John Bull plans to lure Americans for fish again
International News Service reports Britain aims to seize $2.5 billion of American private holdings to finance war. London would bypass the Johnson Act and pressure U S opinion to repeal it, relying on profits from British war contracts to secure future funding amid global conflict fears. The piece questions American sentiment and prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Robert G. Nixon
International News Service
London
Nixon
Uncle Sam
Viewpoint on WPA crew removing street car tracks
The writer observes WPA workers at an office window as they dismantle street car tracks and clean bricks. They note uneven effort among a few workers but decide not to overstate the scene, hinting at the limits of admiration for public works labor.
New Deal purge tests Democratic unity in primaries
The analysis argues the New Deal purge may split the Democratic Party by widening rifts between yes-men and yes-butters in Congress. It notes potential counter-movements from nonpurged and lukewarm senators that could reduce presidential influence and deepen factionalism. It cites Bertram Benedict on party splits as a recurring pattern in Democratic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Deal
Democratic Party
Congress
Washington
Bertram Benedict
Jefferson
Jackson
Evolution of Democratic Party splits across U.S. history
The passage traces Democratic divisions from Jackson era quarrels over Peggy Eaton through 19th and 20th century factional splits. It covers Calhoun and Lincoln era tensions, Douglas candidacy failures, Greeley and Parker dissent, Cleveland clashes, Bryan era rifts, Wilson's League split, FDR court plan controversy, and enduring party fractures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John C. Calhoun
Peggy” Eaton
Stephen A. Douglas
Lincoln
Dred Scott
Douglas
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Grover Cleveland
Bryan
Alton B. Parker
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Senate
League
McAdoo
Smith
Roosevelt
Dear Louise and the Selfish Public Riddle
An older letter column discusses vanity and social opinion in dating, love and virtue. It mocks headlines about decency and marriage while connecting fame, fashion, and public judgment to personal worth. The writer, signing as Dad, weighs masculine vanity and parental cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Ethel
Annapolis
Blarney Stone Puzzle and Thematic Clues in Irish Themed Grid
A dense crossword style list features horizontal and vertical clues with references to stones, places such as Erin and Blarn ey Castle, and entries like passion, war, lead, and various culinary and natural terms. The puzzle weaves Irish motifs with mixed wordplay and cryptic hints across multiple lengths.
Seabury Legacy and St Andrew’s Church Traditions
In Aberdeen Scotland yesterday, memorial chapel work began in honor of the first American Protestant Episcopal bishop Samuel Seabury. The article recounts his career, St Andrew’s Church history in New York, 1708 founding, 1712 first edifice, 1713 charter, and the 1776 skirmishes around the church during the war for independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Samuel Seabury
Aberdeen
Scotland
Court of St. James
J. P. Kennedy
Bishop Seabury
Connecticut
St. Andrew's Church
Staten Island
Seabury
Seaburys
St. Andrew
Richmond Borough
New York City
Memorial Church Walls Honor Past Pioneers
Within the house of worship dignity and solemnity prevail as Bronze tablets and oil paintings memorialize past pastors and notable contributors. A Bible bears a Vanderbilt memory note and pews show brass nameplates, preserving history around worship and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Vanderbilt
Foreclosure notice of trust receipts involving Alden Motors Inc
Commercial Credit Company announces public sale of various personal property items securing Trust Receipts from Alden Motors Inc and related individuals in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Property includes multiple 1937 1938 Chrysler and Plymouth vehicles with specified serial and motor numbers, sale set for September 17 1938 at 10:00 AM at 309 3rd Avenue West Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Motors, Inc., Corporation
3Nd Avenue
BSE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
A. UL. Alden
Mt. Vernon Ave
Verne Alden
Aden Ogre, Inc
Linn County
Commercial Credit Company
Davenort
Don
Chrysler
Chrysler T. Bro
3Rd Avenue
Inn County
Towa
Pavennoris Town
Rust
Smith, Newitt & Maloney
Ite
Absolute Divorce Petition in Linn County Iowa
In the District Court of Iowa Linn County Opal Houston plaintiff seeks an absolute divorce from Grover Houston defendant desertion cited. Plaintiff unable to locate defendant after diligent search and asks judgment by default if defendant fails to appear by November 2 1998 in Cedar Rapids court.
