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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1931
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette Independent Democratic Newspaper, dated Tuesday morning June 2, 1931, shares a moral verse about a golden deed a friend in need and a beautiful song. It invites readers to reflect if they were the one who gave.
A venting critique questions the Hucksters Law amid changes to a city peddler tax. It notes a proviso shielding farmers and hucksters, clashes with grocers, and an attorney general opinion signaling constitutional concerns. The piece urges adherence to law until courts decide, warning against judicial overreach by officials.
The article argues Germany faces higher debt burdens as gold buys less today, while more property is needed to obtain gold. It cites 1020 values, notes reduced sale prices for real estate and goods, and reframes debt payments by gold equivalence. It links money supply, wage levels, and the quantity theory, warning against fixed incomes amid monetary shifts.
The speech denounces a gold backed monetary system claiming it fixes the price and sets the pace for all credit and labor. It argues cornering gold would force debtors to sell labor and property at prices dictated by gold owners, creating deflation and economic distress branded as normalcy or a global downturn.
A compact summary tracing 1894 Cleveland era bond issuance and financial strains. It recalls the gold reserve dip under the 1890s tariff crisis, the Bonds print run by Cleveland to refill reserves, and Roger Mills' quip about undertakers. It contrasts past bond use with modern deficits, noting a large current gap belied by history.
A Fairmont Times editorial condemns Mr Bittner for signing a 30 cent wage contract with Continental Coal and warns the move undermines miners and could demoralize Scott's Run workers. The piece argues the union and operators profit while miners suffer, and warns of broad wage reductions if the trend continues. It contrasts public support for miners during the strike with perceived self interest by union leaders and operators.
Arthur Brisbane notes on decoration day changes and summer work, urging hard effort for opportunity. Pope Pius XII birthday marked amid rising fascist pressure in Italy and Spain, with Catholic clubs raided and Catholic Action dissolved. Senator King warns of mounting national debt as taxpayers face heavier burdens, while U S spending and Prohibition era fallout are critiqued amid wartime legacy.
The piece argues that mere busywork in housekeeping fails without purpose. It urges women to plan one room at a time, use existing resources creatively, share funds when needed, and develop individual methods to achieve meaningful results rather than endless toil. It critiques frugality that stifles creativity and notes tensions between earners and homemakers.
The article recalls outrageous backstage miscues and onstage gaffes from famous figures in New York theatre. It features incidents like audience interruptions during performances and memorable backstage accidents. It uses anecdotes about Lily and other stars to illustrate how fragile a first night can be and how audiences react to blunders.
The piece recalls Eva Tanguay a famed vaudeville star, once earning 2500 a week, now frail yet occasionally sparkful. It mixes reminiscence of vaudeville eras with a 10-question trivia quiz on general knowledge and a reader request for questions to The Washington Bureau.
An article discusses a medical clinic that studies body type and constitution to explain disease susceptibility. It cites European leaders, U.S. authors, and links old physiognomy to modern ideas of bodily predisposition, offering pamphlets on digestion, constipation, infant feeding, and feminine hygiene.
Washington bystander notes ex-Senator Henry Allen of Kansas suggests June may push Vice President Curtis to announce plans. Allen speculates on Curtis deciding between a 1892 senate bid or pursuing the vice presidency, while Washington reporters expect a later winter decision and a broader national outlook.
Questions and answers mix royal history with US law and language notes. It discusses Carol II’s morganatic marriage to Zizi Lambrino, his later marriage to Helen of Greece, and their son Mircea. adds questions on jury eligibility, the American ambassador to Germany, 1924 immigration act, royal relations and a botanical query about perennials. It also advertises a fruit dish bulletin from the Daily Gazette.
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