New Civil Works Plan Expands FDR Relief Program
The White House announced a broader civil works approach by the Federal government. It would transfer 2,000,000 relief workers to the Civil Works Administration by November 16 and add 2,000,000 more soon, funding projects at pace through February with monthly $150,000,000 allotments. Projects include pest control parks sanitation highways and public buildings.
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Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Ad
An old style advertisement touts Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine as a complete cold treatment. It claims quick relief by opening the bowels fighting germs and fever, easing headache and chills, and fortifying the system. It urges purchase at a drugstore for 20 or 0 cents.
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Grove
Empty Stocking Club Forfeits Christmas Treat Plans
Financial hardship due to bank failures and rising demands forces the Empty Stocking Club of Hagerstown to abandon its annual Christmas treat for poor children. President Mrs Edward Oswald reports funds exhausted after decades of charity, but Boy Scouts will take Santa’s role this year instead. A separate item notes a four and a half foot turtle captured in the Withlacoochee River, Georgia.
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Magerstown
Edward ‘Oswald
Hagerstown
Santa Claus
Allenry Rheumatism Cure Promises Quick Pain Relief
A newspaper notice touts ALLENRY as a powerful safe prescription that quickly drives out rheumatic pain in 48 hours. It claims to help a crippled worker regain his pay and family happiness, offering an 85 cent bottle with a money back guarantee to treat rheumatic pain backache sciatica neuritis and lumbago.
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Dad
Cauffman and Co
Public urged to cooperate to end crime
Baltimore City State's Attorney Herbert R. O'Conor urged tougher penalties for bogus stock operators and dishonest bankers at a Hagerstown Rotary Club talk. He argued crime requires public effort, faster prosecutions, and treatment for minor offenders, citing rising crime and prison numbers. He praised local officials and noted Prohibition repeal gains in Philadelphia.
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Rotary
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Baltimore City
Hagerstown
John Pangborn
Vocational Service Committee
Enel Lee
United States
Washington County
Rand Bible
Clarence G. Emmert
G. Lloyd Harshman
Omer T. Kaylor
Bruce Lightner
W. S. Hess
New Comfort for Those Who Wear False Teeth
False teeth wearers gain comfort from a powder that tightens plates and eliminates gummy or pasty taste. It deodorizes and provides a secure, clean feel. Available in three sizes at Caufftman's Cut Rate Store and from H. P. Middlehau, your druggist.
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Caufftman's Cut Rate
H. P. Middlehau
Walkathon To Start Tonight In Hagerstown Fairgrounds
The first Championship Walkathon in Hagerstown begins tonight at 8 o clock at the Fairgrounds main exhibition hall. About fifty teams entered. doors open at 7. Contestants were screened by the official physician with several rejected for weaknesses. The venue seats about 5,000, with a 20 by 60 foot contest floor and a new headquarters for participants. Four masters of ceremonies and vaudeville acts are planned. Core crop in North Carolina estimated at 42,850,000 bushels.
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Hagerstown
Fairgrounds
Forest Fire Season Preparedness In Maryland
Maryland State Forester F W Besley announces imminent fall forest fire period with district towers on watch and crews ready. Lookouts posted at 19 towers, fire tools sharpened, and staffing trimmed with civilian conservation camps used to fill gaps. Public cooperation urged to prevent costly suppression efforts during the lean budget period.
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F. W. Besley
State Department of Forestry
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Dr Croft Re elected Waynesboro Mayor Victory by four votes
Dr J W Croft narrowly wins re election as Burgess of Waynesboro defeating Republican Thomas F Kilnefelter by four votes amid mixed ballot results including a failed 150000 sewer bond and strong defeats for repeal measures in Greencastle and local sports outcomes in Sunday voting.
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Licking Nhat City
Greencastle
D. W. Shinman
J. C. Foust
City officials plan conference on insurance matters
A mayor council and Board of Street Commissioners meeting is set for Friday afternoon in City Hall to discuss city insurance. A committee report urged higher coverage on some city properties and lower on others. No action is expected at the conference, though a tentative insurance schedule may be outlined.
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Utah Repeal Vote Keeps Narrow Prohibition Margin
With most districts counted, Utah's repeal majority sits near 49,000. Returns from 729 of 798 districts show 101,103 for repeal of the 18th Amendment and 63,248 against. Seventeen of twenty-nine counties back anti repeal. overall, 99,539 vote in favor and 57,80 against the Utah prohibition amendment.
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Utah
Will Rogers as Health Officer in a Laughing Film
A lighthearted scene imagines Will Rogers as a health officer in New Winton. A two doctor town relies on old fashioned methods. Doctor Bull in Henry's theater shows provides medical farce with castor oil and comic patient care.
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Bull
One Man's Journey at Colonial Theatre
A beautiful and powerful film closes a two day run at the Colonial Theatre. Liozel Barrymore stars as a country doctor in a moving performance, supported by Dorothy Jordan Joel McCrea Frances Dee and May Robson.
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Liozel Barrymore
Dorothy Jordan
Joel McCrea
Frances Dee
May Robson
Letty and Robson Star in Eli's Housekeeper Roles
Letty leads with May Robson at her best as Eli's housekeeper. McCrea shines as the veteran actor's son, while Dee is convincing as McCrea's fiancée in a brief supporting turn.
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Letty
May Robson
Eli
McCrea
Miss Dee
Mae West Draws Capacity Crowds at Maryland Theatre
Mae West continues to star in I'm No Angel as the Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown fills to capacity for a third day. Enthusiasts flocked to the popular playhouse, deeming Mae West the standout attraction of the year.
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Maryland Theatre
Angel
Hagerstown
End Rupture Troubles At Free Trial In Hagerstown
A promotional event by Wm. 8.) Rice Adama, originator of the Rice Method, offers a free trial for self treatment of rupture at the Colonial Hotel in Hagerstown Maryland on Saturday November 11. The session runs 10 to 12 a.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., promising a complete method to restore parts and allow work without rupture symptoms. All sufferers are invited to attend regardless of rupture size or duration.
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Adama
Colonial Hotel
Hagerstown
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