DuPont to resign GM post and back Smith in campaign
Reports say Pierre DuPont, GM chairman, plans to resign as director and support Governor Smith reflecting business leaders’ stance on prohibition. The move follows John J. Raskob’s retirement and signals a broader effort by Democrats to win backing from big finance in the New York political fight.
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Pierre DuPont
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Smith
John J. Raskob
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Raskob
DuPonts
New York City
Ruth Pratt
Congress
Hoover
Net
Thought for Today Quotes on Charity and Pride
A Thought for Today presents two lines of moral reflection. A Bible verse from Peter emphasizes charity covering sins while Southey critiques charity that erodes independence and modesty.
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Peter
Southey
Athens flower gardening earns praise in community letter
A citizen urges Athens civic clubs to honor amateur flower growers who transform small yards into attractive displays. The piece argues home gardening supports child life and nature study, advising mothers to prioritize outdoor gardening over social duties for happier families.
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Athens
Not Safe for Work Youth Reflections on Girls and Innocence
A dated prose passage discusses young girls with universal appeal and innocence. It contrasts fathers and mothers views, noting girls’ attire and future influence on men, while claiming early self awareness and social sway.
Seven Accidents a Month and Other Oddities
A New England motorist wrote about seven automobile accidents in one month leading to an insurance cancellation. Massachusetts may revoke his license for such a record. Also notes prunes with alcohol, Peggy Joyce on marriage, a Kansas City robbery, and Mary Pickford’s haircut controversy.
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New England
Massachusetts
Campaign Debate Prompts Fear Over Truth in Politics Today
A heated campaign debate highlights the clash between business interests and political goals. Leaders argue that fear drives policy, while critics demand transparent truth behind claims. The discussion centers on economic impact and governance priorities.
Debates Rise and Legal Quests in a Turbulent Campaign
Arthur Brisbane reviews rapid shifts in 1930s politics with DuPont resignations to back Governor Smith, Straton's挑 opposing sermon attack, Alabama murder trial dicey testimony issues, and Missouri dry victory signals with Charles M. Hay as a Democratic nominee.
Reed Retires From Senate After Eighteen Years
Senator Reed retires after eighteen years of service amid constituent regret. The Missouri vote influences the national campaign, and Republicans express satisfaction with the outcome.
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Reed
Hay
Senate
Missouri
German hydroplane nears ocean passenger flight milestone
A 36000 pound all metal German hydroplane rose from water with 250 yard start and landed on rough seas showing strong handling and test results. It aims to carry passengers from Germany to South America as a major advance in aviation. Eight California oarsmen edged Canada in Olympic rowing. Miss Wills of California outpaced rivals as nine Californians survived tests. The piece notes California climate aiding year round growth.
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Germany
South America
California
Canada
Miss Wills
MacDonald urges recognition of Russia to foster European peace
J Ramsay MacDonald argues Britain and other nations should recognize Russia to promote peace in Europe. He claims economic growth would quell Bolshevik resistance, suggesting that allowing Russians to accumulate wealth would alter their view of capitalism and reduce conflict.
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J. Ramsay MacDonald
Britain
Russia
Europe
Uncle Sam raids New York cabarets and bootleg market
Government raids uncover poisoned whisky that could kill within hours and champagne sold as cider with gas. Agents paid $25 a quart for illegal beverages while spotting hostesses directing bouncers and women dancing in economical outfits. Railroad unions stay neutral in national races, but Ohio Justice Florence E. Allen earns broad support for re election. A rooming house mixes bed and board in one place.
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Uncle Sam
New York
Health and Diet Guidance From Dr Frank McCoy
The column presents Dr Frank McCoy’s guidance on butter fat nutrition and proper butter processing, noting the benefits of creamery butter, the role of fats in daily intake, and comparisons with oleomargarine and nut margarines. It also shares reprinted Q and A on a non starch diet for an elderly apoplexic build and heartburn remedies, including baking soda use and dietary adjustments.
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Medical column on skin spots and mineral deficiency causes
A reader asks about red under skin spots. the answer links them to fragile blood capillaries from calcium and mineral deficiency or mineral destruction after meals due to an imbalanced diet. The next reader query begins with Will.
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A. R
E.L
Answers to Questions By Frederick J. Haskin
A series of Q and A covers time zones grocery sales population distribution in Maryland Baltimore state capital, Turandot production outside Italy, trans Atlantic route for flying Hassell, earnings by education level, vinegar use for sunburn, and the commercial value of large lobsters.
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Frederick J. Haskin
Maryland
Baltimore
M. Cc. A
Germany
Anne Roselle
Italy
Dresden
Bert Hassell
Rockford, Ilinois
Canada
Greenland
Ireland
Sweden
Hassell
Be. M
Bureau of Education
Summer Socialites and Yacht Life in Long Island Clubs
In New York on weeknights and weekends the social set at Long Island yacht and country clubs shows a blend of glamour and risk. The piece sketches wealthy young women who gamble at cards and live on winnings, and a rising scene of fashionable yacht living where city rents are replaced by bartered space aboard a seaside vessel.
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New York
Scott Fitzgerald
Long Island
Long Island Sound
Michael Artenesque
Nps
Family greetings and travel plans fill tidings page
Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Morgan host Mrs. Herrold of Charleston, W V. A Price family returns from Logan visit. F W Bush and two children head to Put-in-Bay Cedar Point for Lake Erie outing and Ohio Dailies session. Homecomings and farewells mark local social week with trips to Vincennes and Des Moines.
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Mrs. Thurman Morgan
F. D. Herrold
Charleston, W. Va
F. W. Bush
Lake Erie
Put-in-Bay
Cedar Point
Alonzo Palmer
A. B Wells
Robert Wood
J. A. Palmer
M. B. Banks
Des Moines
Iowa
Museum specimen weighs eighteen pounds on display
A fragment discusses large museum mounts and a recent exhibit weighing 18 pounds with a long claw. It mentions the Prince of Wales ranch and electric plants powering buildings and water pumps, then shifts to Bible translation work noting many dialects remain without a full Scripture.
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E. P. Ranch
D. M
Language Diversity Across Cultures
A study highlights over 450 languages and thousands of dialects spoken worldwide, reflecting rich linguistic variety and regional identities across communities. Researchers emphasize documenting endangered languages to preserve cultural heritage and aid in understanding human communication.
Missouri Joins Union and Other 19th Century Events
On August 10 in history Missouri was admitted to the Union in 1821. The Smithsonian Institution was organized in 1846. An extraordinary 1862 meteor display thrilled the United States. In 1912 President Taft named Secretary of State Knox as special ambassador and personal representative to the Japanese emperor’s funeral.
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Alabama
Hell
United States
Taft
Knox
Japan
Crossword Puzzle Row Missing Key Words
Unkeyed letters hint at an across and down puzzle. Clues include animals, tools, minerals, actions, and objects such as Den of a beast uncooked potency broken coat of wheat beer to allot marks left by wounds and machines for stamping metal plus many grid entries and a yesterday’s puzzle answer.
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