Review of The Grass Roof and Other Works by Kang and Tarkington
A mixed notice lauds The Grass Roof by Younghill Kang blending autobiographical hints with English slang and questions whether it is fact or fiction. It also reviews Olga Knopf’s The Art of Being a Woman praising its mature, insightful female perspective and notes Tarkington’s Wanton Mary installment in Ladies' Home Journal as dense, archaic, and hard to follow with clashing characterizations.
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Younghill Kang
Mr Kang
Korea
Kang
Thomas Burke
Olga Knopf
Kip
Viénnés
University of
Vienna
Alfred Adler
Knopf
Booth Tarkington
Ladies’ Home Journal
England
Charles 1
Mr Tarkington
Jimmy Wilmot
Monsieur le Chavalier de Champvalion
Monsieur Beaucaire
Monsieur de Champyallon
Senate Debates Tax Bill and Spending Reforms
The Senate discusses the tax bill and appropriations with proposals for a ten percent cut in some areas. Public construction contractsface scrutiny while debates on salaries and an eleven percent reduction depend on a presidential plan. Opposition grows against the auto sales tax at committee hearings. A House vote on beer taxes is anticipated.
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Senate
House
Honolulu murder prompts debate over insanity defense
The Washington Star notes turnover among columnists as it considers a Honolulu homicide case. Editorial glimpses suggest provocations may not require psychoanalytic theory to explain temporary insanity as a possible cause.
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The
Washington Star
Honolulu
Viking Ship Replica Arrives After 20000 Mile Voyage
Norway’s claim of the Viking discovery of America endures as a 60 foot replica of an ancient Viking ship arrives in an American port after a voyage exceeding 20 000 miles, proving sailing prowess and historical continuity.
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Norway
America
Advice on Handling Mice vs Propaganda in the United States
An eastern newspaper weighs a reader's question about suppressing Soviet and communist propaganda in America. The response uses a domestic parlor scene metaphor advising to first drive out the mice and then seal the holes, implying a method to curb unwanted influence.
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United States
Brain of eminent mathematician to be studied by scientists
The brain of a renowned mathematician who recently died by his own hand will be given to scientists for examination. The doctors hope to glean scientific insight, but the dull gray matter cannot reveal the soul’s torment that drove the teacher to end his life. A neighbor might have intervened earlier, showing he had resources and opportunities to help.
Father refuses ransom for Charley Ross case
An analysis of a 19th century ransom case notes the father of Charley Ross refusing payment to prevent further kidnappings. A North Carolina judge served 12 months in jail for tampering with public records to shield a daughter from embezzlement fallout, illustrating irregularities in legal proceedings.
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Charley Ross
North Carolina
Man clings to money for pleasure similar to slot machine
A man holds money tightly, chasing the rush of possession that mirrors the excitement a slot machine provides, according to a short Exchange note.
Bible copy preserved in Library of Congress
The Library of Congress holds a copy of the first edition of John Mats Bible printed in Cambridge Massachusetts in 1663. The item marks a historic religious text preserved in a national repository.
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John Mats
Library of Congress
Cumbridge
Mass
Camp Kahagon A Vermont Summer Camp For Boys
Camp Kahagon a Vermont summer camp for boys ages nine to fifteen sits 25 miles east of Montpelier in a secluded 75 acre field and 125 acre woodland at 1600 feet. The staff comprises college men and university men providing careful training and care through the summer months. For further particulars please communicate with the camp.
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Vermont Hills
Montpelier
Scouts Celebrate Winning State Music Championship
The Bugle and Drum Corps of the Bristol Troops, Boy Scouts of America, won the state title at the Jam boree of Narragansett Council in Providence. The 32 member band performed original marches and drums under George Robish and Leroy Newbold, while crowds paraded through Bristol after the victory.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Narragansett Council
Auditrium
Providence
Seca
George Washington
Long Trail
Our Navy
George Robish
Leroy Newbold
Frasmoe Manem
Leroy Newhold
John J Perry
Kearney
Bristol Corps
Springfield
Mass
Erasmo Mancini
Vigil Arruda
Buglers
Domenick Capone
Earl Ledoux
John Mello
Theodore Carmone
Gerald Byrnes
Leonard Abenante
Gaetano Marino
John Abenante
Joseph Arouca
John Lynch
Henry Trovano
Manuel Cardoza
Cure for Seasickness in the Sixteenth Century
A supplement note from Toendon Times recounts Pynes Morison’s advice on curing seasickness. He prescribes scarce wine and water, strong wines, a biscuit dipped in wine, and avoiding vomiting, with cautious riding of waves aboard ships.
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Pynes Morison
Europe
Eagle as emblem of strength in ancient myth and modern nations
The eagle has long symbolized might and majesty, famed for its vision and soaring height. Romans linked it to Jupiter, and its image appeared on legion standards, influencing national emblems in several modern countries.
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Juniter
Fist Fight Over Liquor Lands Five in Jail
A group led by Alfred Craviero clashed with Seraphine Pacheck over alleged liquor hijacking. Five men, including Massa Amaral Cirillo, were jailed on charges ranging from assault and concealed weapon to breaking and entering and auto theft. All to appear before Judge Lindemuth.
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Seraphine Pacheck
Mason Avenue
Alfred Craviero
Mt Hope Avenue
Bristol County
Nicholas Massa
Metacom Avenue
Manuel Amaral
Frank Cirillo
Craviero
Wm. Serbst
Pacheco
Goulart Avenue
Justice of the Peace
Joseph A Hammill
Bristol
Massa
Cirillo
Amaral
Benjamin F Lindemuth
Fifth District Court
Unemployed Census Records 1100 Bristol Locals
More than 1100 unemployed Bristol residents were registered last week by the Bristol Improvement Association registration bureau. The census aims to keep names and prior occupations on file at Eagle Hall for quick labor referrals. Assistants included Anna McHugh Bertha Dwyer Elizabeth Simmel and Marys Nunes with Frank B Svivia and Vechient Carmone. Judge Edward Lo Leahy named honorary member of the organization.
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Anthony J Nunes
Bristol Improvement Association
Regstration Bureau
Bristol
Eagle Hall
Nunes
Anna McHugh
Bertha Dwyer
Elizabeth Simmel
Marys Nunes
Vechient Carmone
Anna Carmone
Frank B .Svivia
Edward Lo Leahy
Ele Wall Activity Legal Adviser
Share Your Food drive praises appeals from needy families
Mrs Vasta LaR Ruggiero chair of the Share Your Food campaign at St Rita's Club Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church reports many appeals from families aided by the town. Most applicants say their children lack nourishment from the small food orders. Baskets distributed to local stores will be collected Friday. An appeal to housewives was issued and a $5 donation was received from the Junior Holy Name Society.
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Vasta Lar Ruggiero
St. Rita's Club
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Ruggiero
Disperse Fog Costs Hindering Commercial Use
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that fog can be dispelled artificially under favorable conditions but all known methods are presently too costly for commercial application.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Hardwick, Vermont
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Bristol, R. I
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Riverside
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Sea Scouts
Fagle
Frederic
State St
EK. A. Skinner
Hope St
R. I
John Alden
Eta Victa
Ralston’s
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By Peck
Canada
Bridge Dainties
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Ina
Kanade
Swift
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