New Youth Problem The birth rate and spoiled children
The essay argues that a lower birth rate will reduce the number of children while parental demand for children remains high. Prof. William F. Ogburn predicts more attention and praise for each child, potential self-centeredness, increased precocity, and fewer peer-molded experiences. Shrinking families will shift parenting challenges from feeding and clothing to new social dynamics.
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America
William F. Ogburn
University of Chicago
Ogburn
No Magic Money in Government Spending Says Richberg
Donald Richberg claimed government money is not magical yet the state has seized profits from a devalued dollar to fund bond stabilization and debt retirement. He warns ongoing deficits depend on borrowing, taxes, or inflation as business activity falters and living costs rise.
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Donald Richberg
No. 1 Administration
Richberg
Abating Roadside Nuisances Faces Landmark Court Ruling
Nature Magazine notes the Massachusetts Supreme Court held that a society with power to regulate offenses to the nose and ear may regulate offenses to the eye. The ruling rejects industry’s right to use private land as an eye sore propaganda site, marking a landmark in removing roadside eye sores.
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Nature Magazine
Massachusetts Supreme Court
It Is Still Your Money Civic improvements funded by FERA
The piece argues FERA projects improve towns but are costly and borne by taxpayers. Street repairs done by assessment burden delinquent taxpayers, though people prefer general funded projects. It notes money of motorists and others is taken locally as part of the financing.
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FERA
The News Behind the News on Hitler and Europe
Paul Mallon surveys diplomatic thinking on Hitler, war timing, and the economic crisis. He notes Japan’s similar tactics, the Moscow debt talks, and Russia’s gold and loans affecting U.S. credit.
Quiet House Debates Dull as Veterans Rally Fades
The House bonus debate drew little interest with few attendees compared to past veterans debates. Inside the White House Louis Howe nears death, following several relapses, with a doctor warning ten years ago he would not live a year.
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White House
Louis Howe
Richberg Meets Labor Board in Washington
The private conference in Washington involved Richberg and the Labor Advisory Board with State United Miner John Lewis conducting a cross examination on New Deal labor policies. After hours of questioning, Richberg excused himself at 7 p.m. and did not return, prompting Lewis and others to make follow up calls.
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Washington
Richberg
Labor Advisory Board
State United
John Lewis
New Deal
Lewis
General Johnson Warns Against Orient War Involvement
General Hugh Johnson warns the United States against any policy with even the slightest chance of drawing the nation into a war in the Orient. He also quips that laundries may return shirts tonless, prompting no complaint.
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Hugh Johnson
U. S
New York Probes Central Park Casino Over Coffee Fee
New York authorities are reviewing the Central Park Casino after reports it charges 40 cents for a cup of coffee. The inquiry examines pricing practices and consumer protections at the city site.
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New York
Central Park Casino
Civic Improvements At Stake In FERA Funding Delay
Citizens face state and national cost sharing delays for FERA projects. While alleys may be paved ditches dug and retaining walls built on properties, funding depends on local and state contributions. The message stresses that part of the cost comes from residents or their children.
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FERA
Local Social News and Society Notices
Ten years ago to present, families hosted gatherings with the Parkers Hopkines Smiths and Guileys in Columbus. Club meetings including Progressive Literary Chi Omega and Social Literary clubs were held in Philadelphia and at sorority halls. Italian intervention leaders announced pre war demonstrations in Italian cities. Mrs. Blanche Tullis returned home to Bloomington Indiana after visiting Dr. and Mrs. J T Merwin. Mrs. Robert Woodworth hosted the Priscilla Needle Club.
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Intervention Party
Blanche Tullis
J. T. Merwin
Bloomington
Ind
About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton
A mother describes a home where constant bickering among children tests sanity. An adviser urges firm, consistent authority, less fantasy charity, and a shift toward mutual courtesy between spouses to restore family order and cooperation.
