Washington Scene with Representative Sumner and silk debate
Washington Scene sketches a chat with Rep. Jessie Sumner of Illinois about lend-lease law, underwear lore, and political temps. The piece mixes humor and anecdotes about Sumners education, tea, and stance on Republican critique while touching on a Senate exchange between Aiken and Russell.
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Washington
Jessie Sumner
Illinois
Sumner
Smith Colege
University of Chicago
Columbia University
Oxford
Miss Sumner
America
Brockton
Lend-Lease
Congress
George D. Aiken
Rep
Richard B. Russell
Dem
Aiken
Tender Aching Perspiring Feet Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Momsy Emerald Oil claiming to end foot pain and odor with a money back guarantee. It appeals to long-standing troubles and promises quick relief from aching feet and calloused skin, asserting many satisfied customers.
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Lbig Moone
Daniel the temperance example in Sunday lesson
William Gilroy argues Daniel embodies strength through temperate living and abstinence from strong drink. He contrasts biblical discipline with modern debates on scripture, urging youth toward Daniel’s noble, courageous path as the surest source of lasting happiness.
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William &. Gilroy
D. D
Daniel
Jesus
Spinach acreage up 950 acres to 2700 in PA
A Federal State report to the State Department of Agriculture shows Pennsylvania commercial vegetable growers expanded spring spinach to 2700 acres, an increase of 950. Yield is estimated at 310 bushels per acre, with production about 837000 bushels, up 132000 from 1943.
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Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
304 Miles of Roads Improved In 1944
Secretary John A. Shroyer reports 304 miles of new pavement and road improvements completed in the first five months of 1944. Department forces did 185 miles, about 109 miles by contract, including surface treatment, construction, resurfacing, stabilization, grading and eight bridges, plus 48 miles of guardrails. The 1943 period shows lower figures, with wartime traffic increasing maintenance and contract work. The secretary links the rise to wartime needs and pledges continued effort to keep roads safe for supplies and deployment as the nation moves toward victory.
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John A. Shroyer
Department
Shroyer
Pennsylvania
Department of Highways
iMay Use CD Group To Hunt Lost Airplanes
The State Council of Defense may form a Civilian Defense unit modeled on Massachusetts efforts to mobilize quickly for aircraft crashes or forced landings. Dr Ralph Cooper Hutchison announced the plan noting about 600000 protective services personnel could be activated. Civilian Defense has already aided in locating missing children and elderly hikers, and the state contemplates coordinating forest fire fighters, sportsmen clubs, and Boy Scouts to augment a ready small army for plane disasters within the state.
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State Council ‘of Defense
Ralph Cooper Hutchison
Di‘pector
Massachusetts
Boy Scouts
Only One License Tag Legal for Motor Cars
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue announced that only the 1944 license plate is legal for motor cars this year and all prior year plates are invalid. Authorities note confusion from owners displaying 1942 plates in front and 1944 plates in back. The department stresses the 1944 plate must be affixed to the vehicle.
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Department of Revenue
Pennsylvania
Revenue Department
Pennsylvania Med
Aztecs Built Gliders From Stork Feathers Says Archaeologists
Archeologists in Mexico report that the ancient Aztecs constructed gliders using stork feathers. Flights were launched from mountain peaks into valleys as part of their experiments.
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Mexico
Transfers and land trades across Blairsville and Indiana Co
A crowded list of land transfers and lot sales across Blairsville, Blairaville, Conemaugh, and surrounding areas. Transactions include Blairsville lots to Bernard P. Cone and Sowers, various acreage in Brushvalley and Center, and multiple Indiana Co. deeds totaling amounts from 100 to 2300 dollars. Also notes several 1–2 acre parcels and farm tracts with prices, plus a closing weather and physics aside about a ruffed grouse, zero Fahrenheit conditions, and sound speed 1090 feet per second.
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Anthony Cortelesso
Joseph Cortelesso
Blairsville
John
Bernard P. Coneway
Abe Ellashof
Luther
Shirley
Burrell
Indiana Co
H. S. Wilson
Blairaville
Charles C. McLain
Treas
Salvadore Agnello
Cesare D. Rubis
Indiana
Grace King
Greda
George Williams
Harry Nesee
Pine
Anna Taylor
Ralph A. Rhodes
W. Whenfield
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W. Newbold Ely, Jr
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Mr. Aiken
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Jo-Jo
Aztecs
Singer Sewing Center
Phila
K.P
Western Electrics
Daugherty Drug Store
Philadelphia Street
Jeaveedees Zone
State
Streamline
AGON
Mi AG
Uae
Eli
DO I
del Monte Coffee
Indiana Egg Noodles
L&s Sweet Dill
Veal
Doe
Staley
Gerber’s
Ke. Veg P
Bret
Oakland Ave
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