Rivers Improvement Plan Draws National Interest
A proposed association aims to canalize Beaver Shenango and nearby rivers linking Warren Youngstown New Castle and Beaver to the Ohio river as part of a broader Mississippi River development. W C Gulkins and Lachlan Macleay urge data, maps, and estimates. Donald Wright and Ernest Merrill pledge support. Major Loving notes earlier studies overlooked economic viability of the route.
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Kay
W. C. Gulkins
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
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Youngs- Lawn
New Castle
Ohio River
Donald T. Wright
The
Waterways Journal
OK City, Pa
Ernest M. Merrill
Charleston
W. Va
Great Kanawha Valley Improvement Association
Ohio Valley Association
J. J. Loving
U. S. Army Engineers
Washington, D. C
Youngstown
Beaver Land
Grange Approves Waterways Project
Lawrence County Pomona Grange No. 65 meeting in New Castle on December 4 endorses a waterways improvement plan for western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. The resolution commends better freight facilities and pledges cooperation and support to the Chamber of Commerce and concerned parties. Joan W. Cox Norman McHattie Ross M. Haverfield committee.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Lawrence County
Pomona Grange No
New Castle
Chamber of Commerce of
Pomona Orange No. 65
Joan W. Cox
Norman McHattie
Ross M. Haverfield
Postal Receipts Rise 3.19 Percent in November
International News Service reports postal receipts rose 3.19 percent in November from a year earlier across 91 cities. Totals reached 32,722,800.65 dollars versus 31,712,649.28 dollars. Leading gains occurred in Denver 13.16 percent, Los Angeles 10.50 percent, Syracuse 10.40 percent, and Fort Worth 10 percent.
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International News Services
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Post Office Department
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Los Angeles
Syracuse
Fort Worth
Tex
Mind Makes Men Giants on Habit and Fear
The excerpt argues that self inventory of assets and liabilities guides success. It defends habit as constructive, capable of automating duties and supporting effort. It contrasts fear of habit with positive formation, noting business optimism despite market shocks and urging steady growth.
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Richard Lynch
Stevens Visit Highlights Rail Road Talks in New Castle
Don R. Stevens general superintendent of transportation for the B and O railroad and A H Frey Ganz Akron division assistant superintendent visited New Castle yesterday. The trip appears linked to a railroad affair. Stevens previously served five years as division superintendent in New Castle while executives met Pred L Rentz, president of The News Company.
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Baltimore
A. H. Freyganz
Akron
New Castle
Mr. Stevens
Pred L. Rentz
News Company
Washington Court Protects Husbands From Extravagant Wives
A Washington appellate court rules husbands are not liable for wives extravagant purchases if the husband provides an allowance. Merchants are warned to verify if the husband will cover charges before delivering goods. The column moralizes on changing norms and mocks consumer trends among women. It also notes unrelated local items including jail population drop and dog license receipts for 1928.
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Washington
Chen
Animal Kingdom
Premier Syndicate, Inc
Justice take returns in Edenburg county officials
Nine of the peace justices in Edenburg County have filed proper returns with Prothonotary Daisy T. Morse, securing credentials to hold office. Those who failed to return may lose eligibility under state law. Local items note worship, canine licensing, and 1928 fines totaling 520. The Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. E. McConnell's home for devotion and study, with a luncheon served. Myr. and Mrs. John Pare reported returning from West Virginia after a visit.
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Sunder
Epworth League
Daisy T. Morse
Colbert
H. Barlewt
E. ‘ McConnnell
Brothers Win In Suit Over Road
Mercer county court awards George and Gerald Haun two thousand dollars after a jury finds a state taking of their farm for an improved road through Sandy Lake Clarks Mills. The case centers on the road built across their property and the land’s compensation.
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Mercer
Common Pleas
George
Gerald Haun
Lake Township
Mercer County
Sandy Lake-Clarks Mills
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