Makers of Wars and Shelters of Trees in Nation's Struggle
A reader criticizes an editorial for softening on arms makers while urging broader causes of war and the arms trade. The piece discusses the Roosevelt forest belt plan, its costs, and long term benefits, then profiles Russia’s plant scientist Michurin and his cold hardy fruits, and ends with notes on lottery objections as a public fund source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
America
Senate Committee
Russia
Burbank
Tvan Visdimir
Michiyin
Luther Burbank
California
Michurin
Arctic Circle
Ural
Notable 1520s Lottery Debates Across State Policy
The text discusses moral and practical concerns of a state lottery system. Governor Clinton calls it a pernicious revenue device. Critics in a 19th century convention note financial unprofitability and leakage from the treasury. The piece warns citizens can avoid taxes by not buying tickets.
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Clinton
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files October 5 1914
Local notes report Frank Burkhardt injured with a serious fracture after a fall on a ridge south of Lawn. Two police officers in a heated Sunday morning clash, one firing a pistol. Registration in the city remains heavy with crowds. An audience of 400 attends a union peace service at the high school. A lantern fire destroys the barn of S C Coon. Dorothy Whiteley, 13, ill with a hip problem. Will Lewis puts up electric sign at Center and Main. Herman Nathan plans a 15 day vacation. General Supt H M Cayson and W W Atterbury visit en route to Erie. Howard Bosworth returns from Allegheny College.
Paris Styles Paris shop offers novelty watches and accessories
A Paris shop run by Doris Stanley and Lita Matthews entices visitors with wafer thin watches in crystal rounds and wood sets. They sell diamond looking white sapphire pieces, pocket pencils with etched scales, and portable measuring sticks. The venue spots Rue de la Paix and Rue des Petits Champs as worthy stops for shoppers seeking novelty and style.
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Paris
Det
Doris Stanley
Lita Matthews
Sarah
Rue de la Paix
Tom
Dink
Harry
Rue Des Pétits Champs
Stanley Mathews Dutit
Hollywood Film Star Henry Wadsworth Seeks Role Freedom
Henry Wadsworth, a young leading man from Kentucky, discusses why actors chase money as a means to independence. He says most prefer theater but Hollywood contracts offer security and the freedom to choose better roles, balancing stage passion with screen success.
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Hollywood
Ort
Henry Wadsworth
Old Kentucky
Wansworth
Muyles
Wadsworth
Hs Head
Star Signals Horoscope Fragment for Octavine Periods
The fragment suggests favorable morning and late afternoon for courtship and pleasure with caution on contentious deals. It notes a birthday window, a possible secret, interest in relics like golf, and a brief favourable financial period from December 4 to December 15, 1934, plus social gains mid October.
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Dee
Roosevelt Winter Social Plans and Family Moves
United Press reports on the Roosevelt family winter arrangements and White House social schedule. Mrs. Roosevelt plans limited hosting until offices are moved and the Roosevelts shift residences between Hyde Park, New York and New York City.
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United Press
Washington
Bel
Roosevelt
White House
Mrv. Roosevelt
James Roogevelt
Hold driver held after Conn crash in Erie County
Wayne Jones of Cambridge Springs was held to November term of court charged with driving while intoxicated after a Sept 2024 crash on Pinchot Road near Medina Borough. Nine people were injured including Jones’s wife Leanne and others. bail set at $500.
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Erie
Wayne Jones
Cambridge Springs
Lye W. Ory
Je Pinchot
Mdinboro
Tomes
Laenle
Robert Brogden
Edward Clapper Russell Henderson
Conference focuses on school finance and tax issues
Harrisburg officials and educators gather for the Governors Conference on School Recovery to discuss finances and administrative efficiency amid economic changes. Speakers include Dr Charles Judd and State Treasurer Charles Waters, with emphasis on property tax assessment effects on districts, equity of state aid, and district funding disparities. A 78-year-old Bellefontaine resident wears a 50 year old suit with a 25 year old derby hat, illustrating enduring fashion during the event.
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Harrisburg
Orly
Pennsylvania
James N. Rule
Sehr
Foelure
Charles H. Judd
University of Chicago
Charles A. Waters
Arthur B. Hall
Brookings Institute
Washington
James @. Miller
University Ow Pennsylvania
N. &. Criss
Pitts
Dungh
Francis C. Gope
State Council of Diation
N. K. McKay
University of Pittsburgh
Bute
Bellefontaing
B. Williamng
Bellefontaine
Land Survey Advances in Pennsylvania Mapping Efforts
Harrisburg reports nearly 40 000 square miles of Pennsylvanias area mapped topographically with 5808 square miles remaining. The State Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey, partnered with the U S Geological Survey, maps quadrangles and studies geology and mineral resources across multiple counties and regions while supplying data to government and private sectors.
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Harrisburg
Del
Pennsylvan- Jan
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Phillip H. Dewey
Bureau of Topographic Or
Neologic Survey
Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs
United States Survey
Coudersport
Mt. Dewett, Galeton
Aftesitowh
Matawana
Lie
Pennsylvania
Poor Board Wins Rent Payment Fight in Court
Landlords lose attempt to collect 1010.52 from the Poor Board and directors. Judge McCann dismissed the case saying the board may lack authority to promise rent and that Wagner as chairman may not bind the board. Plaintiffs John and Mary Gamberese contended promises were made to house poor residents.
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John H. McCann
Ebenshurg
County Commissionners
Harvey M. Wills
Lanilord
John
Mary Gamberese
W. 18Th Street
Old Poor Board
Harry Wagner
McCann
Poor Board
Wagner
Sedge McCann
Garatese
Aged Woman Dies By Gas Self-Action in Wilcox
Elk County coroner reports an elderly widow, Hattie Maynard, aged about seventy, died of gas inhalation at her Wilcox home on Tanney street. Neighbors found her body after suspicious absence, with a gas hose in her mouth and an open valve. Coroner Dr. McCabe indicated no inquest was needed and mineral arrangements are pending.
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Corry Evening Journal
Weat
South Street
Corry
A. D. Colegrove
Colegrove
Pubaner
Fred Kimball
INO
Canada
Texas
Southern Pacific
New York
Frank Burkhardt
Joseph Burkhardt
Irving Street
Lncal
High School
Wilson
Dorothy
Charles Whiteley
Park Place
Will Lewis
Center
Main Streets
Herman Nathan
Union News Company
Supt
H. M. Cayson
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Howard Bosworth
Allegheny College
Mary Knight
United Press Staff
Hollywood Film Shop
Charles J. Margiotti
WIP
WGAL
WBRE
WMBU
WAZL
KQV
WLEW
WCBA
Democratic
Hert. A. Wallace
New Frontiers
Wallace
Labor
Interior
Harold Ickes
NRA
Hugh 8. Johnson
Donald J. Ribbers
Brown, Black and Navy
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center
Penn
Dr Rule
Political Adverti
Payette
Lehigh
Northumberland
Brousville
Moyersdale
Curwensville
Hontaildli
New Cumberland
Hanover
York
Bradford
Wilcox
Politic
Public Services Commission
Register Democratic
Erie County
Democratic Committee
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