Export declines prompt critique of cotton subsidies
Washington critic argues that Agriculture Secretary Wallace and the Roosevelt administration failed to raise exports, especially cotton, amid price controls and farm programs. He warns subsidies would trigger retaliation, widen subsidies to other crops, and distort markets, risking international trade relations.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Roosevelt
United States
Brown
Hull
Department of State
Mr. Hull
Argentina
Hotel Clerk In Old Days Cave Fame Mentioned
Two aging bachelors sit in backwoods chat about politics and cooking. A cookery book joke reveals that every recipe begins with Take a clean dish, ending the tale with humor about fancy work and cooking.
Betsy Ross Flag Tied To Historic Philadelphia Cottage
The Continental Congress adopted the first American flag on June 14, 1777, with Betsy Ross credited by tradition for making the first flag. An old Philadelphia cottage at 229 Arch Street, long surrounded by warehouses, is preserved as a flag museum believed to be Betsy Ross’s home and workshop.
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Continental Congress
Betsy Ross
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Betsy
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin as a dual remedy for constipation and stomach upset. It claims Pepsin digests undigested food while Senna laxative wakes lazy bowels, promising relief and child friendly taste.
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Dr. Caldwell
Humble There are Sweet Surprises Awaiting Souls
A reflective note from Henry Van Dyke praises humble endurance in the face of ordinary trials and celebrates hidden strengths found in daily efforts.
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Henry van Dyke
Manner of Doing Distinguishes Men Says Manning
The quote notes that differences between people arise more from how they perform actions than from the actions themselves, attributed to H. E. Manning.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
H. E. Manning
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