Green Bay Plan Helps 1000+ Get Jobs Fast
A 40 000 population city in Wisconsin used a coordinated unemployment relief campaign to place 1 023 of 1 745 jobless residents into permanent positions within a month. The effort relied on mayoral proclamations, block pledges for two hours weekly at 40 cents, and outreach to employers to maintain payrolls. The program, led by the American Legion and local civic groups, aimed to keep all townspeople employed through organized labor, city hall cards, and broad community involvement.
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Caleb Johnson
Green Bay
Wisconsin
United Effort
Grange
Green Bay Committee
Green Bay Unemployment Relief Commission
Department of Wisconsin of the American Legion
the Legion Post
Legion
Chamber of Commerce
City of
American Federation of Labor
Jack Comes Back as Dempsey Trains for Title Return
In ever improving form, Jack aims to reclaim the weight title as Dempsey trains vigorously. The world scene watches a potential epic clash for championship glory in the boxing arena.
The Plow By Richard Hengist Horne
Above you somber smell of land the dawn's hue shows a pale yellow and blue vein in the sky. The cold air lies over woods as the earth and sky keep silence while blackbirds hold a lone discussion. A broad hill is crossed by a bean and by strong horses ready to plow. Plowmen, remember your labor serves future hours.
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Blackbirds
Farm Calendar Highlights for Spring Tasks and Care
Lime the garden if lime has not been used in four or five years with five pounds of hydrated lime per 100 square feet. Thin one tenth of woodlot this month for future larger returns. Repot palms and ferns or top-dress other potted plants as growth starts. Experiments at Pennsylvania State College show feeding cleanliness reduces coccidiosis deaths in chicks. Exercise the brood mare to maintain condition, avoiding idleness.
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Pennsylvania State College
Protein Rich Diet Notes Highlight Lime and Phosphorus
A brief health note emphasizes a diet rich in protein with lime and phosphorus as essential components. It stresses balanced nutrition and mentions recommended food sources and potential benefits. The fragment suggests practical tips for incorporating these nutrients into meals.
Herdsman's Short Course at Penn State Feb 29 to Mar 5
Training in dairy cattle and live stock management will be provided at the annual Herdsman's Short Course at Pennsylvania State College from February 29 to March 5. Instruction will cover feeding care diseases fitting marketing pedigrees and cooperative improvement associations.
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Pennsylvania State College
Mayflower Students Elect Queen Medora Ford at Farmville
Early Mayflower Students at State Teachers College Farmville Virginia elect Medora Ford of Lexington as May Queen in a formal ceremony. Local press notes the selection reflects campus traditions and student leadership.
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State Teachers College
Farmville
Medora Ford
Lexington
The Forgotten Ananias and the Weight of a Name
A tale of Van Norton who catches a chicken thief then rejects prosecuting him. The piece contrasts public memory, recalling Judas and Ananias for their worst deeds while forgetting the quiet aids who helped Paul. It urges judging men by their best qualities.
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New York
van Norton
Rascal
Judas
Apostle
Ananias
Armanias
Apostle Paul
Damascus
Paul
Scout Committee Elected for Troop 62 of Reformed Church
The Scout committeemen of troop 62 elected Oscar Brong as chairman Stanley Woodring as camping in charge Harry Grubb as merit badge counsellor Edgar Troxell as treasurer and Rev W H Diehl as counsellor on Scout oath and laws Lester Kratz was absent due to family illness Deputy Commissioner Elmer Byder presided until organization Plans for the year were discussed.
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Troop 62
the Reformed Church
Oscar Brong
Stanley Woodring
Harry Grubb
Edgar Troxell
W. H. Diehl
Lester Kratz
Elmer Bnyder
That Little Game Ends In Unexpected Eleventh Hour Twist
A quirky report captures last minute drama as a minor competition rises to a dramatic finish. The brief highlights the players involved and the surprising outcome, noting local interest and the game’s timing.
Farm Price Level 1 Continues Decline in Pennsylvania
Prices paid by Pennsylvania farmers for principal products fell from 89 to 79 between December 15 and January 15 while costs of purchased goods dropped from 123 to 121. Egg prices drove the drop as the dairy and poultry index slid from 102 to 87. Chickens remain the only major product above pre war levels. Farmer dollar purchasing power stood at 65 cents on January 15, down from 72 cents the prior month and 52 cents nationwide. The report lists January 15 1932, December 15 1931, and January 15 1931 farm prices for key Pennsylvania products with prewar comparisons.
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Pennsylvania
Bureau of Statistics and Information
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
United States
The Family of Sohn Joseph Gaines Me
The writer reflects on aging and personal birthday, defends women in business, condemns male laziness, and notes a rapidly changing world as society shifts roles and labor dynamics.
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Sohn Joseph Gaines
Cartoonist Opposes Artists for American Traits
A St Lutheran Sunday school social, about 55 attendees, included a brief business meeting presided by James Fetheroll. Grace Beach led the eight child playlet and organized games. The column notes the paper’s plan to expand to two pages and critiques a “business” network shaping male regiments and weak citizenship.
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St. Lutheran Sunday School
James Fetheroll
Valentine Grace Beach
Beach
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Betty Glendenning
Scarsdale
N. Y
Dartmouth College
Hanover
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Unserm Town
Dick Ball
Kens
Rosa
Gust
Scout Committee
Tue Bros
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ED Kresst
Valentine Social
Squire Edgegate
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