Consumer Resistance Then and Now Against Rising Prices
The piece examines postwar consumer action and official price controls. It compares World War I campaigns against profiteering and price hikes with modern calls for consumer boycotts. It notes organized buy-nothing efforts in 1919 and department store price cuts as a deterrent to inflation.
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Department of Justices
Wilson
Massachusetts Federation of Women's Clubs
Neces
Womens
Being A Freshman In College Then And Now
The piece notes that freshmen once signified youth and immaturity but now average about 18 years old. It says entering students gain maturity through work experiences, perform well academically, and become an influential part of American life.
Strength For Today By Earl L Douglass
The article uses sailing as a metaphor for life and skill, describing boats arriving after a regatta with vivid harbor imagery. It explains that true sailing skill lies in catching the wind from any direction to reach a goal, comparing it to pursuing the land of hearts desire despite winds and currents.
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Babson Newspaper
Answers and Answers Q A brief quiz from a period trivia page
A series of Q and A items covers locations of the Amazons near the Black Sea, Botree venerations in Buddhism with sacred trees in India and two on Sri Lanka, a ceremonial greeting for a governor, interpretations of a familial trinity painting by Archibald Willard, and golf scoring differences between match and medal play.
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The
Black Sea
Brownmingsville Homemakers Club Celebrates 25th Year
The Brownmingsville Homemakers Club marked its twenty fifth anniversary and the birthday of demonstration agent Miss Edythe Turner along with secretary Mrs. Maynard Klirg at Mrs Altie Beall home. New members Ruth Beall and Adeline Layton welcomed. Charter members honored later with gifts and candle lighting. One city arrest report noted Gus Beckman charged with intoxication and disturbing the peace.
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Brownmingsville Club
Merts
Browningsville
Irene Arnold
Edna Kling
Bliss Turner
Mole Gladt
Della Box
Vinnie King
Inez Burdette
Betty Weller
Miss Turner
Gladhill
Killar nex and the Rhine On Stage At City Opera House
Fifty years ago local items report J E Toole and his company presenting the romantic comedy drama Killar nex and the Rhine before a large audience at City Opera House. The Etchison building and adjacent Misses Mantz dwelling sold for 31900 and 5000 to Marshall L Etchison. Bennett, manager of Frederick club, challenges Hagerstown for a three game series for Western Maryland title. Democratic nominating convention soon at City Hall. Possible clerks and sheriff nominees listed. Library efforts draw strong support with many members anticipated.
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J.E Toole
City Opera House
Killarnex
Etchison
South Market Street
Messrs
F._ Granville Thomas
J. Polk
Cons
C. Waters
Chas. W
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News Sept 23 1927
Twenty years ago local items from The News include boxing notes on Gene Tunney retaining the heavyweight title after beating Jack Dempsey, and a playful scene as spectators on Frederick Street enjoyed amusements from the Tunney Dempsey fight aftermath. County funds and Episcopal conference notes are mentioned with references to licenses, school funding, and Rev. R. Carl Maxwell’s pastoral return.
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the News
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Turner
Longe Coust
Tunney
Dempsey
Frederick County
Reed
United States
Conference
The
Episcopal Church
South
Roanoke
Trinity ME Church
Flint Hall
R. Carl Maxwell
Fredenex
Harry Lease
Third Street
Market
Tuck” Mealey
Clarence Speaks
All Saints Street
Seventh Street
Harry Swain
F. Hanlon
Washington Daybook clash over Western Europe aid and empire links
Washington Daybook reports a tense Paris meeting between Under Secretary of State Will Clayton and Sir Stafford Cripps as the U S presses Western Europe toward self help and a customs union while Britain clings to empire preferences. The column also reviews Col Robert S. Allen’s Lucky Forward, praising its unflinching portraits of war leadership and critiquing Eisenhower and other brass.
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Tris Coffin Westington
Will Clayton
Botain
Sir Stafford Cripps
Paris
Clayton
Sir Stafford
United States
Western Europe
State Department
Stafford Cripps
England
Geneva
Western
Europe
Cripps
U. S
Dominions
London
Sir Stafard
Uncle Sam
Belgium
Holland
Luembourg
Pentagon
Third Army
America
Col
Robert S. Allen
Bob Allen
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Active Dnt
Patten
Aten
Ike” Eisenhower
sCopfright Iv
Ty Giobe
Doctor Says Gall Stones Prompt Gall Bladder Removal
Dr William A Ogrien explains gall stones may be asymptomatic or cause severe gall bladder colic. Sudden knife like pain under the right ribs can radiate to the back and shoulder, sometimes requiring morphine for relief. Removal of the gall bladder is necessary to eradicate the disease if complications are imminent or symptoms persist.
