Graft in State Contracts Urges Honest Reform
A lengthy letter criticizes Lee Bradley and the Davey administration for alleged state contracting abuses. It cites overpaid coal and hot mix contracts, middlemen profits, and bid irregularities. The writer urges thorough investigations, legislative action, and dismissal of graft to restore taxpayer confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Bradley
Senate
Commonwealth
Davey
Ohio
State Highway Department
State Liquor Department
Today’s anniversaries and history notes from 1938
This page lists notable births and deaths tied to anniversaries including John Be Puree, John Nicolay, Buffalo Bill Cody, Katherine McDowell, Thomas Lawson, John Cohen, Napoleon’s Elba escape, and other historical milestones. It also covers today in history events and birthdays, plus a horoscope for February 27, 1938, and biographical notes on several figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Cincinnati
Man
Ireland
John GG. Nicolay
Lincoln
Germany
William F. Cody
Buffalo BN
Scott Co
Town
Denver
Katherine S
McDowell
Sherwood Banner
Holly Springs
Miss
Thomas WW. Lawson
Bogeton
John S. Cohen
Atlanta
U.S
Augusta
Napoleon
Elba
Congressional Temperance Society
Washington
Hiram BR
Revels
Senate
Chicago
Venice
Haly
Siberia
Ziseg Tary
Pesone
No Wonder He Was Tired
A neighboring city reports a talk claiming a panacea for national ills through work for four million married women and seven million unmarried women. The idea suggests married women leaving jobs frees roles for others, or employed men marry and gain means to propose, with the speaker appearing tired yet triumphant.
Freedom and Education Drive Lectures at University Events
President J Duncan Spaeth of the University of Kansas City spoke at the University of Pennsylvania mid winter convocation on freedom linking it to education. Rev Daniel A Poling at Temple University also urged more liberty and intelligent use of it. Spaeth warned against negative conceptions of freedom and urged education as headlights guiding progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Duncan Spaeth
University of Kansas City
University of Pennsylvania
Temple University
Philadelphia
Daniel A. Poling
Spaeth
Indiana anti Roosevelt faction looms in 1949 race
The piece portrays Indiana figures McNutt, McHale, and Minnion as potential spearhead figures aiming to challenge Roosevelt allies in 1949. It cites McNutt as a rising rival, notes friction with Roosevelt and Farley, and mentions Woodring as a target. It also touches on youth congress sponsors, the National Press Club taproom strike, and various political curios. It mentions Joe Kennedy amusing Roosevelt and broader notes on court decisions and reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McNutt
Herbert Hoover
Coolidge
McNutt
Mr. Rooservelt
Adonis
Indianapolis
Air Corps
San Francisco
Denver
Roosevelt
Washington
Harry Woodring
Harry
Paul
Woodring
Tax exemptions under income tax rule for life insurance and bequests
Summary of exemptions include death benefits from life insurance and endowment contracts up to premiums paid, annuity excess taxed, bequests and inheritance, interest from government bonds, certain federal pensions, gifts to veterans families, rental value of a minister’s housing, alimony, and city jury fees. The details specify inclusions and exclusions for gross income and tax-free thresholds for 1997 and prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
United States
Silver coin demand boosts Pretoria Royal Mint output
Pretoria's Royal Mint branch operates at full capacity to meet higher demand for Silver coins. Officials attribute the rise in circulation to improved prosperity among workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Royal Mint
Elyria Stocks Listed Weekly by P RB Smith Co
East Ohio financial page lists approximate prices for Elyria area stocks and bonds. Entries include Elyria Savings and First National Bank notes, Lorain County Bank Stocks, Northern Savings and Perry Fay deposits, with bid and ask quotes and share/bond identifiers. The table cites rates and prices for public utilities and local financials, reflecting a snapshot of market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
P. RB
Smith & Company
Elyria Savings
Carson VT
Elyria Say. B
Elyria Tele
P. Bks
Harshaw (New
Jorain Co. Bank Cts
Lorain Co. Bank Stki
Northern Say
O. F. Pwr
Perry Fay
Be Say
Bible Readings Saturday February 26 Read TH Corinthians 13
Reading notes from February 26 focus on Paul’s farewell counsel to the church. The speaker urges perfection, comfort, unity, and living in peace, invoking the God of love and peace to bless the gathering.
Head growth as proof in Petrie study sparks debate
A column cites Sir Flinders Petrie and other experts claiming skull growth continues after birth, contrasting views with Baker, Harris, and others. It notes skull weights, brain development milestones, and differing European and Caucasian averages, alongside theological reflections and a personal note on interpreting growth over decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle-Telegram
Dene Wadkar
Funders Petrie
der. Hedlicka
Flinders Petrie
W. Morrant Baker
W.dormer Harris
M. D
T. RL. PB
Kirkes
Morton
Philadelphia
America
Cuvien's
O. S. Towler
Tawler and Wells Craninology Co
Profei
North Russia Briefs Highlight Local Social Events
Mr. and Mrs Hollis Reightey hosted Oberlin guests at Hary Gibsons on Tuesday. Circle 6 of St Peters Amherst met at Amelia Deuschies home Thursday with Mrs Aund Berg visiting Cleveland for pneumonia care. Mrs Jacob Schramm visited Huntington with sister Willard Redman recovering from car injuries. Wesley Samslow spent Sunday with Harry Liner family. A double wedding anniversary for Ed and Schramm and Fred Berg was celebrated at Schramms home Saturday with dinner for Berg family Schramms and Liners including Louis Berg Ralph Schramm and Juanita Leray Schramm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Russia
Hollis Reightey
Oberlin
Hary Gibson
Whi Berg
Circle 6
St. Peter's ‘Church
Amherst
Amelia Deuschie
Aund Berg
Harvey Lipstrue
Cleveland
Jacob Schramm
Huntington
Willard Redman
Wesley Samslow
Harry Liner
West Ridge
Ed Schramm
Fred Berg
Harlan Schramm
Tonald
Louis Berg
Ralph Schramm
Columbus
Juanita
Leray Schramm
Also Mentioned on This Page
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago, & Co
Michigan Ave
New York
Fifth Ave
Etroit
General Motors
Loday
Walton Moore
S. Os
Fairfax
Charles M Sheldon
Topeka
Kans
We We N.Y
Godfrey L. Cabot
Boston
Bessie (. Randolph
Hollinsaries
Borefort Co
Archishop
John G. Murray
St Paul
Minn
Waterbury
Con
Ypars Ao
Jann Harvey Kellare
Baurle Creek
Mich
Sureeon
Tyrone
MR. Mawson
England
William
Maude
Mawson
American Youth Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Execuive Committee
Europe
Far East
National Press Club
C. T. Derg
A. F
L.ers
Tom Girdler
Dwares
Roosevel
Joe Kennedy
White House
London
Joe
Senatory
Keith
Sophie Tucker
Sophie
Mr Kennedy
Joseph Guffey
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Roswell Magill
Congress
la Guayra
Venezuela
Sweden
Keyes Auto Service
West Ave
The
Northern Savings & Loan Co
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Masonic Temple
Bible
Voice of
People
Jesus Christ
North
Russia
Mark
Coe
Wilmot Printing Company
Masonica Pemple Nea Eay Ans
Cahomias
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