Hitler birthday passes with no dramatic move yet
The author argues Hitler times moves for practical effect, not drama, noting past occupations and annexations followed by inaction from Britain and France. The piece compares Berlin Rome Tokyo cooperation to a shell game and stresses Brits and French distractions may shape future actions.
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Adolf Hitler
Danzig
der Fuehrer
Germany
Hitler
Rhineland
Ruhr
Austria
Sudetenland
Czechoslovakia
Iemel
Great Britain
France
Mussolini
Japan
No Work No Eat Relief Idea Faces Duty to Work Clash
In Des Moines the House backs a relief bill letting county boards require able bodied recipients to perform work. The measure aims to curb nonworking claimants while preserving humane food access, though enforcement remains tricky as jail becomes the last resort to ensure sustenance for dependents.
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House of Representatives
Des Moines
County Boards of Supervisors
Roosevelt warns Democrats face defeat if party shifts right
The President tells Young Democratic Clubs that abandoning New Deal policies could ruin the party in 1940. He notes fear of a stop Garner movement among New Dealers and signals possible alignment with conservative forces to block Garner’s anticipated nomination. He argues Republican odds look strong if Democrats drift conservative.
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Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Democratic Clubs of America
Garner
Mystery on Democrats backing rivals in pursuit of influence
The passage questions why Democrats unite to block any Democrat who appears a threat. It suggests prudence would be to back any aspirant with real public backing, noting none seek our guidance.
One Vote Always For Achilles Karathanos
For ten years Achilles Karathanos of Alarion Illinois received one vote each year for the Marion Township High School board presidency. He did not run but kept voting for himself, then finally waived his right to vote at the last election.
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Achilles Karathanos
Alarion
Ill
Associated Press
Marion Township
Achilles
Karathanos
It Is The Want Of A Mirror In Moral Comedy Tone
A collection of quips and reflections on self righteousness, hypocrisy, and social satire from a 1939 newspaper column. It critiques egotism across American life, noting how virtue often masks personal flaws and how memory and oratory shape public judgment.
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America
Legion
New York Day by Day by Charles Driscoll
Luminaries, travels and gossip spill through a column of brief notes. Mentions Johnny Cooney at Brown, Millers in midwestern phone counts, a Frackville lightning photo, chile con carne progress, and Ruth St Denis praising Ruth Mahoney. May Mahoney, 81, recounts a life spanning Europe and academia.
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New York
Johnny Cooney
Brown
Cleveland
Akron
Columbus
Toledo
Millers
Smiths
Sallie Thornton
Frackville
Alabama
Billy Dye
Wichita
James Whitcomb Riley
Greenfield
Ind
Farley
Lillian
Ruth St Denis
Fiery Itching Skin Gets Quick Relief with Moone's Oil
A simple inexpensive home remedy promises relief from eczema itching and rashes. Moone's Emerald Oil is advertised as a highly concentrated, penetrating preparation to ease sore skin on toes and feet, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. May's Drug Store and Podzimek Pharmacies.
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Moone
May's Drug Store
Podzimek Pharmacies
New York woman crafts personal letters and verse for clients
ELEN HASKIN writes intimate prose and poems for clients including sick children and lovers, while cos eee JUMBLE shop in Greenwich Village doubles as a restaurant and art gallery. Frances Russell started the curio shop 18 years ago, evolving into a Village arty eating spot. James Earle Fraser, sculptor, once lived above the stable loft.
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Elen Haskin
New York
Miss Haskin
Cos
Eee Jumble Shop
Greenwich Village
West Eighth Street
MacDougall Alley
Ford Madox Ford
Guy du Bois
Adolph Dehn
Art Students League
Iss Frances Russell
Marquette, Mich
James Earle Fraser
Dogs at New York 1939 World Fair Sparks Debate
A caller objects to dog sections at the fair citing obedience tests sheep herding and animal acts. He supports displaying breeds but condemns trained acts he says often involve torture and terror for dogs and refuses to sit through such performances.
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New York
Theater Scenes At The Fair Provoking Strong Reactions
The writer refuses to watch cruel acts at the fair and urges judgment on witnessing them. He notes he will not attend while others see them. He adds a remark about wine from a palm tree species in lower Mexico.
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Mexico
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