Questioning WPA Spending Projections and Savings
A review of the social security board report shows March WPA expenditures at 162 million, 7.3 million more than February, with rolls rising by 12 000. If the trend continues, five months would total about 803 million versus a 825 million appropriation, implying Congress may have overestimated needs and urging more congressional scrutiny of spending forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Social Security Board
WPA
Norways Crown Princess Seeks Typically American Doodads
Decorah hosts Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway amid a busy royal visit. Crown Princess Ingrid regrets the packed schedule leaves no time for hunting doodads. She seeks a souvenir truly American to recall her first U S trip.
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Decorah
Olav
Martha
Norway
Ingrid
Denmark
Frederik
United States
Foreign policy may pick our next President for us
The article argues foreign policy often shapes American presidential fortunes. It cites Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Van Buren and others to show how Europe and Mexico wars or neutrality influenced nominations and political survival. It notes the unsettled European situation could loom large in future campaigns.
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Europe
United States
George Washington
France
England
Jefferson
Pacific
Madison
Congress
Great Britain
van Buren
Texas
Mexico
Political Trends From War to League in Early 20th Century
The text surveys U S political shifts from the Spanish American War era to the World War I and postwar period. It notes Bryan’s losses to imperialism critiques and Wilson era policies affecting party fortunes. It discusses Hughes and Germany stance, antiwar sentiment, and league of nations impact, plus domestic discontent and baseball fence debates.
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Henry Clay
Spain
Democratic Party
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Europe
Middle West
Indiana
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Charles E. Hughes
Germany
Wisconsin
League of Nations
Wind Driven Escape in a Dense French Novel Pace
A note on the wind’s force in a French setting as Scarlett and Rhett flee, a literary impression suggesting an expansive narrative reach. The text hints at overbearing length, with the pair slipping away in a brisk escape amid sweeping scenes.
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Scarlett
Rhett
We Must Promote Captain Smith for Our Blunderers
A 1939 editorial mocks wartime rationales and Nazi doctrines quoting Mein Kampf. It questions alliances, conqueror myths, and anti-German actions while lampooning policy doubles and public spending. The piece critiques isolation, debt, and relief politics with satirical vignettes.
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Captain Smith
Charles and Company Bid Farewell to a NYC Gourmet Landmark
Directly opposite Grand Central the Charles and Company grocery store closes after decades of refined dining. Bellows on East 52d Street remains a quiet, private dining haven for old families with four rooms and wine cellars. Patrons tour shelves with hosts like Ronald Freelander while the McEvoys momentarily pause a world trip as Pat begins to walk. A Winthrop hotel guest attempts a million dollar check cashing, highlighting a curious receipt amid the mix of high end provisions and social scenes.
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New York
Grand Central Terminal
Vanderbilt Avenue
House
Charles and Company
Charles
Bellows and Company
Bellows
House of Bellows
India
Ronald Freelander
J. P. McEvoys
J. P
Peggy
Sullivan
Havana
Pat
Father Divine
Faded Column Notes Frugal Habits in a Busy Office
A columnist recalls thrift in daily work from using one side of paper to the other. The piece mentions a doctor called to treat a guest and a clerk asked to accept payment in kind. Page reminiscence reflects personal economy in paper use and habit.
Iowa Dental Assistants Elect New President
Miss Mae Hogeland of Cedar Rapids was elected president of the Iowa State Dental Assistants Society at the closing session yesterday. Mayor J. F. Ball was chosen moderator of the Iowa Congregational conference at Dubuque yesterday, May 9, 1919. Mrs Nellie Felter suffered a fractured arm and bruises today when she fell from the first floor.
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Mae Hogeland
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Dental Assistants’ Society
J. H. Johnson
Hamilton Johnson
Manila
P. I
Blanche Snouffer
Coe College
J. F. Ball
Iowa Congregational Conference
Dubuque
Nellie Felter
Local Notables Share News From Cedar Rapids Visit
Mr and Mrs F M Tull of Oklahoma City former Cedar Rapids residents visit for a month. Mr Tull formerly conducted business here. Howard Neff electrician first class Navy on thirty day furlough has crossed the Atlantic twelve times. Dr C N Booth of Cedar Rapids elected vice president of the Iowa Dental Association at Des Moines meeting.
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Damour
F. M. Tull
Oklahoma City
Cedar Rapids
Tull
Howard Neff
Navy
C. N. Booth
Iowa Dental Association
Des Moines
Walter Fayne and wife leave for Vin
Popular actor Walter Fayne, who played last summer at the Airdome with the Longstock company and all winter at the Peoples theater with the Trous dales, departed with his wife for Vin.
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Walter Fayne
Airdome
Longstock Company
Peoples Theater
Trousdales
Vin
Cattle King star to open own company
Coe college varsity track team smothered Upper Iowa 90 to 32 yesterday. W R C presents farce in high school auditorium titled Mr Bob with Edlee Robertson Margaret Stookey Mary Kaplan Ivan Gibbs Orville Hepner Bliss Graham Lewis Stookey in the cast.
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