Civil service move widens postmaster civil service scope
The piece discusses President Roosevelt expanding civil service exams to first, second, and third class postmasters, contrasting Republican reactions and noting past GOP behavior on civil service in Kansas and nationally. It cites The Washington News and The Philadelphia Record on Landon’s stance and GOP records from 1921 to 1933.
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Letters To The Editor at The Rittman Press
Readers express opinions in this letters column with no editoral endorsement. Signed letters may use real names or nom de plumes and are kept confidential if requested.
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Understanding Scabs and Union Picket Principles
The text defines a scab as a union member who crosses a picket line to work for a nonunion shop while someone unaffiliated with a union cannot be labeled a scab. It explains apprenticeship, competency, and the employer’s right to discharge. then outlines picket lines, two sides of a dispute, and the need for rational dialogue with a negotiating committee backed by facts.
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Bittman
Debunking the Kansas Coolidge Myth About Alf Landon
The article argues Landon’s “balanced budget” claim hides how Kansas teachers are underpaid and rely on WPA relief. It notes federal aid helped Kansas balance budgets, criticizes his civil service stance, and cites opposition from the Kansas Federation of Labor to his collective bargaining views.
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Local Personal Notices From Doylestown Hubbard and Ontario
Mr and Mrs Joseph Steiner of Doylestown called at the J E Steiner home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Petit and son Louis of Hubbard spent Monday at the A S Petit home. Mrs Reuben Hawtin and son Ronald visited briefly with Mr and Mrs Dunning De Foe of 8 State street. Hawtin is a cousin of De Foe and lives at New Market Ontario near De Foe birthplace.
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J. E. Steiner
Arthur Petit
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To Tell Squirrels Apart Teeth Clue Distinguishes Gray and Fox
A note explains a method to distinguish gray and black squirrels by counting upper jaw teeth. It states gray and black squirrels differ by a small additional tooth at the front end of the row, affecting tooth count and appearance.
Harrison Buys Rittman Press
Ernest Harrison becomes sole owner operator of The Rittman Press after dissolution of partnership with Glenn Oyster. Oyster transferred interest August 13. business manager role ends. Harrison to continue aggressive editorial policy and expand newspaper and printing operations.
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Toledo Boy Pedals 133 Miles to Marshallville Visit
Junior 15 year old Harry Mellotte of Toledo rode a Western Flyer bicycle about 133 miles to Marshallville RD to visit his uncle aunt and cousins Mr and Mrs George A Yoho and family. He left Toledo in the morning and arrived in roughly 12 hours while working at a grocery as part time help.
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Final Band Concert Planned For Friday
The Marshallville Band sponsors a final band concert and amateur program this Friday evening August 21. The 8 p m program offers three cash prizes $2 first $1 second and 50 cents third with eligibility open to all. No carnival is planned this year due to upcoming school start.
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Esther Spade Enjoys Berlin Olympics and Dinner Companions
Miss Esther Spade reports great pleasure watching the Olympic games in Berlin. She recalls dining with Doug Fairbanks and Lady Ashley aboard ship. She notes the unattractive shoes worn by German women and says she will return to Rittman early next month with Mrs L K To land.
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Rittman
Less Wheat Needed in Exchange for Medina Flour Offer
The notice advertises a flour exchange claiming less wheat required now. It touts Medina Quality Flour at 5 1/2 bushels for pastry flour and 6 bushels for blend, blaming high bran and middlings prices for feed as the barrier. It urges customers to bring wheat and take home the best flour available.
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Medina
August Almanac Highlights Through the Years
Concise daily entries note key historical events on each date: Lenox Library founding in 1870 on Friday the 21st, British Army occupation of Long Island in 1776 on Saturday the 22nd, New Mexico annexation to U S in 1846 on Sunday the 23rd, British capture of Washington in 1814 on Monday the 24th, New Orleans founded in 1718 on Tuesday the 25th, Woman's Suffrage amendment ratified in 1920 on Wednesday the 26th, first gas street lights in Baltimore in 1821 on Thursday the 27th.
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Feed agency says ample feed for cattle through 1937
Information from the federal livestock feed agency in Kansas City reports plenty of feed supplies for livestock owners for the rest of this year and into 1937, as growing conditions improve in western and north central states, with the office established during this period of growth.
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North Central
Church Services and Programs at Local Fellowship
The church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Rev Albert Henry as pastor. Sermon at 10 30 a m, Young People’s meeting at 6 45 p m, evangelistic services 7 45 p m. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 00 p m. Prayer meeting 7 45 p m Tuesday. Friday 7 30 p m express ministry of intercession. Warm welcome and spiritual message.
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Brethren Day Services Planned at Sterling Church
First Brethren Rev Louis Grubb leads Bible School at 9 30 am on Sunday with Floyd Hoover guiding study of Acts 1 15 18 and Romans 1 15 17. Morning worship aligns with Sterling Brethren, Rev Grubb to preach. afternoon service features Rev Paul Bauman. Young People meet 6 30 pm at Rittman Church for discussion and 7 30 pm an Object Lesson and song service. Pastor continues series on God s Master Man focusing on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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Rittman
Milton Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule and Agricultural Update
The Milton church lists Sunday activities August 23 including Sunday School at 9 15 and worship at 10 30 with sermons on The Finality of Jesus and The Gospel for All Men. Evening programs, prayer and study, and youth sessions are noted. County agent R W Lang reports Belmont farmers largely favor alfalfa as a solution to the dry season with better yields than clover or timothy.
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