French Chamber Defers War Debt Payment Shock
The French chamber of deputies votes to default on about 20 million dollars owed to the United States, triggering shock and doubt about the world's adjustment. Observers blame ignorance and stubbornness in French lawmakers and warn against premature statements by Congress. The piece urges waiting for a cooler, more sensible debt policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
United States
France
Great Britain
Congress
Europe
Advice on school funding and graduation cost guidance
The piece urges teachers to be compassionate toward pupils and to avoid exploiting hardship during tough times. It cites concerns about charging for special features and graduation costs, endorsing Dr O Shea's guidance to prevent financial injustice and a need for prudent faculty oversight as graduation plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’shea
Cedar Rapids
Oshea
Postmaster General Brown Faces Criticism Over Second $3500 Limousine
Observers question the need for two government funded limousines for Brown arguing it shows excess in cabinet spending. The piece notes Farley’s stature and contemplates broader discontent with costly official transportation amid budget debates and etiquette expectations.
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Brown
Westbrook Pegler
James A Farley
Sticks
United States
Mussolini
Gandhi
Washington
Mr Browns
Sten
I A.aleady
Relentless Pursuit of Excitement Shapes Society
The passage argues modern life is driven by a love of stimulation. It claims people crave excitement in media, business, and religion, replacing the calm restraint of past generations with restless, rapid, thrill seeking behavior.
The Nickel’s Worth On Idealism And Reality In Life
A reflective essay contrasts idealism with realism, noting the danger of gilded imagination. It argues that loving people as they are, not as imagined, prevents disappointment and emphasizes accepting reality. The piece touches on honesty, judgment, money, and everyday folly with humorous asides.
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Ana
Knock Out That COLD Medicine Ad Prompts Confusion
A garbled OCR snippet promotes Brom Quin ine laxatives and cold remedies while hinting at medical outcomes. The text mentions products and remedies, with unclear claims and jumbled phrasing.
Montparnasse Opens Amid Decadent Nightlife Glow
A New York Times style brief notes the sudden flare of nightclubs in mid century grand fashion, presenting Montparnasse as a gilded beacon in a city facing economic strain. The piece hints at a decadent revival with impresarios drawing crowds despite a dim economic outlook.
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York
Montparnasse
Left Alone in East Side Bars Described by Reporter
The piece catalogs secretive bars east of Broadway with casual doors and membership cards. It notes crowded upstairs lodgings for visitors, cocktails with masked staff, and a Parisian cafe vibe with a rough New York flavor. J P Morgan is pictured scowling amid photographers at a ship docking.
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Broadway
East 58Th
Paris
J P. Morgan
Arbuckle
Hfe
Lke Lindbergh
Arbuckle’s Shadow Looms Over Faded Vaudeville Life
A reflective vignette recalls Arbuckle and peers like Ethel McDonough amid a winter of theatre memories. The piece notes Arbuckle’s withdrawal, public fascination, and a lingering sense of melancholy as old vaudeville figures drift through memory and fame.
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Ethel McDonough
Miss McDonough
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