Labor Split Deepens as AFL and CIO Clash at Convention
The AFL faces a hard line as leadership suspends allied groups and contemplates expulsions. George Berry’s arbitration proposal fails to win backing from Green and Lewis rivals, signaling a prolonged struggle between industrial and craft unions and raising fears of political manipulation of union influence.
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George L. Berry
Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
William Green
John L. Lewis
C.I.O
A. F
Organized Labor
Green
Lewis
Revival Dilemma for Landon As GOP Considers Leadership
The piece examines how past party leaders stepped aside or retained power after defeats, noting no clear precedent guides Gov. Alf Landon in deciding whether to lead or relinquish Republican reins. It highlights historic shifts from Hoover to Fletcher and contrasts Democratic dynamics under Smith, Roosevelt, and Wilson.
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John Hamilton
Alf M. Landon
Republican Party
Landon
Hoover
White House
Henry P. Fletcher
Mr. Hoover
London
Cleveland
Democratic Party
al Smith
Roosevelt
Jim Farley
John W. Davis
James M. Cox
Woodrow Wilson
Hughes
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
William Jennings Bryan
Wilon
Alton B. Parker
Benjamin Harrison
General Hancock
Blaine
Tilden
Cleve
Whoofsnoggles visit sparks clash over conversation
A couple quarrels over entertaining guests and conversation during a Whoofsnoggles visit. She pushes for politeness and engagement while he defends his reluctance and habit of talking less. Tensions surface about social effort and getting along with others.
Truth, Lying, and Alibis Across a Roosevelt Era
A 1936 essay reflects on truth telling in children and adults, linking lying to self preservation and parental influence. It criticizes third degree questioning, celebrates honest speech, and comments on politics and society with pointed quips about Roosevelt era attitudes and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
George
New York Diary Highlights Social Round Angus
The diary recalls breakfast with Irvin Cobb and chatter about Santa Monica Paducah and more. Autographed books by Jim Tully and Harry Kemp, plus Will Rogers tips, mark a bustling day in Manhattan with theater dinners and cabarets. Trinity organ recitals draw brokers and society types amid floor shows and Gotham calls.
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New York
Betimes
Irvin Cobb
Santa Monica
Paducah
Jim Tully
the Bruiser
Harry Kemp
Mabel Turner
the Waldorf
Will Rogers
Betty Rogers
Gotham
Quentin Reynold
Lois Long
My Lady
Colony
Lucy Virginia Long
Josephine Mullineaux
Organ Concert A Quiet Interlude and Notices
The page presents an opinion piece on The New Yorker and famous writers, a satirical note on society, and two legal notices listing executrix and executor appointments in Linn County Iowa from 1936. It mentions Charles Philip Wieneke and Peter Mohrbacker estates and the need for estate settlements.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Charles Philip Wieneke
Tilie Anna Wieneke
Peter Mohrbacker
Joseph Mohrbacker
Help Kidneys Clean Out Poisonous Acids
An advertisement urges protecting kidney function and avoiding irritating drugs. It promotes Cystex as a guaranteed treatment for nocturnal symptoms, nervousness, pains, and acidity, claiming a 48 hour vitality boost and one week renewal with a money back guarantee. It mentions Bank of America California and a toll to contact a druggist for Cystex.
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Bank of America
S Angeles
California
Exploring Mind and Habit in Love and War
A discussion on love formed by habit and mutual aid within marriage, citing William James on habit becoming ten times nature. It asks if nations truly view war motives as noble and if the Prince of Peace backs belligerence, reflecting wartime belief distortions.
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William James
Prince of Peace
Personality Schedule by Dr Wiggam Promises Self Knowledge
Dr Wiggam offers a 223 question Personality Schedule to help readers assess and improve emotional life and personality traits. The program includes self scoring and guidance on strengthening weaknesses with periodic guidance titled Lets Explore Your Mind. Send 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Albert E Wiggam at The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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A. E. Wiggam
Wigsam
Albert E. Wiggam
The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Airline Trip Completion Rate for 1936 First Half
Of all trips started by scheduled airlines of the United States in the first half of 1936, 94.57 percent were completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dear Miss Manners Advice From the YMCA Readers
A YMCA letter responds to women who flaunt physical appeal and self dramatization. It argues many ultra modern girls fool only themselves, urging readers to heed the columnist guidance and embrace naturalness over show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
YMCA
Dear Miss Manners Win Back an Old Flame
A reader asks if she can win back a former steady boyfriend who stopped asking her out. The columnist advises avoiding pestering him and showing indifference to reignite his interest, suggesting he will pursue if she appears unavailable.
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Miss Manners
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al News
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W. A. Brady
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Charlie
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Harrison Williams
Sherman Billingsley
New Yorker
Clarence Day
Evangeline Booth
Lyman Abbott
John Drew
Tagore
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O’malley
Hergesheimer
Rex Beach
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M. W. O’rieley
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Ethiopia
Smith Brothers
Smith Bros
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Elsie
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Kansas City, Mo
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