Work, A Journal of Progress examines WPA praise and politics
A newly found monthly magazine published by the District of Columbia WPA promotes the Roosevelt administration. Articles feature Harry Hopkins praises, Mrs Roosevelt support, WPA park and road improvements, and a 100000 mile tour for ideas. The issue is framed as relief fund propaganda.
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District of Columbia
WPA
Harry Hopkins
NYA
Aubrey Williams
National
Washington Health
Camp Sims
Army Medical Center
Roosevelt
Charley Michelson
Congress
Journal of Progress
Food supply outlook hints at diet shift for Americans
A U S Department of Agriculture report projects the next year’s available food for U S consumers at about 92 percent of the 1925 1929 average. Milk and cheese fats oils rice canned fruits vegetables and peanuts rise while butter eggs lard potatoes fresh fruit and meats fall 7 to 18 percent. The piece links diet to broader social planning and suggests national attitudes may change with eating patterns.
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United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Collier’s
Victor G. Heiser
Heiser
Fable and Flicker of Liberty in a Turbulent Era
A reflective essay argues that inertia and indifference threaten progress while seven nations push for liberty surrender. It cites historical precedents from Alexander to modern dictators and notes dangers of scientific and political mythmaking, urging active defense of freedom and skepticism toward complacency.
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Friends of Liberty
Blissful harmony through meals, a global remedy
A proposal suggests harmony for humanity lies in shared meals. The speaker advocates mixing eggs, steak, lettuce, and peanuts as a key to reducing friction and addressing current world tensions.
Shoes and clothes go to Community House in worn condition
A couple shares a debate over sending old shoes shirts and a leather jacket to the Community House. He argues the shoes are hardly usable while she insists someone would appreciate them she plans to box the items and says they will go without naming the source.
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Ime
Montana
John L. Sullivan
John Held, Jr
Cape Cod literary colony notes and bar scene musings
Rita Weiman writes from New York about Cape Cod writers Fulton Oursler and Grace Perkins, Ralph Barton sketches, and social news from Park Avenue. Anne Parenteau sails to Hollywood with Zoe Beckley, while Betty Rogers and ranch neighbors appear in chatter. The piece surveys 1920s culture from publishing to the modern bartender and fashionably dressed crowds in New York society.
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New York
Rita Weiman
Cape Cod
Fulton Oursler
Grace Perkins
Frederick Palmer
Ralph Barton
Colin Clements
Anne Parenteau
Syndicate
Hollywood
Zoe Beckley
Zoe
Park Avenue
Will
Jessie Hayes
Hidden Valley
Calif
Betty Rogers
Rothackers
Winnie Sheehan
Jeritza
Notable NYC society dining and theater chatter blooms at night
A page of society remarks highlights Clara Bell Walshes and other elite guests at late meals, with names like Vanderbilt Astor Goelet Gould and Mrs Helen Gould Shepherd. notes on where prominent figures dine, who frequents certain cafes, and opinions on marriage discussions and future columns.
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Clara Bell Walshes
Park Avenue
Sutton and Beekman
Vanderbilt
Astor
Goelet
Gould
Rae
Helen Gould Shepherd
Avenue
Grand Duchess Marie
Parisy
Cobina Wright
Lower
Lexington
Alma Claybergh
Chinatown
Peggy Hoyt
Yorkville
Mrs. Vincent Astor
Odets Sting Question Sparks Bright Mind Inquiry
In a sharp remark a Bright mind asks Odets where his sting lies signaling a challenge to the playwright. The exchange suggests tension over controversial lines and creative authority.
Mind exploration Q and A on pain happiness and safety
A scientist explains pain as nature's warning that saves life and prevents suicide. The text notes cancer and syphilis may lack pain early, risking late detection, and cites Dr. Rex B. Hersey on how happiness and low mood affect accident rates.
Vitamin mixtures and digestion claims debated in medical notes
A medical essay argues against rejecting polyvalent vitamin formulas as unscientific. It notes vitamins occur in combos, cites rickets and digestion links to vitamins D B and G, and promotes UV treated dried brewer's yeast as a source of vitamins D and others while condemning baking yeast for medicinal use.
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Nature
National Medical Association
The
How to Improve Your Memory booklet offer
A promotional notice announces a brochure by Dr Benry linked to Let’s Explore Your Mind. It explains memory rules for names dates lessons and books and invites readers to send 10 cents for costs plus a stamped self addressed envelope to Dr Albert E Wiggam care this newspaper.
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Benry
Albert E. Wiggam
Hawthorne to Lecture on Fire Prevention at What Cheer
What Cheer G. K. Hawthorne will lecture on home and school fire prevention and first aid to the injured at the What Cheer theater on the evening of Oct. 8. He will speak at the high school in the afternoon and has nine years on a city fire department plus talks to over 1,600 midwestern schools.
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What Cheer
G. K. Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Middle West
Funeral for Kathleen McDonald Held at Catholic Church
The funeral of Kathleen McDonald 22 was held Saturday at the Catholic church conducted by Father Quinlan. She is survived by her husband and parents Mr and Mrs William Buckley one sister Lenore and a brother Leo in Michigan.
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Kathleen McDonald
Father Quinlan
William Buckley
Lenore
Leo
Michigan
Eyes Dry Friction How to Relieve with Vitamin Sources
Reader asks how to treat dry irritated eyes from tear deficiency. Answer notes no eyedrops known to help and suggests vitamin A sources and a booklet on vitality. Lists Rich foods such as liver cheese butter greens spinach and tomato juice. Also addresses infantile paralysis antiseptic sprays with no evidence of benefit and provides pamphlet catalog available by request.
Notice of Will Probated in Cedar Rapids District Court
In the District Court of Iowa Iowa notice is given that on October 9 1936 at 9 oclock AM an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of M Little late of Cedar Rapids deceased came on for hearing for proof and admission to probate. Edwin W Lundquist Clerk. Deacon Sargent Spangler Attorneys.
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State of Iowa
District Court
M Little
Said
Dist
Cedar “Rapids
Iowa
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