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Santa Claus
Abridged Quotes Span Diplomacy and Science Inquiries
The document cites Adolf Hitler asserting Germany’s aim to safeguard world peace alongside reflections by Prof. Michael Ivorsky Pupin on the soul’s continuation after death. It notes Princess Barbara Hutton Mdivani seeking divorce and mentions a 512 mile air crossing on the England Australia route.
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Adolf Hitler
Michael Ivorsky Pupin
Princess Barbara Hutton Mdivani
Timor Sea
British Air Line
Public Forum letter urges better roads in Waterloo area
Mrs C H Hunter and family signed a plea in The Messenger for relief road work in Waterloo Township mud routes. They cite inaccessible homes during illness and call for more crews rather than bank digging, noting gas tax diversion reduced road funding.
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F. M. Hatch
Waterloo Township
C. H. Hunter
Nelsonville R. D. 2
History of This District in Ames Township and Its Pioneers
Isaac Linscott first of the family in Athens County settled in Ames Township in 1800. Deacon Joshua Wyatt arrived in Ames in 1801 bringing household goods by boat to Cannaville on the Hocking River. Abel Glazier from Massachusetts settled in 1864 and later married Captain Brown’s daughter. Edward R. Ames, born in Ames Township, became a bishop in 1882 after long service in the South and West. A wolf hunt near Ames when Bishop Ames was 16 was later recalled as starting near Marietta.
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Isaac Linscott
Athens County
Ames Township
Joshua Wyatt
First Presbyterian Church
Athens
Abel Glazier
Massachusetts
Benjamin Brown
Daniel Fleming
Captain Brown
Edward R. Ames
Sylvanus Ames
Methodist Church
Ohio University
Big Run
Bishop Ames
Marietta
Reviews of New Books and a Speed Governor Law
Reviews discuss Pilgrims of the Wild by Grey Owl about a beaver keeper in Canada. Beavers are described as affectionate and clever despite chewing holes and cluttering spaces. The Massachusetts legislature weighs a law to require installment of speed governors on new cars.
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Grey Ow
Grey Owl
Canada
Massachusetts
Sinking Skiff Meets Nettles Tale From Round Bay
Gardner Hill of Round Bay Maryland built a unique seated boat named the Geehowitnettles em to counter summer sea nettle swarms. The craft uses a wire covered frame two sealed floats and side paddles to stay afloat when passengers remain seated. If any occupant stands the boat sinks prompting the clever nickname.
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Gardner Hill
Round Bay
Hill
Bevern
Dark Blond Confession Sparks Murder Plot
Millicent Grabs sees her employer Drimgold confess and is warned about four women in a black ermine coat. After theft and a hotel stay she meets Jarvis Happ who, with Dick Gentry, plans a stock scheme and pressures her to open a set of books, amid suspicion and danger.
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Millicent Graves
George Drimgold
Millicent
Drimgold
Jarvis Happ
Happ
Mapp
Robert Caise
Mr. Happ
Gentry
Jarvis
Mysterious confrontation in a hotel corridor
In a tense exchange Miss Grabes resists Mr Happ and Gentry as a suitcase is surrendered and a door is defended. The scene ends with a forced close embrace and a promise of continuation on the next page.
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Millicent
Gentry
Mr. Happ
Happ
Sleep on Trains Myth Busts Magnetic Sleep Beliefs
Dr Morris Fishbein notes no evidence that sleeping with head north or any direction improves comfort on trains. Visual motion can cause dizziness or nausea if eyes stay open. keeping eyes closed or fixed on a nearby object reduces symptoms. Proper rest depends on body position and mattress, not geomagnetic fields.
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Charlies Dickens
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Kathleen
Delph Parker
Herb J. Parker
George W. Hopkine
C. J. Smith
Philadelphia
Progressive Literary Club
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J. F. Guiley
Laura
Mr. Everett Gaskins
Columbus
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Sorority Hall
W. G. Logan
Science Club
W. F. Mercer
Robert Woodworth
Priscilla Needle Club
Olive Roberts Barton
the Public Forum
Tom
Ozona
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Ang Lessy
Greer
Dick Gentry
Carleton
NEA
Miss Grabes
DR. Morris Fishbein
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