Swiggetts Gift of Books to Indiana University Library
Washington leaders Dr Glen Swiggett and Emma Bain Swiggett donated a five thousand volume collection to Indiana University library. The Bain Swiggett gift, held as the Bain-Swiggett collection, includes foreign language works, criticism, dissertations, first editions, and autographed volumes. Delivery of about three thousand volumes has occurred, with remaining items awaiting shipment and space to house the intact collection.
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Glen Levin Swiggett
Emma Bain Swiggett
Washington, D. C
Indiana University Library
W. A Alexander
Indiana
Swiggett
Bain-Swiggett
Germany
Spain
University of Pennsylvania
Sewanee Review
Bulletin
Bureau of the American Republics
Pan- American Union
Alexander
Johns Hopkins University
University of Michigan
Emma Bain
Bryn Mawr
Wabash
Levin Bain Swiggett
Sewanee
Tenn
Seviggett
Washington
University of Tennesse
United States Chamber of Commerce
National Foreign Trade Council
No Service Tional Council On Foreigning
Bureau of Education
Foreign Service School Ofversity
Inter-American Federation of Edan
Babson Sees Recession as Blessing in Disguise
Babson Park Massachusetts December 7 expert argues the current business slump is severe but temporary. He cites historical downturns from 1923 1929 and 1933 34 and says conditions differ from 1929 with no over expansion of capacity or excessive credit. He predicts labor stabilizing and railroads benefiting from rate boosts and tighter credit conditions.
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Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Shift to Right in Policy Poised by Congress and Administration
The piece argues Congress must stop abusing business and the New Dealers acknowledge business should not be persecuted. It suggests the Administration may soon shift toward less punitive measures after five years of hostility.
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Congress
Petroleum Workers Getting Record Pay
New York based report from the American Petroleum Institute shows the petroleum industry reaching a record average wage of 96.6 cents per hour, with employment up about 12 percent. Average weekly hours have fallen to 35.6 from 49 in 1929, while pay rises remain strong.
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New York
Ips
American Petroleum Institute
City Phones Compared By History Atlas
A historical note says New York City has as many telephones as all Great Britain and Chicago has as many as all France, reflecting comparative population and infrastructure patterns of the era.
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New York City
Great Britain
Chicago
France
Role of the Supreme Court in Maintaining the Union
In early decades the Court limited state authority to uphold the Constitution as the supreme law. It blocked conflicting state laws, preventing chaos and preserving the union amid diverse state constitutions and laws. The Court's rulings safeguarded federal supremacy over state acts.
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Supreme Court
Union of States
Max Berns
Gift Subscriptions Offer for Newspapers and Magazines
The notice promotes gift subscriptions to this newspaper and a leading magazine as ideal Christmas presents. It highlights increasing popularity, partnership offers, and free gift cards with subscriptions, encouraging readers to buy for friends and relatives as a lasting reminder of kindness.
Better Lighted Main Street and Town Drive Business
Readers compare Cambridge City and Knightstown street lighting as a table of facts. Citizens question why Cambridge City keep five lights per cluster off while Knightstown lights all posts nightly. The record cites ownership of the distribution system and rate costs as the reason given.
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Cambridge City
Knightstown
Cambridge City faces higher debt if acquiring rival power system
The article compares Cambridge City's potential purchase of a neighboring power company with its current low average rate of 3.7¢ per kwh. It notes nine towns’ varied debt and rates, highlighting missed opportunities if city debt increases to buy the system. Knightstown plans to raise rates as municipal distributors favor small customers.
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Cambridge City
Hagerstown
Knightstown
The Need For Confidence By Raymond Pitcairn
National Chairman Sentinels of the Republic urges Congress to restore public confidence through removal of barriers to production and re employment in construction programs. He argues skill and confidence among workers will drive recovery if Congress acts to restore nationwide assurance.
