WPA Vacation Pay Provokes Debate Over State Aid
An opinion piece argues WPA administrators will take paid vacations while ordinary workers shoulder costs. It questions why funders vacation while workers go without and suggests a political motive behind the benefit. The piece compares the issue to social security spending and hints at broader New Deal support.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Supposedly Smart Racketeers Refuse Japan Secrets
A World-Herald report notes citizens refuse alarm over spy scare while criminals in old lines of business fail to sell harmless secrets to the Japanese. The piece reflects public skepticism about wartime espionage fears and mixes social commentary with security concerns.
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Omaha World-Herald
Rural electrification plan expands federal loan program
Washington launches a ten year rural light and power drive with loans totaling 410 to 420 million dollars at 3 percent. Eligible borrowers include farmer organizations public agencies and certain utilities with twenty five year repayment. Estimated line costs run 830 to 1000 dollars per mile with about three customers per mile and about 1000 dollars more for appliances. Average farmer debt would exceed 600 dollars plus service costs and 47 dollars annual payments at 3 percent. Critics argue private industry would suffice. states show varied electrification rates from New Hampshire 57.6 percent to Mississippi 1 percent with Arkansas and Louisiana under 2 percent. Private lines continue where profitable. federal entry is not to oust private citizens but to influence the field. The Nonpareil cites concern the plan could push out private enterprise. Also noted is a Wisconsin editor, sidelined by a work accident, while shoveling snow last February.
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
Rhode Island
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Mississippi
Arkansas
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Not So Hot on French War Debt Lottery Idea
The piece criticizes a proposed international lottery to pay France's war debt calling it not hot. It notes debts are owed to the United States and England and questions who would supply the large funds for such a lottery.
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England
France
United States
Originator of a famous song and related clues puzzle
This entry lists numerous crossword style clues with numeric positions and hints such as originator of a famous song and various terms like lamp, beam, and river. It references a SONG WRITER answer to a prior puzzle and includes vertical and horizontal clue groupings with several colorfully phrased definitions.
American bets fuel cross border lottery talk in 1930s note
The Baltimore Sun argues that Americans fund lotteries, noting half of prior winnings came from the United States. It suggests if France runs an international lottery honestly, Americans would still supply most funds. The piece contemplates using a French lottery to service government debts, including New Deal debts.
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United States
Baltimore Sun
Drought Politics and Government Relief Debate
Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes politicians wrestle with whether drought relief and pig population limits will shift party advantage and who ultimately pays for broad government spending.
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Council
Spanish revolt seen as move to restore Alfonso throne
The piece notes the revolt in Spain as a bid to restore Alfonso to the throne. It warns against leaving a job and implies economic concerns. It contrasts national resource conservation with personal finances in editorial tone.
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Alfonso
New York
Omaha World-Herald
Selectivity in radio and the Dixie query
In the Detroit News the line notes that selectivity is the radio trait enabling one to hear a given phrase, Is It True What They Say About Dixie, 32 times across a full dial swing.
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Dixie
Dial
Detroit News
Bits of wisdom from K-64 Quiet BLL JONES
A 1936 voice surveys Americanism and social mockery through aphorisms about brotherhood politics and industry. It lampoons self righteous citizens, wage talk, immigration and public life with satirical blurbs and pointed observations.
New York Day by Day by OO McIntyrs and Bordoni on the Rialto
An epistolary Journal style slice notes a day in New York with John T. McCutcheon Jay N Darling and others. It recalls meals and social visits including Major Bowes and a Burgundy cravat at Sulka s. The piece extols Rene Bordoni as a vibrant chanteuse with enduring charm and paid engagements.
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John T. McCutcheon
Jay N. Darling
Major Bowes
Ohio Manor
Louis Marsh
Chester Geppert Marsh
Charlie Towne
Sulka’s
Bill Hawkins
Mrs. Holbrook Blinn
Lolita
Denise Coblentz
Jack London
California
Will H. Hayses
Hidden Valley
Los Angeles
Dex Fellows
Rene Bordoni
Rialto
Bordoni
Return of Frank Fay Brings Hope in Vaudeville Era
The piece notes Frank Fay as a beacon of optimism for unemployed vaudevillians, recounting his rise from a symbol of futility to a top appearing act on Rudy Vallee’s program. It contrasts Fay with Julius Tannen, now stalled in Hollywood, and singles out Senator William E. Borah as a leading political figure. Irene Castle and Marilyn Miller are highlighted among past glamorous entertainers, with Rinaldo mentioned in a late fragment.
