The Vast Federal System Seen From A Census Lens
Washington columnist notes the 135 million annual federal reports as of 1938 show an expansive government. He cites Rice's census survey, urges reducing at least a third of agencies to cut costs, and argues overregulation burdens businesses and farmers while lobby pressure drives spending.
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Washington
Continental
United States
Stuart A. Rice
Central Statistical Board
Roosevelt
Rice
Congress
Relief Administration
Department of Agriculture
Peter Declares Love and Follows Christ Through Service
A devotional from John 21 11 19 centers on Peter’s threefold question do you love me and his restoration. It urges believers to show love by fishing for souls and feeding the flock, with emphasis on divine guidance over human drive and a life lived in faithful following.
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Peter
Christ
J. C. Ryle
Lord
Jesus
God
John Wesley
Smart Advance Fashions Patterns Offer Easy Spring Sewing
The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept offers Blouse-With-Skirt and Monastic Dress patterns with simple sew charts for beginners. Sizes 10 to 20 and 1664 1661 describe yardage for 39 and 54 inch materials, with prices 15 cents each and orders via Bell Syndicate WNU Service.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Chains urged for winter driving by police and engineers
Police and safety engineers warn that when in doubt, use the chains during severe winter weather. The National Safety Council notes that a large share of yearly traffic deaths occur in November and December, with snow and ice causing injuries and property damage. AAA test No 3143 shows chains on rear wheels cut stopping distance by 45.8 percent and by 66.8 percent with chains on all four wheels.
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National Safety Council
United States
American Automobile Association
AAA
Epictetus on inward guidance driving action
A reflection citing Epictetus that inward opinions and principles dictate action more than external circumstances such as death exile or pain. The quote emphasizes internal mindset as the real motivator behind choices and behavior.
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Epictetus
Starving Was One Thing Webster Couldn't Stand
Daniel Webster faced a longtime debt dispute with a butcher. In court, they met on the street and Webster quipped that he would sue but pleaded not to be starved. The tale ends with his lighthearted remark about not starving him to death.
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Webster
Daniel Webster
Worthy
Mr. Webster
Boston Globe
Larry Kurpiel
P. A
Prince Albert
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Washington Digest
William Bruckart
National Press Bldg
Washington, D. C
Departments of Commerce, Labor, and Agriculture
Federal Deposit Insurance Company
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Comptroller of
Currency
Securities and Exchange Commission
Western Newspaper Union
International Council of Religious Education
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Sasa
Harold L. Lundquist
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Luden’s
Charles Lewis
New York
Luden
Pelt
American Chain & Cable Company, Inc
Bridgeport, Connecticut
The
McKay Company
Joe Hodel Chain Company
Pyrene Manufacturing Company
Dominion Chain Compented
Pyrene Manufacturing Company of Canada
Limi
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Aakins
Uke
Rt Ee Ee Ey
Prince
Teel
B. J. Reymolde Tobacco
Winstee-Gaiem
N.C
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