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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1933
Page
3
The piece argues patience amid slow economic recovery with faith in the American people's sound common sense. It praises resilience amid global catastrophe, anticipates future recovery, and opposes sweeping permanent social reforms while affirming trust in enduring American rights and character.
Pennsylvania's pretzel industry, valued at 3 to 4 million dollars, produced about 22 million pounds last year. Stories place its origin in Germany with monks who called it a prayer cake, or in Roman times from annus to annulus, while current demand grows alongside beer resurgence expected to boost output in 1933.
The Public Service Commission reports nearly a quarter of a billion dollars has been spent under contract in Pennsylvania for grade crossing eliminations bridge reconstructions and highway relocations from 1914 to 1933. The work covered 1171 cases with 926 grade crossings removed 580 new bridges built 348 bridges rebuilt and 193 relocations or vacations.
The record itemizes total spending of 125 724 549 dollars on bridges and roads. Bridges rebuilt and new ones were funded with 30 205 808 and 94 700 774 dollars respectively, plus 808 877 for relocations and vacations. 580 new bridges cost 172 279 400 dollars and 348 bridges cost 46 492 544.
Economists split on inflation via monetary depreciation with views that it would spur spending and raise prices, while opponents warn thrift suffers and savers bear costs. Inflation could aid debtors and farmers, but hurt creditors and urban workers. Vaile argues for a measured price level to ease debt liquidation and restore purchasing power, followed by steady control to let supply and demand set prices.
Federal Coordinator of Railroads Eastman exposed what he called collusion among giant steel companies in offering identical bids for rails. He warned that unfair competition leads to wealth concentration and a monopoly that is hard to break up.
A reflective column notes Thanksgiving timing this year falls on the final Thursday in November. It contrasts gratitude for blessings with uncertainty about global affairs and national luck, urging a practical stance while hinting at patriotism and civic pride.
A 50,000 gallon vat of rye mash at the 4 Finch plant near Chen lam-to ages into the famous Golden Wedding rye. The lot is to be sold outstanding.
A 24 member grand jury and a 74 member petit jury were drawn to serve in Northampton County. Grand jurors, 12 men and 12 women, will convene at Easton’s county courthouse on December 4 to pass on cases for the following week. The grand jurors come from 13 sections: Easton, Northampton, Bethlehem, Bangor, Bath, Freemansburg, Lower Mount Bethel, and Williams Township. Petit jurors, 36 men and 38 women, will assemble December 11 at the same courthouse to sit in the criminal court session, drawn from 22 communities including Bethlehem, Easton, Lower Saucon, Bangor, Northampton, Bushkill, Lower Mount Bethel, East Bangor, Nazareth, East Allen, North Catasauqua, Moore, Portland, Wilsonborough, Glendon, Heller Town, Pen Argyl, Plainfield Township, Tatamy, Upper Mount Bethel, and West Easton.
A group from town including William Williamson Raymond Teel Carl Gold Willard Johnson and Raymond Osterstock spent Saturday on a hunting trip in the Pocono Mountains.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Jones of South Main street welcomed a baby girl into their family, extending their household with a new daughter.
A surprise birthday party was held Saturday afternoon at Ann Simmons home on South Broad and Park streets in her honor. Attendees included Eleanor Boerstler Jean Boerstler Marline Jones Mary Rampala Mae Ginther Joyce Bucchi Millicent Ruth Virginia Roth Carey Grace Edith Simmons Myrtle Simmons Anna Buss and Jean Williams of Bangor. Games, favors and a luncheon were enjoyed.
Rev. H. C. Snyder officiated baptisms at the Lutheran Congregation for Eugene Sylvester Kromer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Kromer, and Richard Allen Nolf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Granville Nolf.
Mrs. Ella A Boole national president of the Woman s Christian Temperance Union declares the fight against liquor has only begun. She argues Prohibition may not be best but true temperance requires broad public cooperation against excessive drinking and related social harms. The piece notes public support for temperance wavers while calls for enforcement of criminal codes persist.
Joan Nora Mary Engler daughter of Mr and Mrs Emery E Engler and Fae Marlene Altemus daughter of Mr and Mrs C Walter Altemus are identified in a family notice highlighting two young women and their parental lines.
On Sunday October 29 Eugene Mohn secretary of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company celebrated his 84th birthday at his Belfast home in an informal gathering.
An old advertisement touts Buket s as a bladder and urinary irritation remedy. It claims gentle, pleasant use with leaves and oils, promising relief from nighttime urination and back or leg discomfort tied to bladder cleansing. The testimonial cites Dr. Vedder and a pharmacist endorsement.
A period promo touts PILE-O-DYNE as a safe home remedy for piles promising fast relief and healing without surgery. It claims the treatment is the best available, with a low cost and a binding refund guarantee, directing readers to The Peace Company in Pitcairn Pennsylvania.
Vintage advertisement touts Radway’s Pills as a mild, reliable laxative from Radway & Co. Since 1847 millions used them. Claims no griping or digestion disturbance. Trial offer asks 10 cents for mailing, mail order to Radway & Co., 208 Centre St., New York City.
An old advertisement promises fast relief from gas, indigestion, and bloating. It claims one tablespoonful of Dave's Mentha Pepsin clears the pain in ten minutes, easing breathing and the feeling of suffocation.
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