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Fay
Julius Tannen
Hollywood
Irene Castle
Castles
Irene
Marilyn Miller
Sally
Breastfeeding guidelines for newborn care and feeding intervals
The text advises four initial breast feedings daily for the first days, then a three hour clockwork schedule for the first month or two, with longer intervals after the third month and a six hour sleep stretch. It covers weighing to assess milk intake, bottle supplementation if needed, and safe soothing techniques, plus signs of overfeeding and common feeding issues.
Birthday toast at Joel's recalls Bohemian era
Joel turns sixty seven and visits his daughter's home to a crowd of old friends and patrons from the days of Blue Moon cocktails. Benjamin De Casseres, the former head waiter, and night manager attend as memories rise in song and stories. A silent toast honors Frank O Malley, George Luks, Leonard Van Nippen, and Bob Chanler among others.
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Joel
Benjamin de Casseres
Joelites
Frank O'Malley
George Luks
Leonard van Nappen
Bob Chanler
Willie Willis voices doubt on new fighter's grit
Willie Willis doubts the newcomer would fight calling fightin low-down and winnable for anyone, reflecting on street-cred and discipline in a wary tone. The quote underscores skepticism toward the young contender and the code of toughness in their circle.
Health Advice For Menopause And Home Remedies
Reader asks for health guidance for a woman nearing menopause. Answers note age is not uniquely dangerous, offer a home lotion recipe using phenol glycerin bergamot oil tragacanth olive oil and water, advise daily application after bathing. Another line suggests sending a stamp for a booklet on uninvited guests and pest control.
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Saraha
Thenegee
Fire damages Quaker Oats feed warehouse on Eighth Avenue
A morning blaze at five oclock damaged a Quaker Oats feed warehouse on Eighth Avenue and H Street SW. Loss estimated in the thousands. Also reported today a 15 year old, Harlan Monroe, injured when his glove was caught in a Vernier Manufacturing saw. Further items note travelers and minor accidents including trips and a wagon incident in California.
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Eighth Avenue
H Street
Harlan Monroe
Vernier Manufacturing Company
Helen
Ruth Hunting
Colorado
Dunshee Party Makes Fast Cedar Rapids Rockford Run
W H Dunshee and party left Cedar Rapids at 4 15 a m for Michigan via Rockford Illinois. They arrived in Rockford at 7 15 p m covering 190 miles. Lew W Anderson and Lew
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W.H. Dunshee
Michigan
Rockford
Ill
Cedar Rapids
Lew W. Anderson
Lew
Local residents attend Elks meeting and Iowa City chautauqua
Benedicts returned from Denver where they attended the Elks meeting. Many locals rode the interurban to Iowa City for the chautauqua and to visit the university. Purley C. Yocum of Springville joined Citizens National Bank here.
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Denver
Colo
Iowa City
University
Purley C. Yocum
Springville
Citizens National Bank
Exploring Beauty and Intelligence in Women
An author notes that beauty and intelligence rarely align, stating he has never met a truly beautiful but dumb woman. He asserts some attractive people may act superficially brainless, while stage and screen stars often prove otherwise with intelligence.
How to Improve Your Memory by Dr Henry Wiggam
A booklet titled How to Improve Your Memory by Dr Henry Wiggam is offered as a reader service. It promises tested memory rules and explains how to remember names dates lessons and books with accessible language. Send a stamped self addressed envelope to Dr Albert E Wiggam care this newspaper to apply for the service.
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Henry
Albert E. Wiggam
Cult of sorrow and war as intelligent choice
The speaker notes a genuine cult of sorrow and cites examples of mourning for status. He argues war reveals strength not right, calling modern conflict a civil war of fools and predicts intelligent settlement of disputes by intellect, referencing Zimmern and a college joke about 1812.
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Alfred Zimmern
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