Ruth Blaine Finds Shelter and Secrets in Worthville
Ruth, a 19 year old orphan from Brooklyn, is put off a bus in Worthville during a storm and sheltered by Penny, the old housekeeper who mistakes her for Elaine Chalmers. Ruth befriends John McNeill on a ride to the nearby estate, while Penny reveals local history and Ruth longs to avoid exposure. Elaine plans a visit to Worthville, hoping to reconnect with John.
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Ruth Woodson
Brooklyn
Mid-West
Worthville
Ruth
Penny
John McNeill
Elaine
Elaine Chalmers
Gwen
Higate Deal
Wall Street
Granpa
Newport
Saranac
Mr. Deal
Enort
Hunter
Duncan
Ohio
Si Hunter
Pennny
Blaine
John
John Mceneill
New England
Western Reserve
Political Notes From The Capital Faces North Carolina Slated WPA Discontent
The Raleigh column argues North Carolina loses WPA and PWA projects due to Washington politics and a politicized workforce. It criticizes state and federal WPA personnel for incompetence and ERA influence, noting many former ERA staffers now in WPA roles.
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Enterprise Pureau
Sir Walter Hotel
J. C
Baskervill Raleigh
North Carolina
PWA
WPA
Washington
Works Progress Administration
George W. Coan, Jr
Emergency Relief Administration
FERA
North Carolina migrants seek better project review amid 1930s politics
A North Carolina political scene fragment shows Gov Ehringhaus and senators Bailey and Reynolds with Rep Doughton planning to protest WPA and PWA to Hopkins and Ickes in Washington. Locals doubt protests will alter federal project allocations while McDonald gains support but faces Hoey and Graham in upcoming primaries.
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J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Josiah W. Bailey
Robert R. Reynolds
Robert L. Doughton
Washington
WPA
Harry L. Hopkins
PWA
Harold L. Ickes
North Carolina
McDonald
Roosevelt
Ike McDonald
Clyde R. Hoey
A. H
Sandy) Graham
McDonald Enters Democratic Governor Bid With Progressive Platform
Dr. Ralph W. McDonald of Winston-Salem a former professor and now gubernatorial candidate camps on an anti sales tax platform after touring 15 counties and meeting more than 100 supporters this week in a drive for the Democratic nomination.
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Ralph W. McDonald
Winston-Salem
Submarine hunt aided by low altitude air patrols
In Pacific waters, U S Navy planes flying about 1000 feet could spot submarines submerged below. This demonstrates how close air reconnaissance can detect undersea targets during patrol maneuvers.
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Pacific
Generator charging slowed for winter efficiency
As cold weather approaches, officials advise reducing the generator charging rate to counter increased battery drain and preserve power.
French motorists consumed gasoline in 1934
French motorists consumed about 25 million gallons of gasoline during 1934. The figure reflects a high demand for fuel amid travel and industrial activity in that year.
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Motoroista
Fortified with 5.8.8 tonic promises renewed strength
An advertisement touts 5.8.8 as a tonic for fatigue digestive support and better blood tone. It claims improved digestion steadier nerves better sleep and complexion with two sizes sold by drug stores and an economy option for two weeks. A caution suggests medical consult for organic trouble.
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S.S.S
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Phillipses
Lucy
Vassar
New York
Bertha
Bertha Gibbs
Coan
New Hampshire
Max Baer
Joe Louis
Detroit
Marva Trotter
Chicago
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King Ssh Levinsky
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Hesterfield
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