Remodeling at Montgomery Ward store damages and costs
Extensive remodeling at the Montgomery Ward company store was damaged Monday. Upwards of 15,100 will be expended in the improvement program extending from the basement to the upper floors. The dentista work and medical notes appear, with a dental lecture by Dr. Louis R. Bill, and a Pennsylvania state conference on store modernization to boost Pennsylvania retailers. Bids to be opened November 13 for a timber deck bridge and bituminous surfacing, while crude oil production averaged 2,966,580 barrels last week, down 74,046. Patrolman Ross Mead injured, improving. Temperature drop brings more transients to the city fall. Indictments issued in federal cases, including five COC members. Donations reach 487.60 for the High School Athlete Association, and Pennsylvania Republican women plan convention November 17–19 in Harrisburg. Auto license plates not needed for residents who live near other states unless staying long. Armistice observance urged by Governor Manley. State liquor store job openings across 30 counties. Oil company land leases in Cambridge and Venango townships. Erie County Bar Association to meet November 18 at Masonic Hall.
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Flood Control Plan Sought for Oil Creek Dam Project
A public meeting in Franklin with over 100 residents urged U.S. Army engineers to pursue flood control for Oil Creek in the Allegheny valley. City engineer H. B. Weber supported the proposal while noting potential hazards from a flood and fire. Opposition from Warren County groups contends the dam could threaten life and property and may be unnecessary for the Warren district.
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Plentiful and Cheap Turkey Crop This Year
Harrisburg reports a large 1935 turkey crop with ample supplies and moderate prices. Production may reach or exceed 20 million, the largest on record, with farm flocks expanding about 20 to 75 percent depending on size. Prices rise slowly as the season progresses.
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Soil conservation payments total about 18 million
North Dakota has about 18.109 million dollars in conservation payments under the 1936 Agricultural Conservation program. George Farrell, Western Division director of the A A A, announced the totals including soil conserving and soil building grants and payments for the 1936 Range Improvement Program ending December 31, 1936. Head of Shamokin Legion post claims national record as its commander is selected to lead the veterans group as 46th head.
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Road Oiling Delays Water to Fremont Area
Poor water levels in Sanduatty River hamper supply. Officials warn of limited operations and potential service cuts while crews work on oiling roads and maintaining access to the water system. Residents urged to conserve where possible during the disruption.
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Celebration planned for San Francisco Bay Bridge opening
San Francisco plans a four day celebration starting November 12 to mark the opening of the San Francisco Bay Bridge linking San Francisco and Oakland. The event aims to showcase the bridge as the world’s longest and to symbolize national pride with participation from California life, Western states, and a Pacific fleet presence.
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Fishermen patent Waialua hook and spear combo
Two Waialua fishermen claim to teach American anglers with a patent on a combined fishhook and spear. The device merges hook and spear functions for coastal fishing on the island.
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Woman 98 Year Old Kills Deer in Boise City
Nellie Allen, described as a 98 year old woman and former enslaved person brought to the United States as a child, earns notice for bringing down a deer in Boise City. The report notes her background and historic ordeal as part of the item.
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Nellie Allen
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Crosby Wins Re election by Large Plurality in 28th District
Congressman Charles M. Crosby was reelected in the 28th district by a margin exceeding 8,000 votes across Pins and Creweford counties. He defeated Republican opponent Will Ross, securing a plurality of about 3,800 to 4,223 in different county tallies and adding Democratic votes to push his total beyond 2,604 with roughly 5,102 votes cast for the Royal Cacket.
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Altar Guild Meets at Brooks Home
The November meeting of the Altar Guild of the Hamamiel Episcopal Church was held at the home of Mrs. Allen Brooks. Plans were made for a card party to be held in the parish on November 4, 1901, with Mrs. Brooks in charge of reservations. Proceeds will be used to support guild work. Those wishing reservations may apply to Mrs. Brooks.
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Prices boost for Pennsylvania apples market good this year
Harrisburg reports say Pennsylvania apple growers enjoy good demand and prices. About 1000 railroad cars have shipped since early November, with strong domestic markets and heavy foreign and canning demand. State estimates 6.9 million bushels this year versus 11.44 million last year. Mead Whippo traveled to Erie on business.
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British divorces rise in England and Wales in 1925
The civil judicial statistics show 4 547 decrees nisi granted in 1925, the highest since records began, surpassing 4 200 in 1914, 2 988 in 1933, and 3 926 in 1932.
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Wales
B and C traffic tied up hours in wreck
A wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Brockway caused B and C trains to be detained for hours. One motor bride was struck near Pate Street Crossing just beyond Brockway Glass Plant, derailing the engine and damaging the tracks. Debris scattered across both lines delayed all trains until 1:25 Sunday afternoon as East Salamanca wreck crews worked to clear the westbound track and divert throughs over the Pennsylvania line from Brockway to Walls.
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Million wage boosts as GM pays record dividend
General Motors declares a $1.50 per share dividend totaling $62,250,000 for 830,000 stockholders, the largest in its history. Alfred P. Sloan Jr says total dividends this year reach $195.75 million with boosts to salaried workers up to $2,400 annually as production momentum continues.
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Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
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