Road Builders Exhibit Shovels Wow Cleveland Crowd
A report on the American Road Builders Association road show in Cleveland's public auditorium notes eight acres of exhibits and millions invested. Some 25,000 delegates inspect new machinery while Thew Shovel Co. displays powerful shovels drawing tight crowds and high praise.
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American Road Builders Association
Cleveland
Public Auditorium
Britain
Versailles
United States of North America
Portsmouth
Algiers
America
Mediterranean
Congress
Panama Canal
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Institution of
Washington, D. C
Preg Wilson
Thew Shovel Co Exhibit Showcases Massive Lorain Shovels
The exhibit features half yard Lorain 30 and three quarter yard Lorain 40 with Caterpillar Diesel, one and a half yard Lorain 77 with Caterpillar Diesel, and two and a half yard Lorain 95 dragline. Within a 30 by 80 foot space the 95 dragline stands as one of the largest pieces, already sold for coal stripping. The stand is carpeted to resemble a showroom, with shovels praised for refined, responsive engineering and precise construction.
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Thew
Thew Shovel Co
Thew Co. Representatives Meet Road Builders at Expo
Thew Co. group welcomed guests including F. A. Smythe C. B. Smythe Harry Reynolds and Joe Beltz. The well known road building professionals greeted a large turnout from across the United States, exchanging handshakes with visitors.
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Thew Co
F. A. Smythe
C. B. Smythe
Harry Reynolds
Joe Beltz
United States
Road machinery show highlights large spreaders and Thew Shovel
A snow show in Elyria features All Purpose Spreader Co known as Plan Construction Co leasing old war barns to display road materials spreaders for cinders and slag. The exhibit draws builders and public officials with sessions on highway funding and construction problems. Attendees praise Thew Shovel Co products as industry standards while giant machines like Lorain 95 draglines and portable concrete mixers illustrate the scale of road building in America.
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Elyria
All Purpose Spreader Co
The
Plan Construction Co
Southwestern War
America
Thew Shovel Co
Thew
Machinery Show Showcases Concrete Paver And Asphalt Truck
A three ton load of concrete is mixed and a ten square feet roadway paving shot is tested. A streamlined exhibit machine pleases visitors while wind resistance is noted as minimal. A huge liquid asphalt truck draws crowds and cider pours for guests as other booth gadgets including drills, metal tapes, water pumps, models, and playful demonstrations entertain attendees.
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Tyre
Salesmen clash in friendly product appraisal debate
Competition runs high as salesmen from rival firms spar over products. The men trade repartee and heated retorts while defending their lineups, learning to handle sharp criticisms and weaknesses in competitors’ offerings.
Hazardous Hinge Stop Sign Installed on Roadway
A stop sign on a hinge would lay flat when struck by a vehicle, designed to be unavoidable for drivers. It is large enough for average vision and positioned directly in the vehicle’s path, leaving motorists with no excuse for failure to stop.
Notable soil exhibit by federal and state agencies draws visitors
An exhibit showcases soils from the U S government and several states to lure tourists to vacations. Cura hoge county features a model of the new Main avenue bridge and a fine model of Cleveland offering a birdseye view of the Cry. A San Francisco Bay bridge model and many other highway project models are on display.
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U. S
Curahoge County
Main Avenue
City of
Cleveland
San Francisco Bay Bridge
Roosevelt second term swearing noted in Congress context
A brief 1937 item records Roosevelt’s second term swearing in during a session on regulating large corporations. It also lists today’s notable birthdays: Archbishop John J Mirty of San Francisco born in New York 54 years ago. Lucius N Littauer of Newark born in Gloversville 7% years ago. Harold Gray born in Kankakee 44 years ago. Mischa Elman born in Russia 47 years ago. Ruth St Denim born in New York 60 or 70? years ago. Josef Hotnupraea born in Poland 62 years ago. Richard Le Gallienne born in England 72 years ago.
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Congress
Roosevelt
John J Mirty
San Francisco
New York
Lucius N Littauer
Newark City
Gloversville
Harold Gray
Cretor
Kankakee
Ill
Josef Hotnupraea
The
Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia
Tramea
Poland
Mischa Elman
Russia
Ruth St Denim
Newark
Richard le Gallenne
France
Jerfers
England
Hollywood contractor backs Pacific coast shovel firm drives projects
A Hollywood contractor, a strong Thew Shovel Co. customer, described several large Pacific coast projects, highlighting the region's demand for heavy equipment.
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Hollywood
Pacite
Show Draws Men From Predatest Industries
A feature heavy show attracts men from a longtime national industry, highlighting the event's broad appeal and the industry’s enduring interest.
James Brown recalls Elyria tenure and neighbors
James Brown, former business manager of Elyria schools, recalls his time in Elyria with warm memories. He cherishes acquaintances he made there and notes how friendly greetings from former neighbors in Elyria now living in Elsria brighten his days.
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James Brown
Cleveland
Brown
Elyria
Elsria
Today’s anniversaries list notable historical figures
A rundown of anniversaries recalls Richard Henry Lee Anson Jones Nathaniel Willis David Wilmot William Larrabee Charles A Lindbergh Colin Clive and events from 1732 through 1914. Entries note births deaths deeds and milestones, with dates and brief identifiers for each person or event.
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Richard Henry Lee
Stratford Va
Anson Jones
Tesas
Trias Republic
Great Barrington
West
Nathaniel P. Willis
New York
W Ho
Portland
Maine
David Wilmot
Towanda Pa
Wilmot
Bethany
William Larrabee
Towa
Dicdyard
Conn
Charles A. Lindbergh
Little Falls, Mainn
Todayy Nature Reflects Gloom Yet Promises Direct Action
A clipped, somewhat gloomed note speaks of nature with sharp directness and swift motion, urging focus and decisive steps. The fragment hints at an imperative tone and a call to observe promptly despite moodiness.
Parental Training Emphasized As Key To Bright Life
A brief historical note stresses that fostering a positive outlook begins with good parental training. The message, attributed to a moral guidance standard, underlines shaping character through early guidance and routine.
Norway Reopens Multiple Inactive Mines
Dozens of mines in Norway that had stood idle for years are being reopened, signaling renewed mining activity. Officials cite improved market demand and modernization as the drivers behind the worker redeployments and potential regional economic boosts.
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Norway
Why Christ Had to Suffer and Die
A reflection on original sin and grace, contrasting humanity’s rejection of Jesus with the burdens he bears. The author likens Jesus to a friendly, musical figure rejected in a harsh world, illustrating why the Son must suffer for others.
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Lfe
Jesus Christ
Christ
Jesus
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