Memorial Park marks Titusville oil era on state tour
The note highlights the 1859 Drake well near Titusville, the birth of the Pennsylvania oil industry, and a motor tour through western Pennsylvania to the John Well Memorial Park. It recounts Drake's pioneering bore, early pipeline efforts, and the oil fever that drew global attention, with PA oil production ranking sixth in 1933 and tours offered by the Department of Highways.
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Supreme Court docket flags four New Deal tests
Washington previews the first cases the Supreme Court will tackle, led by the AAA tax case challenging cotton processing payments. Other petitions question Bank head control, housing condemnation powers, and TVA electricity sales. War proclamations threaten trade with Italy, while a potato price control clash tests Wallace enforcement and congressional funding. The looming League sanctions risk further U.S. entanglement.
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Fur Porm for Hats in New York Fashion
New York designers unveil a football season hat featuring a medium brim and a silver fox fur ball trim to echo a matching fur neck piece. The black felt hat is banded with black grosgrain ribbon for a sleek, coordinated look.
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Fashion Dictates and Health Warnings on Overcoats
Dr Edith MacBride-Dexter warns against overcoats worn in mild weather, noting health risks and deadly outcomes from misuse. The piece critiques fashion authorities and cites seasonal temperature fluctuations, urging sensible outerwear choices amid political mentions of the upcoming Republican National Convention.
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Halloween Eve Haunts Town With Ghostly Parade
A spooky Hallowe'en scene unfolds as residents, led by Brooke and RKO, stage a moonlit display with witches riding broomsticks and children crafting jack o lanterns from pumpkins in a classic ghostly celebration.
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Unclear Old Goods Era Sale Notice At Estate
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sale at the James Foohovok estate with terms and conditions to be announced at the time and place of sale. Names include Clarence Huber and others. The text references tables, dishes, pots, tools, and various goods to be offered.
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revoke permits of 183 hunters in season abuse
The Department of Revenue withdrew hunting license privileges from 183 sportsmen after Game Commission findings. Women who aided male companions in using spotlights to kill deer out of season were among those revoked.
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Civil Service Examinations Open for Various Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open exams for Entomology and related fields with salaries from $2,600 to $4,600 yearly. Posts include assistant entomologist, associate writer and exhibits designer, highway engineer economist, and more across bureaus of Agriculture and Labor. Applications and details available from Marion M Hangen at Nazareth post office.
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Children’s Bureau
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US Civil Service Board of Examiners
Nazareth
Uncle Elmer Talks War Funds Borrowing Wagons and Walrus
An elderly resident nicknamed Uncle Elmer commented on financing the war for Ethiopia. He suggested using elephant tusks and lion skins as barter while he traded eggs for sugar, reflecting wartime resource concerns and local sentiment.
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