Some Newer Varieties of Apples at State College
At a field meeting of the Pennsylvania State Horticultural Association in State College orchards, Prof. Suchs discussed newer apple varieties. The talk covered seedling origins, the Johnny Appleseed legend, and recent breeding efforts, with notes on Cortland, Early Mac, Joyce, and other varieties and their suitability for storage and cooking.
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Pennsylvania State Horticultural Association
Pennsylvania State College
R. E. Suchs
Baldwin
Johnny Apple
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ohio Experiment Station
Maryland
Cortland
Ben Davis McIntosh
Geneva Station
Wayne County
New York
Rome
Sudds
Fragmented Typo Riddled Message Signals Transmission Errors
A garbled note requests confirmation of errors and offers to send data promptly. It resembles a short internal message about transmitting information quickly, but lacks clear names or concrete actions.
The Irish In Us Shines at Capitol Premiere
Cap Capitol Theatre screens The Irish In Us featuring James Cagney Pat O'Brien and Frank McHugh in a high spirited comedy. The trio deliver contrasting roles with Cagney driving the plot and Mary Gordon as a standout supporting mother figure in a film praised for lively performances.
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Trish
Capitol
Wed
James Cagney
Pat O’brien
Frank McHugh
Capitol Theatre
O'Brien
McHugh
Pat
Mary Gordon
Hollywood
Orchids to You Tops Palace Feature Bill
John Boles and Jean Muir star in Orchids to You at the Fox picture with Butterworth. Palace show will present the film for the last times today along with a Fox News Reel and a novelty.
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John Boles
Jean Muir
Fox
Charles Butterworth
Fox News
Orchids To You and Charlie Chan In Egypt at Hables Palace
John Boles stars as a clever society lawyer in Orchids To You, poised as a season standout from Fox. Warner Oland returns as Charlie Chan In Egypt with a 3,000 year old voyage turning deadly, aided by Stepin Fetchit. Plus Will Rogers Wiley Post disaster clips accompany the feature.
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John Boles
Boles
Fox Film
Charlie Chan
Egypt
Warner Oland
Hables Palace
Stepin Fetchit
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Artillery Dig Deeply Into The Massanutten Mt
Stranded in George Washington National Forest the 1 5th Field Artillery and 54th Field Artillery brigade headquarters bivouac in Massanutten Mountains near Powell's Fort Valley. Troops set tents by a mountain stream and faced a downpour but drainage prevented floods. After three days of motor transport they prepare two days of reconnaissance and battery occupation followed by battalion and regimental maneuvers. Muster for pay set for Wednesday.
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Strasburg
1Ifth Field Artillery
Massanutten Mountains
54Th Field Artillery
George Washington National Park
Powell's Fort Valley
Healthful progress as convoy passes through towns
The convoy moves into Winchester on Tuesday with plans for a band concert in the town and further nightly truck trips. Health conditions remain good for men from major city hospitals, and the accident record is minimal with only one truck damaged to avoid a private vehicle.
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Winchester
Strasburg
Luray
High Lights Of Over-Night News Here And Abroad
Domestic and foreign items highlight overnight coverage. Congress moves toward adjournment with a tax bill reshaped in night sessions. Rail pension and omnibus banking measures advance while Frazier Lemkt and Guffey bills move through Congress. President to address the nation Saturday night.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Senate
House
Los Angeles
Rogers Post
Alaska
Denver
Boston
William S. Sims
Paris
Italy
Geneva
Admiral Sims Breaks Out Again Against Navy
Boston August 19 reports charges that Naval morale was improved after Admiral Sims broke out again in a series of actions against the Navy. The dispatch notes renewed concerns over leadership and discipline within the service amid ongoing operations and press scrutiny.
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Admiral Sims
Navy
Boston
Wartime Admiral Urges Promotion Reform Amid Navy Critics
A wartime commander criticized promotions under a system he called unjust and dangerous. He urged prepromotion study by competent authorities and possible Congressional action to revise the process to ensure a ready fleet and confident leadership.
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Navy Department
Big Fire Breaks Out at German Exposition Grounds
Berlin Aug 19 with all available fire brigades jammed into the municipal Exposition grounds one of the greatest fires in the city’s history raged through frame exhibition halls. Eight people were hospitalized with slight injuries as three halls burned completely and two adjacent roofs were damaged. A short circuit was blamed for the blaze.
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Berlin
World Religion Compared With That of Christ
Dr. Robert E. Speer and Bishop Arthur J. Moore addressed the Massanetta Conference in Harrisonburg on August 20, comparing world religions with Christianity. Moore urged devotion to Christ as the sole path to life’s meaning, redemption from sin, and ultimate solutions. The session highlighted Jesus influence as global, unique, persistent, and pure in its impact on history.
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Harrisonburg
Arthur J. Moore
Orient
Massanetta
8. K. Cockrell
Staunton
Rockingham
Bishop Moore
Peter
Jesus Christ
Jesus
God
Christ
Redeemer
Caria
Booeet & Oper
America
Fundamen
Eisel
Dr. Speer
Lord
Voltaire
New Railroad Pension Bill Speeded Through Congress
A new railroad pension bill moved quickly through both houses and to the White House for President Roosevelt's signature. The measure replaces last session’s law deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court and would offer pensions up to 120 dollars monthly, administered by a three man board, with a separate payroll tax bill to fund the program.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Senate
Hale
Hastings
R-Del
Metcalf
R-Ri
House
Wagner
Rep
Crosser
Ohio
Supreme Court
Wagner-Crosser
House Ways and Means
O'Connor
Rules Committee
Republicans and Democrats Unite on Farm Credit Bill
In Washington on August 19 Republicans joined Democrats in the Senate to pass the Frazier-Lemke farm credit bill after brief debate. The measure aims to help foreclosed farmers through bankruptcy and allow temporary possession with a rental to cover taxes and insurance, with final purchase possible.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Supreme Court
House
Lemke
White House
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