War in China Nearing End as Japanese Expect Quiet
Tokyo reports well informed officials believe the Chinese war is nearly finished though some leaders urge continued fighting while Chiang Kai-shek remains in power. Officials foresee an undeclared peace, with gradual shift from active combat to guerrilla warfare and a split China along the coast. Private forecasts mention halting after Hankow and advancing south, carving out a coastal zone before stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Associated Press
China
Seishiro Itagaki
Japan
Jong An Chiang Kai-shek
Hankow
Canada Studied as Warplane Factory
Ottawa reports high ranking RAF officers and British industrialists meet Canadian aircraft firms in several cities to discuss contracts potentially totaling 250 million dollars. Canada’s geography offers protection from air attacks and positions it as a key supplier and training ground for future Royal Air Force air power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Royal Air Force
Dominion
Bridge steel arrives for Shepherdstown project
A large quantity of structural steel for the new Shepherdstown bridge is being received here and hauled to Shepherdstown via Sharpsburg. Steel comes from the Western Maryland line and is loaded onto trailer trucks for delivery to the site. Some beams are said to be ninety feet long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
Sharpsburg
Maryland
Horoscope roundup for August 25 1938 notes varied influences
The horoscope warns of mixed planetary aspects for August 25 1938 with mood shifts and possible business contract signings. It highlights fortuitous activity for engineers builders and contractors and predicts political tensions around democracy. It also lists notable birthdays including Francia Bret Harte born 1836 and other figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Francia Bret Harte
Jemes Lick
Pat Dowthropter
Alien Pinkerton
Bee Hetetiine
WPA Roll Disparity Stirs Maryland County Debate
Maryland regional WPA head laments tiny local rolls, noting 200 on relief from a 150000 population, far below peers in other counties. He warns the issue reflects on Maryland and hints at push to recruit. essay-weary readers recall relief, employment, and public sentiment amid labor history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Maryland
WPA
Free State
Baltimore County
Athletics
Phillies
Philadelphia
Army
Navy
Bermuda
Cuba
Egypt
New York
American Institute of Public Opton
Hannah
Washington
Dewey Of Yesteryear Churches Declare War On Gambling
Chicago church leaders urge Governor Horner to probe Chicago gambling profits and officials’ roles. State raids target seven handbooks and 78 listed establishments amid a broad antigambling push led by State's Attorney Courtney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Yesteryear
Chicago
Chicago Church Federation
Henry Horner
Thomas J. Courtney
Church Federation
Man Accepts Texas Melon Challenge From Houston Rival
Sacramento report describes Drew C. Walker mocking Louis Greenberg of Houston as he jokes about giant Texas watermelons. A 106 pound melon is said to be awaiting demonstration of the boast, with Walker's challenge to eat it in one sitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Drew C. Walker
Louis Greenberg
Houston
Texas
Mellon
Walker
Fiery Itching Skin Gets Quick Relief with Emerald Oil
A remedy for eczema and skin rashes promotes nightly and morning use of Moane's Emerald Oil. Sold by Rudy's Drug Store and other pharmacists, the product claims deep penetration, greaseless feel, and money back satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moane
Rudy
Moone
Also Mentioned on This Page
McClure
Ie Poe
Acouts
Josh
Whistler
Everly
S “Dewey
Charles S. Whitman
Rosenthal
U.S
Thomas E. Dewey
James J. Hines
Tatamany
Whitman
Pater
P. J
BAYON
Oe Bor School
Evr Klean
Lal
Colgate Dental
BBC
Palmolive
Ar Brushies
Colgate Tooth
Colgate
Munez Wurth
Fitch
Casan
Foilet
Java
Generona
Lyona
Johnson, & Johnson Products
60E Marine
RED Cross
Gem
Louis Philippe
Angéetua
aSe
Ake
Lux Fishes
Maghesia
Secsice
Specimstara Facklean
Ream
Beth
Ing Walker
Tion
Niagara Falls
Trip
Kent
Harriaburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!