Cicero and the Times as Change Tests Society
The piece contrasts Cicero’s era with modern times noting how public figures and elites resist change. It laments fading old wealth and cultural gates in New York and Newport, from Opera patrons to estate taxes, and mentions Douglas Fairbanks Jr entering Newport society as a sign of shifting lines. It argues to weigh past and present to judge future balance.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Rome
Christ
Cataline
Hitler
Cicero
Gehenna
Metropolitan Opera
New York
Widow's Cottage
Otto Kahn
Department of Sanitation
Newport
Father Divine
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Trelawney
British Major Pollard’s secret flight aiding Franco
Major Hugh B C Pollard and his party engineered a covert air voyage in 1936 from Croydon to the Canary Islands with a plan to aid General Franco. Pollard’s daughter Diana and friend Dorothy Watson joined. a Spanish exile voyage followed via Tenerife to Morocco, altering the path of the Spanish revolt.
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Pollard
Duke of Windsor
Cecil Bebb
Diana
Dorothy Watson
Marquis Pepe del Merito
Spain
Franco
Canary Islands
Spanish Morocco
Croydon
London
Biarritz
Oporto
Lisbon
Casablanca
Cape Juby
Africa
Rio de Oro
Sahara
Tenerife
Palma
Canaries
Major Pollard
Madrid
Milton Bronner
NEA Service
Globe
Hugh B. C. Pollard
Francisco Franco
England
Ireland
Country Life
Cource
Hugh Pollard
Spaniai
Franco’s dramatic escape fuels Spanish rebellion tale
A deserter describes a plan to fly Franco from Palma by plane seized briefly by authorities. Franco evades detection with Falangist guards, dons a general’s uniform, and supporters in Moroccan regiments declare loyalty as the Spanish rebellion begins. The episode ends with Franco’s departure and the uprising gaining momentum.
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Franco
Palma
Bebb
Ceuta
Spanish Morocco
Moral Reflections on Punishment and Sin
A compact quotation set discusses guilt after wrongdoing, divine intent, and lawful homicide. It includes Leviticus on guilt, George Eliot on rejoicing in punishment, Numbers on the necessity of witnesses, and Horace Mann on punishment preventing evil. The verses weave religious and ethical views on justice.
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God
George Eliot
Horace Mann
Amarillo Globe masthead and subscription notice excerpt
The Amarillo Globe a 1920s newspaper shows masthead details and subscription rates including carrier and mail options. It lists editors and publishers and notes special delivery service and hours for reporting issues to the News Globe.
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Amarillo
Amarillo Globe
Globe
News-Globe
The Rise of Henri Deterding From Delhi Bookkeeping to Power
A Dutchman and former Royal Dutch Petroleum head Henri Deterding rose from a Delhi bookkeeping post to become a powerhouse who challenged Standard Oil. His 48 hour prep, relentless work, and climb from junior auditor to managing director illustrate how small tasks can spark great ambition.
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Henri Deterding
Royal Dutch Petroleum Company
Henri
Delhi
India
Holland
Ing
Young Deterding
Standard Oil Company
John D
Motivational quote on growth through small tasks
A passage about building strength by completing small tasks. It suggests success comes from doing little jobs well so bigger challenges follow naturally. The tone is encouraging and practical, emphasizing steady progress and personal discipline.
Keeping Fit by Artie McGovern
An article on summer health highlights food safety to prevent food poisoning. It warns that shellfish meat and processed meats spoil quickly in heat and should be handled carefully in homes and markets. Emphasizes washing vegetables and fruits, refrigerating dairy, keeping foods tightly covered, and avoiding heavy meals.
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Artie McGovern
Farley Roosevelt showdown sparks Democratic tensions
Washington rumors say General Farley’s Hyde Park visit aimed to gauge third term plans, but public denial followed fierce press speculation. Roosevelt’s stance remains unclear as primary timing looms, while interparty splits and conferee debates shape pension reform and federal funding debates.
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Paul Mallon
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Washington
General Farley
Generalissimé
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Farley
Hudson
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Farley
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Spanish
Morocco
By William Ferguson
Mars
Earth
COP
Cea
CEL Inc
Tom
THE
Texas
Associated Press
News and Business Department
Stereee
MAIL
Tipo TO
Globe 18
Donald Duck
South Seas
Squeeze
van Scamp
Thes
Mat
Wash
Moon Mullins
Lord Plushbottom
Doug
Avters
News Syndicate
Caine
Tarzan and the
Walther
Menafra
Valthor
Tarzan
Menotra
Maga
Menofra
Democratic National Committee
Pau McNutt
Mr. McNutt
Townsend
Doughton House
PWA
Margery Thau
Germany
Italy
Edwin G. Conklin
Princeton
National Education Association
Konrad Henlein
Prague
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