Rural Boys Rise in Roosevelt Advisers
A National Farm and Home Hour column notes two self made rural boys Harry Hopkins and Leon Henderson securing key roles in Roosevelt’s crisis leadership. Hopkins grew from Iowa roots to head aid programs and Henderson rose from college through NRA to price czar guiding wartime supply and pricing policy.
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Illiterate Gathering at a Millionaire Dinner
An ambitious wife hosts a grand dinner for her husband, famed inventor of a rat poison patent. He stays silent during the meal. After the guests leave, she asks him to speak. He answers that no one here knows about rats or rat poison, questioning the need to talk.
Rival Horse Owners Trade Jests Over Hidebound Horses
Two veteran horse owners clash in a humorous exchange recalling past races. Col. Click-Why boastfully notes his rival’s horse arriving in near darkness, while Col. Clog-Yeah retorts that the other horse showed up late and even removed its shoes.
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Public opinion key to settling strikes says official
William H. Davis of the National Defense Mediation board cites public opinion as crucial to settlement. The piece notes broad backing for the board by the public and describes a busy Washington with space tight due to extra federal workers and new buildings in nearby Maryland and Virginia adding a million square feet of office space.
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Lovely Rugs Crochet from Silk Stockings
The article promotes a 32 page booklet with detailed crochet instructions for making rugs from old silk stockings and includes patterns for tufted and other rug styles. It encourages ordering the booklet for home decor projects.
How To Make Your Own Rugs pamphlet offer
Reader home service advertises a pamphlet titled How to Make Your Own Rugs. Circulation details include mailing address at 635 Sixth Ave New York City and a 10 cent coin price.
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