Lawmakers Should Study Robinson-Patman Before Action
The Robinson-Patman price discrimination act sparks wide debate as business leaders seek guidance. A study by Nelson B. Gaskill warns of drastic shifts toward manufacturer control, regionalized production, and altered price structures, urging thorough review by the next Congress before sweeping changes.
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Congress
Senate
House
Nelson B. Gaskill
Federal Trade Commission
Gaskill
Robinson-Patman
Fascism in the Bud and Early Mussolini Echoes
The piece compares Lemke’s 1936 15 point program to early fascist measures in Italy and Germany. It cites Norman Thomas likening Lemke to Mussolini and Hitler and reviews both sides’ agendas, from living wages to wealth conscription, anti-bureaucracy, and monopolies control, amid socialist shifts and rising fascist support.
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Lemke Union Party
Norman Thomas
Mussolini
Hitler
Europe
America
Rep
Lemke
Congress
Milan
Fiume
Dalmatia
Russia
Hitler and the early Nazi program contrasts and outcomes
The piece notes the 1920 twenty five points of the German Workers Party advocating state control, colonial gains, anti Semitism and social reforms. It cites John Gunther saying Hitler abandoned socialist elements once on the path to power, using them only as electoral lures.
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German Workers Party
Hitler
Nazi Party
Gottfried Feder
John Gunther
Europe
Court Notes Highlight Two Civil Suits in Illinois
In recent days Spike O'Donnell filed a suit against Cook county officials claiming false arrest and public disgrace. The mother of Alvin Karpis also sued a magazine for allegedly libelous statements harming her reputation.
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Spike O’donnell
Chicago
Cook County
Illinois
Alvin Karpis
Public Enemy No. 1
Dear Louise and Roving Essays on Life and Politics
A columnist signs off as Dad with a blend of personal musings and social commentary. He offers practical advice on self control in speech, jokes about politics and warfare, and whimsical observations on manners, affection, and national life amid a 1936 tone. The piece weaves quotes on stock, Mussolini, and love with casual reflections.
Vintage Paris to Broadway: a whirlwind of stars and society
A kaleidoscopic recounting of mid century celebrity sightings and socialite moments. Ziegfeld and debt, Chaplin at a Ned McLean party, Wilton Lackaye in wit battles, Dreiser denouncing society, Paul Whiteman at the Palais Royal, Irvin Cobb in a prolific hour, and many more luminaries from Broadway to Doorn. The author notes encounters with Gershwin Caesar Tunney Schwab Rogers and others, mixing praise, gossip, and sharp observations in a personal reminiscence.
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York
Ziegfeld
Valentino
St. Louis
Wilton Lackaye
Chaplin
Ned McLean
Hollywood
Doris Kenyon
Dreiser
Diamond Jim
Paul Whiteman
Palais Royal
Will Hays
Recalled Moments and Sidelights From a Roaring 1936 Night
A montage recalls Ray Long dinners for Edgar Wallace and a staged murder by Jim Quirk. Irene Castle dances a waltz with a jab at Hollywood. Snapshot views include Hearst listening to Roosevelt, an alligator gag by H T Webster, Normandy fog on a Paris boat train, and Rube Goldberg toons.
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Ray Long
Edgar Wallace
Jim Quirk
Irene Castle
Arthur
Ethel Roche
W. R. Hearst
Roosevelt
Dobbie’s
H. T. Webster
Florida
Normandy
Paris
Henry Sell
Births and the doctors who deliver
The writer recalls experiences with larger babies and difficult labors and criticizes dishonest patients and doctors who use last minute gambits. He questions restricted diets in late pregnancy and argues for balanced nutrition to ease confinement and ensure safe delivery.
Prenatal Care And Fetal Growth Guidance
The text discusses monitoring fetal size and weight gain early in pregnancy. It advises that doctors and expectant mothers should consider fetal growth in pregnancy planning and ante-natal treatment from the moment pregnancy is known, not waiting until late stages.
