Ward Anniversary Marks First Mail Order House Founding
The article recalls A Montgomery Ward and George R Thorne creating the world s first male order house in 1872 from a North Clark Street rented room in Chicago. They introduced the Golden Rule of satisfaction guarantees and mail order selling, transforming retail amid post fire recovery and era conflicts.
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A. Montgomery Ward
George R. Thorne
Clark Street
Chicago
Miinals
Old West
New York City
Far West
George R. ‘Thorne
North Clark Street
Erie City to oppose 1941 tax increase plan
Erie officials foresee borrowing about 990000 and a tight 1941 budget with no tax hike likely in an election year. Finance Director Paul Watson signals more budget requests soon while noting a possible bond refund and state liquor-fund diversions, with key officials seeking to avoid new levies.
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Erie
Paul Watson
Watson
Joseph Martin
Mystery of Short Pints 15 Solved in Federal Hearing
Pittsburgh reporter describes a federal court hearing on the mystery of the short pints of whisky sold in the state. witness Lutis Wells, a former recruiter for two distilleries, testified that pints were short due to mixing alcohol with hot distilled water rather than cold water, explaining the discrepancy.
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Pittsburgh
Lutis Wels
Sparta Fair Opens with Ox Roast and Parade in Spartansburg
Spartansburg hosts a community fair with a horse pulling contest this afternoon. Parade activity forms at Mechanic Street at 12 30 p m and starts at 1 p m with floats and groups registered. Prizes for floats and groups, concessions open day and night, and opening night events feature cream ice bar, grill, and Keystonian orchestra. Local club meetings and social events detailed, plus news of visitors and church notes.
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Spartansburg
Mechanic Street
Titusville Hospital
PTA
Clyde Tinney
D. V. Kinney
Catherine Tillotson
EA. Bennets
Drie
Carrie Eldred
Hia Thurston
Dewitt Snappard
Eiertainig
Simpson Smith
San Diego
Calif
Smits
Antoy
Florida
Jay C. Hut
Nick Winton
Centerville
Frank Firth
Glenn Steadman
Nationwide health program pushed by Philadelphia Democrat
John B. Kelly, chair of the Philadelphia Democratic Party and 1920 1924 Olympic sculling champion, launched a national health program urged by President Roosevelt. The effort seeks to pair physical preparedness with military readiness and push a patriotism tied to health and fitness.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
America
John B. Kelly
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Kelly
Indictments for Violation of Radio Laws Hit Western Pa
Erie Sept. 20. After returning 18 true bills the federal grand jury was excused for war duty. In western Pennsylvania two unlicensed short wave operators were indicted under the federal Communications Act. John T. Hart of Pittsburgh faces two counts for operating a radio without a license. Paul Wyant of New Kensington, Westmoreland County, is charged with operating an unlicensed station, interfering with licensed stations, and having no radio operator's license. The offenses allegedly occurred April 15 at 4616 Chatworth Street, Pittsburgh, with signals reaching into New York, Ohio, West Virginia, New Jersey and Maryland.
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Erie
F. P. Schoonmaker
Pennsylvania
John T. Hart
Pittsburgh
Paul Wyant
New Plovence
Westmoreland County
Hart
Chatnworth Street
New York
Ohio
West Virginia
New Jersey
Maryland
Wyatt
Proposed merger of two congregations in Lebanon plan
Lebanon Pa September 20 proposed merger of the United Brethren and Evangelical churches will be considered by the East Pennsylvania Annual Conference October 1 to 3. The 200 ministerial and lay delegates will nominate candidates for delegates to the denomination's quadrennial general conference in May 1941.
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Ay Esouemien
Frese
Lebanon
United Brethren and
Evangelical Churches
East Pennsylvania
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Death of Mrs Esther Bunce in Corry
Mrs Esther Bunce died this morning after a months illness at her daughter Mrs A Johnsons home 538 West Church Street Corry She was born November 2 1859 in Union City and moved to Corry twenty four years ago She married John C Bunce in October 1882 and leaves a husband a son George Bunce of Meadville three granddaughters Ruth Johnson of Corry Edna Johnson of Harbortown and other relatives
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Union City
Methodist Church
Cty
Willkie predicted to win labor vote nationwide
Associated Press reports from Pittsburgh that Republican National Chairman Joseph W. Martin foresees Wendell Willkie securing the largest labor vote the party has ever seen since the full dinner pail campaigns. The piece also notes family obituaries and funeral details for Ana Bunce, including services at Bracken-Keating chapel and interment at Evergreen Cemetery in Union City.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Republican National
Joseph W.martin
Wendell Willkie
Republican Party
Milk Producers Seek Increase in Prices
Dairy farmers across several states push for higher Class 1 fluid milk prices to cover costs. The revised pricing last year set fixed monthly rates, with May to July at $2.458 and November to December at $2.85 per hundredweight, aiming for an orderly return to the original butter-based schedule.
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Owce
Agriculture Ofdebts
New York
Dr Hickey of Smethport Dies in Route 58 Crash
Dr Phillip P Hickey 31 of Smethport died from injuries after a two mile east of Smethport Route 58 crash on Wednesday night. He was en route home after a Bradford medical meeting when his car struck a guard rail and a boulder, suffering skull fracture chest injuries pelvis broken and a broken arm. He collapsed at roadside and died at Kane hospital after emergency treatment. Comedians Abbott and Costello have bought the contract of bantamweight Johnny Juliano for NBC Time to Smile.
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Kane
Phillip P. Hickey
Smethport
Kane Community Hospital
Hickey
Bradford
Joint Medical Association
Ormsby
Dad Kohler
Eli Eld
Kohler
Smellport
Ralph Hockenberry
Kane Hospital
Pilot
Hollywood
Bud Abbott
Low Castello
NBC
Johnny Juliano
Fragmentary OCR yields hazy historical notice
Fragmentary text mentions London pounds and a range of proper names and places, but details are unreadable. It hints at political or civic topics, possibly agreements or honors, with scattered references to Washington, Philadelphia, and labor themes, yet the core event remains unclear.
Radio Program Schedule Shuffle Across Washington
Fragmented OCR notes outline a rescheduled Wednesday radio lineup across WEAF WABC and NBC stations with mentions of Roosevelt Speaker Wil and various time slots. Names and places appear unclear but reference national figures and multiple networks.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Wilper
Winport Ing
NEC
CBE
WEAP
WEAF
Wabc-Ce
Tres
NBC
Holly
Guile Schomms
Conti
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