Dewey Lehman Clash Clouded Gubernatorial Race Voice
The article weighs the 1940 New York governor contest between Republican Thomas E. Dewey and Democratic Herbert H. Lehman. It outlines Dewey’s anti crime record and Lehman’s business background, while noting party dynamics, labor support, and the national attention on the campaign. It also touches on Munich peace implications and broader economic policy debates affecting farm and relief programs.
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New York
Herbert H. Lehman
Manhattan
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
New York City
Lehman
Young
Empire State
Franklin Roosevelt
New York State
Tammany
Tom Dewey
Jimmy Hines
American Labor Party
A. F. of
Supreme Court
Wallace
MacNary-Haugen
Oglethorpe Trail Dates Back Before Revolution
The old Indian trail later called the Oglethorpe Trail ran from Savannah to Augusta since 1739 when General Oglethorpe established a route after the Creek treaty at Coweta. Designated a military road in 1780, it carried President George Washington during his southern tour in 1791. The route traverses river swamps, dense forests, hills, and the Savannah River banks.
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Oglethorpe
General Oglethorpe
State of
Georgia
Savannah
Augusta
Coweta
George Washington
It Must Be Admitted Waiter Was Not Tactful
A diner demands dismissal after a boiled egg joke escalates. The manager apologizes for the egg and refuses to fire the waiter, noting the staffer could not know a chicken was inside. The customer retorts that the waiter should have avoided removing the spoon and replacing it with a knife and fork.
Norwegian Seamen and a Sea Faring Tradition
The article notes Norway's population ranks low among nations yet its merchant marine ranks fourth worldwide. Since Viking times Norwegians have specialized in long ocean trips and continue to haul most Gulf state cargoes to Europe. Sailors even in earlier eras took families aboard, despite the belief that women bring bad luck to ships.
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Norway
America
Gulf States
Europe
Hill-Climbing Boats Bridge Elbing to Deiutsch-Eylau
Collier's Weekly describes a steamship service operating between Elbing and Deutsch-Eylau, a forty mile route partly by canal and partly by rail. Special trucks lift the boats and carry them over four hills, making twenty locks unnecessary.
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Elbing
Deiutsch- Eylau
Best Motor Oils for Cars Prove Value Across Brands
An advertisement asserts Acid- Free Quaker- State Motor Oils improve performance and longevity in Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth vehicles. It stresses using top oils for expensive cars and cautions against cheap oils in lower priced cars.
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Ford
Chevrolet
Plymouth
How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men
Guidance for women experiencing menopause promises to restore appeal and vitality. It touts eight hours of sleep and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a system tonic to support nerves, mood, and overall well being during the change.
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St. Louis
Union Station
Washington
Beth
Meg
Mother March
Lydia E. Pinkham
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