Europe views with alarm over pound fate in London
In London on May 16 Milton Bronner reports alarm among European financiers as Britain keeps a cheap pound through the Exchange Equalization Account and America’s shift from gold standard unsettles international finance. He notes the dollar’s strength, the dollar’s gold reserves, and worries that other currencies like the franc and mark may follow. A farmer from Hereford, Texas signs off with rural advice.
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Milton Bronner
London
Wall Street
America
British Exchange
Great Britain
India
United States
France
Holland
Switzerland
Germany
Belgium
Italy
PRACTICAL NURSING WANTED SEEKING HOSPITAL TRAINING
Dear Tack I am a practical nurse with eight months hospital training and strong references from doctors and patients. I can also do housework or child care. Please help us find suitable ground for wheat control and move quickly as we are anxious.
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Ahildean
Positrons Highlight World Physics Symposium in Pasadena
In Pasadena on May 16 scientists at a two week world physics symposium discussed positrons the newly discovered high energy particles. Dr C D Anderson from Norman Bridge Lab explained positrons arise from high energy proton collisions yielding photons that eject positrons in cloud chamber photographs. Millikan notes positron research could unlock cosmic ray secrets as Bohr visits to advance atomic theory.
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Pasadena
Cal
C. D. Anderson
Norman Bridge Laboratory of Physics
Robert A. Millikan
Anderson
Wilson Cloud
Dr. Anderson
Millikan
Neils Bohr
Copenhagen
Denmark
Tack Letters Seek Rural Home for Rent and Work
A domestic group offers to care for a two to four room house in exchange for rent. They pledge diligent upkeep and inquire about multiple houses. They seek employment to help cover costs and propose tasks from house cleaning to laundry and sewing.
Wanted Housekeepers and Help in Pampa Texas
A collection of short personal notices from Texas workers seeking cleaning and domestic positions. E Harris of 119 South Buchanan Street and a reader request a printing aid to find work in homes or farms. Mrs Bernice Winburn of Pampa offers as a widow with two children seeks ranch or farm employment as housekeeper and cook.
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Tack
E. Harris
South Buchanan Street
Apt. 7
Bernice Winburn
Pampa
Texas
Books for piano trade in offer for piano from encyclopedia set
A buyer seeks to trade in six 1930 edition volumes of The Human Library encyclopedia for a good used piano. The collection has seen little use and the seller hints at a potential trade arrangement.
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Wadin
Luxury trade in France sours as dollar crisis hits buyers
Paris reports that the fluctuating dollar provokes anxiety among American interests and luxury trades. Dressmakers face canceled orders as U S buyers defer purchases after the dollar's decline. Wine and tourist trade hopes wobble as costs stay high while prices abroad soften. Local American groups seek relief as living costs rise and charitable drives intensify.
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Paris
France
United States
New York
Roosevelt
England
America
American Legion
American Aid Society
Farmers Holiday Strike Debate Cited In Editorial
A reader quotes a newspaper editorial arguing against farmers' holiday strikes and urging restraint during the dispute. The letter supports dialogue over action, reflecting on timing and consequences for agriculture and broader economy.
Political Debate Reflects Citizens Split Over Time
The passage notes a divided public mood on extending the President's time to act while urging consideration of farmers' interests. It mentions broad groups selling goods and services from stores to railroads and insurers, highlighting economic concerns in the community.
Discovery of Corn Removal Product Promoted in Ad
A playful note announces a meeting at Jerry's at 7:30 and claims a great discovery: corns caused crankiness and Blue-Jay corn remover stops pain and clears corns in three days. It promotes Bauer & Black surgical dressing house with a 25 cent price.
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Blue-Jay
Bauer & Black
Famous Surgical Dressing House
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Pound
U. S
Flowers of International Finance
Hereford
St.Joseph’s
St. Joseph’s
St. Joseph's
Elmer Frede
van Buren
Gruen
Hugh Whitcomb
Metzger
M. J
Dial
Ulu Edy
Thomas A. le Breton
Argentina
Washington
Henry A. Wallace
Agriculture
Rexford G. Tugwell
Wallace
Felipe Espil
Associated Press
Ss. N. Keller
Channing, Texas
Buchanan Street
Witanny
Amarillo
Farmer's Strike
Squibb
Gulf
Noho
Jimmy
Jerry's
Johnson
Mike Malt
Harrison
WES Jones
Borden
TIS & Rolls English Dass
Chase & Sane
Richelieu
Rcots
Brookfield
Virginia Bar
News-Globe
LL. Vans
Berry
Will Rogers
Irving
Cobb
ULF Refining CO
Pittsburgh
Great Motor Oils
Supreme Oil
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