Roosevelt Birthday Ball Aids Warm Springs Foundation
Local Knights of Columbus join national effort to sponsor a birthday ball for President Roosevelt on January 30. Proceeds support the Warm Springs Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, inviting wide community participation to aid a democratic charity event with broad sponsorship.
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Roosevelt
Knights of Columbus
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Warm Springs Foundation
Democrat
Knights of Columbus Benefit For Infantile Paralysis
In Washington the Knights of Columbus organize an event to aid children stricken with infantile paralysis. The public will respond with sympathy and enthusiasm though many cannot participate actively, choosing to support the worthy cause by attending or contributing.
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Knights of Columbus
Washington
Incompleteness by Luella Kerr
A reflective verse about relentless tasks and the passage of years. The speaker laments wasted toil and crushed hopes, yet from a higher justice, a call arises to live anew and strive again beyond mortal limits.
Navy remains dry after Prohibition repeal says Swensen
Secretary Swensen insists the Navy will stay alcohol free despite Prohibition repeal. He notes navies sometimes provide liquor before battle but American grit will keep ships dry. He cites a long tradition of alcohol ban on warships since 1862 and no wine aboard since 1913 under Daniels.
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Swénsen
Navy
Daniels
Mer. Swanson
Courtesy buys service not silk or price
The poem notes that customers choose a store for friendly treatment and smiling eyes rather than goods, prices, or busyness. It argues timely service is a top recommendation and urges investing in oneself through confidence.
Corn hog meeting draws crowd in Kalens Saturday
Richmond report notes a Humber crowd attending the corn hog meeting in Kalens on Saturday afternoon. Victor Malichky Jowaletek is busy preparing sales tickets for bees purchased over two years for customers' use in certifying corn hog reductions. A horse was killed in a harrowing accident when entangled in harness, fatally injuring the animal. The piece ends with references to Misses Lascille Kays and Tec lease I.
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Victor Malichky Jowaletek
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Lascille Kays Yan
Local Social Notes From Washington R I
Mrs. Daisy Simmering reports visits in Washington and notes of neighbors. Family members and locals Cherished by friends, with deaths in Chicago and a burial, plus several residents visiting homes and schools.
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Washington, R
Daisy Simmering
By The Way Dear Patrons at the State Theatre
A reader notes Pi bot PT sold thousand tickets in twenty minutes at the first free show. Local visitors praised the new State Theatre and said it looked beautiful. A Furnish talk with Mr Chalupa of Pleasant Plain mentions Washington. The piece also quotes Douglass Firbanks Jr on movie attire and style in Washington and Hollywood.
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New State Theatre
Feuchtwanger's Books Targeted by Hitler Regime
German Jewish writer Lion Feuchtwanger, honored abroad, saw his books burned in Germany by Hitler supporters. He recently authored a German situation assessment for Esquire magazine.
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Lion Feuchtwanger
Opublic
Germany
Feuchwanger
Esquire
Massacre at the State theater stars Barthelmess in Native conflict tale
Richard Barthelmess stars in Massacre at First National now showing at the State. The film follows a Sioux brave educated by whites who clashes with modern civilization amid love triangles with Ann Dvorak and Claire Bod. Supporting players include Dudley Digges Henry ONeill Robert Barrat and others.
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Richard Barthelmess
First National
Je Anid
Barthelmess
Haskell
Ann Dvorak
Claire Bod
Dudley Digees
Henry O'Neill
Robert Barrat
Arthur Hold
Sidney Toles
Chasomer Mice Choarhes Miebabbeton
Tilly Marshall
Douslas Dumbrille
William Vo Mong
DeWitt Jemainis
Henry Kollerined
Frank McGigan
Poor Farmer Faces Mortgage and Despair in Postcard Poem
The fragment describes a struggling farmer overwhelmed by mortgage losses across wheat corn hogs and cattle. He laments lack of bank credit and store trust, contemplates self harm, and is part of a printed Bythe Way poem page with unrelated wedding anecdotes and local names.
The Thrillhanter and Buck Jones At Local Theater
A noisy western spectacle featuring Buck Jones with supporting acts in a program at the bas theater. George W. Seitz, famed director of The Vanishing American, helms the feature amid other epics and a talk of celestial themes, with local observers commenting on the show and a tidbit about toothbrush habits in a side note.
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Buck Jones
Cotuuna
Ace
Pete Banigit
Te Bas
George W. Seitz
New York
Dave Ny
Herve Die Een
Bittek Jones
Wanted Stenographer for Heating Contractors
Classified notice seeking a stenographer for heating contractors in New York City. Applicants must have speed and accuracy, provide references, and be available immediately. No phone calls after 6 PM.
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New York World Telegram
Farewell gathering in Shiloh highlights community ties
Shiloh residents gather Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Will Caldwell home for a farewell party with coffee and whipped cream as neighbors share memories. The note mentions Penny the lost dog, local deliveries, and farm program hopes while detailing visitors and friendly chats.
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Shiloh
Will Caldwell
Mee
Caldwell
Cathryne
Cloone
Donald
Penny
Mel Litingen
Amy
Red Brick Community Notes From Marguerite Rhetta
Jan 25 reports visitors at the Joseph Wenger home including Miss Vera Harve and James Stenda who enjoyed an electric radio given by their daughter Bessie. Jan 11 marked the 80th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Elier Kephart with visits from their son Homer and wife. Friday quilting aid was given to Mrs. Sam Sigefoose by local ladies as Mrs. Caldwell and Mr. Caldwell were also mentioned.
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Red Brick
Jan
Victor Wagner
Nen Jesse
Vera Harve
Forest’ Walker
James Stenda
Joneph Wenger
Yes
Wenger
Bessie
Elier Kephart
Homer
T Ladies
Sam Sige Foose
Weddings and social notices fill local scene at Wagner family home
On Wednesday evening Wilde Bilin attended a party at Pearl Parcelia with Mr and Mrs Jolbn Wagner and others. Tuesday saw butcher work with Lloyd Nets Wangers and helpers. Mrs Elsie Wagner visited Crawfordville for duties before spending time with guardians. John Wagner hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Jot Wagner. Jake Witmer visits Jacob Wenger home as wedding bells ring in town.
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Bilin
Pearl Parcelia
Mes Jolbn Wagner
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Atit Netswanger
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Lloyd Nets Wangers
Elsie Wagner
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Mr. and
Mediward Stout
John Wagner
Jake Witmer
Jacob Wenger
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