Pennsylvania Hunt for Hoover Support in Democratic Camp
The Pennsylvania scene shows both Republicans and many Democrats leaning to Hoover. Editorials from York Gazette and Harrisburg Patriot question Smith’s platform stance and the Houston alignment. The Smith Raskob effort to forge a new Democratic party faces defections and doubts. the outcome hinges on external gains versus internal losses.
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Pennsylvania
Smith
South
Houston Platform
York Gazette
York
Harrisburg
Vance C. McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Tewor
Wilson
Mayor Walker Absent In Warm WeatherFans City Chill
The New York World notes Mayor Jimmy Walker shows displeasure with his home city in heat as his absence from New York apparently does not seriously affect municipal affairs on August first, 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Walker
New York City
New York World
Absence of Mayor Walker Praised as Public Boon
The Hon James J Walker has been away from port for thirty eight days since June twenty four. Officials note smooth state affairs, punctual schedules, lack of alarms, and saving to taxpayers while the mayor pursues ventures near Houston Texas. Citizens even hail pleasant weather and orderly ferries and trains during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Walker
Houston
Tex
Speed and risk shadow 375 mph plane dream in Washington
Washington experts debate a Savoia hydroplane proposal for 375 mph travel carrying 30 passengers. Keyhoe warns of propulsion, takeoff limits, and the dangers of sustained ultra high speed, noting the need for gradual starts and safe cornering for long trans continental flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Luigi Cape
Savoia Hydroplane Company
Italy
Signor Cape
Donald E. Keyhoe
Terra Firma
Keyhoe
Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest
A light verse about a suitor named William courting the narrator and the humorous dynamic with Nellie's father. The speaker observes William's cheerful manner, polite talk, and hopeful behavior as he seeks approval, while the father remains amused by the scene and reflects on past work with Nellie's dad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Nellie
Dining in the Dark with a Night Watchman
A first person tale unfolds as a wary couple hide from a nocturnal figure they mistake for a ghost. The Night Watchman muses about capturing two birds and a lamprey, recounting past catches and gliding from fish to a possible upcoming feast in a tense, eerie seaside scene.
Living and Loving Advice From Mrs Virginia Lee
A older advice column offers tips for young women on dating and finances. Readers ask about religion differences in relationships, trust after past infidelity, and engagement timing. Mrs Lee urges tolerance, self-reliance, and parental consultation for legitimacy and respect.
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Mrs
Virginia Lee
New Yorker sightseeing and Irving Berlin tales in New York diary
The diary notes visitors see more of the city than locals, highlighting Irving Berlin’s rise from waiter to millionaire and the city’s fame for photography on the New York Central. It also mentions Fifth Avenue fashion, a free photo offer for commuters, and the Little Church Around the Corner as a popular marriage church with limits for divorced couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Irving Berlin
Chinatown
Gar
New York Central
Fifth Avenue
Episcopal
Randolph Ray
Diet and Health tips for periodic dieting and weight control
In a reader exchange, Mrs. W describes a 1 200 calorie daily plan focusing on fresh vegetables toast milk soups and fruit. The adviser endorses periodic small reductions, suggests a 600 calorie low day weekly, and emphasizes protein with skim milk cheese or eggs. Cabbage highlighted for vitamins and anti-scurvy properties.
Conewango Club to Renovate Interior on Market Street
The Conewango club house on Market street will undergo an entire interior renovation arranged by the house committee. Rev. A A Wilfrid, pastor of Zion Lutheran church Mt Jewett for eighteen years, has resigned and moved his family to Elmira New York where he will have a charge.
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Conewango Club
Club
Market Street
A. A. Wilfrid
Zion Lutheran Church
Mt. Jewett
Elmira
N. Y
Warren notices and incidents across 1925 1927
On August 2 1925 Carl Dah his wife and young son narrowly escaped serious injury when their auto was hit by a Shefield baggage car and A Perfett of Warren was damaged on Hemlock street. August 2 1926 school district financial reports were sent to Harrisburg and Mayme Marsh was elected principal at the Warren Board of Education meeting. August 2 1927 Contwango Valley women golfers will play a Tombstone tournament tomorrow. Donald Rhoades two received injuries after being struck by a car.
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Carl Dah
Sheffield
Warren County
State Department
Harrisburg
Mayme Marsh
Fourth Ward
Warren Board of Education
Contwango Valley Country Club
Tombstone
Donald
James Rhoades
Laurel Street
One Minute Pulpit Verse Reflection
A brief devotional note cites Psalm 65 9 10 praising gods provision for the earth. The text emphasizes rain blessing the land, preparing corn, nurturing furrows and soft soils, and the abundance of waters from the river of God.
Cabbage and Diet Tips From Mrs Peters War
In a brief note readers are urged to request pamphlets on reducing and gaining weight from Dr. Lulu Hunt Peters at the Warren Tribune. The text extols raw cabbage as a low calorie, vitamin rich food suitable for dieters and for children, with advice on preparation and serving. It also references an ovarian removal note and promises further answers in a Hygiene of Women article.
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Lulu Hunt Peters
The
Warren Tribune
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Herbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
United States
David A. Reed
Edward Martin
Charles A. Waters
Supreme Court
William D. Porter
Congress
T. C. Cochran
Assembly
A. W. Mumford
Kansas City
Hoover
New York Herald Tribune
Jimmy
Charles P. Stewart
Keyhee
Signer Cape
Keyhie
San Francisco
Edgar A. Guest
Peter's Adventures
Florence Vincent
Turnstone
Babe
Curly
Prim Rose
New Yorker
Clare Binnaird
Trinity Haptish Church
Camden
Privi’ Vewe
By Lulu
Aunt Peters
Mrs. W
A. Perfett
Warren
Hemlock Street
Claude Bisie
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