The Son of God and the Mother of God in a grass blade
The piece blends biblical verse with comments on public life. It contrasts religious imagery with social critique, noting Newton D Baker urging unprejudiced church study of prohibition and government questions. It mocks political campaigns by brewers and calls churches to rise above prejudice for cleaner living.
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Geoffrey Johngorn
Newton D. Baker
United States
Crusaders
Tammany Hall
Plan to build public antiwar sentiment faces hard opposition
A leading magazine outlines a plan to advertise the costs of war and promote peace, funded by five percent of war prep appropriations. The idea clashes with strong opposition from War and Navy departments, shipbuilders, ordnance makers, explosive producers, and aviation firms profiting from war.
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Congress
Earliest Tales Spark Debate on Earths Shape
Readers recall a lecture claiming the world is flat while others defend a spherical model. The discussion highlights ongoing confusion about astronomy and the nature of evidence.
Wall Street's Endless Influence in Politics
A skeptical editorial notes contrasting speeches by lawmakers blaming Wall Street for opposing inflation measures and praise to influence both parties. It argues Wall Street backs Republicans to subjugate policy to the rich, then signals possible shift to Democrats, while praising Wall Street as a relentless worker.
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Wall Street
Republican Party
But ter Soap headline misread by careless reader
A reader recalls misreading a newspaper headline that appeared as Better Soap but was actually But ter Soap. The incident leads to a humorous note on overzealous opinions about soap for personal use versus laundry.
Gloom Lifts as Next Week Promises Fishing and Squirrel Hunt
A note of brisk optimism arrives as next week signals the start of fishing season and squirrel hunting. The writer mocks gloom and vows to forage if no one brings game, claiming a frying pan would lift a despondent man more than military aid.
Rockefeller viewed as prophet after noting bottom
The speaker cites Rockefeller saying the bottom of the depression was reached and argues the decline since then does not disprove his prophetic role. It emphasizes Rockefeller’s remark without asserting broader forecasts.
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Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Rail deaths in 1931 show railroads seek bus safety edge
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports only four passengers died on U S. railroad trains in 1931. The remark notes railroads favor fewer deaths and imply buses and private cars could carry more people without fatalities, joking about comparative safety.
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United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
NYC Pastor Accepts Salary Reduction at Rockefeller Church
The pastor of the Rockefeller Church in New York City has agreed to a pay cut. The editorial argues no pastor in a New York church should face a salary cut and praises the challenge of preaching in a large city.
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Rockefeller
New York City
New York
Texas Mills Ship Flour by Water to New England
Texas mills move flour shipments via waterways to New England. The piece imagines sending Southern cooks to teach hot biscuits, arguing this would boost demand and triple shipments.
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Texas Mills
New England
Mystery surrounds Kreuger death and trust collapse
Hints point to Ivar Kreuger death in Paris yet note clear cause of his financial ruin. The Swedish match king is linked to a collapse of the vast trust he built, with emphasis on his role and the ensuing financial crisis.
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Ivar Kreuger
Paris
Clock change nostalgia and time saving remembered
The narrator recalls how turning the clock back used to gain an hour or two in courting days, humorously noting the difficulty of saving time by moving the clock forward now.
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Amos
Andy
Newspapers Should Focus Beyond Lindbergh Kidnaping
Opinion argues newspapers shouldstop overemphasizing the Lindbergh kidnapping and wait for substantial new facts instead. The writer urges restraint and a shift toward more varied coverage.
City homicide rates prompt blame of public apathy and police
The article cites Dr. Hoffman's figures showing London and Canadian cities with far fewer homicides than U S cities. It notes Philadelphia with 181, Chicago 488, New York 586 homicides in 1931 and argues long trials and delays erode conviction rates. It blames public apathy and police corruption for high rates and slow justice.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Hoffman
Corsicana
Isnt higher education grand
A Marshall News item notes Dartmouth College seniors voted on various questions. The piece mocks provincial attitudes, reporting high percentages for views on marriage, alcohol, and religion, including support for companionate marriage and repeal of Prohibition.
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Dartmouth College
Rudy Valee
Marlene Deitrich
Marlene
Rudy
Old
New England
Marshall News
Grandpas Wayback Says on Time and Light
The Pathfinder notes retro observations on electric light as a money saver and warns against rushing time. It quips that men misjudge control of time and warns that modern motorists grow poorer, with roosters returning home as chickens do.
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Pathfinder
Vague Texan Newspaper Snippets Stir Political Chatter
A collage of quotes from Texas papers mentions Andy Mellon’s slow rise to director, no chair yet, and hints at voter volatility. Other remarks joke about politicians and public figures, including John Garner’s poker flair and Democratic doubts about a presidential bet.
Homicide rate in 1931 tops world list in America
Dr. Frederick Hoffman, statistician, reports 1931 homicide rate in 16¢ American cities at 10.9 per 100000, while Canada averages 1.6 and the 53 leading world cities average 3.5. The data underscore America's high murder toll compared with Canada and global cities.
