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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
3
A town advertises with zeal and repeats a humorous poem about a man whoPR jumps into a print shop and runs ads. It underscores will over wish and shows how repeated advertising yields results in a small community.
A businessman argues that advertising boosts mood and counteracts tough times. Without advertising, newspapers lose readers and business suffers. the piece insists ads drive confidence, money flow, and overall economic vitality.
Business and farm equipment makers face costly changes in dating machinery if the League approves calendar reform. Proposals favor a 12 month year with 81 day quarters, while a 13 month option is considered unscientific. Observers predict a new reckoning of time within five years.
The article traces canning from a medieval roots in Europe and the East Indies to modern safe methods. It notes early preservation relied on sailing, smoking, drying, and pickling, with spices driving trade routes that spread food preservation practices worldwide.
Dr. W H Eddy reports to the American Chemical Society that forty nine canned foods contain vitamins A B C and G in amounts similar to fresh products. Canneries expand with farmer cooperatives aided by the Federal Farm Board, boosting supplies and domestic cooking in urbanizing America.
The piece argues New York legislators seek a national referendum to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment, while noting mixed public opinions. It challenges repealing state laws as a solution and urges a unified approach, whether Prohibition remains or ends, with moral and social implications discussed. It emphasizes the uncertain future and calls for sober, careful judgment.
The congressional fight over a Nicaragua vs Panama canal reached into earthquake fears and economic angles. Proponents argue Nicaragua poses less quake danger and would boost employment, trade, and naval reach, while opponents recall Panama’s urgent need and stampede public opinion, urging caution before halting the Nicaragua project.
A compact editorial-like feature discusses choosing a meaningful life guided by wise examples and notable figures. It highlights personal development through study of historical characters and cultivating talent.
The piece reflects on how moonlight fills dreams and art, then shifts to a scientific aside noting that moon brightness equals a 100 candlepower lamp viewed from 22 yards, as cited by Exchange.
The article recounts the Stone of Destiny at Scone in Perthshire as part of the ancient coronation chair and notes Edward I carried the stone to Westminster in 1296. It includes a brief will of Chief Justice White and unrelated quotes on faith, children, music from flower pots, and reflections on wealth counting.
A California scientist announces as a discovery that fish are friendly but long-known by stock promoters. A carnival of quotes follows about names, noise, rulers, chairs, and self-interest, concluding with a birthday party at Whitefield Street hosted by Mr and Mrs William Jacobs for Betty Lou Jacobs and friends.
Hon W R Coyle spoke to the Lions Club outlining the Children’s Aid Society aims to place homeless or orphaned children in loving homes. He cited Northampton County’s 79 private home placements last year and argued for strong local support to sustain a roughly six to seven thousand dollar annual budget.
Auto owners in Harrisburg used worthless checks totaling 108000 dollars approximate to the state for accident related operations. Authorities investigate the incident and track down responsible parties.
Commissioner Benjamin Q. Eynon notes mobiles returned to the department as banks dishonored checks drawn by makers with insufficient funds. The three month figures exceed last year's total by 6091.78 dollars. A five dollar penalty is imposed on all such makers regardless of check amount.
In Southampton County Court of Common Pleas Thomas F Koehler seeks decree to discharge an outstanding land charge tied to Joseph Happel heirs The petition notes a 1892 indenture conveying four tracts to Koehler and a life charge on Eliza A Happel The court orders appearance on Monday to answer and show why the decree should not release the described property from the encumbrance and bar further actions The notice is signed by JOHN J SNYDER HENRY K VAN SICKLE Sheriff and attorneys for petitioner April 21 1941 in Easton Pa The item also includes a help wanted note and a rental notice reading like a local classified listing
An old advert claims Vinci iron tonic helps new mothers recover after childbirth. It touts increased strength, red blood, appetite, and sleep, with testimonials from Mrs M Gunstone and a local druggist Paul W Heckmas promoting the product as supplying iron lime and liver for thin, nervous persons.
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