Suffering Among Geniuses Infirm Minds Behind Great Work
The article cites Edison and many historical figures as suffering from illnesses or disabilities yet producing major creative work. It argues health is precious but not a barrier to genius, suggesting weak bodies often accompany strong minds and that illness may fuel deep thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edison
Edison
William McDermott
Beethoven
Dryden
Milton
Pope
Heine
Doctor Johnson
Byron
Robert Burns
Scott
Keats
Goethe
Carlyle
Schopenhauer
Kant
Nietzche
James Watt
Charles Darwin
Do Old People Care
More than 3,000 adults crowded a New Jersey school to hear youths claim society denies a square deal to young people. The discussion urged adult responsibility and action, noting youths want to marry, enjoy leisure, and avoid temptations, while older people shape the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Hope for Ministers Union Aims to Improve Clergy Welfare
The Messenger reports a movement to form a national ministers union to secure living wages, stop charging funeral fees, and protect clergy from dismissal without just cause. Southeastern Ohio pastors earn as little as 250 dollars yearly, others with multiple churches about 1,000. The drive argues organization can improve conditions and permit deeper sermon prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Messenger
Ohio
Puerto Rico Independence Call Dims as U S Plans Rehabilitation Aid
A vocal Puerto Rico independence movement wanes after U S Senators offer support for independence. The government intends to spend about $100 million on Puerto Rico economic rehabilitation, dampening calls for full independence from the Liberal party.
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Puerto Rico
U. S
Millard E. Tydings
William H. King
The
Liberal Party
Wil Con
The New Deal Relief Board Predicted To Shape Up
Washington reports show a four billion dollar relief effort with a complex new board. Frank Walker is described as a ceremonial buffer rather than top boss, while Ickes Hopkins and others run the grants through quasi independent bureaus toward final Roosevelt chaired decisions.
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Washington
Frank Walker
Messrs. Ickes
Hopkins
Admiral Peoples
Walker
President
Ickes
Roosevelt
Hopkins to lead spending in Roosevelt era plan
The passage describes Hopkins as the main driver of expenditure under Roosevelt and Walker, with the President making initial decisions but relying on recommendations. Admiral Peoples acts as Hopkins’s assistant while Ickes handles remaining PWA allocations.
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Hopkins
Roosevelt
Walker
Admiral Peoples
Ickes
PWA
New Relief Regime Forms Under Existing Managers
The reform envisions reorganizing old relief agencies with Hopkins Ickes and Peoples remaining in control. They shift from dictatorial roles to administrators under changed conditions guiding the relief machinery.
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Hopkins
Ickes
Peoples
Trade clash between Hull and Peek nears clash
The Hull and Peek foreign trade dispute may reach a climax after the White House released Peek's report. Critics allege Peek distorted trade figures to undercut Hull, while Hull’s allies expect a real fight to begin. Congressional leaders consider an early adjournment and a November session, with Roosevelt planning a summer trip to the San Diego Exposition in July.
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Messrs
Hull
Peek
White House
Roosevelt
Commerce Department
Mr. Hull
San Diego Exposition
Senate stalls as key bills wait on votes
The Senate has delayed anti-lynching, Bankhead farm tenancy, and Copeland pure food bills amid weeks of debate. Only two major measures the relief and the bonus have passed in four months, a notably slow record for a deliberative body. Denver postal officials report flood of "send-a-dime" letters, while Senator Long of Iowa boasted about rapid conquest, though not acting on legislation.
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Senate
Bankhead
Islander ties and the lure of US membership
The passage notes Liberal leaders resisting a senator's offer over island job allotments. It reflects on U S relations with the islands, where calls for freedom and independence appeal politically, but tangible benefits of American citizenship complicate the push for secession. It frames the issue as a practical test of allegiance and advantage.
