Machines and Liberty in the Age of Power
A Corry Evening Journal column reflects on the rise of machines, contrasting Watt’s steam engine with Marxist prophecy and noting the shift toward collectivism through voluntary cooperation. It also reports New York City tax moves to end exemptions, extending to parsonages, and discusses private versus public power amid TVA and municipal utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt
Faraday
Edigon
Adam Smit
Nis
Karl Marx
British Museum
Crusty Old Jeremiah
Mant
Machner
Civilian Conservation Corps
America
Board of Taxes and Assessments of
New York City
Morgan Liporary
International House
K. of
Masonic Temple
TVA
Johnny Mack Brown Reflects On Heartaches From Hollywood Rise
Film interview with Johnny Mack Brown recounts his rise from All-American football to sought after leading man. He describes tears and downs as essential to success, notes cutting room floor losses in Mae West film, and emphasizes faith in self despite setbacks. Brown hopes for more roles at Columbia and RKO.
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Hollywood
Johnny Mack Brown
Johnny
Nary
South
Mae West
Columbia
RKO
Johny
Noad
Mae
Scorpion Defeats Black Widow In Minute Battle
Witnesses describe a scorpion using tail stinger and claws to overpower a poisonous black widow spider in a brief, tense confrontation.
Rum, Whims, and British Isles in U S Virgin Islands Tale
United Press reports the Virgin Islands history of rum mills named Jealousy Upper Lover Lower Love and Whim Whimsy and the government efforts to revive the rum industry under Roosevelt. The piece humorously notes mischief in the naming and the splashy procurement of a fourth mill called Whim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washenston
Virgin Islands
Bluebeard
St. Thomas
Interior Department
White House
Sam
Roosevelt
Virgin Islands Company
Washington
Merry Danes
Uncle Sam
Franklin milestone stolen in Freeport mystery
A milestone placed by Benjamin Franklin over 150 years ago was stolen in Freeport Maine. The stone slab bore a B inscription and the distance to Boston, and its loss has alarmed local authorities and residents seeking the historic marker.
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Franklin
Freeport
Benjamin Franklin
Boston
Hatch China pheasants in Corvallis, OSU reports success
Grey China pheasants have been propagated artificially by Oregon State College over recent months. Of 5,798 eggs set, 1,861 birds hatched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Oregon State College
Schiaparelli's Stratosphere Blue and Parachute Coats
Paris fashion notes reveal Schiaparelli's Stratosphere Blue and Parachute lines. She describes a dominant feminine wave with soft flowing lines, updated parachute effects, and a synchronized head to foot silhouette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Schiaparelli
Schigparelli
Candid Notes on the Orion Nebula and Star Details
The text praises Orion constellations and the finest gaseous nebula, listing remarkable triple and multiple star groups. It offers a quick angular distance measure for estimating separation in the sky. It highlights beauty and proximity of stars within the Orion region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orien
Escent
Twenty Years Ago Taken From the Journal Files
Notes from twenty years past report events on November 25 1914 in Cory City. A State Armory event, health officials urging precautions against the spread of disease, and a serious medical issue in Europe. Local scenes include a Swastika Treaty Club gathering Miss Alta Wowiling hosting on West Washington street and Knights of Pythias meeting. Residents Harry Paulson deer hunting plans and family journeys to Shamiel. Rev Starpley to preach Thanksgiving union service. News of a New York marriage involving Wi B Rogers, once of Cory City.
Horoscope for Star Signals Octa Avine
The reader is told of daily influences with morning cautions and noon favors, noting a depressing early afternoon and a mix of enthusiasm later. Birthdate guidance emphasizes precision and an interest in birds. Minor life changes are forecast between June 4 and October 21, 1935, with health cautions in March–April 1934 and danger of rash conduct late September 1885. Socially favorable periods span late February to early March.
Thank Offering Service and Tragic Murder Report
A Methodist Episcopal church service for the Woman’s Home Missionary Society featured an anthem, readings, and organ music during the annual Thank Offering. Separately, a Selma, Alabama case reports the deaths of F Clement Smith, his wife, and their two children, found shot in their home, with investigators labeling it murder and arson as the motive remains unknown.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Conection
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Church
Matie Harrington
Akeley
Bess
Cathisea
Barrington
Martha Kightlingre
Holy City
Ehojir
Catligh
the Missionary Society
United Press
Hwieen
Ter Crib
Saban Smith
Sacred concert by Bethesda Home youths at St Pauls Lutheran
The Bethesda Home Meadville choir of 38 children, directed by Mr. Martin, performed five sacred numbers at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Sunday at 7:20 PM. John Yerney accompanied. After the program the Ladies Aid Society served lunch to the choir members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsethesdaccn Pir
Bethesda
Home Iy
Meadville
St. Paul's Lutheran Cmurch
Martin
John Yerney
Ladies Aid Society of the
Churchr
Mine May Be Reopened Near Austerlita, Arizona
Reports indicate the old Austerlita mine near Ajo Arizona may reopen after tests by the Angle-Picher Lead Company. Work is assessing ore extent and richness with Jesuit and missions involvement noted in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me Angle-Picher Lead Company
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Corry Evening Journal
Howth Street
Colegrove
Arthur Goliegrova
Fatonal
Kimball, Inc
14Th Bt
New York
Battlepute Chamber of
Pittsburgh
Real Estate Trust Bidg
Philadelphia
Fost
Corry
Man
Free Collectivism
STATE
Raven
Film Shop
Mary Knight
United Press Staff
Journal
Lela
Tr Stinford Howe
Cums Funy
State Armory
Huailth
Powell
Deaters
Center Street
IL Haseen
Cory City Lodge No. 470
Knights of Pythids
Oi City
Harry Paulson
Oil City
Will
Dr. GE. Bennett
Raleign VanTassell
Shamieid
Thei
G. H. Starpley
Union
Baptist Church
B. Rogers
City
Raymond von Palmanberg
Spencer
Della Sample
Spencer Corsetiere
South Center St
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Street
Corry, Penn
Alabama
Golden Club
Rumford
Panama
Bartlett
Howe
Boz
Geneas
Sand
Northwestern
Pennsylvania
Distict
Spencer's Place
West Washington St
Grocer
Wil J. Wilcox Lynn Gordon
Son
Donaldson Bros
Spring Creek
Pay
Knowlton's Cash Grocery
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