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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1930
Page
4
On February 6 1930 King George of England aired a radio speech that stirred eager American reaction with about 12 million listeners saying hello and expressing approval. The radio moment reflected strong transatlantic goodwill and public interest in the monarch's address.
A critique argues that when a senate committee hires staff with private capital ties to propagate for trusts, corruption exists and must be investigated. The editorial commends the committee for revealing the lobby activities to the public and condemns those who sell out.
The two prominent comedians Moran and Charles Mack, famed for decades of radio phono graph and theatre humor, are in court in Los Angeles to resolve their business split. The piece notes their irreplaceable chemistry and questions whether they should reconcile for continued financial and professional success.
The piece argues that failed movements can still benefit a community and that continued, sincere effort is vital. It stresses that public efforts require ongoing promotion, honest work, and persistence, as not all aims reach full realization but still contribute to welfare.
The passage argues that backbone and moral support are essential in social welfare movements. It links leadership to moral backing, noting that strong character and collective backing drive progress and determine whether goals reach the greatest good for present and future generations.
The Federal Trade Commission secured a promise from a major cigarette maker to stop using testimonials by actresses asserting that smoking a specific brand helps women stay slender. The ads claimed the brand promotes slenderness and was widely circulated before the agreement.
The article notes that actresses and supposed authors accepted money for using their names in ads while denying health claims. The Trade Commission labels testimonials as misleading and questions the notion that smoking improves health or vigor. It argues such endorsements are sharp practices and reflect dubious business ethics.
The nation honors Mrs. Mary Bryan, widow of William Jennings Bryan, noting her pivotal role in his public life and service. She combined dutiful devotion with guiding influence, cherishing a simple, pastoral home life while supporting his ambitious pursuits. Her example aims to inspire women to achieve distinction in service to humanity.
The piece outlines racketeers who pressure small merchants for protection money, causing higher food costs. It argues that racketeers affect farmers differently, notes the Farm Board’s aim to narrow the consumer share, and predicts growers may gain from direct marketing while city prices decline.
The piece argues that federal policy supports farmer organized co operative selling associations. It predicts government aid will push most farm products into farmer owned co operatives, shifting power to organized farmers and demanding output standardization. It envisions agriculture becoming like other businesses where teamwork drives success and living standards improve.
Bath officials reported a $145 fines and licenses tally since January 1. An invoice for the Borough’s share of highway work, $316.53, was approved. Fire Chief Lerch urged council to support a Fire Fighting School with attendance improving. An annexation request and an unresolved building lot issue prompted drafting of an ordinance. Unpaid accounts totaled $1016.66, with $515.25 for 1924 General Borough Tax. Council approved $760 in bills and borrowed $350 from Fire Fund No. 4 to cover current needs.
John Connolly of Syracuse University was home for the weekend. Mrs. Howard Setzer of Wilson Borough is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young on High Street for the week.
Multiple obituaries note deaths in Easton area. Frank Young aged 54 died at Easton hospital from brain abscess after admission December 29, 1929 with sisters Emma Andrews and Elisabeth Rader surviving. funeral held at South Main Street home. burial in Hope cemetery Hecktown. Ephraim Happel aged 75, farmer of Plainfield township, died at home. survived by wife two sons Elmer and Charles, a grandchild and great grandchild, brother Frank Happel and sister Mrs. Jacob Ackerman. funeral at home with burial in Plainfield cemetery. Uriah H. Martin of Stockertown, former Mansion House proprietor, died after leaving Easton forty years ago. funeral and burial in Forks church cemetery. Mary A. Weaver widow of Joseph Weaver died at Hellertown home of daughter and son-in-law Howard and Mrs. Lerch. aged 77 years 8 months 6 days. survived by six sons and daughter, brother Phillip Odenwelder, and sister Mrs. Emma Roba. funeral at house then Christ Union church Hellertown with interment in Hellertown Union cemetery.
Jacob Aaron Fraunfelder, 16, Nazareth High School athlete and student leader, died Friday night after a blood poisoning attack. He starred in baseball football and basketball, captained the basketball team, and held offices in the Nazareth High Athletic Association and school organizations. His death prompts community mourning and honors to the young athlete and student leader.
A physician prescribed cough and throat medicine named Thoxine claims to relieve irritation within 15 minutes for children and adults without risky ingredients. It is sold in 35c 60c and 1.00 packages at Heckman’s Drug Store and other drug stores with a money back guarantee.
A eulogistic portrait honors a young man described as a stalwart warrior and strategic general on the field and floor. He is recalled as a scholarly friend and devout brother, who lived by Edgar Guest’s ideal of service to others, leaving a simple mark as his lasting testament.
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