District Tales of Long Ago by H. HARRIS
The final installment continues Martha Cranston Bingham’s migration tale from Otsego County New York to the Ohio Country in 1811. After sheltering with the Gregorys near Athens, the family rests and receives fresh clothes, with grateful help from Mrs Gregory and her daughter. They remain two weeks as a boat brings their goods. the land they traded for proved poor, and father rents a farm to support the family, ultimately achieving only a modest competence. The land later grows valuable due to coal iron and railroads.
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Hocking
Coo!ville
Father
Mother
Mr Gregory
Neved
New York
Hocking County
Reviews of New Books The House for Modern Living
A spring highlight is The House for Modern Living, a 107 design series from The Architectural Forum editors. General Electric sponsored a nationwide contest inviting architects to submit plans for affordable family homes, aiming at functional, material innovations. The book hints at a revolution in small home design with layouts that emphasize spaciousness in three bedroom homes, combined dining and living spaces, second floor terraces, and glass walls opening to private gardens.
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Architectural Forum
General Electric
Public Forum Letter on Teacher Certification and Pensions
A long reader letter analyzes teacher certification requirements, life certificates, credit needs, and state aid versus non state aid districts. It argues for pension fairness and stresses aging teachers deserve support. Magistrate J J Goldstein of New York is cited.
Book Designs Signal New Era of Spacious Living
Recreation rooms workshops and playrooms receive growing attention in the book. The designs are praised as well worth study, pointing toward a new era of spacious living for the average man. The challenge remains how to get them built.
Unsinkable Ship Launched At Camden 1935
Explanation of Yesterday's Cartoon describes an all steel vessel launched in Camden New Jersey on April 6 1935. The Floating Hospital of the St Johns Guild of New York Harbor is touted as unsinkable with a hull full of watertight compartments able to stay afloat even if the hull is damaged or cut in two.
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Camden
N. J
St. John's Guild
New York Harbor
Katharine Strykhurst Discovers Work, Worries Family
Katharine Strykhurst, 20, chafes under wealthy father Victor and stepmother Bertine who forbid employment. She rides with Michael Heatheroe and clashes with Zoe Parker over Gibbs Larkin, while Dr. John Kaye returns to New York to begin practice and reconnects with Katharine guiding her toward purpose.
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Katharine Strykhurst
Victor Strykhurst
Bertine
Katharine
Michael Heatheroe
Michael
Sally Moon
Zoe Parker
Europe
Gibbs Larkin
Zoe
Gibbs
John Kaye
New York
Old Munster
Hugo Munster
Johnny
Happiness tied to balanced desires and personal drives
Dr Morris Fishbein explains happiness as a balanced flow of energy from satisfying desires. People differ in wants and past experiences shape hunger and cravings, with major drives for survival and minor drives as refinements. A flexible mind and secondary interests help prevent low mood when life changes.
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Morris Fishbein
Local Social Notes Highlight Neighborhood Gatherings
Fragmentary notes show Mr and Mrs Kenneth J. son hosting at home in Cuyahoga Falls with Mrs Wilbur and Miss Mildred Scot as guests in Athens. Several names appear with birthday and council related mentions, plus a city auction and mayoral event coverage.
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Mr. J
Kenneth
Cuyahoga Falls
Mrs. Wilbur
Mildred Scot
Athens
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Denver
Des Moines
Senator Long
Iowa
District Tales of
H. Harris
the Public Forum
the Messenger
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R. H. Williams
Vinton
J. J. Goldstein
George Clark
Is Heurel of
Dijon
France
Sherry Jones
Plainfield, Indians
Seecyeline Zim Dauenter
Jack Ziic L
Boxer
Pittsburgh
Mabel McElliott
NBA
Johnny Dear
Munich
Vienna
Paris
United States
Dad Rel
Mise Mayme Charlies Hofshire
Louise de
Mace, New Mars
T Tor
Bradshe
Ies
Amy
Hinden
Henot - Beth Campbell
Dudley
Arvey Wise
St Cos
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