John Bull's Big Stick Signals British Resolve Abroad
The piece argues Britain mobilized a Mediterranean fleet and reinforced Egypt and the Soudan to defend interests. It notes control of the Suez Canal, Geneva leadership, and forming a League of Nations stance against Italy. It frames actions as both national interest and a public peace gesture.
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John Bull
Great Britain
London
Mediterranean
Italy
Trafalgar
Egypt
Suez Canal
Abyssinia
Geneva
League of Nations
Canned beer debate and CCC safety manual revealed
Washington reports beer canning justified by better lining and taste tests while bottle makers oppose the shift. California officials note canning experiments in wine and spirits, with concerns about quality. The Civilian Conservation Corps publishes a 107 page safety guide covering drills, gear, and emergency care to reduce on duty injuries.
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Washington
California
Eries
Ister
Democrats Plan for November Campaign in Erie
A county Democratic drive was outlined at a two day Erie conference led by David W. Sterling. The plan aims to elect every Democratic ticket holder in November with a strong council coordinating a county wide campaign. Party unity and reorganized leadership are cited as keys to potentially sweeping gains and a shift in courthouse personnel.
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Erie
David W. Sterling
Court House
Arthur Colegrove
Sterling
Democratic Party
Corry School District to Build New Vocational Wing with PWA Aid
The Public Works Administration approves a loan and grant covering 45 percent of a new vocational wing for Corry School District. The project, on the Hatch Building site, includes a locker room, equipment storage, fencing, and site improvements. District share about 35000 dollars, funded over 30 years to ease annual costs. The Journal notes potential preference for replacing Washington or Fairview schools but supports the federal assistance as a savings opportunity. The plan creates numerous jobs for several months with manageable long term tax impact.
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Corry
Public Works Administration
Washington
Tfedetral
Hatch
PWA
Fairview
the Journal
FWA
WPA
Transportation Association of Americas Organizes Opposition to Mail Rail Ownership
A newly formed group calling itself the Transportation Association of Americas held its first board meeting in Chicago. It pledges a program of research, planning, and public education on transportation problems and their impact on efficient distribution. The association aims to determine a sound transportation policy and to promote a balanced system under private ownership.
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Transportation Association of Ameries
Chicago
Oldest New England twins celebrate 81st birthday
Worcester Massachusetts and Leicester Paxton residents J Edward Smith and Mrs James Beaumont marked their 81st birthday at a family dinner hosted by their nephew. The two twins, long regarded as among the region’s oldest, gathered with relatives to observe the milestone.
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Worcester
Mass
New England
J. Edward Smith
Leicester
James Beaumont
Paxton
Hollywood Makeup Costs Reach Record Levels in 1930s
In Hollywood, about $100,000 is spent annually on makeup and related items at RKO Radio Pictures. Mel Berns notes this year is higher due to spectacular films. The Three Musketeers required special makeup for D artagnan and his horse, with a gallon of liquid makeup daily for the horse. About 150 of 400 gallons of makeup remover are used on that film and two others. Actresses like Ginger Rogers account for many lash pairs and extended use of artificial eyebrows. For In Person the crew carried 100 pounds of makeup on location. Three costume films Pompeii She and The Three Musketeers pushed wig usage to 3,000 in the past year, swelling the makeup staff from twelve to fifty for new productions.
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Hollywood
Mel Berns
RKO Radio Pictures
d'Artagnan
Ginger Rogers
Pompeii
RKO
STAR SIGNALS: Astrological Guide and Fire Incident
The page outlines daily zodiac hints for November 21 to December 21 born individuals and general tips for business matters with superiors. It warns health in January February and June 1936 and notes financial improvement in December 1935. A fire at Kittery Point ends with a German helper in underwear.
Notable Beauty Supplies List From Berns Inventory
Berns inventory lists show large quantities of makeup and hair products including 300 pounds grease paint 600 yards crepe hair 25 pounds lip rouge 609 cans cold cream and 1 000 eyebrow pencils. Additional items include mascara brushes powder brilliantine waving liquid comis shampoo and shadow products in sizable hundreds and thousands within the store stock.
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Berns
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From Journal Files 1915
Reports from three district road foremen list license numbers of cars exceeding speed limits, triggering an ensuing investigation. John McCarthy of Climax Locomotive Works wed Mary Scarey of Erie at St Peters Cathedral. Birth recorded for Donald and Mrs. McKay’s daughter, September 27. Obituaries note Edward Chadwick and Mrs. Margaret Sackett. Fire nearly destroys a Beaverdam farm bathhouse. flames controlled. State senator Helm ing Retanson may visit Corry for suffrage event. McCarthy leaving yardmaster post to become dispatcher at EE point, Buffalo.
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John McCarthy
Climax Locomotive Works
City
Mar Mary Scarey
Erie
St. Petr’s
Father Ali
Bound to Be Read Longs For Bright Lit Picks
A batch of 1930s era book notices reviews multiple titles across publishers. Names include Lily Malmstead Matthew Trill David Friede George Bagby Nancy Nenca Marcel Griaule Boake Carter David Lawrence Raymond Holden Conrad Aiken Virginia Rath Paul McGuire Wolfe Thompson Carrie A Hall Rose G Kretsinger Laurence Lee Kent Graham Greene Stewart Edward White Henry De Vigne Rita S Halle Dickerman Sara Delano Roosevelt Halle Dickerman. Reads describe fiction, biographies, and juvenile works.
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Dutton
Lily Malmstead
Stokes
Matthew
David Friede
George Bagby
Knope
Nancy Nenca
Lippincott
Marcel Griaule
Ethiopia
Boake Carter
Appleton-Century
David Lawrence
Sachpaert
Raymond Holden
King Costin
Scribner
Conrad Aiken
Dayton's Folly
Doubleday Duran
Virginia Rath
Doubleday Dozen
Paul McGuire
Grimson
Lonsmans
Wolfe Thompson
Caxton
Carrie A. Hall
Rose G. Kretsinger
MacBride
Laurance Lee
Columbia University Press
Dr. C. D. Bremer
Marco Polo
Houghton Mifflin
Laurie Andrews
Kent
Harcourt Brace
England
Dombleday Doran
Graham, Greene
Ivar Kreuger
Angie
Doubleday Doran
Stewart Edward White
Henry de Vigne
Pio Feer
Appleton
Rita
S. Halle
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Stephen Kent
Hartney Press
Halle Dickerman
jMovel
Paris Styles New Winter Fashion Colors Inspire Makeup Adjustments
Paris September fashion notes Auburn and winter palettes broaden color choices. Beauty experts outline adapted complexions to harmonize bold greens blues and purples with warmer powders and rose tones for cheeks and lips. Snow shadow blue enhances blondes but requires rosy makeup. Peach accents suit sunburned skin and pastel shades.
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Paris
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Ren
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George Colby
Nova Scotia
Salith
Gajso
Indian Ocean
Acta
Journal
van Vieck Hay
Donald McKay
Edward Chadwick
First Avenue
Margaret Sackett
Second Avenue
Arvilla Sackett
Melvin Smith
Beaverdam
Helming Retanson
Corry Dur
McCarthyy -Yeho
Pennisy Fer Corry
Buffalo
Lot Bruit
EE Point
Dorothy Pilley
Foster Rhea Dulles
New Bedford
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