Iron and ammonium citrate for anemia and home remedies
In a 1936 guidance column a reader describes using four ounces of iron and ammonium citrate supplied by a druggist in crystal-like garnet-red scales and asks for a home remedy. A second letter queries softening hard water for safe drinking and asks about typhoid relapse. responses advise boiling water, rain or distilled water, and note immunity after one typhoid fever attack is not guaranteed.
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Brady
William
Ad National Newspaper Service
West
Madison’ Street
Chicago
Alas Children Do Not Like Useful Gifts
Nancy Page reflects on gift preferences of children and adults, noting socks often disappoint kids while toys please them. She argues for small inexpensive toys or useful clothing, and recalls a godmother gift clash over shoes and a pocketbook. Her summer travel etiquette leaflet promises guidance.
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Miller
Lois
Nancy
Joan
Nancy Page
The
Cedar Rapids
Radio Schedule Highlights NBC CBS Network Programs
A dense listing shows Saturday and Sunday radio lineups with NBC CBS and local stations. Programs include orchestras led by Lunceford Goodman and Ben Crosby, The Ameri can Crisis talk, Major Bowes shows, concert broadcasts from Berlin, and church and gospel segments across WEAF WJZ WABC KMOX WOC WGST WCCO KYW WBBM.
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Goldanan
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Meredith Ritioces
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King's Jesters
Bob Crosby
Orch
WOCO
Seee ——— Orch
Hal Kemp _ orch
Lou Bring Orch
Seeeuese Orch
Jan Garber Orch
WACO
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Charles Stenross Orch
Weaf Chain
Or Goodman Orch
ACO
Eddie House
WBBM
Carl Schreiber Orch
Harold Nagel Orch
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Germany
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Melody Pallette
Church of the Air
KYW
Russell Corr
Major Bowes
WEAP
WMAQ
WJZ Lud Gluskin Orch
Wabc Chain
Goncest Orch
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Frank Munn
Paul Whiteman
WJZ Ain
Crosby
Fletcher Henderson
Thrun Orch
Henry Busse
WJZ N
Johnny Johnson
Stenross
Eddie Fitzpatrick
WJZ Chain Symphony Orch
Monroe Township bond sale bid notice Iowa 1936
Notice to bidders is issued for sale of bonds totaling 1000 dollars. Bids due by 8:00 p m on August 24 1936 at the home of Chas W Van Note in Mogree Township Marion Iowa.
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Monroe
Linn County
Iowa
A Chas
Patternless Puzzle Clues Across And Down
Puzzle fill lists ghostly terms and animal and object clues across and down. Entries include Dung beetles and Nocturnal animal with many other definitions and word lengths.
Widower Drops Romance Over Daughter Objection
A widower plans to abandon a romance he values to please his disapproving daughter. He has devoted years to his business and daughter and may sacrifice happiness for her stance. A reader asks Miss Manners about dating options after going steady with two women who seek variety. The advice favors dating many partners until settling on one compatible mate.
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Miss Manners
Ray
Mae
Dear Miss Manners Rejects Baer I Letter
Suzy defends brunettes against Baer I claim that beauty judgments are skin deep and questions about paying for dates. The Miss Manners reply says more protests will come but Baer likely had little hostility toward women.
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Baer I
Suzy
Baer
Automobile Battery Fire Spoils Apples and Hen in Trunk
Vinton resident Ben ton township farmer Vinton Bissel discovered smoke billowing from the trunk of his car near the city building. A fire had started among gunny sacks, a half bushel of baked apples, and a fat hen, sparked by shorted battery cables touching the steel trunk. He had just arrived from Walker.
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Vinton
Wayne Bissel
Benton Township
Mr. Bissel
Walker
Appointment of Administrator With Will Annexed
Notice from Linn County Iowa states that on July 31 1936 the Peoples Savings Bank was appointed and qualified as Administrator with Will Annexed of the estate of Sarah C Mooney deceased. Creditors and others must present claims against the estate to the Clerk of Linn County District Court authenticated within the required period. Carl Hendrickson attorney represents the administrator.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
le 7Ates
Will Anne
Sarah C. Mooney
Et Linn County
Iowa
THE
Peoples Savings Bank
Carl Hendrickson
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