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Newspaper
Lancaster Gazette
Location
Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1936
Page
9
A New York man wandering through a police surplus sale in Brooklyn ended up buying nine used cars for 293.50 dollars after initially seeking one. He bid again and again, driven by auction fever, and left with an unexpected, involuntary collection.
Rescue crews locate Lincoln Ellsworth and pilot Herbert Hollick-Kenyon safe after a fuel shortage forced a landing 20 miles from Little America. They endured a risky wait aided by Byrd supplies as radio failure left them uncertain how long aid would take. The reunion underscores advances in exploration and the value of pioneering leadership.
A London scientist laments color in modern dress while noting the charm of past gowns. Postmaster General Powley criticizes government business motives, and Amy Semple McPherson asserts pants and preaching style bear no link to sex in ministry.
A Senate Munitions Committee report highlights the Morgan partners and Morgan & Co credit moves to aid Allies at the start of World War I. It notes key meetings with Wilson and Lansing, the Anglo French loan, and disputes over submarine plans and neutrality policies. The piece frames alleged influence on U.S. war finance and policy.
The column notes actors like Charles Ruggles Pat O’Brien Harold Lloyd Frank Shield Bing Crosby Johnny Weissmuller Buster Crabbe and Gary Cooper all pursue sports from gymnastics tennis golf swimming to racing and riding. It highlights their athletic hobbies and the playful notion that a busy screen career keeps them training and active.
The Auditor of State issued the millionth aid for the aged check today. Ida M. Fox of Applecreek received a $12 warrant, Check No. 1, originally dated July 1, 1994. Since then about $14.25 million has been paid out in this program.
Read like a collage of small town misadventures from January 23. Clint Thompson’s home burned before firefighters arrived after a torn telephone cord was salvaged. Marie Thames, 85, was acquitted of feigning suicide to gain arms. L F Cordray won a wrongful death style claim against Brookfield city, prompting a large bond issue. a robin sighted at 14 below zero amid a cold Cleveland moment. in Elkhart and Cleveland small crimes and incidents unfold with quirky outcomes and personal resilience.
James Bartason, a shoe salesman from Pon tine, left Pon tine for a 1500 mile drive through Chicago New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh before being busted in Cleveland for lacking license plates.
The article argues there is no one diet fits all and warns against raw food extremes. It notes cooking preserves nutrients in some foods while harming others and stresses a balanced intake. It also addresses gray hair myths linked to diet and claims cod liver oil unlikely to prevent graying.
A dated astrology note warns of deceitful days and sudden changes in March 1936 and other periods. It advises guard against scams and illness from wet feet, and to beware risky money investments. It mentions favorable social periods and clerical work windows, with a personal birthday cue.
Julia Craig travels aboard the Wood Nymph hosted by George Woodford. Tension rises as Julia confronts expectations of entertainment and a promise of a hunting weekend on Evergreen Island. Captain Bakely and crew observe her growing resolve to control her fate and pursue a future beyond the yacht.
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