Prohibition Law Claims Gold Filled Teeth
A quirky town opinion notes that even teeth in the prohibition era are described as gold filled. A stray remark recalls a stranger who did not run crossing the street while a political shift is noted. The piece mocks revolutions and touches on Elk Hills and Teapot Dome leases with Sinclair and Doheny still out of jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Elk Hills Reserve
Teapot Dome
Harry F. Sinclair
E. L. Doheny
Corn grows tall blocking wires and airfield plans
An Olathe Kansas report notes corn reaches telephone wires hindering telephonic service, while nearby farmers near Nazareth forecast taller crops next year that could impede aviation approaching a planned landing field.
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Olathe
Kaneas
Nazareth
Nazareth Area Boosts Home Town Development
A local call urges Nazareth and surrounding district to promote and unite efforts across scenic, industrial, agricultural, cultural, and human resources. Community booster urges residents from all wards to focus on home trade and collaborative progress while stressing farm relief and stable leadership.
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Nazareth
Golding
World Life Possible Elsewhere Says Dr Campbell
Dr Campbell, a noted astronomer, argues Earth is a small point in a vast universe of countless spheres and posits life could exist where oxygen and water are present. He notes spectroscopic evidence of oxygen and hydrogen across space and compares unseen radio ether to unseen but real phenomena.
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Dr. Campbell
Earth
Telescope insight on life beyond Earth hints at history
The passage recalls Alfred Russel Wallace arguing that life and intelligence might be unique to Earth, noting his evolution collaboration with Darwin and his belief that nature’s laws lacked versatility. It reflects on his age and skepticism about universal applicability of natural laws.
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Alfred Russel Wallace
Darwin
Earth
Duty of Citizens in Crime Witnesses Warned
A editorial urges citizens to cooperate with law enforcement in locating offenders after molestation scares. It condemns parents who resist aiding investigations to avoid testifying, arguing justice requires evidence and witnesses and that courts protect individuals from self incrimination. It calls readers to reflect on personal duty to uphold orderly government.
Opportunity note on investing and GM stock history
The piece remarks Buy something sound in the United States and care for it. It recalls General Motors stock trading at $20 a share before the big war, with 400000 shares outstanding. In 1916 stock rose to $850, the company issued five shares for one, new stock at $410, and later each shareholder...
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United States
General Motors
Pierre du Pont
The
du Pont Company
Mr. Sloan
Stock Exchange
Otto H. Kahn
Investors contrast stock rebound with Halloween musings
A reader recalls a $20 stake that grew to $5267 after stock splits and market shifts, noting Pierre du Pont’s rise to chairman and General Motors advice during wartime. The piece then reflects on Halloween’s meaning, warning against fear and urge to seek lasting values over reckless speculation.
Display the curb flag by November eleventh
Public notices urge residents to display curb flags by November 11 and to obtain flags from H O Simons and Son or C Fred Martin. Orders should be placed by November 5 if not already possessing a flag.
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H O. Simons & Son
C. Fred Martin
Ten Commandments of Success from Elbert Gary’s Life
Dr Frank Crane reflects on Judge Elbert Gary’s ascent from poverty to leading what may be the world’s largest corporation. Gary’s Ten Commandments of Success emphasize honesty, regard for others, health, education, memory, clean habits, ambition with effort, loyalty, stability, and the Golden Rule as keys to lasting achievement.
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Frank Crane
Elbert Gary
America
Judge Gary
Gary
Do You Know Quiz Questions From a Historical Column
A reader submits ten trivia prompts covering topics from sports records and college championships to science, employment of machines, foundations, leaders in colonial wars, child prodigies, geography, poetry, and historical quotes.
Earth science and engineering terms list crossover
Shown are definitions and examples of natural earthquakes and energy conversion devices. The dynamo converts mechanical energy to electrical energy while a motor does the reverse. The excerpt mentions Plateau of Tibet and historical figures such as Laurence Sterne and Colonel Stanton in Pershing's era.
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Ine
Pontiae
T—Mosart
Plateau
Tibet
Laurence Sterne
Colonel Stanton of
Pershing
Hellertown Farmer Tops 600 Bushel Potatoes Per Acre
John R. Bachman of Hellertown yields 621.42 bushels per acre on 40 acres, the highest in Northampton County and among the state’s top figures. Spraying, fertilizing, and careful cultivation drove the record, with 14 Bordeaux sprays including nicotine for aphid control. Other county growers list yields ranging from 403 to 490 bushels per acre, while the state record stands at 688 bushels.
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John R. Bachman
Hellertown
Northampton County
B. L. Coleman
Michigan
Omer Diettrich
Upper Mt. Bethel Township
Ray Briggs
Nescopec
Luzerne County
Walter Schlegel
Moore Township
H. A. Frack
East Allen Township
Rev Nicholas Dies at Coaldale Summit Hill Minister
The Rev Henry Irvin Nicholas, longtime First Presbyterian pastor of Summit Hill, died at Coaldale Hospital after a stroke suffered Saturday morning. Born Hanoverville, he served in Bethlehem and Daretown before Summit Hill for 24 years. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 am in Summit Hill, with a 3 pm service at Hecktown. burial in Hecktown Hope Cemetery.
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Henry Irvin Nicholas
First Presbyterian Church
Summit Hill
Coaldale Hospital
Mr. Nicholas
Hecktown
Hecktown Hope Cemetery
James Robinson
Bethlehem
Princeton Seminary
Hanoverville
Fox
Nazareth Road
Archibald Johnston
Schwartz
High Street
Laubach
Easton
Judge Myers
Philadelphia
Chicago
Dryland Reformed Church
First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem
Princeton Theological Seminary
Neshaminy Presbyterian Church
Oberammergau
Delano
Florida
Bethlehem Man Expires in 74th Year Largely Known
A Bethlehem resident died at age 74 after a life deeply involved in local affairs. He was never married and left brothers George of Nazareth Charles of Bethlehem and Rev John F of Providence RI along with many nephews and nieces. Friends in Bethlehem mourn his passing.
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Times
Bethlehem
George
Nazareth
Charles
John F
Providence
R. 1
Wine, Women and Song Turned Into Bootleg Jazz
A garbled OCR note hints at a story about bootleg jazz, punishment, and attire like a straight jacket, with vague references to crime and colorful phrasing. The readable fragments suggest illicit music scenes, law enforcement, and sensationalism from a historical newspaper page.
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Nicholas
Coaldale
Daretown
N. J
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co
Carbon County
Congress
Lehigh Presbytery
Synod of Pennsylvania
Atlanta
Bethlehem Times
Meath
Joseph Ty AW
Wille Dove
Bon Lyon
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S&h Green
Cogan Ideal Market
S & H Green
S &H Green
Florsheim
Henry Schlegel
Azare
McCall
Michael Stern
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