill.
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Senate
Norbeck
Gillette
HOUSE
Agriculture
Irrigation
Boulder
A Problem a Day T Sent $1 224 to an agent
A dated puzzle explains a commission scenario where 1 224 dollars paid to an agent to buy pork at 4 70 per 100 pounds, with 2 percent commission, and asks for the pounds delivered. It includes an explanation using a day ratio to split totals.
Car plunges into Clarion River in heavy rain
Maurice McKnight of Johnsonburg driving a Ford sedan crashed into the Clarion River near Tambins Monday night at about 10:20. He and a friend escaped damage, freed themselves, and waded to shore with a passing motorist taking them home. The car sustained minor damage after being towed ashore.
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Teidg Yea
Rena
Maurice McKnight
Johnsonburg
Clarion River
Tambins
McKnight
Johnsonsburg
Three Summer Homes Destroyed On Eaglehurst Lakefront
A fire at Eaglehurst on Weat Lake Road destroyed three summer homes and threatened a larger blaze before firefighters halted it. Estimated damage reached 3000 dollars. Suspected arson involves guests from an all night party at Cedars, owned by George Desh, with witnesses seeing a car fleeing the area. Fire crews used water from an artificial lake to battle the flames.
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Eri
Eaglehurst
Weat Lake Road
Cedars
W. ©. Mushruch
Englehurst
City Fire
Michael Leonard
Paxton Cody
Siemen
George Desh
Fisher Hotel
Inspiring Service at M. E. Church
Sunday school night concluded revival services at the First M E Church with full representation from the Sunday School. Rev. R F Cressey opened in prayer, Rev. James Campbell led singing of Negro spirituals and performed a solo, and Dr. Akers delivered a earnest sermon titled The Lost Christ. Friday night will be Family Night with a Bible awarded to the largest family present.
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R. F. Cressey
James Campbell
Akers
Youth Claims Hiking Record From Olean To Bradford
In a bold claim Billy Williams of the Olean House shoe shining parlors and Samuel Lyons of East State street say they hiked from Olean to Bradford, Pa., one mile in five hours, by way of Seneca donation, hoping to win a 25 wager. A friend who refused to reveal his name accompanied them.
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Olean
Bradford
Billy Williams
Olean House
Billy
Samuel Lyons
East State Street
Senate Sets Aside Bird Bill as Flood Control Bill Moves Up
Washington March 28 The Senate set aside the migratory bird bill and ordered consideration of a $325,000,000 Jones flood control measure. The action shifts focus to major river project funding and related environmental questions affecting national waterways and agricultural interests.
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Washington
Senate
Oatmeal Declared Best for Nourishing Growth Years
The article extols oatmeal as the most nourishing cereal, richest in growth materials and protein for developing children. It promotes regular breakfast of Two kinds with Mother's Oats and the new quick cooking variety that cooks faster than toast.
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Cuirags Chamber of Com
Corry
Nation
United States
Borah
Richard Robinson
Bradsford
Messrs
McCabe
Striskler
Sirs
R. H. Palmer
Sarland
Mrs. Houighton
Scott Edwards
Willer Isinley
Lajce Columbus
Harry Weeks
Paul Stone
Mother's Ensemble
Frank C. Chapin
Center St
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M. E. Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church
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