Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Fit, 1916
Recap of events from November 6 1916 includes plans for a November 29 social event a 30th anniversary ball at the State Armory rail depot site proposals before voters between Center Street and First Avenue at the Junction a death notice for Raymond Coon of Concord Township a dinner hosted by Dorothy Rowe on East Wayne Street news that Xitienne Amy will open Star Pressing Shop at the former Carney Tailor shop and Morton at U S Chair Factory injured thumb update on John Webb of Spartensburg improving at home Mabel Taylor’s trip to Buffalo to visit friends.
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Attemblers
Stanford Hone
Sompeng
State Armory
Xitienne Amy
Carney
Star Pressing
Morton
U. S
Winter sports wear adopts light cotton fabrics in new collection
Paris reports the Molyneux winter line features gabardine and waterproof cotton outfits designed to replace heavy wool. The collection offers two ambri sit suits in gray gabardine with Norwegian trousers and padded shoulder straps for ski carrying, plus an otter waterproof blue suit with plus fours style trousers. Cotton is praised for windproof damp resistance and freedom of movement.
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Paris
Molyneux
Republicans in Ruin After Tuesday Landslide
The piece reflects on the 1932 election defeat of Herbert Hoover by Franklin D. Roosevelt and the subsequent decline of the Republican Party. It cites party infighting, shifting leadership, and the impact of coalition forces, arguing reforms must align with workers, farmers, and street voters to regain influence. It notes Wall Street no longer dictates American politics and calls for a wiser strategy.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbart Hoover
Cleveland
London
Father Coughlin
Hearst
Roosevelt
al Smith
America
John M. Hamilton
Wall Street
County Outlook Reflects Erie County Democratic Victory
Erie County voters delivered a decisive Democratic triumph led by County Chairman Arthur Colgrove of Corry as the party eyes further gains in 1937. The Lemke vote cut into Democrat strength amid religious activity, while Republican efforts to disrupt the machine faltered, signaling potential reorganization and new faces for upcoming campaigns.
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Erie County
Howard Bisaman
Court House
Cheart
Arthur Colagrove
Corry
Lemke
Rossiter
Hilts
Joseph
Ziesenheim
Dofest
G. A. Blinn
Stevent
Mona
Apon
Didone
Dielamicorn
Moonlight does not shine by its own light
The quiz answers clarify light from the moon comes from reflected sunlight and a bat is the only mammal that can fly. The article then shifts to campaign commentary with references to a split in Democratic victories and Republican tactics, discussing divorce from courthouse control and a landslide implication for future elections.
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Court House
Hollywood Film Shop Sees Opera And Film Merge
Hollywood observers argue that motion pictures can carry operatic forms, with animat ed cartoons as early “film opera.” Composer George Antheil predicts future operatic film musicals, moving swiftly to action and dramatic storytelling rather than long vocal displays.
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Hollywood
Sm Wellinown
George Anthell
American Opera
John Brown
Meropolitan Opers Company
Anthell
Micky Mouse
STAR SIGNALS November 7 guidance for November births and cautions
The column outlines daily influences for those born August 22 to September 22, noting morning ordinary, afternoon very good, and evening literary. It warns November 7 births may be superstitious about religious mysteries, suggests changes in September 1937, and urges caution in travel. It also mentions February 1937 positivity, and lists a sale of cattle and produce with a phone contact, plus a help-wanted line for reamers and semi-invalids at 170 Wright Street.
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Wright Street
The Keystone State Plants in Pennsylvania’s Landscape
A historical note on why Pennsylvania is called The Keystone State and how its flora reflects its geography. The piece details plant distributions across the state from hot coastal to northern glacial zones, mentions Presque Isle on Lake Erie, and warns that diverse species are threatened by overcollection.
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Keystone State
Pennsylvania
Monopgahela River
Siates
Potomac
Susquehanna
Delaware
Mast
Philadelphia
Delaware Water Gap
Monroe County
Beaver County
Mississippi Valley
Middle West
Mississippi
Ohio Valley
Presque Isle
Lake*Erie
Funeral Services Held for George Fox in Jamestown
Funeral services for George Fox were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock in Jamestown. The committal service followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Mrs Florence Tillotson presided with attendees including T C Fox and daughter Carl Fox Mrs Ruth Green and others present from Jamestown and surrounding communities.
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Georg Fox
Fiera
George Fox
Jamestown
Pine Grove Cemetery
Florence Tillotson
T. C. Fox
Carl Fox
Ruth Green
Ghester Fos
W. 8. Peterson and Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fit
Board of Commerce and Industry
Center Street
Pirst Avenue
Raymond Coon
Wi- Yam Coon
Concord Township
Mirs
Dorothy Rowe
East Wayne Street
John Webb
Spartensburg
Mabel Taylor
Buffalo
Scotts Scrapbook
Allen
Susan B., Sattony
iAgist
Mentay
Susan
Yas
Gnete
Ovid
Hollywood Film Shop Ten Regaunarian
Lincoln
Callies
Hamburg
Jersey
Osnio
Witter
Kendall
Ford
Powell’s
Powell Motor Company
Ogzeild
Rexall
Ic Mes
Biren Cwsa
Bos
Lontee
Adres
Stile
Condra Pharmacy
I Scott
Conrad
NORGE
the Journal
North Center St
Opposite Loblaw’s
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