Brookhart sought in Moville cornfield show of force
Moville Iowa hosts a rally seeking Senator Brookhart’s presence to galvanize farmers angered by farm relief politics. Brookhart signals readiness to attend by train after plane plans collapse, amid speculation on a new third party born from farm unrest and discipline of political maneuvering.
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Moville
Hokum
Hooey
Congress
Brookhart
Iowa
Woodbury County
Cornfield
Mr. Brookhart
Hokum and
Wall Street
Roosevelt Swing Gathers Mixed Reviews From Campaign Trail
A political writer with Governor Roosevelt on the road notes midwestern crowds lack strength and enthusiasm compared with four years ago. He suggests Roosevelt has not yet gained new votes but may avoid losing them by careful oratory. Republican planners fear overexposure rather than underdriving support.
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Roosevelt
Middle West
al Smith
Roosevelt campaign speeches a mix of polish and weak foundations
The piece praises Governor Roosevelt's speaking skills and radio delivery while noting his speeches rest on weak foundations. It argues the GOP must expose Democratic flaws and have Hoover lead a vigorous, wide campaign beyond three or four speeches.
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Roosevelt
Neck of the Woods
Hoover
Gandhi hunger strike seen as potential waste of power
A critique argues Gandhi's self denial may fail to move British rulers or Western publics. The piece notes his celebrity status faded after the London round table talks and doubts the impact of his hunger strike amid limited awareness of India's dispute. It contrasts Western indifference with Gandhi’s spiritual aims and suggests the real pressure lies with British governance and reform.
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Earth
Mahatma Gandhi
Mr. Gandhi
India
London
Millikan Quotation On Aging Watchfulness
A quotation from physicist Dr. Robert A Millikan remarks that older fellows appear to need the watchfulness more than the young, reflecting on age and vigilance.
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Robert A. Millikan
Civic virtue and temptation in growing towns and cities
A reflection on how simple communities with light taxes and close neighborly knowledge give way to temptations and corruption as towns expand into cities. It argues that vast but opaque public wealth, bureaucratic complexity, and anonymity enable graft, urging full, detailed disclosure of all transactions to curb dishonesty. The piece blends social commentary with political satire and historical allusions.
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Cugstom
New Yorker Abroad on an Atlantic Ocean Liner
The narrator records a trans Atlantic voyage aboard a deluxe liner in 1932. He notes reduced first class lists, maintained service, and shifting class dynamics. A baby boy born among first class passengers, Pal the trained seal, and a captain’s dinner with a grand platter are described amid ruminations on leisure, class, and travel.
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Pal
Palladium
London
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