Taxes Hit Utilities In 1937 In New York
An article reviews the 1937 tax burden from Consolidated Edison and the Bell System, highlighting taxes of 348,960,362 for Edison interests and 137,600,000 for Bell. It notes taxes per employee, per meter, and per share, compares to city services, and warns higher taxes will fall on consumers and workers unless public spending is cut. It cites data from the companies’ annual reports and urges reader questions to the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Consolidated Edison Company
New York City
Consolidated Edisor Company
City of
New York
Fire
Department of Health
Police Department
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bell System
Wheat Loans Open for Ohio Farmers in 1938
Ohio farmers may file applications for federal 1938 wheat loans with County AAA committees. Loans cover up to 70 cents per bushel on tested wheat, subject to not exceeding corn and tobacco AA allotments by the stated percent. Loans issued via CCC or participating banks, with storage terms affecting the rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
County Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Elmer F Kruse
State Aaa
Kruse
Commodity Credit Corporation
Focal
Paternalism Across Nations and U S Traffic Views
The piece compares European autocracy trends with American federal paternalism and New Deal policies, arguing against government overreach in private rights. It cites a Indianapolis convention remark by Willian L Hutcheson urging defense of private enterprise, and discusses daytime driving speeds versus night conditions as safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Russia
Germany
Italy
United States
Indianapolis
Willian L. Hutcheson
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners In
America
Washington
Shane
Population peak debate and future implications explored
A National Resources Committee on Population Problems discusses life expectancy trends and a potential population peak of 158 million in 1980 or an alternate 138 million in 1955. It notes shifting age structure with fewer under 20 and more over 40, and urges policy aligned with resource development and liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Free State
Anniversaries and history events span centuries
TODAY IN HISTORY section lists figures born across eras such as Pierre Le Moyne and Mary Baker Eddy, with deaths or notable deeds. It recalls Padre Junipero Serra founding the San Diego mass in 1769, Washington DC becoming the U.S. capital in 1790, and 20th century milestones like the 1918 Russian royal family death and a 1934 San Francisco general strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre le Moyne
Sieur Diberville
Southwest
Montreal
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
Bow
Newton
Mass
Marietta Holley
Jefferson County
Arthur Wooper
Arganagers
Pintach Compressing Co
Safety Car Heating and Lighting Co
Rome
New York City
Eben E Rexford
Wisconsin
Johnsburg
Nwoy
Thomas A Janvier
Philadelphia
Padre Junipero Serra
San Diego Bay
Mad” Antony Wayne
Continental Light Infantry
Washington, DC
San Francisco
Father Coughlin
Pres. Roosevelt
Lao Mi
Historic New York Day Trip to Sleepy Hollow and Old Dutch Church
Charles Driscoll recounts a summer visit from New York City to Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. He notes Washington Irving’s ties, the Old Dutch Church on Broadway built in 1697, and its claim as America’s oldest continuously used church. The piece mentions family travels and local schools near Dobbs Ferry and Scarborough.
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York
New York
Broad“2
Tarrytown
Hudson
Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving
New York City
Broadway
Pat
Dobbs Ferry
Scarborough
Faith and memory echo at a colonial graveyard
The piece recalls belief in life after death, martyrs and early church faith, and visits a graveyard along a street near monuments to Major Andre. It notes gravestones of Paulding, Van Wart, and Williams, plus a Sleepy Hollow author link, ending with reflections on history and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Sheol
Christ
Little Way
Andre
West Point
John Paulding
Isaac van Wart
David Williams
Pauldings
van Warts
Sleepy Hollow
Pat
Notable births and a forecast for a strong, ambitious native
The note lists several born individuals including Rt Rev Henry St. George Tucker Kathleen Norris Ginger Rogers Dr Bela Schick Eugene O Sykes and Arthur B. Chrisman with ages and birthplaces. It then offers a personality forecast for today describing a shy impulsive yet generous nature potentially developing into a powerful, influential figure with caution for midlife challenges and a path toward success and world impact.
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Henry St. George Tucker
Richmond Va
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Warsawy
Kathleen Norris
Saratoga
Cal
New Elst
San Francisco
Gnger Rogers
Bela Schick
New York City
Schick
Hungary
A Historic Church Pews Tell Time in Quiet Interior
The old church, repaired after a 1837 lightning strike, preserves a few original pews used by early worshippers. Simple oak planks wear from generations, with native stone walls and Dutch bricks hinting at a long, local story. About 200 seats keep the modest sanctuary open to visitors stepping into history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Garden Party for Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Forty members and guests of the Methodist Ladies Aid Society gathered at Mrs Harold Allsop's home in South Amherst on July 16 for a garden party. After indoors with devotionals, an invitation to a Silver Tea by the Congregational Ladies Dime Society was accepted. Miss Lydia Heller of Amherst sang with piano accompaniment by Mrs Edward Piech, then garden contests followed. Prize corsages were given to Miss Heller and Mrs Piech, with dessert served on small flower-centered tables by the hostess and Mrs George Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Amherst
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Harold Allsop
Congregational Ladies Dime Society
H. E Dulmage
Lydia Heller
Edward Piech
Howard Steele
Don Bryant
Garfield Harris
Miss Heller
Picch
George Rice
Ladies Altar Society Plans Parish Chicken Dinner
A regular Nativity Parish Ladies Altar Society meeting at Mrs. Roy Anderson's home, with hosts Mrs. John Sledge and Mrs. George Sulka, approved a parish chicken dinner for Sunday July 24 and a bake sale, followed by a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Altar Society
Australia finally drenched as heavy rains relieve drought
In a turning weather moment, Australia receives substantial rainfall easing prolonged drought across regions. Local authorities report improved soil moisture, replenished rivers, and better prospects for crops and water reserves amid the downpour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Minstrel Show in High School Auditorium July 20
Nativity Junior League sponsors a minstrel show titled Dixie To Harlem with cast from Annunciation Parish Cleveland to be held in the High School auditorium Wednesday evening July 20 at 8:00 o'clock. Members of the Ladies of St. John's Woman's Union host Silver Tea Thursday afternoon at Mrs H E Dulmage's home prompting Circle Two to postpone meeting one week. Circle One will meet at Mrs Rose Wilhelm's home Wednesday afternoon. Christian Endeavor hosts ice cream social on Congregational Church lawn last Thursday night selling ice cream cake candy and popcorn. Merry Maids Sunday School Class of St John's Church plans a theatre party next Wednesday night the regular meeting date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nativity Junior League
Dixie
Harlem
Annunciation Parish
Cleveland
St. John's Woman's Union
H. E. Dulmage
Circle Two
Circle One
Rose Wilhelm
The
Christian Endeavor
Congregational Church
Merry Maids
St John’s Church
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Chas. Driscoll
McNaught Syndicate
Eugene O Sykes
Miss
Federal Communications Commissioner
Aberdeen
Arthur B. Chrisman
White Post
Elyria
P. OR. Smith & Company
Elyria Savings
Colson V. T. C
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Elyria Telephone
General Finance
Lorain Co
Fed
Northern Savings
O. P
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Lake Ave. Coal Co
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