TWENTY YEARS AGO News Snippets From October 25, 1915
Items from the past record a Corry Hospital death of Thomas D. Pinch after two months of illness, 218 pupils enrolled in the high school manual training dept, Samuel Stultz injured when engine kicked the auto, a needle injury to Mrs. Horace Wetmore, police tracking a man who wrote bad checks, Archie Darling visiting Erie on business, and Frank and John Dilly returning from Buffalo for their brother's funeral.
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Apa
Samuel Stultz
Mark Stultz
Concord Township
Messrs
Frank
John Dilly
Buffalo
Veteran actor Arnold embraces historical films in Hollywood era
In a Hollywood interview, veteran star Arnold, now in his 40s and weighing 214 pounds, explains the cinema shift to history as original stories dwindle. He notes producers push sexier pictures to lure audiences, churches object, and studios reap higher profits. He girds for a lead in Sutter’s Gold as Capt. John Sutter after portraying Diamond Jim Brady and Cardinal Richelieu in prior historical roles.
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Hollywood
Arnold
Hig
Dimond Jim
Brady Pee
Sutter
John Sutter
America
Dim
Brady
George Arbss
Dinal Richelieu
Birthdate and social timing guide for 1936 stars
The notice links October 24 to Novi mesaA with hints on favorable days for social activity and clothing purchases. It forecasts a well developed sense of touch, readiness for sudden March and April changes, and suggests creative work in Oct–Dec 1935. The speaker muses about roles for Grover Gregeland Huey Long Death Valley Scotty and desires two juicy historical parts yearly to avoid being typed.
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Grover Gregeland
Huey Long
Death Valley
Scotty
Antarctic Flight Under Ellsworth Leaders Faces Perilous Quest
Goray Pennsylvania reports on the Wilkins Ellsworth expedition planning a long Antarctic crossing from the Weddell to the Ross Sea. The 2,800 mile flight over mountains and wasteland cannot return to base, as no airfields or food stores exist. supply boats Wyatt Earp will rendezvous after landing. The odds of success are uncertain, with past accidents haunting the crew but public support remains.
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Goray
Elsworth
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Nouth Polar
Weddell Sea
Ross Sea
Antarctica
Politically charged city budget sparks salary dispute
The City Treasurer salary and a clerk’s pay become flashpoints as Finance Director Duke and Mayor Miller face accusations of political maneuvering. The council sets the treasurer’s total at 1600 while a modest clerk role draws debate over motives and fairness amid criticism from Nichols and Heath.
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Miller Bloc
Tinence C
al Duke
Miller
Nichols
Department of Finance
Duke
Muller
Heath
Scott
War Psychosis Warns World Psychiatric Panel At The Hague
The Hague meeting of hundreds of mental health experts labels modern warfare a mental disease called War Psychosis. They blame leaders speeches for hypnotic mass belief, causing nations to turn hostile and destroy each other. They urge constant vigilance, resolute peace, and determination to resist provocation and animosity.
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The
Hague
Peeple
Pete Ay
Gader
Road Lighting Promises Safer Night Driving
Engineers test a highway lighting system that concentrates light on road surfaces doubling usable illumination without extra cost. It avoids glare by preventing light from entering drivers eyes. The approach may vastly improve night driving, though country roads without poles remain a challenge due to headlight spillover and driver control misuse.
Football trends show open and spectacularly evolving game
A historical note argues football’s rise from a rough, mass play sport to a modern open, dynamic spectacle. It credits rule and style changes for greater speed, passing, and variability, noting players move between football and basketball ranks and the game may rival baseball in popularity.
Paris Styles for Wardrobe Versatility by Mary Knight
Paris fashion columnist Mary Knight describes adaptable ensembles for women needing versatile outfits. A single tailored suit in wine taupe velvet or ivory satin can cover cocktails, dinner, bridge, and theater with different blouses and jackets to suit occasion and tone.
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Paris
Dogs and Cats at Home Attach to Masters and Neighborhoods
The text notes dogs and cats form attachments to their home and nearby surroundings once tied to their master. It suggests pets adapt to their environment, sometimes returning to familiar haunts when separated from the owner, reflecting common animal behavior and loyalty themes.
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Mig
Velvet Jayne tailored suit for many occasions
A tailored velvet Jayne suit fits most occasions from 5 o'clock to midnight. The tip suggests versatile wear for evening events and formal settings.
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Jayne
Pleasantville Store Meeting Sparks Borough Protest
Pleasantville residents plan a store event in the borough while Grove City hosts a mass meeting at the ME church this evening. Residents conducted a similar rally to protest a campaign and support the establishment of a state equor ful.
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Pleasantville
Grove City
Paign
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Thomas D. Pinch
Corry Hospital
Horace Wetmore
Norwest Street
Davis
G.A. Shea
Archie Darling
Erie
Gototier
Novi Mesaa
Scotts
India
Darius
Palace
Persipolis
Cary
Mary Knight
United Press
Tai
Kryptok
Peete
Oxfords
Muvee Lenses
New Deal
Dogtoris
West 9Th St. Rie, PA
Dept
Hamburg
JAX Wieners
Montgomery Ward
PENNA
Member
Federal Reserve System
Sane
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