Bible Mysteries and the Star of Bethlehem
A compact reflection on the scarce biblical details of Jesus boyhood, noting Matthew and Luke mention the wise men and star sparingly. The piece links historical astrologers and philosophers like Zoroaster and Pythagoras to early learning, then shifts to modern building booms and consumer caution in home purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Matthew
Luke
Christ
Doctors of Law
Temple
Verdon
Zoroaster
Earth
Pythagoras
Waich
Steam Power Versus Diesels and the Railroads
The article argues steam locomotives still hold their own against Diesels and electricity in railroading, noting steam's flexibility and emergency power. It mentions some lines trialing new motive powers while others modernize steam for high speed passenger service. The piece also hints at fuel versatility and coal reserves, contrasting them with oil prospects. The text contains a separate violent vignette involving a cow and a cross eyed man.
Building strikes slow economy across industries
The piece describes widespread glass workers strikes delaying auto production and building, causing less work and income for many non-striking workers. It notes strikes stem largely from union recognition disputes while employers resist outsiders running their businesses and highlights a broader national strike epidemic with economic impact.
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Bucks County
Pemmsylvania
Harry Kuhl
Youthful inmates face electric chair in Sing Sing
In the Sing Sing death house several youths under 21 await execution on January 7 for murders committed during robberies. Two are 17, and all were sentenced to death. The piece argues that after the federal push against adult criminals, a national drive against youthful lawbreakers is overdue, unless Governor Lehman intervenes.
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Sing Sing
Nime
Lehman
New York
We Tribune Born in 34 Newspaper Ad
Official county city and school paper of Moulton Iowa entered at the post office as second class matter in February 1884. The publication lists subscription rates of 1.25 per year inside and 1.50 outside the county.
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Tribune
Moulton
Iowa
Death on the Highway by R R Eby
Publisher R R Eby argues highway fatalities in 1986 rose above 1985, totaling about 37 000. He notes over 425 000 Americans killed in 15 years by cars, cites licensure gaps, points to driver behavior and timing, and urges better driver education and manners to reduce deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Forgotten men and American aid to Russia noted
The piece laments hardworking citizens, calls them forgotten men, and cites Joseph E. Davies sending 2000 pints of American cream, dry ice, 25 refrigerators, and twelve bathrooms to the Moscow embassy, aiming to raise Russia’s comfort level and create demand for U.S. goods while Roosevelt’s second term begins with a January inauguration. It also notes the presidency shifting to January 2nd and the end of grand military parades, with Washington’s wintry January weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Joseph E. Davies
Moscow
Embassy
Davies
Mr. Roosevelt
Washington
Murder Puzzle Promises Real Police Work by Yard Men
A detective story set in London follows Scotland Yard officers unraveling a blind murder puzzle. The American Weekly advertises the Aikewa mystery with an emphasis on authentic police procedural tone and next week’s Chicago Herald and Examiner distribution.
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London
Scotland Yard
Bee
Chicago “Herald and
Examiner
Notice of real estate suit in Appanoose County Iowa
The Louw Goodwin Gale plaintiff files in Appanoose County District Court a petition alleging ownership to multiple parcels in Sections 27 34 35 and 2 Township 68 North Range 16 West and seeking establishment of title after forty years possession. Defendants include numerous Beaver and Rogers heirs and others. a January 1937 term with a December 31 1936 filing date and a January 11 1938 appearance deadline is noted. a path to judgment by default is described. An old think-piece about hunting deems a closing line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalloose County
Towa
Louw Goodwin Gale
Joanna Beaver
Jane Beavey
Joannah Beaver
Samuel Beaver
George Beaver
Mary J. Beaver
Michael S. Beaver
M.S. Beaver
Heine
John
W. Y. Murdy
Laura Cox
Lydias Cox
Frank Rogers
Chester Rogers
Georgia Frank
Earl Frank
Virgie French
Thomas J. Rogers
Samuel Ransom
Lou Yates
Roy
Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Moulton
Township
North Range
Appanoose County
Iowa
Allen M. Wilson
Allen M. Willson
Ellenor A. Wilson
Elnora A. Wilson
Elnora Willson
Flora Thomas
Saul Thomas
Jessie Sidewell
Jesse Sidwell
Margret Sidwell
Margret Sidwel
Margaret Sidwell
District Court of
Centerville
Appanoose
J. R. Barkley
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Ethiopia
LYRS
Farrees
Porua
A. B. Chapin
Borne
Lendioyd
Kent
Svery
Tolor
Florida
R. R. Eby
The
Isle OF Fury
Margaret Lindsay
William Powell
Kay Francis
Pete Smith
Mickey Mouse
Fox News
Mr. and
Mrs. Boyd Smart
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