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District Court of
Iowa
Linn_County
Opal Houston
Grover Houston
District Court
State of Town
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Notice to Bidders for Springville School Demolition
Public notice invites sealed bids to demolish the old stone and brick Springville school building and erect a new grade and high school on the same property. Bids due to the Springville Board of Education by October 8 1938 with 100 percent performance bonds and deposits required. The project details and contract documents available at the Springville Iowa district office and Mark Anthony Architect Rapid City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servierifle Consellantes Benest
Eringville
Lews
Springville
Town
Oh Burroughs
Wil Ie
Epaanis
Te Hco Board
Secretar
Bringwile
Iowa
Mark Anthony
Cc Edar
Rapid Wa
Hey
Mniccesaful
T Board of Directors
Pringville
Ina
Ringville
Ated
Bpringville
Lows
Roosevelt labelled as seeking realignment through purge
The piece argues President Roosevelt aims to split the Democratic Party and force a realignment despite risks to his legacy. It suggests the purge is more about legacy and power than new reforms, with hints he may be maneuvering for the 1940 nomination and control of party machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
California
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Chicago
California Primary Echoes in Roosevelts Era Politicking
The article surveys Democratic and Republican stances after a pivotal California primary. It notes McAdoo's potential next moves, Downey and other 110 percent supporters, and hints at pension and New Deal policy shifts. Jesse Jones faces political scrutiny over RFC loans to utilities. A reformist mood is seen, with hints of purges and renewed pension plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
McAdoo
Roosevelt
Sheridan Downey
Jesse Jones
RFC
Boulder Dam
Downey
Congress
Texas
Mr. R
Roosevelt avoids engagements over European crisis
President Roosevelt said he hates to commit to speaking engagements more than a few hours from Washington due to the international crisis. He declined to comment on Italy’s expulsion of about 22,000 Jews and avoided questions on the developing European situation. French Canadians make up about one third of Canada's population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Italy
Europe
Canada
Radio Programs Chronicle A Day in 1940s Schedule
A dense roster lists NBC CBS and ABC musical and variety programs across morning to night. Names include Waltenmayern Kindergarten, Francis Crals, Tommy Dorsey, Blue Barron, Earl Hines, Walter Winchell, and many orchestras with stations WEAF WJZ WABC WBC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltenmayern
Nbc
WJZ
Wabc and Chain
CBS
WEAF
WABCO
Wapo
Nnzine
Rendezvous
CBG
WABO
Cricket Weaf
Weaf Chain
W. Chain
Chain
Feirilod
W. Ain. Urch
Alt
Rey, H. 'Y
WABC
Jordan
The
Consol
le Hour
WHO
Che —Rauint
Bowes’ Hour
Orson
Sania Weaf
MNBC
Church of the Air
Man Mess
A. J
Whitcomb
James R. Meavey
Kidoodlers
Mmer Owe Nee
Cnet WA
Grunday
Eal Weap Chein
Ichard Pimaiar
Orchestra
Howard Button
Symphony Orcheat
ABC and Chain
Haree
Busey
Rangers
Berenade
van EA Or
Paul @cherer
Farmer Takes the
Mike
Benno Rabinoff
MBC
Toronto
Texas Rangers
WEA
Seendian Tenadier Gueresmi
WAC
WBBM
KMOX
Hopby Teer
Weap Chain
Exics
Hs Repu Ae Glassics
Weco
de Vile McCaree
Ana
Cba
WIZ Chain
Manhattan
Aketeh
WBC
Symphonic “Orchestra
Wabc Ib
ORG
Wellure. of Pamillar Music
Walter_ Winchell ibe
WyEt Chain
Mas
Irene
Alen
Ah Boras
Wigen Pendargis
Onay
Larry de Clinton
Afacy
Freddie” Martin
Erakine Stewed
Earl Hines
Steneatra
Wiz -Lotti Baltics
Warbg In Banco
Garles
Wmolina
Chap Nee Grendren
Che
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Lund
Barbara Stanwyck
Scarlett
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Erin
Spain
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Great Lake
Fiz
George Clark
Abedele
Ahedehy
Charles Driscoll
St. Andrew’s Church
St. Andrew's
Sleepy Hollow
Anne
VIDB
Wction
King Features Syndicate
Reprod
Ruvighte
Secrets
Mary
Janet
Georgia
Berle
Min
Colewn
Aunt Panny
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