Dawes Named Head of Reconstruction Finance Corp
General Dawes appointed by President Hoover to lead the Reconstruction Finance Corporation with two billion dollars to rescue banks railroads and others hindered by the economic slump. The move aims to lift the nation from financial morass as Geneva disarmament talks unfold and officials signal cautious expectations.
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Dawes
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Laval
Alfalfa Bill
Washington
Charles Gates Dawes
Hoover
Eugene Meyer
Federal Reserve Board
Stimson
Geneva
Hugh Gibson
Europe
Dawen
Great Britain
Government waste and rising costs draw Senate protest
A memorial from the Federation of American Business urging drastic cuts in government spending and taxes is read in the Senate. It cites three causes for cost growth including direct business competition, new social services, and independent boards. A House testimony warns that heavy borrowing funds most public outlays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrune
Federation of American Business
Chicago
Senate
James E. Watson
Indiana
Chais
United States Treasury
James A. Emery
National Association of Manufacturers
House
Emery
Hmnery
Puff Sleeve Fashion Trends in Velvet Gowns of 1932
Fashion notes from 1932 describe puff sleeves at the top of velvet gowns as a charming Victorian touch. The article highlights how puffs appear alone or in clusters, creating varied silhouettes from medieval-inspired to modern chic. It notes wide shoulder emphasis, revived leg o mutton styles, and sleeves in lace, sheer fabrics, or fur trims enhancing overall gowns for day and evening wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eladordt
Ming
Paris
Western Newraner Union
Types of sleeves on view in three varieties
An article describes three sleeve styles on display, detailing notched top sleeves, a straight sleeve with high armhole, and a shoulder-effort kimono type. It notes they are roomy, attached to yokes, and vary with shoulder lines.
Abdication and Social Breakdown Reflected in Times Writings
Fragmentary note from the Los Angeles Times cites themes of abdication and decline of men and women in society. It hints at a critical view of gender roles and national strength in a troubled era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womean
Man -Egid
Los Angeles Times
Indiana Briefs Chronicle Notable Deaths Fires and Trials
George Rogers aged seventy and former Starke county Democratic chairman died in Knox. Fire destroyed the King leather store in Fort Wayne causing $16,000 damage. A collision near Nora killed Mr and Mrs William Nicholson of Carmel. Indiana Builders’ Supply association held a two day convention at Claypool hotel, Indianapolis. Dr Daniel J Miller aged seventy seven, longtime Goshen physician, died of pneumonia. Central Union Bank of Evansville closed for liquidation, following mergers in 1930. Valparaiso had only one bank remaining open amid withdrawals. William R Gibson Jr of Gary was freed after no bills were returned in a murder case. Indianapolis golf courses posted a net city profit of $18,151.74 in 1931. Evelyn Sifrige, 15, shot accidentally by Nettie Van Hoover, near St Meinrad. Willis Abner shot outside a dance hall at Austin. K B Smith charged. Adeliza Magew, 93, died in Franklin after farming life near Whibers. Gilbert Greenlee returned to Michigan City State Prison for parole violation. Scattered items reference dates and places in Indiana.
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George Rogers
Starke County Democratic
Knox
King Leather
Ft. Wayne
William Nicholson
Carmel
Nora
Monon
Indiana Builders’ Supply Association
Claypool Hotel
Indianapolis
Daniel
What State
William R. Gibson, Jr
Gary Chemfet
Lake County
Grand Jury
A. C. Sallee
Park Department
Evelyn Sifrige
Philip Sifrige
St. Meinrad
Nettie van Hoover
George van Hoover
Perry County
Willis Abner
Jennings
Austin
K. B. Smith
Scottsburg
Adeliza Magew
John Magaw
Franklin
Whibers
Indiana
State Farm
Jucy Teria Washeet Barkers
Booneville
Meudet
Raymond
Scatex
Sant
Counterfeit Bayer Aspirin Warning Circulates
A notice warns of counterfeit aspirin sold in boxes marked as Genuine Bayer Aspirin. Consumers are advised to avoid any box not clearly labeled Bayer and to tell family and friends to refuse tablets lacking the Bayer mark.
Traveling Laboratory for Malaria Study in Tanganyika
A mobile entomological lab building under construction at Glasgow for the Tanganyika department of agriculture will travel to malarial investigations. The ten by six foot interior has five copper gauze screened windows and a rear door, with an electrical plant and tsetse fly protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Tanganyikas
Glasgow
Fortunetelling doll at Leipzig fair fascinates visitors
A popular novelty at the Leipzig fair feature a fortune telling doll named Madame Enormand. The automaton, resembling the famed fortuneteller, proclaims hopeful prophecies for Germany and stirs curiosity among attendees with its delicate design and optimistic airs.
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Leipzig
Gergiany
Madameenormand
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Genator Swanson
Mary Emma Woolley
Harding
Gibson
Wilson
Norman H.davis
France
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Lausanne
Great “Britain
Coxcarsanes
Osusl
Royal
Copeland
New York
Sud
Dyer
Missouri
Ewton D. Baker
League of Nations
Ohio
George White
South Dakota
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Minnesota
al Smith
Lfalfa
Murray
Oklahoma
Anti-Saloon League
Gov
A. J. Barton
League
Treasury
Mellon
House Judiciary Committee
Wright Patman
Texas
Alexander Gregg
Melion
Olaya
Columbia
Meljon
Barco Ell
la Guardia
Patman
Elf
State Department
Gregg
Median
Pittsburgh
Gulf Oil Corporation
Joseph C. Dor
One Willingdon
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Mrs. Gandhi
Enbray
Honjo
Manchuria
Yentai
Tung- Yigo
Yingkow
Japan
Henan
Tung
Agriculture Department
Representative Wood
Shannon
Missour
By Cherie Nicholas
Deenand
Bayes
Harold
Mia
H.M. Smith
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Kansas
California
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