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A Washington piece notes John G. Winant resigning as chairman of the Social Security Board to campaign for the New Deal, aiming to answer Governor Landon’s criticisms in Milwaukee. The column questions his expertise and warns campaign talk may hinder social security debate. It cites funding fears over the pension fund and suggests only a pledge of superhuman future congressmen would satisfy critics.
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John G. Winant
Social Security Board
New Deal National Committee
Landon
Milwaukee
Winant
New Hampshire
Mr. Winant
Campaign Called Baseball In Roaring 1940s Faceoff
The piece notes heightened political tension during Roosevelt era campaigning but shifts to baseball as the World Series begins. It suggests voters are focused on the game as speeches quiet and the nation tunes to signs of a political outcome through sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Roosevelt
America
Devaluation of the franc advances in French parliament
The Blum government pushes devaluation through the chamber of deputies with Senate approval pending. It seeks to ease a cheaper franc by boosting tourism and exports though critics doubt luxury French goods will be affected. The world gold bloc fades, opening path to currency readjustment.
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Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Blum
France
Premier Blum
United States
Roosevelt
The Distant View of National Mindedness and Curbing Nonsense
A string of aphorisms and social observations critique provincial thinking in America, praise national outlook over parochialism, and poke fun at politics, manners, and culture. It notes irrigation, censorship, nostalgia, and the limits of electoral cheer or fear, ending with a copyright note from 1936.
World trade reform seen as hopeful path to balance
Comment argues that efforts to reestablish a sensible world trade basis can succeed with sincere effort and realistic goals, offering cautious optimism for future reforms.
Owl debunked as symbol of wisdom in public zoology view
Col H P Sheldon of the U S Biological Survey calls the owl a fool and says it offers little wisdom. He argues the famous owl emblem, linked to Athena, is a legend, while praising the dog as the true symbol of wisdom after a foxhound visit to a university clinic.
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Santa Claus
George Washington
Solomon
Col. H. P. Sheldon
U. S. Biological Survey
Europe
Pallas Athena
Col. Sheldon
Washington University Medical School
New Yorks wary greet to visitors and a loom of clock lore
The piece explores New Yorkers wary of tricks and thimble rigging while noting a cultural charm in clocks. It mentions Napoleon desiring a favorite clock, horology enthusiasts like Will Hogg and Gelett Burgess, and the quirky Hotel Underwood image as a window into urban and traveler life.
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New York
Metropolites
Tiffany
Westminster
Will Hogg
Gelett Burgess
Deac Aylesworth
Bob
Anna May Wong Draws Gallants in New York Town
A nostalgic描写 of social mix in New York with Anna May Wong attracting attention as mixed race couples become common. Ole Porter, a peripatetic Broadway playwright, shown as confident and independent, shuns conference talk and writes from distant shores. The piece recalls band nights in Bayville and old public square revelry from the 1930s.
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Central Park
Public Square
Sousa
Manhattan Beach
Bayville
Notable Clergy and Officials Move Between States
The Rev J F Lilley travels to Sioux City for Northwest Iowa conference representing the Methodist Federation for Social Service. Mrs Ellen C Keeler departs for California. Lionel H Wasson, tied to Majestic management, heads to Des Moines to join A H Blank enterprises. Charles G Dawes, vice president, passes Cedar Rapids en route to Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Lilley
Sioux City
Methodist Federation For Social Service
Northwest Iowa
Ellen C. Keeler
California
Lionel H. Wasson
Majestic
Des Moines
A. H. Blank Enterprises
Charles G. Dawes
United States
Cedar Rapids
Nebraska
What to Do for Eczema Itching and Burning
A historical health ad advises washing affected skin with Resinol Soap and warm water to soften scales, then drying gently. It recommends Resinol Ointment for deeper penetration, soothing ingredients, and faster relief from itching and burning, plus a free sample offer from Resinol Dept. 1 Baltimore Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resinol
Dept
Baltimore
Willis to accompany Pershing on hunting trip visit
Willie Willis will join Gen. John J. Pershing on a hunting trip to inspect the university hospital at officials’ request. Mrs. Luther A. Brewer and Mrs. William Deacon, with her daughter Inez, have returned from Colfax after a week’s stay.
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Will
Gen
John J. Pershing
University Hospital
Luther A. Brewer
William Deacon
Inez
Colfax
Hungerfords Honor Son Going to Panama for Government Post
Sept 30 1916 Mr and Mrs F H Hungerford entertained last night in honor of their son Arthur who will leave tomorrow for Panama where he has accepted a government position. Mr and Mrs F A Allen have returned from a several week automobile trip to the Black Hills. W G Haskell and John Wunderl ich went to Iowa City today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Hungerford
Arthur
Panama
F. A. Allen
Black Hills
W. G. Haskell
John Wunderlich
Iowa City
Local Attraction at Greene's Opera House Today
The Little Homestead was the day’s feature at Greene's opera house. Frank Cerny a clothing merchant and former alderman, has died. J Gibison a Rock Island brakeman and Cedar Rapids resident was instantly killed after a fall from a freight car in La Porte City yesterday. Mrs Mary Gibson and daughter Adelaide left for Spokane Washington for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene’s Opera House
Frank Cerny
C. J. Gibison
Rock Island Railroad
Cedar Rapids
la Porte City
Mary Gibson
Adelaide
Spokane
Wash
Waukon High Elects Club Officers for Ensuing Year
The Waukon high school glee club of fifty one members elected Virginia Martin as president with Dorothy Hastings as vice president Dorothy King as secretary Sandra Orr as treasurer and Gwéndolyn Prestemon Genevieve Griebel Geraldine Kelly as sponsors John Kepler was named president of the activity club Ralph Osterholz as vice president Keith Mason as secretary-treasurer James Martin Gordon Rumph Gwendolyn Prestemon and Yvonne Hummel as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Waukon High School
Virginia Martin
Dorothy Hastings
Dorothy King
Sandra Orr
Gwéndolyn Prestemon
Genevieve Griebel
Geraldine Kelly
John Kepler
Ralph Osterholz
Keith Mason
James Martin
Gordon Rumph
Gwendolyn Prestemon
Yvonne Hummel
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Iowa
THE
Gazette Company
Nowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Chicago
Allen-Klapp-Prazier CO
Michigan Ave
Allen-Klapp-Frazier
Fifth Avenue
Associated Press
International News
United Press
Mussolini
Italy
Empire
Banzai
Jean Harlow
New York City
Uncle Sam
George Clark
Hague
Napoleon
St. Helena
Malmaison
Universal Inn
Underwood
N. B
Nat Wills
No. 21
Anna May Wong
Ole Porter
Peru
Ind
London
Hollywood
Paris
Waldorf and
Park Avenue
South Seas
North Cape
Willie Willis
White Eagle
DIAL
White Eagle Coal CO
First Street
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