End of Shad Fishing Nears as Dam Finish Near Conowineo
Harrisburg reports that completion of the Conowineo dam on the Susquehanna will end shad fishing in Pennsylvania. State Fish Commissioner Nathan R. Butler notes pollution and dam construction have driven shad from the Delaware and Susquehanna, ending a long season for rivermen.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Conowineo
Susquehanna
Pennsylvania
Nathan R. Bulter
Delaware River
Trelaware
Columbia
Sanbury
McCall's Ferry Dam
Cann
Winga Closes Susquehanna Passage Affecting Pennsylvania Waters
Winga just south of the Maryland line has closed the Susquehanna completely. Fish remain near the Delaware and Susquehanna mouths but will not reach Pennsylvania waters.
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Winga
Maryland
Susquehanna
Delaware and
Pennsylvania
St Andrews Grieves At Change In Date For Golf Matches
Scotland June 10 The home of golf laments the shift of the British Open from June to July 7 as it will hurt local revenue and strain the Old Course with holidaymaker use yet reassures that the championship will remain in Scotland this year. The new course is described as the severest test of gait with thick gorse and challenging terrain.
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St. Andrews
Atpatinna Services v. Ores
Scotland
United States
St. Andrew's
America
South African Fair Has Biggest Hog Weighs 1100 Pounds
Billy the world’s largest pig stands on view at the Johannesburg agricultural show. At eight feet seven inches long and six feet nine inches in girth, he weighs about 1120 pounds and has traveled 35,000 miles. His daily diet includes four cases of apples and many vegetables. His owner plans to send him to the British Museum in London after death.
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International News Service
Johannesburg
Billy
Australia
Bill
British Museum
London
St Louis University Graduates Local Boy John W Barrett
John W. Barrett son of Mr and Mrs J F Barratt Northview avenue was among 405 graduates at St Louis University exercises on June 6 The medical school controlling three of the citys largest hospitals and holding the nations largest medical reserve quota notes Barrett is expected to graduate with top class A honors in the school
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John W. Barrett
J. F. Barratt
Northview Avenue
St. Louis University
Barrett
United States
John Barrett
Bean Soup Serves Warm Welcome at Homecoming
AUCLURE Pa June 11 Bean soup steaming hot and served in style is expected to draw hundreds for the annual Homecoming and Bean Soup celebration set for September 30 to October 1. The custom began about twenty years ago when Civil War veterans craving old army chow met here and served the dish. The event is now sponsored by the Sons of Veterans.
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Wewa Service
Auclure
Sons of Velerang
Southern States Fight Negro Migration Debate Proposals
International News Service reports a new negro migration to the north underway with Alabama and Louisiana debating laws to curb recruitment by labor agents. Southern cities face outflows in Birmingham and New Orleans as officials warn of a race to leave for better jobs. Alabama has enacted sanctions on inducing workers to quit the state. Georgia already has such laws, but reformists warn prohibitive rules may backfire and all sides urge equal opportunity and better local conditions.
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South
Birmingham
New Orleans
Lewisiaaa
Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Georgia
Despaired of ever having good complexion in Spokane
In Spokane on January 31 a resident describes severe blackheads and pimples that improved after using Resinol Soap and Ointment. Miss Carmel De Felice from BH. 1723 Third Avenue credits the products with relief and notes their soothing, refreshing effects for skin and hands.
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Spokane
Wash
Carmel de Felice
Third Avenue
Eastbrook Perfect Attendance Curt Awarded in 1926-27
In AIS Period attendance goals and certificates for the school term 1926-27 were awarded to Katherine Jameson Grace Growl Grace Patterson Winifred Marlin Edna.
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Katharine Jameson
Grace Growl
Grace Patterson
Winifred Marlin
Edna
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Cavalier
Keystone Furniture Co
Washington Street
Gibson
Robins Furniture Co
E. Washington St
Smith’s Master Dyers and Cleaners
Chas. M. Grace & Son
E. Long Avenue
Mill Street
Water Street
Ward
East
Washington St
New Castle, Pa
Tomor
Botina
Chamber of Commerce In
Bartsch
Anda Martin
Goldie McKee
Louise Bilger
Thelma Kennady
Catherine Booher
Margaret Jameson
Nick Taylor
James Thompson
Ruth Gormley
Pansie Nelson
Olive Heckathorne
Ruth Maxwell
East Brook
Suda
Lay
Goon Viention the
Ty, P. CG
Mercer Presbytery
Hast Brook J U. P. Church
Carl Richards
Childred
Thelma
Thomas
Mary Jane McKnight
Loudon
Eastbrook
Ais
Kiser Battery Company
Lla N. Jefferson Street
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