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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1935
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette Independent Democratic Newspaper presents a Thought For Today quote from Emily Mann Towerhoff. It portrays a woman’s service as a protective warmth and life preserving elixir, burning herself out for those in need.
In response to a Saturday Evening Post claim the Roosevelt administration caused the bank panic, this piece presents bank-closure tallies from 1929 to 1933 and after 1933. It argues Hoover-era closures exceeded those under Roosevelt and condemns the claim as preposterous.
Congressional Record shows Louisiana Kingfish delivering a rambling, satirical pot likker recipe amid a futile filibuster. He rambles on washing turnip greens, noting sand and manganese, while railing at fellow senators and urging correct printing of the record.
A recorded cooking guide explains washing greens to remove dirt and grit then cooking turnips with greens in a pot without salt or pepper. Add a salted side meat about a pound for balance, simmer until tender, then lift out the greens and turnips and serve the remaining broth as pot likker.
The Huntington Advertiser reports on a national push by editors and Republicans to rally behind constitutional defense as they regroup the party. The piece cites the Grass Roots convention in Witnals, urging a balance of liberty with economic reform and opposing hasty amendments.
The piece tells how Jim Braddock, once poor and nearly out, rose to prize fighting and inspired the American public. It notes his early poverty, a fight for food, and how he repaid relief sums, including $240, and emphasizes his independence from government charity.
Florida lawmakers moved to legalize and tax slot machines with a state license of 60 per machine yearly, split between owner and operator, plus 60 more by counties or cities. The measure also taxes pinball and similar devices at 40 annually, with machines recorded by serial number and zoning rules affecting schools and churches.
Washington reporters note a heated tax debate as liberals urge immediate high taxes on corporations and estates to fund a broader program while conservative advisers warn against rushing tax revisions. The piece also examines Holt's contested 20th birthday and potential eligibility for the Senate, citing constitutional and historical precedents.
A taxpayer urges Kanawha county to avoid politicizing the county unit transition. He defends Miss Goodall as a faithful, courageous county superintendent who has earned trust and co operation among teachers. He warns politicization would hinder progress and public schools, stressing unity for children's welfare.
The column presents political commentary attributed to Sir Menia and the author notes, offering opinions on current events. It reflects editorial voice, with emphasis on political themes and public discourse.
The piece argues Roosevelt’s record contradicts his platform from the campaign to the White House. It cites broken promises such as a 25 percent government cut and a billion-dollar economy act. It notes critics doubt explanations and warn of propagandist defenses, urging scrutiny of the administration’s fiscal shifts.
Fragmentary 1925 text critiques economic reliance on the American dollar to stabilise France and the US, urging work for millions and skepticism about relief, agriculture, and business priorities amid hardship and inflation.
In a June dispatch from New York, Thomas Craven, 48, travels by barge from St. Louis to New Orleans seeking leisure to write his art book. He champions American painters and subjects, boosting figures like Grant Wood and Thomas Benton while denouncing French influence. The piece also notes the Vanderbilt brothers’ rising roles and a Park Avenue incident involving a falling cigarette butt.
A dense quiz page from a Washington paper offers sample questions on places such as Fordham University and the Zambezi, plus figures like Herbert Hoover. It includes an ad for a clothing care guide and a coupon offer, with mention of the Tydings MeDullte Act and various universities. The page presents trivia across history, geography, science, and notable people, aimed at testing readers’ knowledge.
J. Pierpont Morgan of New York is selling valuable miniatures in London, including Holbein’s 800th mini, on a two inch card fragment. A piece cut from the seven of diamonds is expected to fetch about $16,000 as Morgan tests demand for refined objects of art amid currency concerns and shifting wealth.
A damaged column fragment presents Arthur Brisbane's opinion piece style with editorial note disclaimers about the author and publication. It lacks clear events or names beyond the columnist reference and syndicate credits.
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