Fewer marriages amid poverty and unemployment in 1931
The article notes a general drop in marriages across 40 of 48 states and a similar decline in divorces as economic hardship grows. Only eight states show higher marriage rates, aided by cross border laws. It argues hardship pressures couples to stay together, reducing separation.
McConnell's Mills Seeks State Park Status
McConnell's Mills near Lawrence County along the Pegry highway draws growing outdoor crowds to Slippery Rock creek ravine. The rugged sylvan retreat, reached by a narrow road, is praised for scenic beauty and a campaign to preserve it as a state park continues.
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It Still Pays To Advertise Says Newspaper Study
The Bureau of Advertising of the American Newspaper Publishers Association reports that major firms maintain earnings through steady newspaper advertising. It argues that ads boost profits during dull times by focusing on profitable markets and generating immediate sales, citing detailed campaigns that “brought home the bacon.”
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Misinterpretation of U S debt stance at Geneva disarmament talks
The article reports that new claims from Lausanne about US debt cancellation tied to European armament cuts were denied by the State Department. It notes Gibson’s remark about revision talk being irrelevant while Europe spends on arms, and criticizes misinterpretation and called for caution in international pacts.
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Education and social change in uneasy times
A fragment discusses idle men in Europe vs America and the role of colleges in language policy. It notes shifts in opinion theory and moral judgments, suggesting willingness to change as a sign of wisdom and alluding to marital dissatisfaction as a social issue.
All Of Us I Know a Haunted House I Have Seen It
A fragmentary verse fragment references a haunted house and a green tree. The text hints at shared observation and memory. No clear event dates or proper names identified.
Haunted House in Santa Clara Valley Beckons With Strange Tale
A narrator describes a vast, grotesque mansion in the Santa Clara valley built by a wealthy woman obsessed with finishing it. The house features many towers, 40 stairways, secret panels, costly chandeliers, and odd design quirks. The tale links the unfinished house to the builder’s fear of death and calls the property a haunting monument to misguided vanity.
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Santa Clara Valley
Faults Of Others And The Forgiving Mind
The piece argues that condemning others reveals one’s own faults while true goodness lies in sympathy and forgiveness. It notes most people struggle with their own tendencies and that helpful, understanding response minimizes error rather than inflating it.
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Bible Thought For Today Deuteronomy Verse Reflection
A devotional note cites Deuteronomy 6 4 proclaiming Hear O Israel the Lord our God is one Lord for daily reflection and faith nurture. The passage emphasizes monotheism and devotion to God.
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Israel
Third Area Legion Men Hold Caucus Confusion
A San Francisco edition carried a misprint in a Legion story misreading Caucus as Caues. The error prompted the Madera sheriff to request an American Legion committee explain the mix up at the city jail.
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Madera
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Washingtonan Echoes in a Small Town Dialog
An elderly woman teases a young colored boy about being like George Washington. He confirms his identity with plain pride, saying he cannot help being George Washington because that is who he is.
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George Washington
Yessum
Hints and Dints From a Humorous Clip File
A mixed catalog of jokes and musings on life after the war era mood shifts. Anecdotes about golfing surprises, singers with two bathtubs, a candid self critique on low mood living, marriage strains, social contrasts, and light political quips from Amarillo Globe-News readers.
Daily Editorial Digest Symposium of Editorial Views
A condensed digest from WNewspapers of Motions on important subjects curated by the Consolidated Press Association presents editorial views across topics. The compilation reflects period tone and aims to summarize diverse positions for readers.
Hoover Renomination Prompts National Debate Across Parties
A wide public discussion follows Hoover's Republican renomination as president. Newspapers from Sioux Falls to Charleston weigh his record, policies, and the party's stance on prohibition, with critics and supporters alike framing the election ahead as a test of leadership during a difficult era.
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Pennsylvania, Is Strong In the Belief That Mr. Hoover
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Springfield
Mass
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Valuable Lives in Hollywood Life Insurance Boom
In Hollywood a life insurance boom accompanies high earnings. Cecil B. DeMille reportedly carries 1.75 million, Buster Keaton and Norma Talmadge 1.25 million each, and Gloria Swanson, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Will Rogers, Constance Talmage, Eric von Stroheim, and Al Jolson hold 1 million policies.
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Cecil B. DeMille
Joseph “Buster” Keaton
Norma Talmage
Gloria Swanson
Douglas Fairbanks
Mary Pickford
Will Rogers
Constance Talmage
Eric von Stroheim
al Jolson
Stand Up to Life in Ill Times
A wartime era poem urges courage amid dismal mornings and long battles. It argues that choosing to endure and continue the fight strengthens others who rely on you, and condemns surrender as the easy path. It calls for resilience, risking hardship to protect collective fortune.
Sentence Sermons By Rev Roy L Smith
This compact feature presents short, pithy messages from Reverend Roy L. Smith D D. Each brief sermon distills enduring moral lessons into plain language aimed at daily life. Readers are invited to reflect and apply the guidance to personal conduct and community relations.
Unclear Fragment Themes Across Stereotypes
A fragmented verse lists groups judged by ignorance across golf movies bridge football music and Europe. It suggests stereotypes about who holds positions and receives attention, implying a cynical view of competence and status.
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