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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1928
Page
4
Local Warren residents suffer hard times as children miss school for lack of clothing. Warren Relief Association reports coats shoes shirts and mittens are needed urgently. Readers are urged to donate textiles. contact Mrs W W Marks at 70 W or Mrs Robert S Hall at 249.
The piece criticizes Senator Heflin of Alabama for attacking Al Smith, alleging prejudice and impropriety while claiming the Senate should focus on pending legislative priorities. It argues Heflin’s tactics deter progress and display political theater over duty.
Victor Blue died last Sunday, remembered as a Spanish-American War hero. As a lieutenant with Sampson’s fleet off Santiago Harbor, he volunteered to count Cervera’s squadron units, making two hilltop visits despite orders not to breach the lines. His actions aided the Shafter expedition bound for Cuba.
The text notes an officer who earned wide fame for mapping enemy positions during action in the Spanish American War and receiving five numbers for extraordinary heroism. He later commanded the battleship Texas in the North Sea squadron with the British Grand Fleet and served twice as chief of the Bureau of Navigation before retiring as a rear admiral in 1919. His martial reputation and personal charm contrasted with fading memory of many Spanish War participants.
A revived proposal for city center airports and rooftop railroad yards as landing fields shows growing aviation interest. Rail yards could be roofed to serve as ports for aircraft, signaling big transport firms expect faster air travel to complement ground conveyance. Warren could benefit from a suitable local air port, though nearby fields already exist.
Poem depicts a sunless street scene where fearful houses recede and unseen angel shapes hover. A doorway looms with death beside, yet life climbs from garretts toward light as love ascends a crumbling stair in Angel Court.
Readable items include Godfrey Koebley buying the Warren Roller rink building for his auto business refinishing department, injuries from an auto collision involving a toboggan rider, James Madden and George Swander taking over Elk's club dining room in Jamestown, Mrs. Hannah Bengston’s arm injury, and upcoming local meetings. Also reported are Legion officer elections, Warren County Agricultural Association dates for the 1926 exposition, J E Hazeltine elected president of the Warren County Boy Scouts, and a fire brigade incident at Warren Savings Bank involving a rope and smoke.
Poem reflecting on cold, bitter winds driving idle crowds away. It contrasts idlers with workers who press on toward a goal despite freezing weather, noting crowded streets return in spring, summer, and fall while winter empties them. The speaker admires workers braving the cold with purpose.
Dicky discovers a heron in a muddy pond explains the bird’s stealthy fishing to avoid shadowy fish in bright water. The heron and his wife feed their two youngsters, then Dicky helps carry the fish back to their nest before sunset.
Fred C. Kelly notes Venice offers peace without wheeled traffic. gondoliers shout and profanity mixes with romance while no automobiles or canoes exist. He muses on canal water, tides, and the odd idea of a Maine canoe salesman visiting Venice to compare propulsion methods.
Washington January 25 Senator Edward J Edwards of New Jersey says a big fight to repeal Prohibition will occur in 1930. He predicts wets will win but warns his view is partisan. He argues repeal requires a three fourths state ratification and doubts this Congress will adopt the joint resolution. He favors a Canadian system styled substitute for prohibition. Edwards remains a total abstainer.
Miss E writes that she believed removing hair would improve looks but ruined her face and now lives a hermit life. She asks for guidance to salvage her appearance and regain confidence.
In New York at Texas Guinan's Century Club a flower girl nicknamed Modeste, a theatre student, works 10:30 pm to 4 am while dreaming of becoming a famous actress. The column contrasts club life and upscale spots with brusque humor, and pivots to Q&A on hair growth and weight gain health advice from a physician, offering practical tips and a sample prescription.
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