Prolonged 1932 Campaign Signals and Golf Star Transition
The piece surveys looming 1932 campaign battles with Republicans and Democrats seeking the best candidate. It notes Bobby Jones quitting regular golf to pursue films and law, while Belasco’s stage lighting innovations shape modern drama. It predicts a shift in Prohibition policy debates ahead of Congress and highlights Army Navy charity game plans for December in New York, with high ticket demand.
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Bone
David Belasco
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Belasco
Army
Navy
New York
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Public speaker warns on parental hopes and church notice
A church speech says today’s children may mirror their parents, a statement likely to disappoint many parents. A shade tree with a $100 bank account for its care has been planted in a St. Petersburg Florida park, highlighting community efforts.
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St. Peterburg
Fla
Christ
Durham
N. C
The Watchers Poem By William Lee Burton
A 1930 Christmas poem written by William Lee Burton while he spent five years in an Iowa tuberculosis sanatorium. It reflects soldiers away from home and readers to remember those serving during hard times and to find Christmas peace amid illness.
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William Lee Burton
Iowa
Macauley Wins Pulitzer Prize at Sixty After Struggle with TB
Charles R. Macauley, 60, winner of the Pulit zer prize, drew the winning cartoon Enlist Under This Banner after a 1927 spinal tuberculosis operation. He doubted he could return, yet he recovered and drew daily for the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, inventing the Big Stick and earning lasting acclaim.
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Charles R. Macauley
Macauley
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
T. R
William McKinley
Canton
Ohio
America
Questionnaire on a Brother Minister's Suitability in Durham
A detailed inquiry from the Durham Christian Observers lists questions about a candidate minister's age, family, education, orthodoxy, speaking ability, pastorate history, and personality. Dr. Scanlon replies offering to provide further information and suggests additional points on church leadership, finances, attendance, and parish dynamics to assess adaptability and fit.
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David H. Scanlon
Durham
Scanlon
Railroads Push Back Against Public Road Aid Policy
In Atlanta, W L Stanley vice president of Seaboard Air Line accuses railways of being coerced to fund competitors the bus and truck operators. He cites 1929 Georgia railroads contributing over 483000 for road upkeep and 1928 ad valorem taxes totaling 4049800.80 with 657167.84 for schools, urging public scrutiny of policies that subsidize competition and highlighting railroads share of statewide taxation.
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Atlanta
W. L. Stanley
Seaboard Air Line Railway Co
Cartersville
Mr. Stanley
Stanley
Georgia
Ex soldiers: pay honest debt on land and certificates
Ex soldiers urge Congress to pay the time and monetary value of Aeetee ie Certificates now. They argue wartime rail and contractor payments show the government can settle debts promptly. Legion members back the push, urging constituents to contact their congressman in the name of justice.
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Wri Patman
Texas
Congress
Legion
Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Cure Advertisement
An historical ad touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel back weakness and mutism. Claims a bottle cures and offers testimonials by mail from Dr. E. W. Hall. Sold by druggists.
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Aia St
St. Lous
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