Europe Faces Fresh Spanish Civil War Crisis
The piece argues that Italy may be aiding the Spanish rebels and warns that French action could rush to supply planes, risking a broader clash in Europe between leftist and fascist blocs. It underscores the fragility of European peace and the potential for a grand showdown drawing in Germany Italy Britain France and Russia.
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Europe
Spain
Italy
French
Morocco
French Morocco
Paris
Germany
Great Britain
France
Russia
Show goes on for Sioux City slot machines case
The alleged owner seeks the return of 130 slot machines seized last year in a payoff racket probe. Operators dodged state law by legal technicalities, now a plan suggests using under cover funds to restore the machines to their locations and compensate operators to avoid litigation and taxpayer costs.
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Sioux City
Brown
Moderation urged in political talk by Detroit Bishop
Detroit Bishop Michael J. Gallagher backs Father Coughlin's continued radio work while cautioning against personal attacks on President Roosevelt. The piece emphasizes respect for the presidency, urges temperance in rhetoric, and notes broad disagreement on Roosevelt's fitness but acceptance of his office.
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Michael J. Gallagher
Detroit
Father Coughlin
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
The
United States
No War Early Warning and Clever Quotations
Quoted column argues against entry into global conflict, urging restraint and protest against war hype. It critiques sensational headlines, political rhetoric, and public passions that push toward intervention. The piece cites public figures and social commentary from 1936.
Public respect for office transcends partisan fights
The text argues that Americans value the dignity of government and reject personal attacks on the President. They oppose reducing national leadership selection to a street brawl, even while avoiding blanket support or dismissal of criticism aimed at the incumbent.
Dionne quintuplets and the burden of endless cute deeds
A columnist frets about the looming flood of newsdink coverage of the Dionne quintuplets and their two year old antics. The piece muses on the risk of overexposure, sentimental embellishment, and how ordinary parents might be relieved from sharing every small story.
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Emilie
Mother Hubbard
Papa Dionne
Dr. Dafoe
Celebrity house boat life near New York on the Sea Horse
Magazine editor Arthur McKeogh and wife Elsie turn to a water home moored off Milton Point near Rye. The two deck Sea Horse includes a 20 by 20 living room with galley and three bedrooms. They bought the boat for 900 dollars and could sell for 5000. The piece notes the couple as early celebrity houseboat living. It also profiles George Marshall a Washington laundryman famed for spontaneous party energy and his modest background in Point Pleasant West Virginia.
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New York
Arthur McKeogh
Elsie
McKeogh
Milton Point
Rye
Side Glances Parade of Nightlife and Fashion Fads
Journalist George Clark sketches a lively panorama of 1930s celebrity debuts leading social scenes. He highlights El Morrocco regulars, Corinne Griffith elopement chatter, A C Blumenthal’s showmanship, and "Blu mie" hosting rituals. Fashion notes cover New York summer dressing and chic locales, with roaming photographers and a jab at pushy sales tactics. The column closes with gag names and pop culture bits from 1936.
Doan's Pills Help Flush Kidney Waste
Doan's Pills claim to cleanse kidneys by flushing out waste through 15 miles of kidney tubes and filters. The ad asserts 3 pints of urine daily and warns of backache, swelling, and fatigue if kidneys fail to empty properly, recommending Doan's Pills used by millions for over 40 years.
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Wales
Nature
Doan
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