Echoes of Dickens and a critique of labor policy in a Western paper
The column traverses varied topics from Dickens characters and social mores to a strong critique of the national labor relations board and Wagner act. It argues for improved administration, cites court-like press conflicts, and warns against overreach while discussing farm policy and Wallace's crop plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Labor Relations Act
National Labor Relations Board
Labor Organization
Wagner
New York Democrat
St. Mary's
Harry T. O’brien
Charles H Bayly
Jerome I. Macht
O’brien
Hartley W. Barclay
Barclay
Congress
Wallace
Agriculture Secretary
Department of Agriculture
Interior
McGill
Kansas
Pope
Idaho
Senate
Capitol
Borah
A Personal Christmas Present
Mrs. Greene lonely in her empty nest invites a hungry boy into a cafe and shares warmth and soup. He confides he lives with an uncle and longs for independence. The scene contrasts her own loneliness with the boy’sneed and mutual comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RS. Greene
Mrs. Greene
Mary
The Christmas Harvest by Alson Secor
A reflective poem urging cheerful giving during Christmas. It contrasts belief in Santa with the burden of debt and materialism. The piece warns that hoarding wealth barren the soul and emphasizes planting generosity before reaping rewards for a zestful life.
Christmas Gift of a Home for a Boy
A boy falls on hard times and Mrs. Greene offers him shelter and a bicycle. She proposes marriage as a Christmas gift to make him her son, giving him a home, mittens and books. The scene ends with the boy gratefully accepting, saying Merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
DB Western Newspaper Union
English Plum Pudding With Brandy Sauce
A traditional English plum pudding is prepared with 1 cup cream and beef suet, brown sugar, corn syrup, beaten eggs, citron, currants, baking powder, and brandy or rum. Steam for 24 hours, then set to mature, reheat before serving with a chosen sauce.
Initials on Linens Stamp You as Chic
Personalize linens with embroidered initials for towels pillow slips and more. Pattern 1553 offers a transfer alphabet and stitching guides for monograms using single stitch and French knots, with color options. Send 15 cents for this Needlecraft Pattern to The Sewing Circle 82 Eighth Ave New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
N. Y
Oh Wad the Powers the Giftee Gie Us
A pompous old gentleman in a railway carriage bores fellow travelers with tales of his success. When the ticket collector asks his destination the man snaps that the ticket is for a watch, exposing a mix up and vanity.
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Cobh
Mirner
Gulf
Lazley Russell
Indy
Sey
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
Dickens
Pickwick Papers
Sam Weller
Larry Gamp
Daniel Quilp
Uriah Heep
Western Newspaper Union
Irvin S. Cobb
Waterman
Alson Secor
Santa Claus
Stel
Nujo
Democritus
WIU
Doans
Fain
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