New Deal Power Grows in Washington Observers say agencies reach grass roots
William Bruckart outlines how New Deal agencies expand federal influence across the nation. He notes relief, banking, and trade bodies shaping loans, investments, and code provisions, with forest policy and NRA convexities. He warns of potential clashes between the Federal Trade Commission and NRA codes as enforcement debates loom.
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Washington
United States
Harry Hopkins
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Chicago
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
NRA
Graphic Arts Industries
Cnde
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Feveral Trade Commission
Johnson
General Johnson
Redeye the Vireo Narrates Old Orchard Life
Redeye the Vireo fills the Old Orchard with song while Peter Rabbit notices his nest in a high maple. Jenny Wren and the tale of Redeye’s nest weaving describe papers in the nest and a possible intrusion by Sally Sly the Cowbird, as Burgess notes a child-friendly guide to simple fruit desserts and a milk sherbet recipe.
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Wyer
Farmer Brown
Redeye the
Vireo
Peter Rabbit
Jenny Wren
Redeye
Peter
Goldy
Jenny
Cresty
Sally Sly
T. W. Burges
WNU Service
Tercentennial of Oberammergau Passion Play Celebrated
In 1634 the villagers of Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps staged the first Passion Play to honor a vow for plague relief. This summer marks the 300 year anniversary as Oberammergau prepares for a large crowd, with Alois Lang portraying Christ and Ann Rutz as the Virgin Mary in the illustrated scene.
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Oberammergan
Bavarian Alps
Germany
Europe
Oberammergau
Alois Lang
Christ
Ann Rutz
Hat Trick Before a Doctor Says Katie Quips
A witty line from Katie mocks vanity and delays medical care as a woman chooses fashion over health. The brief quip reflects social buzz and humor service by Beil Syndicate WKU.
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Catty Katie
Mottiers Cook Book Ice Desserts and Fruity Fillings
A recipe collection from Mottier offers several frozen desserts and fruit dishes for warm weather. Features Three Fruits ice with gelatin, fruit potpourri serving, and a banana cream cake filling. Includes specific fruit quantities and preparation steps for each item.
Question Box byed Wynn The Perfect Fool
A collage of humorous Q and A from the Acxordated Newspapers WNU Service. Readers ask about milk prices hats horse racing and daily attire. Answers pivot on playful misdirection with mock wisdom and punny lines.
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Wynn
Mr. Wynn
Sue Perrey
The Blacksmiths Daughter by Anne Campbell
A poetic reminiscence of a girl who watched a smith shape a shoe as a child and now, grown, feels her father’s influence and bond. The verses reflect faith, time, and enduring connection between daughter and forge master.
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William Bruckart
Roosevelt
Congress
Western Newspaper Union
By Thornton W. Burgess
Venus
WHT
Beil Syndicate
WKU Service
Girligags
Mottiers Cook Book
England
London
Pilton
M. Morvich
Ile
Hugh Manny Tairian
TY Pryter
Coney Island
By Anne Campbell
Unica
Pek
Long Beach
Calif
Carl Johnson
Flipper
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