Congressional Patronage Grab Shoves Wheelhorses Into Justice
Analyzes patronage conflicts in the Hopkins Murphy era with Thorp as adviser and congress curbing spending. Notes Franco's diplomatic moves, Spain's imperial aims, and Axis dynamics affecting war timelines and Latin America. Examines 1939 gold stock shifts, U S monetary reserves, and global gold flows through mid year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Lb. Thorp
Dun & Bradstreet
Commerce Department
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Harry Hopkins
Republican Thorp
Congress
Hopkins
Frank Murphy
Ter
Tl Duce
el Caudillo
Franco
Generalissimo
Tangiers
France
Spain
Latin America
Rome
Berlin
Trend report on Negro school attendance in 1915 16 to 1935 46
The piece notes that in 1915 16, 58 percent of Negro children ages 6 to 14 attended school in 18 southern states rising to 84 percent by 1935 46 according to a U S Office of Education report. It also touches on British press censorship, submarine rescue bells, and early barter talks involving American cotton and British tin and rubber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Office of Education
Ministry of Information
Britain
America
France
U. S. Navy
Puzzlers Quiz on Asia Duke Rotary and Royal Gifts
Puzzles ask about a map arrow pointing to Tientsin and a recent dispute between nations. Question two asks if 1940 wheat acreage allotments are larger or smaller than 1939. Question three notes King George VI gave Roosevelt two gifts after leaving Hyde Park. Question four asks if the new Jefferson nickel has been withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tientsin
Hyde Park
George VI
Roosevelt
Neville Chamberlain
Trouble Brewing in Czecho-Slovakia Crisis
Reports describe internal opposition, resistance plans, and Czech legions forming abroad as Germany pressures Prague, with Prague’s leaders and overseas Czech groups mobilizing. Observers warn of potential invasion of Slovakia and broader dismemberment while Benes and Czech agencies seek revival amid Nazi threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konstantin von Neurath
der Fuehrer
Heinrich Himmler
Gestapo
Prague
Slovakia
Poland
Moerisch-Ostrau
Vladislav Prchala
Hungary
Warsaw
France
Answers to Puzzlers parse from wartime and economics clues
The items cite Britain refusing to surrender suspects in Tientsin provoking a Japanese economic block against the British concession. 1939 and 1940 acre allotments rise to 55 000 000 and 62 000 000. an autographed photo and gold item. and a treasury notice stating 48 080 000 nickels in circulation since last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Tientsin
Treasury Department
How long will a silo last from wood to concrete
A farm engineering study of 170 silos outlines silo longevity and pros and cons. Wood stave silos boast low initial cost and acid resistance but may blow over if not well built and must be painted with tight hoops and wires. Concrete stave silos offer 18 to 20 years of service with little effort but incur high initial cost and require frequent inside protection against silage acid corrosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Reed
New York State College Department of Agricultural Engineering
Creamery Truck Study Details Hauling Costs in Illinois
The study by University of Illinois agriculture economists R. W. Bartlett and G. W. Freemyer, with 14 central Illinois cream-hauling operators, finds 1.68 cents per pound for hauling, 3.14 cents per mile excluding labor, and gasoline at 48.6 percent of only truck costs. Average mileage reached about 36 800 miles over 11 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Bartlett
G. W. Freemyer
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Ilinois
Erosion Seen Threatening Farm Soils and Water
John Lamb Jr of the United States soil erosion stations discusses how careless field handling causes water runoff that erodes topsoil, reducing capital invested in fields. He notes floods and dust storms reflect the problem and emphasizes erosion control through rotation, limestone, and proper clover cultivation to improve soil absorption and crop health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lamb Jr
United States
New York
Lamb
Watch for Lice Poultry Parasite Control Tips
Warm weather increases lice and mites in poultry so extra precautions are needed. Nicotine sulphate and sodium fluoride are common treatments available at drug stores. Clean the coop, burn old straw, and spray with coal oil to crude oil mix before restocking birds.
Equipment height near floor helps prevent egg blood spots
Massachusetts State college extension poultryman Klein says blood spots in eggs after long seasons stem partly from rough handling. He advises nests, feeders, waterers, and dropping boards be kept as close to the floor as possible and kept clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein
Massachusetts State College Extension Poultryman
Quaint Victorian Inspiration in 1938 Frocks
Cherie Nicholas notes a fashion trend where modern girls adopt Victorian era silhouettes using silk taffetas and crepes with high necklines puff sleeves and basque bodices. Outfits feature leghorn bonnets petticoats and lingerie touches plus polka dot silks and organdy fichus reflecting Parisian lingerie revivals. styles span younger frocks to “sweet sixteen” looks with ornate trims and full skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrilling News
Paris
Splurge of Color by Herbert Bienen Tray Bags
A vivid new accessory set by Herbert Bienen features a white leather bag belt and gloves with multi colored embroidery. The flat bottom bag shows embroidered inserts and a matching white kid glove and belt pair to complement a red trimmed White Mexican sombrero as shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Bienen
Icture
Slacks Popular Slacks Yearly Trend Predictions
Predictions indicate ten women will wear Slacks Popular Slacks this summer, up from one pair last summer, reflecting growing demand for the apparel line. The forecast notes consistent sales and rising interest in women’s slacks.
Dressy Ideas Are Given New She Time
A fragmented fashion note outlines how dressy ideas evolve with shoes becoming central to wardrobes. It mentions growing emphasis on shoe details like wings and vamps and ties to coats and boleros, reflecting a shift toward coordinated dress and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senee
Lars
Tne
Inlaya
Cotton Summer Fashion Leads With Bright Colors
Summer fashion pages highlight cotton daytime dresses and bright color country clothes for heat and leisure. The piece notes short sleeved dresses with print jackets, garden party outfits, and smart outfits for career girls. Gypsy style items and colorful fabrics are emphasized for travel and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotto
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Joseph W. Labine
Western Newspaper Union
Messrs.opkings
Murphy
Tennessee
Kenneth McKellar
Congressional
Thia Tuling
Thurman Arnold
Francisco Franco
Portugal
Interior
Ramon Serrano Suner
Italy
Galeazzo Ciano
Mussolini
Minis
University of Chicago
Robert Maynar Hutchins
Hutching
India
Fort Knox
U. S
England
London
Germany
Edouard Daladier
Federal Reserve Banks
Senator McKellar
Japan
Wmosa
Bohemia and Moravia
By Cherie Nicholas
Cotton
Travelson
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