More About Movies and Peace War Propaganda
Esquire reviewer Meyer Levin argues Americans prefer entertainment over stance in films. He notes U S audiences accept war propaganda despite antiwar sentiment, with films marketed for global audiences emphasizing honor and sacrifice. The Lost Patrol is cited as an example amid martial themes that appeal abroad.
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Meyer Levin
Movie Reiewer
Esquire Magazine
Levin
United States
Ims
Open Your Hearts Christmas Spirit 1936 Message
The season invites extravagance as generosity brightens holidays. Extravagant words and decorations mix with unselfish acts, creating happiness for children. Bills may rise next month, but few regret holiday spending, driven by the warmth of giving and shared joy.
Hope of Prosperity in America’s Buy Power Study
A Brookings Institute work analyzes 1929 family incomes. About 21 percent earned less than 1000 dollars, 42 percent under 1500, 71 percent under 2500, 8 percent over 5000, and 2.3 percent over 10000. Authors argue expanding purchasing power would lift business and national prosperity.
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America
Brookings Institute
Parade of the Sleds Promotes Safe Winter Play
Townspeople rope off danger zones to protect children as sledding begins. Flint notes no child fatalities in a year thanks to safe play centers, implying winter sport safety measures alongside summer facilities.
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Flint
The King and the Philosopher On Rejoicing in Life
A king asks a philosopher to condense mankind's history. Three attempts yield a single line: Man was born, He suffered, He died. The king dies. the tale urges choosing rejoicing over pessimism and embracing daily gratitude for life.
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Sitten
Winter driving tip reduces speed to save travel
The notice urges drivers to lower average speed from 40 mph to 30 mph during winter months. Shorter daylight and slippery roads require extra caution to stay safe.
Hollywood Censors War Propaganda to Please Foreign and Home Markets
Hollywood adjusts output under pressure from foreign protests and domestic box office. Producers fear bans and boycotts from Germany Japan and Balkan nations while prioritizing white American villains and fictional names to appease audiences. The result is cautious film content aimed at both overseas markets and U S viewers.
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Tan Studio
Germany
Japan
U. S
Mexico
Cowboy
Balkan
Samuel Goldwyn
Hollywood
Pick & Axe Santa Claus Seeks Funds in County Budget
Gogebic County calls for a flexible budget to meet 101 fund demands. Ironwood Junior College seeks about 10000 dollars from the county. Bessemer City pushes for more WPA projects and local funds for more WPA work. Tronwood City aims to solve who is mayor. All of Us wants more jobs at better pay to fight living costs.
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Santa Claus
Gogebic County
Ironwood Junior College
Bessemer City
Tronwood City
What is so rare in Washington as a Republican
The New Yorker notes a record 409 Democrats in Congress this winter, creating desk shortages in the Capitol and shifting seating patterns. It recalls last winter’s crossovers to the Republican side in the Cherokee Strip and questions whether the Republican minority will remain silent or speak up.
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Washington
Congress
Capitol
Cherokee Strip
House
Senate
Smithsonian Institution
New Yorker
Pick and Axe Newsroom Havre Picture Snap Engraved
A blurred Havre newsroom item notes a wall image in a Bessemer store showing two men with shaved looks. The piece mocks public calls for police rewards and teases editor contests. It mentions a mass meeting for photographers and a demand by shopkeepers for a dice-shake rule for purchases.
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Havre
Tewk
Bessemer
Charles Z
Max A
Peath
al Smith
Oxy
PMN
Freshening Breezes Column Lineup Mixes Oddities
A humorous column notes a divorce leaving the wife with the car and the husband with the trailer. It contrasts an American pioneer’s desire for nearby land with a woman frustrated by friends visiting to see the hearse in use. A long-suffering man would prefer practical gifts like coal or trousers over art calendars and ash trays.
Thoughts of the Season in a 1937 Christmas Diary
A fragmented column reflects on lingering Christmas decorations and a crowded edition cycle for newspapers. It notes teachers' concern over persistent festive slang, mentions depression or low mood, and hints at the upcoming rush to produce special Christmas editions in 1937.
Don’t Give It Life and Other Old Sayings
A brief collection of quips reflects practical warnings and wit from early 20th century sources. It cites a tradesman’s advice on life, a test of gentlemanly respect, and humorous notes on shaving routines and household duties.
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Michigan
William Lyon Phelps
Rochester Clarion
Foreclosure Notice for 1932 Mortgage in Gogebic County
Mortgagee George Zutkovicz seeks sale of Bessemer property on March 1 1937 at ten o clock in the forenoon to satisfy principal and interest totaling 698.29 dollars plus 18.75 dollars fire premium and 25 dollars attorney fee, with the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3 Township 47 North Range 46 West described, subject to prior reservations. The action is filed by attorney William F. Pellow with notice dated December 2 1936.
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Thomas Lampard
Anna Lampard
Thomas Lampert
Anna Lampart
Bessemer
Gogebic County
Michigan
George Zutkovicz
Gosebic County
Office of
Register of Deeds
State of
Probate Court Sets Claim Deadline for Estate of Domenic Michela
State of Michigan probate court at Bessemere calendar fixes April 21 1937 as the deadline for creditors to present claims against the estate of Domenic Michela with examinations and adjustments to occur at the probate office on that date. The order from Judge M E Nolan notes the December 16 1936 session establishing the time and place for filing.
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Bessemer
M. E. Nolan
Domenic Michela
Sime and
Place
Notice by publication for hearing in Probate court
Publication in the Bessemer Herald announces a three week notice of hearing, certifying a true copy of the order. W. B. Fauhl and M. E. Nolan sign as Judge and Register of Probate, respectively, with date 12-18 1-8.
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W. B. Fauhl
M. EB. Nolan
Inga
Anderson
Dep
Appointment for examination of claims in estate case
In the matter of the estate of Irl Dulebahn deceased the probate office in Bessemer will hear and adjust all claims on Sunday in December 1936 at a stated time and place and requires notice by publication for three successive weeks in the Bessemer Herald. A true copy.
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Bessemer
M. E. Nolan
Irl
Dulebahn
Bessemer Herald
Probate petition for Albino Cigallio estate in Bessemer
Lena Cigallio petitions to admit an instrument as the last will and testament of Albino Cigallio and to grant administration of the estate to Angelo Cigallo during a court session held December 11 1936 at the Probate Office in Bessemer Alabama over the deceased.
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Prebire
Bessemer
Save County
Deember
M. E. Nolan
Urebate
Albino Cigaio
Lena Cigallio
Angelo Ci
Notice of Execution in Gogebic County Michigan
By writ of execution Kellto Velin & Company sues against William Maki. Levy on his interest in NE quarter and SW quarter of Section 34, Township 48 North Range 46 West. Property to be sold at public auction January 5, 1937, at 10 o'clock, East front stairs of the Court House in Bessemer.
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Gogebic
Kelto, Velin & Company
William Maki
Liam Maki
Gogeric
State of Michigan
Bessemer
Gogeric County
Gan
Probate hearing set for Adamczak estate in Gogebic County
The Gogebic County Probate Court orders a hearing January 18 1937 at ten o clock for the petition to administer the estate of Adamczak deceased. A copy of the order must be published weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Judge of Probate and the Deputy Register of Probate oversee the process.
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Gallip
Bessemer Herald
Gevet Adamczak
Anna Adamczak
Edward Adamczak
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