Hull warns Mussolini with misgiving over Italian Ethiopian clash
The United States secretary of state, Hull, conveyed a cautious protest to Mussolini about any act by Italy or Ethiopia that could trigger war. The piece argues Hull should avoid global meddling and let Mussolini’s imperial ambitions be checked by Japan or by Italy's debts to American lenders.
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State Department
Washington
Hull
Mussolini
United States
Italy
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Japan
Sam
Uncle Sam
Jane Addams Remembered For Time Mastery And Lifework
The late Jane Addams born September 6 1860 died at age seventy five after a life hailed for effective time use and social reform. The magazine tribute notes her enduring influence in public service and women's movements.
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Jane Addams
Promised Promises and Gold Bonds in Roosevelt Era Debate
The piece argues that governmentgold bond promises created a clash with policy under Roosevelt. It recalls past payments in gold and court rulings, noting Panama Canal Zone plans and compensation disputes. It highlights federal reluctance to fully honor aged obligations and ongoing political tension.
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United States
Ingiapre Tre
Uguer Tre
Supreme Court
Perpure Hieims
Roose- Veazle
Congress
Panama Canal Zone
Parami Fe
T.g
T.rgeorn
Roccee
Panemans
University Leader Critiques Education System With Sharp Remarks
Dr. Robert Hutchke, youthful president of the University of Chicago, draws attention with pointed criticisms of the existing educational setup. His remarks appear aimed at informing lay readers without seeming mere attention grabbing.
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Robert 3. Hutchke
University of Chicago
The Changing Concept of Marriage and Society
A 1935 reflection argues that traditional marriage evolved from economic necessity and male provision to a system shaped by female independence and rights. It predicts a new natural marriage aligned with modern economic reality, while noting rural persistence and ongoing shifts in gender roles.
Remarks on weaknesses of the present school system
The speaker criticizes modern education for offering a dispersed set of unrelated courses rather than a solid general education. He argues students graduate uneducated, with memory exercises as the norm, challenging educators to defend or reform their methods.
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Hutchins
Garbo Attendance Sparks Private Theater Seating Choice
Greta Garbo bought three seats at a theater and sat in the middle for privacy while a companion chose a ball game due to loneliness. The anecdote highlights Garbo’s personal theater moment and a separate ticket buyer’s evening out.
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Greta Garbo
Garbo
New York Day by Day: Park Avenue to Rialto Reckonings
Column notes social scene sketches from New York including Park Avenue penthouses, Murray Hill hotels, Whit ney Warren, Jack Barrymore, and the demise of the Rialto era as Ziegfeld roof revues fade. It lists figures like Whit ney Warren, Ray Noble, Paul Whiteman, and Kincheloe in a rapid, urbane panorama.
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New York
Park Avenue
Gallup and Slyde
Barretts
Wimpole Street
Arthur William Brown
Murray Hill
Whitney Warren
Jack Barrymore
Margolo Gilmore
Donald Meek
Ryley Cooper
Farley
Huey Long
Irvin Cobb
Job Hedges
Fifth Avenue
Chow
Sealyham
Dusenberg
Jack Londen
Burton Holmes
Staten Island
Viola Brothers Shore
Mediterranean
Teddy Roosevelt
Griny
Gertrude Stein
Harry Leon Wilson
America
Chaplin
New York Theater
Rialto
Ziegfeld
Trancing Scenes and Follies in a Storied Town
George Clark recalls early New York nights and famed figures from the Follies era. Lillian Lorraine Nora Bayes Bert Williams Alan Dale Stuffy Davis Diamond Jim Brady Baruch and others pass through a vivid skyline of eyes and mischief. A Central Park kid’s misthrow and a playful line at the Haymarket close the memory.
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Lillian Lorraine
Bert Williams
Milwaukee
Nora Bayes
New York Root
Big Town
New York
Alan Dale
Davis
Diamond Jim Brady
Baruch
Haymarket
Silas
Central Park
Jed Kiley
Benton county budget estimates for 1936 approved
The Benton county board of supervisors approved the 1936 budget with total tax collections of 362,950 and estimated expenditures of 506,681. An extra 48,000 is allocated to the road fund. Cash balance stands at 256,000 with a projected 54,541 surplus on January 1, 1936. Receipts from other sources are projected at 73,000.
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Vinton
Benton County
Board of Supervisors
Finland Repaid War Debt On Time Again
A brief news note notes Finland paid its semi annual war debt installment of 165 453 dollars on June 15. The item praises Finland for meeting its obligations without fanfare while other nations complain over debts. It comments humorously on Finnish reliability and public attention.
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Finland
Death of Clara Liller at 85 in Vinton county home
Clara Liller 85 died at the county home in Vinton after a fall weeks ago. She lived at the county home since leaving Vinton hospital. Funeral Sunday 2:30 PM at the Methodist church, Rev. Hudson officiating, burial in Garrison cemetery. Born April 23 1850 Mineral County WV, came to Benton county at age seven. Widowed once since Samuel Liller died thirty years ago. Three sisters survive Mrs. Alice Utley Vinton Mrs. Willard Chizum Garrison and Mrs. William Grayson Garrison.
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Garrison
Mrrs
Clara Liller
Vinton
Vinton Hospital
Methodist Church
Hudson
Garrison Cemetery
Liller
Mineral County
W. Va
Benton County
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