Twenty Years Ago Notes From The Journal Fits
Twenty years ago items report W. R. Has brouck grocery sold to W. A. Northrop, Mrs. Murray Fisher bitten by a cat, Miss Sue Williams to Lyri e for Keystone Library session, attempted entry at U S Chair Co offices, Buffalo division derailment near Spartansburg, gas discovered on John G Richs Columbus farm, Ed Drake injured on threshing machine, Redpath Brockway Chautauqua organizers in city, Frank Laird hurt unloading steel, three large damns burned on Hillis Jewell farm, Liberty street sewer at 14 feet, Miss Alice Ward surprise duet overlooked, Mr Webber returns from New York with bride, mastodon tooth found near Garden City weighing 21 pounds.
Bing Crosby's rise from sideline to Hollywood star
Hollywood reports that Bing Crosby built his career from small side lines in Spokane and Los Angeles. He sang with bands, joined Whiteman as a Rhythm Boy, and progressed from hotel orchestras to radio and motion pictures. Paramount cast him in College Humor and two more films, while he also returns to radio work as a sideline.
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Alanson Edwards
United Press
Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Bing
Crosby
Gonzaga University
Spokane
Wash
al Rinker
Los Angeles
Paul Whiteman
Harry Barris
Whiteman
Rhythm Boye
Paramount
Neighbors Cite Shadow and Avert Erie Suicide Attempt
In Erie on October 9 a 43-year-old woman, Likisa Nowakowska, tried to hang herself in a cellar, while husband and four children upstairs remained unaware. Neighbors heard screams and alerted police as the husband cut the rope, leaving only toes touching the floor.
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Erie
Laliksa Nowakowska
East 25Th Street
The Debt Machine and the Stock Exchange
An advisory group reviews curbing violent price fluctuations at the New York Stock Exchange as Harper’s article cites John T Flynn on the Wall Street Debt Machine. It highlights United States Steel as a classic case where paper capital vastly exceeds real assets, with investors profiting from watered stock while the public bears the burden of unproductive debt.
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New York Stout Exchange
Stock Exchange
Hias
Harpers Magazine
John T. Flynn
Wall Street
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Outlawed Guns and CCC Lumber Push Economic Health
Police chiefs warned against overreach while urged harsher action against racketeers. The CCC plans use 250 million feet of lumber for winter camps, a massive order in U S history. The New York Times comparisons show the economy’s health depends on addressing root causes and applying new controls.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
United States
CCC
New York Times
Museum Exhibit Shows Polar Bears At Academy
A Philadelphia museum display features watercolors of mating polar bears captured by Brooke Dol. The exhibit showcases wildlife art from the Academy of Natural Sciences on the Parkway, highlighting museum collections and artist contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milsk
Academy of Natural Science
Brooke Dol
State Dept Messengers Chase the Kingfisher Tale
A Washington postwar era note describes how state department staff whisper for adviser Herbert Peis during tense briefings causing messengers to roam halls asking for the kingfisher. A Cuban exile postcard warning and cafeteria changes for Supreme Court justices add to the scene.
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United Press
Washington
State Department
Herbert Peis
Department
State
Paris styles beer garden attire with salt and pepper dots
Paragraphs describe beer garden fashion with beige and navy tones, salt and pepper dot patterns, linen handkerchiefs used as collars, and a blue linen jacket. It notes relaxed etiquette and a barber shop pricing shift including haircuts at 60 cents, government rates at 25 cents, and shampoos at a quart.
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Paris
Fegulby Commercial
Sit
Death of Mrs Bertha Hamme in Corry hospital
Mrs Bertha Hamme of 10 East Washington street died Sunday at 12 30 pm in Corry hospital after a two hour admission. She had lived in Corry four years and was employed as housekeeper for Henry Ludeman. She leaves son Paul E B Hamme and daughter Mrs Margaret Myers of Erie. Body taken to Alexander and Company Funeral Parlors then to York Pa for services and burial Wednesday.
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Bertha Hamme
East
Washington Street
Corry Hospital
York
Fox Pelts Trade Sparks Migration Debate in New York
A short note reports about $200,000 worth of red fox pelts harvested annually in New York State and mentions concerns over migration patterns and rural livelihoods. The fragment hints at regional debate and wildlife trade impacts.
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New Yorke
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W. R. Hasbrouck
Payne Building
East Main Street
W. A. Northrop
First Ward
Murray Fisher
C. E. ‘Uibler
Sue Williams
Lyrie
Corry
U. S
Buffalo
Spartansburg
Coimbus
John G. Rich
Ed Drake
Sciota
George C. Reintrank
J. Howard Boyd
Redpath-Brockway
Frank Laird
The
Hillis Jewell
Liberty Street
Alice Ward
Messrs
Charles Keating
Andrew Paulson
Mr. Webber
Electric Light I.o
New York
Franklin Street
Garden City
Ken
William Smith
Hollywood Film Shop
Ates Truat
Remnational
Association of Chiefs of
Vollee
Amercan
Mde
Woaling
Tenny
Bow Opties
Iowa
Aradilion
Tina Atrithon
Perolta
Austin
J. Sperling
N, Center Street
J. M. Sheely
West Main Street
G. W. Greenfield
Center Street
Machado
Havana
Cube
Supreme Court
Senate
Capitol
Plana
Methodist ‘Church
Mary Knight
Breause
Oi City Trust Oil Cit
Hest
Household Finance Corporation
Erie ‘Trust Building
State St
Comer 10Th St
Federal Reserve
Sytem
Nelly Don
Oxford
F.C. Chapin & Sons
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