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William A. Ogrien
NEA
European Aid Questioned in Marshall Plan Debate
Sept 23 Washington states 16 European governments seek aid under the Marshall plan but face likely cuts. Congress must decide funding cycles, with fear of a two-year limit and no long-term commitments. U.S. lawmakers show skepticism about large sums and insist on concrete data before approving loans, while some officials warn against rushed action or wartime rhetoric.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Truman
Marshall
Europe
American Congress
Paris
Amica
Department of State
Congres
Peni 2 Fe
Coantres Sg
Vis Hammond
Ira Davis
A. Windsor Davis
Edgar Davis
Kathleen Davis Harris
Katherine Humphries
Neat Davis
Edgar W. Davis
Wamsville
Jonn E Davis
Silver Spring
Charlotte Lee Watkins
Frederick
L. Lynwood Davis
Arthur Davis
Frede
John W
John W. Davis
Peg- Davis
Notilsr Dais
Viola Davis Emmert
Virginia Emmett Burton
Diana Gar Burton
Vale Burton
David Frieze
Sherry Lee Frieze
F. Sidney Hemmond
Libertytown
Walter Foster
Lillian Minnick
Mary Ellen Brown
Patsy
Burke Brown
Gasson Davis
Laurel
James W. Davis
Margaret Burgee
Laurie Burzee
Richard Burges
Baltimore
J. Wm. Bros
Jus. Jr
Sadie Davis Bursee
Norvis
Burgee
I Louise D. Brosius
Adamstown
Nir
L. Donald Davis
Harry L. Davis
Tramsville
Caroline R. Wood
Clara L. Hump
Jack Cathy
Humebre
Kmics
Louise Iar Martin
Dolores L
Ira L. King
Sae
Arlene D King
Puréum Clarksburs
Carl Dais
Fountain Millis
Mable Spalding
John R. Molesworth
Monrovia
Robert H. Harris
Philadelphi
Annie Davis Lutten
de Wissels
Stanley Bda- Dawbrey
Catherine F Lee
Dutrow Lilinthicum
Dickerson
Daiarit Hershberger
An Mirs
Douglas Hardin
Patty Hardin
Davis Family Holds Eighth Annual Reunion
The Davis family reunion gathered at Mt View Park with about 100 members and guests. L Donald Davis presided as officers were reappointed, with Ges son Davis as vice president and Marjorie Da as secretary after an opening song and music by Joseph Stephens and David Hagan.
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Davs
Mt. View Park
Hyaltsdown
L. Donald Davis
Joseph Stephens
David Hagan
L Donald Davis
Ges
Davis
Marjorie da
Reshuffling Railroads by Peter Edson
Washington, Sept. 22. A fight over control of U. S. railroad policy centers on Chesapeare & Ohio Railway leaders Robert R. Young and Robert J. Bowman winning seats on New York Central’s board. If allowed, this could signal a move toward merging C & O with NYC, undermining the ICC four-system plan and shaping eastern rail policy amid a long industry struggle.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Chesapeare & Ohio Railway
Robert R. Young
Robert J. Bowman
New York Centrals Board of Directors
U. S
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore and Ohio
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake and Ohio
ICC
Niehes
Norfolk & Western
Wabash
C & QO
Pere “Marquette
B&q
Big Ve
Nyc
Bowman
Young
NYC Iestors
Robert Young
C & O-Nyc
Virginian
Norfolk
Koppers Company
Pittsburgh
la Melton Holding
Virginian Corporation
Richard
Mellon
Penania Railroad
Youngs
American Association of Railroads
AAR
Dorothy Dix on Women Supporting Women and Friendship
Dorothy Dix argues that women shunning their sex are outlaws and traitors to their class. She contends men are fair weather friends, while true support comes from women who comfort, listen, and lift each other, noting women behind many philanthropic efforts.
Learning English Usage and Pronunciation Notes
A compact note set on correct phrases such as saying Every crime has ominous misgiving and avoiding misused forms. It highlights pronunciation tips for factory and tyrannize, word pairs like childlike versus childish, and urges daily vocabulary growth with a sample sentence from Coleridge and a historic malaria fact about Sir Ronald Ross.
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Coleridge
Water flow stops at Spillway in Fishing Creek reservoir
Water from Fishing Creek reservoir, the city’s mountain water source, has dropped below the spillway mark for the first time this season. Water Superintendent W J Davis said the spillway stopped last week and has not resumed. A new water recording station above the dam will automatically log hourly flow for city records, with federal and state funds covering half the cost.
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Fishing Creek
W. ‘Ham J. Davis
Lewistown
Poin
Mustering out pay debated for sailors traveling via Canada or Mexico
Washington reports Navy and Army officials clash on a rule allowing a $100 extra mustering out pay for service traveling through Canada or Mexico to new posts. Rear Admiral Sprague says alternate routes needed if eligibility hinges on routes through foreign soil, while the Navy and Army dispute counts and policy.
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Washington
Thavy
Canada
Mexico
Thomas L. Sprague
Bureau of Personnel
Navy
United States
Faw
Armed Services
U. S
Rush
Tuling
Army
Navy Department
U.S
Bible Thoughts and Proverbs Reflections Verse Coincidence
A compact reflection on wise speech from Proverbs 15 23 contrasts random words with timely counsel. The piece echoes a medieval archer's aim and the power of words to heal or hurt. Sir Walter Son Newspaper lBiHive
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Sir Walter Son Newspaper
lBiHive
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Earl L. Douglass
India
Ceylon
Archibald M Willard
Gus Beckman
West Seventh Street
Set
Ben Phebus
Washington Daybook
Chyton
Lawrence
Wayne Hardin
Richard Hardin
Orwrent Hardin
Dickersoh
Felisa Davis Ahearn
Ethel Ahearn
Irving Ahearn
Doris Ahearn
James Ahearn
Joan Carroll Ahearn
Felise Ahearn Brady
Nashington
Sidney Burgee
Bait More
India Village
Mohindargarh
Mohindararh
Delhi
Dorothy Dix
Seach
Sir Ronald Ross
Mark
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