Lodge and Davis attack relief policy in Senate report
Edward Lodge of Massachusetts and James J. Davis of Pennsylvania issued a minority senate committee report condemning administration relief and WPA waste. They urged tax cuts, reduced social security burdens, end tax exemptions, a true unemployment census, and reorganization of relief agencies while opposing broader schemes like court enlargement and government reorganization.
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Senate
Congress
Supreme Court
Chemurgy movement argues to create wealth for all
Embers of the National Farm Chemurgy council, meeting in Omaha, challenge President Roosevelt on economic causes. Wheeler McMillen, editor of Country Home and council president, calls for freeing farmers from limited markets to turn soil into wealth for housing and desires of a free people. He says wealth comes from wealth creation via agriculture industry and science, urging shared prosperity.
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Omaha
Roosevelt
Wheeler McMillen
Country Home
Council
Chemurgy
Mine Blast Kills 45 at Keen Mountain Coal Mine
An explosion at Keen mountain coal mine near Grundy Virginia buries 45 workers beneath slate and rock. Rescue teams work 20 hours, recover all bodies, none survive. The mine opened last November and was marketed as among the safest in the United States.
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Keen Mountain
Grundy
United States
Ford Brotherhood Aims for 1500 Dollar Annual Wages
Henry Ford attended a White House lunch at President Roosevelt's invitation as Ford Motor officials study an annual minimum wage plan. The Ford Brotherhood of America, an independent labor group, seeks at least 1500 dollars per year for every hourly worker at River Rouge in Dearborn, where up to 90000 people work during peak periods. Brotherhood attorney William S. McDowell Sr says members would buy a new car from Ford every two years at dealer price in return for the wage guarantee.
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Wile
Henry Ford
White House
Roosevelt
Ford Brotherhood of America
Frank Murphy
Michigan
Brotherhood
Mammoth River Rouge
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
William S. McDowell
B. A
Hard Fighting in China Reports from Shantung and Surrounding Provinces
Japanese reorganized forces in Shantung province press Chinese positions with stubborn resistance and even cross into Kiangsu. Chinese sources claim Japanese setbacks north of Taierchwang and say 15 key towns were recaptured in Shansi Honan and Hopei.
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China
Japan
Shantung Province
Kiangsu
Taierchwang
Shansi
Honan
Hopei
One in Seven on Relief Faces Public Aid Scale
A Senate relief report cites twelve million unemployed and over 18 million Americans receiving aid from federal, state, or local governments. From 1933 to 1937, $19.4 billion was spent on work relief and public assistance. The report, by Chairman Byrnes, critiques WPA policy while noting proposals for a $1.25 billion relief appropriation to add 200,000 to federal aid rolls, and discusses tax changes tied to recovery efforts.
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Tate
Harry Cheerful
Hopkins
Senate Committee On Relief
Byrnes
Harry Hopkins
WPA
House
Senate Committee
Senate
Roosevelt
Embroidered border book for home decor offered
Ruth Spears advertises Book No 2 from Mrs Spears on Sewing for the Home Decorator. It features embroidery borders, stitching instructions, and projects for mats napkins and fabric repairs. Priced at 26 cents postpaid, blank address in Chicago Illinois.
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Spears
S. Desplaines St
Chicago, I
Appliqued Kitchen Towels Pattern Offer
A Sewing Circle notice offers Pattern 1679 for appliqued kitchen towels with seven motifs, transfer pattern, applique pieces, stitches, and material needs. Send 15 cents in stamps or coins to Needlecraft Dept. 82 Highth Ave. New York with name and address.
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Needlecraft Dept
Highth Ave
New York
Jenny Lind Tours U S for Barnum in 1850 Salaries
Collier's Weekly notes that Hollywood salaries did not originate in Hollywood. In 1850 the Swedish singer Jenny Lind toured the United States under P. T. Barnum and was paid 150000 dollars for 150 concerts.
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Hollywood
Jenny Lind
United States
P. T. Barnum
Collier’s Weekly
Vitamin Primer offer invites homemakers to request via postcard
Areas of the newspaper invite readers to write to C. Houston Goudiss at 6 East 39th Street New York City for his new Vitamin Primer. The simple chart explains vitamin functions and provides foods to help families get adequate amounts of these essential factors. A postcard suffices to request it.
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C. Houston Goudiss
East 39Th Street
New York City
Answers from a General Knowledge Quiz
The vignette lists questions and their posted answers. It covers Cordell Hull and Roosevelt in 1935, coin sides obverse and reverse, continental United States definition, zenith, average congressional session length, materials for pig iron, meaning of payload, Panama Canal sailing charges for pleasure craft, Lincoln's top fee, and related details.
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Cordell Hull
United States
Continental
Congress
Panama Canal
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Garner
Japan
Hull
District of Columbia
Alaska
Ilinois Central Railroad
The Man Who Daughter Gets a Prize
Wordy dialogue fragments hint at a moral about wealth and folly. A line about a fool and his money leads to a reflection on relationships and prizes. The text references names and phrases like O'Pinch O'Jawish and Show Me It.
Woman writer proclaims women stepping into men's roles
Fragmentary lines depict a feminine writer claiming women may take men’s jobs. A terse exchange references a father’s violence, a near arm injury, and a handshake as a sign of approval. The text underscores shifting gender expectations with a clipped, period-voice tone.
Notable Banter on Circus Tales and Tiny Physique Quips
In a playful exchange Smith asks Jones about Johnson becoming an elephant trainer. Jones recalls Johnson once ran a flea circus before his eyesight failed. The dialogue shifts to a humorous case titled Her Case with Mrs Plythe and a joke about happiness. Sally quips that Jerry stands five to eleven inches tall.
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Smith
Jones
Johnson
Mrs. Plythe
Sally
Jerry
Self polishing wax for home floors gains popularity
New self polishing wax proves practical protective for house floors, offering quick jiffy drying, lasting shine, and easy upkeep. It boosts wood color and pattern, resists dust, and promises long lasting beauty with minimal effort. A 4500 value touted as a domestic gem saving time and money.
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Davis
Nathan Straus
Housing Authority
Robert Wagner
Mr. Straus
Wallace
Secretary OF Agriculture
Star Chamber
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Daladier
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Chamberlain
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London
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Onrad Henlein
Czechoslovakia
Adolf Hitler
Germany
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Russia
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Hungarian Revision League
Eamon DE Valera
Ireland
Neville Chamberlain
England
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Ulster
Irish Republic
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Hyde
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Eee
Ruth W Spe
Yethars
C. Houston
Goudiss
Elas
Irae
Eet
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