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America
Frederick Hoffman
Canada
Ducks Pay Off on Farm, Says Agricultural Writer
Agricultural writer argues ducks yield better value on the farm. If true, they outpace many ducks sold in town, per Clarks ville Times.
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Clarksville Times
Farmer Corntassle notes morale over money in loans
Ernest Parker in the Sherman Democrat quotes a farmer lamenting that moral support is abundant nationwide while real money remains scarce. He urges more actual circulation of cash to stimulate the economy.
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Corntassle
Ernest Parker
Sherman Democrat
The Paragraphers Greet Soc Rates Or Sacks Joke
The Greensboro Herald Journal contrasts opinions on social rates with quotations from Life and local papers. It notes movie magnates becoming millionaires and a Missouri editor preferring a cow to a saxophone for practical reasons.
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Missouri
St. Joseph
Ruth and Hoover Wage Debate Ruffles Tampa Tribune
The Tampa Tribune notes dissatisfaction over baseball pay with Mr Ruth earning the same as Mr Hoover. Critics cite more complaints about Hoover's hitting and fielding performance.
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Ruth
Mr. Hoover
Tampa_ Tribune
Spring color trend and treaty repair shops in 1932
The Thomaston Times notes blue will dominate spring palettes while aluding to 1932 as a banner year for treaty repair shops. The item blends fashion color forecasts with a wry media aside.
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Thomaston
Willie’s first railway ride and a boy’s astonished voyage
A child named Willie experiences his first train journey as a sudden curve and tunnel thrill him. After emerging into daylight he proclaims with awe that it is tomorrow, capturing a moment of wonder from a Christian Register note.
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Wilie
Willie
Christian Register
Long Way After Longfellow Bridge Game Fallout
A poem about a late night bridge match ending sourly after a trumped ace. Insults fly between partners and spectators, reflecting recurring quarrels over games and egos, with repeated questions about how often such behavior repeats.
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Longfellow
Not by a Dam Sight Buifuzz-Your son left college over eyesight
The Pathfinder offers a humorous dialogue about a student leaving college after misreading a dean of women as a co-ed, reflecting lighthearted miscommunications in campus life.
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Fitznoodle
Dean of Women
the Pathfinder
Montreal Stay Sparks A Daughter's Marriage Plans
A Montreal report notes the assertion that a daughter can attract a husband through beauty and intellect. The piece mentions gradual progress for young couples starting small, reflecting social expectations and hopes in determining marital prospects.
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Montreal
Businessman Dictates Call From Home
A businessman tells his secretary to wait as he takes a call at home and dictates notes over the phone. The scene portrays a routine office moment with a private call interrupting clerical work.
When Silence Is Golden
A brief quote from the Boston Transcript about a casual debt exchange between Pat and Mike, noting a forgotten loan settled with light humor. The item captures everyday talk and period voice in a brief published moment.
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Mike
Expensive Things and Contentment Philosophy
A Houston Chronicle quote argues mature living blends ambition with good sense. Desire drives progress yet constant complaint harms happiness. Value what you can afford, celebrate simple possessions, and cherish family and home.
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Houston Chronicle
Ivar Kreuger Death Mystery Reopened By Stockholm Woman
Stockholm, April 24. Mrs. Ingeborg Eberth, a Stockholm society figure bequeathed 500 000 kroner in Kreuger's will, claims Kreuger promised her the sum. She questions official New Paris death verdict, suggests a secret behind the financier's apparent suicide and notes unanswered questions about his coffin and embalming rumors.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Ivar Kreuger
Ingeborg Eberth
Kreuger
Doctor's wheel claims to curb post mortems after game
Philadelphia report describes a scientific machine invented by a local doctor. He says correct bridge bids can be secured by turning a wheel, promising to preserve domestic peace by preventing post mortems after the game.
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Philadelphia
Oklahoma A and M summer school marks 25th session
The oldest summer school in the state at Oklahoma A and M college enters its twenty fifth session this year, continuing a long-running program for student enrichment and extension education.
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Oklahoma A. & M. College
Announcement rates for Democratic primary notices
The Daily Favorite and the Semi-Weekly Bonham News list insertion charges for political announcements: Daily Favorite $15. Daily and Weekly combined $28. Weekly $10 for county offices and $5 for precinct offices. Cash must accompany the order or it will not appear. Notices pertain to the Democratic primary on July 23, 1932.
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Bonham News
Local Fannin County Officeholders Listed for Election
A list of candidates for city and county offices in Fannin County includes Congress seats, District Clerk, Tax Assessor, Sheriff, Commissioners for Precincts 2 and 41, Public Weigher, and other county posts. Names such as A. A. Agnew Claude C. Hodge Jim Cox Tom Wright and Vernon Hene gar appear among the slate.
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Fannin County
R. H
Dick) Trimble
Frank Campbell
Jas, A. Agnew
Claude C. Hodge
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