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Capitol Hill
White House
America
Congress
Texas taxed by oil taxes says editorial
Dale Miller argues in Texas Weekly that oil firms pay 42.4 percent of state and local taxes, tying welfare to the petroleum industry. The piece notes states without oil wells still rely on oil and gas taxes to balance budgets, treating drivers as a revenue source.
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Texas
Dale Miller
The
Texas Weekly
Petroleum
N. Y. World-Telegram
Government Urged to End Class Spending
New York IPS report quotes Gen Johnson urging end to what he calls class spending. He warns federal unemployment relief and other government aid threaten constitutional traditions and notes per capita tax rising from 1.09 to 70 dollars annually.
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New York
Ips
Genugh S.johnson
Academy of Political Science
Port Enyeart Heads South For Florida Winter
Port Enyeart departed last week to spend the winter season in Florida.
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Port Enyeart
Florida
Frank Florea Improves After Ten Day Illness
Frank Florea shows signs of recovery following a serious illness that lasted about ten days. He is reported to be improving steadily and responding to treatment.
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Frank Florea
Expressman Orville Boyd Takes Vacation in London Ohio
Orville O. Boyd. expressman, is taking a vacation this week in his old hometown of London Ohio visiting his parents neighbors and friends.
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Orville O. Boyd
Expressman
London
Ohio
Mrs. Widner and daughter visit Indianapolis friend
Mrs. Frank Widner and her daughter Joan of Indianapolis spent Saturday with Mrs. Helen Kuster.
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Frank Widner
Joan of
Indianapolis
Helen Kuster
Christmas Meeting Of Missionary Society Held At Dodson Home
The M. E. Home Missionary Society gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Mary Dodson’s home for a Christmas meeting. Members prepared Christmas comforts and completed related tasks.
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M. E. Home Missionary Society
Mary Dodson
Christmas Dinner Party Hosted by Bachmann and Thompson
Mrs. Harry Bachmann assisted by Mrs. Harry Thompson will entertain the 500 and bridge club with a Christmas dinner at the former home on Wednesday evening of next week.
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Harry Bachmann
Harry Thompson
Dinner Party Hosted by Mrs. Ross Cramer on Lincoln Drive
Mrs. Ross Cramer entertained guests at a Wednesday dinner party at her Lincoln Drive home. Attendees included Mrs. Anna Pierce and Mrs. Sarah Tague of Richmond, along with Mrs. Lillie Huddleston, Mrs. Alfred Wiseman, Mrs. Arthur Hodson, Mrs. Ruth Weaver, Mrs. Ben Sanford, Mrs. Frank Morrow, Mrs. Gary Moore and Mrs. Harry Stannah.
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Ross Cramer
Lincoln Drive
Anna Pierce
Sarah Tague
Richmond
Lillie Huddleston
Alfred Wiseman
Arthur Hodson
Ruth Weaver
Ben Sanford
Frank Morrow
Gary Moore
Harry Stannah
Friday Study club honors Miss Sara Miller guest artist
Mrs L F Miller entertained at a dinner party for Mesdames Ivan Druley Milton James Bozoarth Eugene Diffenderfer Alvin Bertsch Raymond Hunnicutt John Paul Emil Kenyon C O Keene Floyd Hines Raymond Biser and the honor guest Miss Sara Miller of Indianapolis during Friday afternoon events at the home of Mrs Alvin Bertsch.
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Sara Miller
Indianapolis
Alvin Bertsch
L. F. Miller
Ivan Druley
Milton
James Bozoarth
Eugene Diffenderfer
Raymond Hunnicutt
John Paul
Emil Kenyon
C. O. Keene
Floyd Hines
Raymond Biser
Preserving Perishables on Railroads With Ice Stations
An estimate shows six million tons of ice used annually on American railroads to keep perishable foods fresh during transport. Over 2,300 ice stations supply the railroad network.
Rooster Crow Sparks Quiet Commentary
A vivid ode to braggarts, comparing loud men to a rooster’s crow and noting empty boasts behind the bluster.
