Townsendism and pension schemes loom in U.S. primaries
The piece argues that Townsend plans and related pension schemes influence multiple Democratic primaries from Florida to California. It warns that such promises prey on the elderly, could destabilize budgets, and connect to broader New Deal hysteria, while noting President Roosevelt’s stance against these schemes and upcoming theater reviews in New York.
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Francis Townsend
Far South
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Claude Pepper
Senate
Florida
Townsend
William G. McCacao Roe
Sheridan Downey
Wen Sie de Tee
House of Representatives
McAdoo
Eere Saenaaed
Treasury
Pepper
United States
California
Downey
Calaraia
Gene
Shah
Calefornia Books
Roosevelt
Reily
Shu bert theatre to present Hellzapoppin in September
The Shu bert theatre announces its annual big revue, this season titled Hellzapoppin. Olsen and Johnson star and manage with a troupe drilled by Bob Olton. The company features Bar to and Mann, Hardeen the magician, the Radio Rogues, Hal Sherman, the Aloha girls, the Charioteers, colorful Singers, Walter Nilsson, Bettyman, Beverly Crane, and Edward Duryea Dowling staging the production.
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Shubert Theatre
Olsen and Johnson
Bob Olton
Barto
Mann
Hardeen
Early eight pointed star flag linked to 1776 procession
A notable eight pointed star flag preserved in Easton library was unfurled when the Declaration of Independence was read from the courthouse steps on July 8, 1776.
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Easton
Court House
California Lily Reaches Nine Feet With Fragrant Blooms
The article notes a remarkable California Lily growing nine feet tall. It emits a strong scent detectable a quarter mile away and commonly bears 48 to 75 blossoms on a single stalk, highlighting its extraordinary fragrance and prolific flowering.
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California
Marriage Revokes Will In Unmarried Woman In Some States
In many states a will is considered revoked when a woman who is unmarried remarries. This legal principle treats subsequent marriage as a revocation of prior wills.
Wise Hi Ho warns of wicked cruel-sound fans in music
The sage Hi Ho of Chinatown warns that those who delight in cruel sounds should be watched to prevent them from taking control of the nation's music. The remark frames a concern about influence over cultural taste.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
High Town Claims Record in White Mountains
Bethlehem New Hampshire asserts its status as the highest town east of the Rockies in the White Mountains region. The claim highlights Bethlehem's elevation and regional prominence.
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Bethlehem
N. H
White Mountains
United States
Czar Nicholas II Private Car Details Revealed
Collier's Weekly notes that among the Czar Nicholas II private railway car fixtures were eight clocks, 16 barometers and 27 other instruments, highlighting the luxury and precision aboard the imperial conveyance.
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Nicholas
Nicholas. II of
Russia
Brussels Sprouts Sold in Belgian Markets Since 1213
The article notes that Brussels sprouts were sold in Belgium markets as early as the year 1213, indicating their long history in European produce trade. It highlights the crop as an established item in medieval markets.
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Belgium
Baleen Or Whalebone And Its Uses In Industry
Baleen or whalebone forms a series of horny ridges in the whale’s mouth. Plates reach up to about 12 feet, used to strain water. Its light flexible toughness suits corsets and stiffeners. Whalers boil it soft, cut into strips for market. The old phrase white as whale bone echoes walrus ivory.
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Indianapolis News
Pound Sign Origin Tied to Silver Weight
The English sign with a capital L and crossbars represents ra and stands for pound sterling. It traces to the Latin word pound and is worth about five dollars. It originated as a pound weight of silver.
Statue of William Penn at City Hall Philadelphia
The William Penn statue atop Philadelphia City Hall stands 37 feet high and weighs 53 523 pounds. The statue’s area was modeled by Alexander Milne r.
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William Penn
City Hall
Philadelphia
Alexander Milner
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