Santa Claus Myth and Government Debate
A lengthy editorial argues that government cannot single-handedly ensure prosperity and that citizens must work hard to improve economic conditions. It cites Ernest T. Weir’s view on government overreach hindering business and urges self-reliance and industry rather than dependence on state power. The piece ends with a fragmented local note and stray garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Ernest T. Weir
The
National Steel Corp
Weir
United States
Goc.a.sm
Uncle Sam
The League Tries Its Hand in Global Peace Debate
A fragmented report critiques the League of Nations founded after Versailles, noting early disarmament hopes and the Locarno treaties. The piece argues Europe remains an armed camp, despite League efforts and antiwar pacts, and suggests the League bears responsibility for unmet promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyuve
Genea
League of
Nese
Tta
Ton Te Te
Versailles
Dreds
League
Europe
Raise Hardihood Through Outdoors and Discipline
Dear Louise letter extols hard living, farm-tough stamina, and outdoor activity to build lasting health. It contrasts town youth with frontier heritage, urging daily toil, sun, swim, hike, and rugged play to foster resilience and longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Force of Versaille pact debated amid rising Italy threat
The Omaha World Herald notes that the Versailles pact must be enforced despite militant nationalism in Italy while the league of nations shows weakness. Diplomacy in Geneva offers hope for a truce and delay rather than a final break between Italy and Ethiopia, with neutrality urged for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Geneva
Ethiopia
Europe
Africa
Asia
Mars
United States
Congress
Omaha World-Herald
Newte ontsy by Dany Cecintyre WS Newte ontsy on Fifth Avenue
New York scenes drift along Fifth Avenue with bustling sidewalks and fashionable figures. The writer watches a cigarette smoke haze, a pudgy umbrella man, and a glove-clad dripkin while recalling Rosina Vokes and dresswear shifts. A grand five and ten building near Wendell acreage looms as a Poe like mystery haunts the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue
Harper's Bazaar
Casper Milquetoast
Bill Nye
London Tower
Toby
Poe
Public Library Sighting Sparks Interest in Bigelow Papers
A visitor at the public library climbed toward the conning tower area and opened Lowell's Bigelow Papers, drawing note for a George Ade summary of the prior generation. The remark highlights Ade as a likely modern biographer while a chambermaid in a white cap and apron is observed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
Lowell
Bigelow
George Ade
Ade
Quiet Decay and Quiet Lives Near Madison Square
A reflective portrait describes a tired hotel window scene by Madison Square. Workers like chambermaids pass unseen as the Flatiron era lingers with Frank Munsey and Herbert Corey on nearby offices. The avenue softens into glow, evoking Mark Twain and O Henry as enduring influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Munsey
Herbert Corey
Jimmy Allison
Denison
Mark Twain
O. Henry
When Baby Laughs and Cries Just Folks Poem
Edgar A Guest presents a poem about a mother’s joy when her baby laughs and the fear and worry that follow when the baby cries. The verse contrasts serenity and anxiety, showing how a child’s smile brings peace and a cry triggers quick maternal worry and relief.
Hume Opens Bid for Kansas Wheat Title
Dodge City Kansas reports Guy Hume bid for the Kansas wheat king title with a claim of growing 17 000 bushels on 500 acres. His Grant County farm lies in the heart of this spring's dust storms as the region seeks top yields amid harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City
Kan
Guy Hume
Kansas Wheat King
Hume
Grant County
Radio Listings Highlighting Orchestras and Programs Across Stations
A dense schedule of radio programming chronicles evening and morning lineups across NBC CBS and ABC networks. It lists orchestras soloists bands and talk segments with station call letters and times detailing the era’s broadcast culture.
Capitol Hill Buzz and World War Fears Dominate Time
Capitol insiders foresee adjournment by Sept 1 with August 20 to September 1 as the clearance window. The piece covers White House aims to finish domestic problems, postal 40 hour week cost impact, MCC forms, and notable staff moves, plus a broad slice of Capitol life and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol
Congress
Chary
Ohio
Honest Vie
Donahey
Federal Trade Commission
Supreme Court
Hughes
America
Musketeers
Sutherland
McReynolds
van Devanter
Europe
Justice Stone
Maine
Justice Brandeis
Chatham
Mass
Justice Roberts
Philadelphia
Justice Cardozo
Rye
N. Y
Capitol Hill
Nebraska
George Norris
Norris
McCook
Standard Oil of
New York
Moscow
U.S. A
CCC
Mississippi
Bilbo
House
Senate
J. Edgar
Hoover
Alabama
Ben Hur
Annie
Ruth Wallace
Henry
General Accounting Office
Cabernet
Department of Agriculture
FERA
Margaret Fern
White House
Thomas D. Schall
Minnesota
Hoover War Library
Stanford University
Oswaldo Aranha
Ossie
Harry Hopkins
Works Progress Administration
la Rehabilitacion
Relief Workers of Prera
Puerto Rican Emergency Relief Administration
Magic Lamp Puzzle Solutions Across and Down
A cryptic crossword style listing with numbered clues and wordplay. The grid hints at items from fantasy and everyday terms, including lamp owner, laments, and various nouns. The puzzle weaves through animals, objects, measurements, and directional hints across multiple vertical and horizontal entries.
Dutch Submarine K.18 Ends Eight Month Voyage
The 850 ton Dutch submarine K.18 returns to Soerabaja harbor after an eight month voyage from Holland. Its travels included visits to South America, South Africa, and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soerabaja
Dutch East Inedies
INS
Holland
Soerabaja Harbor
South America
South Africa
Australia
Farley Sails from San Francisco for Honolulu Route
Poste master General James A. Farley sailed from San Francisco on the Malolo heading to Honolulu via Los Angeles. He embarked Friday amid formalities and the voyage is set to proceed to the Pacific destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James A. Farley
Malolo
Honolulu
Los Angeles
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Robert 8
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Kennedy McIntyre
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NRA
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Louis B. Ward
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