Fair-Weather Constitution and Precedent From 1787 to 1933
The piece contrasts 1930s New Deal debates over constitutional limits with Wilson era history. It cites post Revolutionary War strains, unpaid soldiers, heavy debts, and Massachusetts insurrection, arguing Americans once forged a lasting Constitution amid crisis. It questions whether earlier generations were “better men.”
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The Human Considerations in Economic Policy
The Cleveland Trust Company Business Bulletin, attributed to economist Leonard P. Ayres, argues that governments now assume responsibility for solving national economic problems as politics dominates economics. It notes the dangers of entrusting money value decisions to fallible political authorities and warns about two principal risks emerging from this shift.
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Cleveland Trust Company Business Bulletin
Leonard P. Ayres
the Bulletin
Cleveland Economist
War, politics and profiteers in a cautionary 1938 reflection
A broad critique of war its profiteers and public hypocrisy. It contrasts Union and Confederate eras with modern campaigns, noting blockade runners enrich themselves while essentials fail for troops. The piece exposes vanity, loyalty tests, and cautious patriotism amid political manipulation.
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England
South
Sound Money and The Perils of Managed Currencies
The Bulletin contrasts gold standard stability with government managed currencies. It argues price levels under management favor some groups and harm others, shifting power to policymakers and fueling domestic and international frictions. It warns that managed currencies resemble warlike economic tools and urge citizens to weigh gold's constancy against political risk.
Side Glances Looks At Decadent Montmartre And Lorimer Farewell
Montmartre glitz with named SAEs and clubs contrasts the Bowery era. The piece notes George O Horace Lorimer retiring after leading the Saturday Evening Post. It adds tidbits on artists Edsel Ford and Gene Fowler family, plus a playful child moment in Macy's.
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George O' Horace Lorimer
Saturday Evening Post
Lucker Coe
Pitcairn Island
New York
New York Scene Shows Young Couples Rewriting Domestic Life
A survey finds many young married couples in New York balancing work and home life with joint finances and thrift. The trend, common in suburban developments near commuting routes, boosts the stalled real estate market as joint accounts and early home purchases rise. Vanderbilt stands out as a popular young sportsman, noted for fairness and versatility in racing circles.
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New York
The
Times
Sfred Vanderbilt
S. S. S. Tonic Promises Health and Appetite Boost
An old advertisement extols S. S. S. Tonic for restoring appetite and digestion, rebuilding red blood cells, and renewing energy. It claims proven effectiveness, time-tested science, and availability at drug stores.
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S.S.S
No. 21 Street Change Refashions Classic Rhinelanders Block
A ruined-apertured description shows a mansion enclosed by a high iron fence that spreads magnetic influence over ambitious vintners. The once fashionable West Fifty second block between Fifth and Sixth avenues now contains aspirants seeking a niche in a transformed Rhinelanders era setting.
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