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Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1928

Page

2

Indifference may cost Smethport a growing industry

The Democrat laments that a home inventor’s thriving Smethport factory plans to move to a larger city due to local indifference. The piece argues towns promote growth by harnessing local talent and community life, praising the McKean County Fair as a vital shared asset and urging citizens to support it to keep regional industry and prestige from leaving.

Democrat Smethport McKean McKean County The Fair Association Smethsport

Columbus and Lindbergh reflected in Dr Frank Crane's vision

Dr Frank Crane muses on moments of daring from 1482 to Lindbergh's feats, imagining a life in which the aviator’s solo journeys redefine exploration. He praises individual resolve, noting there was no orchestrating capital behind Lindbergh’s unprecedented courage.

Lindbergh St. Louis Varia 19 Columbus

Unities Praise for Lindbergh Amid Old Critique

A reader voice from the United States hails Lindbergh as a unifying figure, comparing him to Lincoln and Grant in determining facts with simplicity and punctuality. The writer jokes about naming a son Lindbergh, praises his adventurous youth, and accuses existing leaders of obstinacy while noting Lindbergh seeks only work and truth in his public role.

Avraham Lincoln Genie Grint United Btntey Lindbergh Ilo Tie

Southern Cross completes 2400 mile flight to Honolulu

Aviation news notes the Southern Cross crew Capt. Chas Kingsford-Smith Capt. Ulm and Lieut. Harry Lyon James Warner finish a 2400 mile leg San Francisco to Honolulu in 27 hours 27 minutes as the first leg of a 7773 mile voyage to Australia.

Southern Cross Chas. Kingsford-Smith Ulm Australia Harry Lyon James Warner Antcifle San Francisco Honolulu Austin Suva Iiji Islands Moonplain Moon Honurs Brisbane Pyle Los Angels New York Andrew Payne Oklahoma Oun Sale New Jersey Pliny Granville Hamilton Ont Pete Laleo Scranton Tommy Loughran Philadelphs China Marshall Chang 'Tso-Lin Lnader Peking Manghuria Perrarin Delprete Stinson Haldemann Ontario Canada United States Danelile Boulder Dam Helen Wills California Antell France Supreme Court Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz Lew Gordon Eave Beston New Foundland London Arctic Italia Louis Croos Victor Broenen Wen. A. Guerry South Carona Charleston SL. C J. JW. Wordward Kansas City Hadio SO. S Russia Brant Joseph Faland Robert W. Stewart The Standard On Company of That Senate Liberty Banda Continental Trading Company

Ludlow Scouts Win Camping Contest at Tadlow Park

Ludlow Troop 4 3 led by Scoutmaster Kenneth Connelly and assistant Sherman Maltiston triumphed in the western division camping contest held over the weekend at Tadlow Community Park. Ivar Swann and Vernon Swanson acted as leaders of the winning troop, with Wass en County council recognizing their victory.

Ludlow Hay America New Castle Steond Kenneth Connelly Sherman Maltiston

Hospital attendant faces jury in death of Coudersport man

Herbert John, son of Jamestown, N Y, was placed on trial today in Warren Pa on involuntary manslaughter charges stemming from the death of Elvin Roberts of Coudersport Pa. At the State Hospital a jury was selected and two witnesses testified as the trial opened. Prosecutors contend Johnson, a hospital attendant, twisted a towel around Roberts neck trying to subdue him.

Coudersport Warren Herbert Johnson Jamestown Elvin Roberts Conderaport Johnson Roberts

Lewis Run grocer dies suddenly at home

Michael Archangel Ross, 69, longtime Lewis Run grocer and resident for 45 years, died last night at his home after a nap. He was found unresponsive on a couch around 11 PM. Death attributed to heart disease after medical help arrived.

Lewis Run

Maple Sugar and Syrup Totals for Pennsylvania Season

Pennsylvania reports 167000 gallons of maple syrup and 67000 pounds of maple sugar from spring tapping. Production equates to 1923000 pounds of sugar content, with per tree yield and quality higher than in 1927, per federal crop reports.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Pedetal State Crop Reporting Service

Two Injured in Head-On Collision Near Ludlow

In Dawson Ostrett near Ludlow last evening Mrs Stockton and her son Robert five were slightly hurt when her sedan met head on with a coupe driven by Charles Chapwell of Hazelburnt about a mile this side of Ludlow. Abs Stockton sprained ankle and his head was bruised. Mrs Stockton also bruised and her son's lip cut. Only injuries reported.

Ludlow Kane Republican

Work on New School at Farmers Valley Underway

Contractor Lew Evans of DuBois has started a considerable force of men on the work of excavating for the new 16000 dollar Keating township consolidated school at nearby Farmers Valley.

Lew Evans DuBois Keating Township Farmers Valley

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