Attendance Surge Elevates Public School Attendance in PA
The Pennsylvania State Department of Public Instruction reports public school attendance rose from 86 percent in 1919 to 94 percent, aided by cooperative counties and a new economy measure. Weekly and monthly reporting changes aim to maintain the 94 percent level while reducing reports. school officials will still file monthly data, and employment certificate issuances drop from four to ten times annually.
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Pennsylvania
Wight
State Department
Roosevelt Vindicated by Walker Resignation in New York
The piece argues ex Mayor Walker’s admission of his administration’s success under Tammany aids Roosevelt by undermining Walker and boosting Roosevelt’s national image. It cites bipartisan interest in Roosevelt’s Albany hearing, the Sea Burial probes, and the implied political gain from Walker’s fall, framing it as a vindication of Roosevelt’s approach. It notes wholesale improvement across trade with rising orders, especially in clothing and holiday items, and a general uptick in manufacturing and retail activity as fall buyers return.
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The
New York Times
Walker
Roosevelt
New York
Cllivena
Tammany
Mr. Waite
Seabury
New York County
Albany
Thin and Co
Renil
Corry Boy Writes of Naval Experiences
Corry boy Parkhurst, son of residents in Corry, describes naval duty at the Canal Zone and Norfolk. He details training at Ordnance School, a voyage from the Canal Zone, and life at Coca Sola base with jungle insects and night flights. He expects nine months more at Norfolk before a possible home trip to Corry.
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Corry Boy
Fenderick Parkhurst
Parkhurst
Navy
Coen Solu
Owriethnai
Canal Zonn
Lie Pert Aly
Nori
Geli
Canal Zone
Parkhursh Inolleben
Tropics
Ordnance ‘School
Norfolk
Hebon
East Coast
Une
Coca Sola
Qurry Bly
Norvl
Corry
Early Meaning of Ranch From Spin American Word Rancho
The term ranch derives from the Spin American rancho originally meaning a place where herders eat and sleep. Over time it shifted to denote a grazing farm and farming operation.
Chamber of Commerce Pushes Attainable Budget Cuts
Washington columnist Charles PSTewart reports the United States Chamber of Commerce, led by Henry J. Harriman, proposes a 24 percent reduction target for all government budgets but questions feasibility. He notes debt payments and war-related obligations limit trims, estimates federal four billions in savings with potential further cuts, and suggests slow progress is likely amid entrenched fiscal realities.
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Charles Pstewart
Washington, D. C
Henry J. Harriman
Chamber of Commerce
Harriman
United States Chamber of Commune
Wess
United States
John Mb. Redpath
Resugh Rivision
Federal
Envernisieng
Wiethen
Gersanilly
Dian Redpath
Wehi
Army
Navy
Dillon
Razion
Savinsy Amst
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files 1912
A 25 year old Warren man, Ard Mead, is electrocuted while working on West Washington street amid alleged wiring neglect. Corry notes show local industry orders at 3 8 Chair and Henry Siegel Co. of New York. The Big Corry Fair closes after a large carnival crowd. Emmanuel church resumes its eleven o'clock service and Old Testament lectures continue. Lightning strikes kill five cows on Mrs Lay Mona’s farm. Washington Party conferees met at Phoenix Hotel with county figures. Erie attendees plan GOP committee meeting. Turner Shacklett and Rogan visit Corry fair meeting voters.
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Howard L. Mead
Warren
Union Telephone Company
Actim
West Washington Street
Name Change for Roosevelt National Forest Declared
A proclamation by President Hoover changes the reserve formerly called Roosevelt National Forest. The area, located about a day north of central Colorado from near Denver to the Wyoming state line, is reclassified under a new name. This federal action shifts designation while geography remains the same.
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Roosevelt National Forest
US Horadé National Forest
Colorado
Denver
Wyoming
Hoover
Hollywood Film Shop Explores Realism Dishes Out Dyspepsia
Hollywood writer Alanson Edwards recalls how film realism pushes actors to endure unpalatable meals and feasts on set. Directors urge authentic reactions from extras as scenes force stomach distress and groaning takes. Bananas, salt pork, and banquet spreads test appetites while actors endure to sell authenticity.
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Paul Mani
John Wray
Mervin LeRoy
Letot
Joe B. Brown
Miners to Seek to Halt Work at Northern Illinois Mine
About 400 striking coal miners converged on the Northern Illinois Coal Company's mining site near Wilmington Illinois to force a halt in operations. State highway police under Sgt James O Neill rushed to the scene to prevent clashes and report the miners intended to hold a mass meeting at Coal City five miles south after marching on the strip mine. Workers at the mine were operating under a new daily wage scale.
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Wilmington
Til
Ulinois Cost Company
Seret
James O'Neill
State Highway Police
Coal City
Here
Amateur actors rehearse with ginger ale as stand-ins
The article notes actors must drink multiple quarts of ginger ale to simulate liquor during rehearsals. They substitute gin ger ale for champagne and Arar beer for beer, spending time on timing and moves to stay sober.
Fragmentary quiz questions from a newspaper page
A reader quiz page asks questions about local history and figures. Items reference the Methodist Epis congregation origin at Highn, Reno fame, Kaiser Wilhelm, Wy Wickersham, the present judge of Clarion county, and a line about Worry is thal upon the blade with instruction to turn to page 7.
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Reno
Kaiser Wilhelm
Wy Wickersham
Clarion County
Thal
PennA drivers seek honors at Sharon speedway
Sharon Pa Sep 1. Pennsylvania auto racers aim to end Ohio drivers’ grip on speed car honors at Sharon speedway. Past two weeks saw Ohio pilots take most wins. Bill Chittum plans three cars to contend for victory. Three 10 mile races and a 50 mile feature comprise the program.
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Sharon
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Sharon Speedway
Delurt Snyder
Kent
Denny Berry
Alc von
Berry
Snyder
Gene Morgan
Columbus
Albert
Huff
Schneider
Trafford
Jonly Keystoner
Bill” Chittum
Lune
Chittum
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Alexander
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Arthur Lyons
Erie
G. O. P. County
Turner W. Shacklett
Hollywood
Film Shop
Alanson Edwards
Fay Realism
Himer
Illinois
United Press
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Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Street
PENNA
Federal Reserve System
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