Bruce Bruce Fence Building in Maryland Politics
Washington dispatch reports Governor O Conor shifted support to the Winebrenner machine under Howard Bruce not for loyalty but for patronage. Bruce is described as the backstage governor building a fence to claim Radcliffe seat by 1940, with Petrott, Jackson, and Frederick county figures entangled in a patronage reshuffle. The piece notes heavy Bruce involvement in fundraising and political maneuvering across Western Maryland counties.
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Washington
Maryland
Frederick
O'Conor
O’conor
Howard Jackson
Howard Bruce
Radcliffe
Senate
Dave Wine
Brenner
Jackson
Winebrenner
Baltimore
Bruce
Francis Perrott
Petrott
Winebrenzer
Clarence Miles
Frederick County
John Funk
Winebrenner Med
How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men
Advice from a period column promoting a tonic for women in change of life. It urges fresh air, eight hours sleep, and using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to build resistance, increase vivacity, calm nerves, and ease symptoms of menopause.
Cotton Picker Duo Backed By Rust Brothers Vision
Mack and John Rust, Texas born and now in Memphis, aim to free cotton labor from drudgery with their rust cotton picker. They operate a non profit foundation to benefit unemployed sharecroppers and set pay limits to share profits. Their plan blends invention with social goals and a family company culture.
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Harry P. Snyder
Memphis
Tenn
Rust Brothers
John
Mack
Rust
Texas
Kansas Wheat Fields
University of Texas
Jah
Weatherford
Tex
Rust Foundation
Rust Cotton Picker Company
Company
Accused of Slayings Confesses in Indiana Farm Case
Clifford Redmond, 27, shown wiping ink from his hands, signed a confession admitting the slayings of Mr and Mrs Paul Brand at their Edinburg area farm, according to State's Attorney Floyd Sonnemann at Vanderwaalnd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clfford Redmond
Floyd Sonnemann
Vandalia
Paul Brand
Edinburg
Ind
Four-Day Week Urged for Coal Miners in 1930s Proposal
Washington March 6 A four day week for the nations 400000 coal miners was proposed Sunday to solve overproduction in the soft coal industry. E C Minter president of the Minter Fuel Company Beckley West Virginia a major independent producer outlined the five point program for the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. C. Minter
Minter Fuel Company
Beckley
W. Va
West Virginia
Proposed 30-hour week aligned with mine workers plan
A letter to the committee proposes a 30 hour week as a standard short working week. The motion reflects expectations from the United Mine Workers of America ahead of the wage conference set for April 1 upon expiration of current agreements.
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Ltry
Committee For
United Mine Workers of America
Funkstown Trolley Ends Service After 43 Years
The Funkstown trolley made its final run late last night with Fred W. Casey Jones at the throttle and Richard Hartle aboard who rode when service began in 1896. Crowds filled the Public Square for an 11 15 departure as torpedoes on the tracks marked the farewell amid buses replacing electric service.
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Fred W. “Casey” Jones
Funkstown
Richard “Dix” Hartle
Fort McHenry
Summit Avenue
Williamsport
Hartle
Jacob Fisher
McCardell Brothers
Hagerstown
Bartle
Watts’ Park
Railroad Line Reaches Frederick via Key Towns
A few years later the line was extended to Funkstown, Wagner's Crossroads, Boonsboro and finally to Frederick, linking these communities as part of the regional rail expansion.
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Funkstown
Wagner’s Crossroads
Boonsboro
Frederick
Real estate bargains in Hagerstown classified section
Local classified pages showcase real estate opportunities in Hagerstown. Listings emphasize affordable homes and rental properties, inviting readers to browse from home.
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Hagerstown
BC Pain Relief Ad Claims Quick Headache Aid
An advertisement touts BC as a fast acting prescription type remedy. It promises relief from headaches neuralgia muscular pains and nervousness with no opium or derivatives. Available in 10¢ and 25¢ sizes.
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Drew Pearson
Casey Jones
Ward Kimball
Nevada Central
San Gabriel
Cal
Kimball
Betty
Orange Grove
Mack Rust
Shoe Repairing Department
J. J. Newberry “Stor
Washington ST
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
Bill Tomorrow
Hagerstown Gas Co
the House of Blue White Diamonds
Fog Deweiry Co
R. D. McKee
Icodemus
R&g
CP Pm LI Street
Rayon Taffeta
Arate
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