Elliott Couple Moves to Dublin Monday
Mr and Mrs T Elliott relocate to Dublin on Monday in a brief society note noting their residence change and new start in the city.
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Mrs. T. Elliott
Dublin
Harrison Bachmann Visits Home From Middletown Ohio
Harrison Bachmann returned home from Middletown Ohio for the weekend, reuniting with family and friends and taking a break from duties there.
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Harrison Bachmann
Middletown
Ohio
Mr and Mrs Will Kiser Visit Richmond Relative
Mr and Mrs Will Kiser of Richmond spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Joe Wade, sharing a family visit.
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Will Kiser
Richmond
Joe Wade
Local Dinner Guests Share Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Carl Smith were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Marvel Moore in Richaand. Rodger Kennedy of New Castle was the dinner guest Wednesday of Mr and Mrs Glen Beeson.
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Mrs. Carl Smith
Mrs. Marvel Moore
Richaand
Rodger Kennedy
New Castle
Glen Beeson
Roberts Family Visits Cincinnati Relative
Mr and Mrs Richard Roberts and their daughter Mary Ann spend Monday and Tuesday in Cincinnati visiting his mother Mrs Phoebe Mc Daniels and family.
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Richard Roberts
Mary Ann
Cincinnati
Phoebe McDaniels
Janet Kirlin Joins Ball Store Beauty Dept
Miss Janet Kirlin of Richmond, formerly of this city, has accepted a position with the Ball Store in Muncie in their beauty department.
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Janet Kirlin
Richmond
Ball Store
Muncie
Christmas Party Hosts Serve Yuletide Cheer at Social Union
Mrs George Haight and Mrs Stew art Ballinger hosted the Methodist church Social Union Christmas party Tuesday evening at Mrs Haight's home. Decorations and lunch followed a yuletide color scheme.
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George Haight
Stewart Ballinger
Social Union of the Methodist Church
Ma toake Council D P Elects Officers for Six Months
Officers for the next six months were elected at the Ma toake Council D P meeting held last Thursday evening. Installed at the first meeting night in January 1938 will be Mrs. Floyd Ammon Proph Mrs. Jesse Edwards Poca Mrs. Virgil Haskett Ven Andrew Allen Pow Mrs Andrew Allen C of W Mrs C A Wyer K of W Mrs Wm Sowers K of R and Mrs Albert Kelsey trustee.
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Matoake
Wm Sowers
K of R
Albert Kelsey
First Umbrellas Introduced in Baltimore 1772
The record notes that umbrellas were used for the first time in this country in Baltimore in 1772, marking an early adoption of a now common weather accessory within the city.
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Baltimore
Dublin Friends to Stage Christmas Play December 26
The Christian Endeavor of Dublin Friends church will present "The Empty Room" by Dorothy Clarke Wilson, a First Christmas drama, on Sunday night December 26. The 50 minute performance includes special Christmas music by the church orchestra.
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Dublin
Ind
Dorothy Clarke Wilson
Christian Endeavor
Dublin Friends Church
Richmond Couple Visits Smiths This Week
Mr and Mrs Clarence Williamson of Richmond spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs P D Smith, sharing time at the Smith residence.
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Clarence Williamson
Richmond
P. D. Smith
Typical American Family Survey Finds Housing and Ownership
The Bureau of Home Economics study of 10,000 average families across 19 cities, 140 villages, and 66 farm counties shows typical households include a husband, wife, and two children. The man works in a factory or store for a weekly wage while the wife handles domestic work, with home ownership and a 1935 automobile common among families who also attend movies weekly.
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Washington
Ips
United States
Waas
Departent of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Hints of Progress by 38 8S Scheidler on Texas wonders
The article extols Texas as the nation’s leading state, citing vast resources such as sulphur oil gas cotton citrus mohair and vermiculite. It notes a millionacre cattle ranch a large turkey herd and a pecan district near the vice president John Garner’s home with diverse wildlife and fisheries.
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Texas
America
Indiana
John Garner
Updale
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