Washington lore in Bloom’s quirky Q and A list
United Press reports Sol Bloom, director of the U S George Washington Bicentennial Commission, posed hundreds of questions with answers about Washington. The sample includes did Washington own a zither did he drink did he attend church twice and other curiosities from Bloom’s nostalgia driven survey.
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United Press
Washington
Sol Bloom
United States
New York City
Nellie Custin
General Washington
London
Mrs. Washington
George Washington
Martha Washington
Ms Bloom
May 11 1914 Journal File Snapshot
Twenty years ago notes: ex mayoral race in Corry, William Bell pulls support for Corry ally. Brotherhood of St. Andrew delegates meet. Alderman Porter hears a fish poaching case. four miles of Pennsylvania track between Glyndon and Spartansburg opened. Heath builds fence at Shady Side-North Hart. Rev Depew to preach at Beaverdam union service. Beaverdam M F Church officers elected. Daurelle receives letter from son with American forces. Mancuso arrives to prep for pavements. Kinley and friends plan fishing trip. Corry High defeats Titusville 17 to 0.
Chicago Woman Plans Men Only Bar In Loop
Kitty Davis announces a men only cocktail lounge she will open in Chicago Loop. The bar will feature guest bartenders from abroad and offer national drinks, aiming to recreate private saloon ambiance for male patrons. Memberships by invitation only with limited identification cards.
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Fred Bailey
United Press
Chicago
Kitty Davis
Miss Davis
France
Italy
Japan
India
Britain
Spain
Russia
Streddy
Ion
Governor Announces $6 Million Road Jobs Program
The governor outlines a statewide $6 million road building plan to replace lost jobs, using Motor Fund money to hire unemployed workers. He touts low-cost, durable Pinegrove style roads using local stone bases and expanded hours.
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GWA
LWD
Preyonr
Norchin
Works
State Emergency Relief Board
Ue Department of Highways
Timely Rains Help Check on Forest Fires Near Ridgway
Rain aided firefighting along with 1000 men from CCC Camps as fires threatened Shawmut and Wolfe Lick areas near Ridgway. Five acres burned north of St Marys owned by B S and N railroad. A Golden Jubilee total of 7 639 50 has been raised in Titusville.
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Ridgway
Shawmut
CCG
Wolfe Lick
St Marys
B.S. & N. Railroad
COC Lamp
Straight
Titusville
Primary battle in Pennsylvania supports Roosevelt ticket
The Philadelphia Record urges Democratic voters in Pennsylvania to back Roosevelt in the upcoming primary, declaring the contest a pivotal test of the New Deal and urging support for Guffey and Earle to strengthen the President’s policies against big business opposition. The piece frames the primary as more consequential than November and calls out the "Tories" opposing the Roosevelt coalition.
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Phila
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Henston
Gufey
Earle
Guffey
Wberal
Barle
Aoe
Washington
Nosylvania
White House
Soci
Justice
Earle-Guffey
College Students Move To Shape Public Opinion
A 300 student meeting from 20 colleges in one state produced conclusions urging state control of liquor to curb bootlegging and promote moderation, support for capital punishment, penal system revision by experts, reform of sales tax, and improved unemployment insurance. The event was hailed as the first successful effort to organize student opinion on major political issues.
Amy Blatt Reveals Handmade Tweeds For New Collection
Paris stylist Amy Blatt discusses a hunt for a hand-made tweed maker to pair with her knit dresses pullovers and blouses. She confirms finding a worthy craftsman and previews a mid-season collection featuring Amy Blatt Welsh tweed pieces with haut made jenits and crochet models.
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Paris
Amy Blattmouth
Amy Blatt
Jenits
Crothet
Octavine Star Signals Astrological Guidance for Sagittarians
The page offers daily astrology for Sagittarians with morning routine tips and noon caution. It lists favorable professions such as teachers and lawyers and notes a May 20 danger, a June 15 social suggestion, and a January 1925 warning about a partner’s extravagance, advising cautious planning.
Shifting Focus: Legislature Attracts Growing Attention
A reflective note on rising interest in state legislatures, suggesting policy influence may rival collegiate athletics in prominence. The piece highlights the expanding reach of legislative engagement nationwide, signaling a shift in public attention and priorities.
Cantor says Hollywood faces big break and change
Hollywood’s Ho llywood Dae United pres. May 11 film industry woes persist says Hal ie Cantor famed comedian. He warns theaters face a 30 percent write off and urges producers to tour the country to learn audience tastes. Rain starts soon on Sam Goldwyn musical.
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Hollywood
Calif
Haille Cantor
Cantor
China
Henry
House of Rothschild
Raiko
Niles
Giles
Sam Goldwyn
Auxiliary 10 Sponsor Party Plans at Star Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary meeting approved a Friday May 18 party at Buster Star Hall on the second floor over Hro nes store. Mrs PC Wonway named chairwoman of arrangements while Mrs John Mortey and Mrs John Neylon oversaw the tables. After business a social hour of cards and contests followed with Legion Post members and unit members joining and a light supper served.
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Amerian Legion Acsuary
Buster Star Hall
Hrones
PC. Wonway
General Cheirmant
John Mortey
John Neylon
Ovary
Legion
Boys Held for Burglaries In Clinton Township
Franklin May 11 Glenn Dondson 15 Bar Martin 17 Basil Davis 18 all of Clinton Township charged with breaking and entering Sed and White Store Clintonville and burglary at the home of Harry William Clintonville Maynard. They signed a confession of the robbery after an investigation by Private J Henebeck Butler barracks State Police. All loot from the Williams home except one dollar pill was recovered.
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Franklin
Glenn Dondson
Bar
Martin
Basil Davis
Clinton Township
Clintongilli
Harry Willian
Clintonyine
Mayard
J. Henebeck
Butler Barracks
Williams Home
Oregon Trail Days Fest Returns to Gering Nebraska
Colorful Old West scenes will be recreated as hundreds of residents gather in Gering Nebraska for the annual Oregon Trail Days celebration on July 3 19 and 2018 calendar events.
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Gering
Neb
Upper North Platte Valley
San Cura Ointment Promises Scarless Burns and Relief
A testimonial extols San Cura Ointment as the finest burn remedy with no scars, claiming rapid facial healing after a coal incident. The ad promotes it for bruises cuts frost bite stings sunburn piles and boils, priced 25c 60c and 1 25 per jar.
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Hattie
Pitts
Town Circle
Washington D. C
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F. J. Depew
Chure
Beaverdam
M. F
Herry Harris
M. J. Smith
Ray Tate
Marion Lyons
Bernice Lyons
Marion Smith
Charles Daurelle
George Daurelle
Vera Oris
Antonio Mancuso
Renatmuction
B. M. Love and Son
George
Ed. Kinley
Sam Swest
Donald McKay
Clymer
Corry High
Titusville High
Windy City
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
CCC
Itt, Atlantic & Pacific
Hillstrom
West Wayne Street
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F.C. Chapin & Sons
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