Rooseveltians and Rooseveltiinism in the 1930s politics
A political sketch from Washington outlines roiling party splits as Democrats bolt or resist the New Deal. It notes Rooseveltians gaining, Republicans reluctant to defect, and editorials stressing fear and optimism ahead of an election. Garner departs for taxes, Farley and Reed loom as key factors.
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New Deal
Harry Hop- Jense
Lowell Mellett
Washington
Wall Street
Roosevelt
National Press Club
United States
Garner
Nice
John M. Garner
District of Columbia
Tim
James A. Farley
James A. Reed
Missouri
Reed
Howie
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
New Tessey
Norton
Palm Tree History Misreading in West Indies Bloom
A garbled clipping discusses a palm tree long believed to bloom in the West Indies, noting popular assumption and a century of expected blossoms. The distorted text references the tree dying despite widespread beliefs, with scattered fragments suggesting dates and figures.
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West Indies
White Por Willie backs Wendell Willkie in press fev states
George White former governor and longtime Democrat leader endorses Wendell L. Willkie. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes his stance against a third Roosevelt term and cites similar moves by Al Smith and Samuel Seabury. The piece traces historic party shifts and hints at a broader walkaway trend among Jeffersonian Democrats.
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White
Willie George White
Ohio
Demberlie S National Committee
Wendell L. Willie
Fev
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chin
Rugse‘Yel
al Smith
Samuel Sesbury- Smith
Roosevelt
Smith
Couwiany
Minkenis
Desl
Jeffersonian Party
New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Samuel Seabury
Thomas Jefferson
America’s New Steamship America Makes Maiden Voyage
The America completed its maiden voyage from New York to the West Indies and California routes. Built in Newport News Virginia for 17.5 million dollars, the 4,000-ton vessel is billed as the largest and finest in the U S merchant marine and will begin West Indies service August 1. Large crowds in New York welcomed the ship with whistles, bells, and flags as preparations for active duty started amid European war uncertainties.
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America
New York
Newwork News
United States Merchant Marine
strensAt
California
Coast Guard
Daily Quiz Round of Tricky Questions
A readable quiz item asks seven questions from a classified page about mayoral nicknames government bureaus and geography. It features garbled OCR text and multiple choice style prompts including topics like New York Mayor LaGuardia, national standards, the Panama Canal, Klondike location, and vehicle speed comparisons.
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New York
LaGuardia
National Bureau of Standards
Klondike
Alaska
Ornada
Dabucue
Sows City
Des Moines
Fanama
Supe Canal
Daily Dozen Medical Society Notes Sciatica Causes and Pain
From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania a daily medical digest discusses sciatica caused by nerve irritation relations with pelvic and spine injuries exposures and disorders. It notes men are likelier to suffer and describes pain as aching burning or sharp and sometimes bed confinement. Additional stray lines mention travel and local references with unclear context.
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the Medical Society of the
State of Pennsylvania
Bedi
Bette Davis eyes Butternut farm life on Sugar Hill
Hollywood by Robbin Coons reports Bette Davis craving a break from studio life. She dreams of Butternut, the old Franconia farm she bought, loving the country and people, while planning five years before living there full time. Davis contemplates Calamity Jake and safety with more riding than shooting.
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Robbin Coonsollywood
Bette Davis
Sugar Hill
River Bottom
Glendale
Bette
Baliernut
Utternut
Franconia
Mnh
Peckett
Buller
Piggles
Gond Davis Aizale
Hughes
Bulle
Howevehy
Butternut
Ette
Jake
Sam
Los Angeles
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From August Second 1920
A fragmentary look back notes Company A formations at Mount Gretna and officer presence. Ames opens a new improvement at a retail drug store. Mrs Sandburg and daughter visit the Gortuskanter reservation. Ken Engde, former local, plays shortstop for the Silnuin Nationals. Corry Knoté family notices and Harriet Clough’s return from Harvishire vacation. Mitch Ruth hosts a gathering at her home.
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Oonry
Kenneth Engde
Silnuin Nationals
Corry Twieuila
Knoté
Harriett Clough
Ser
Harvishire
Wijmth
Mitch Ruth
Leo Prang
Fragmentary Roman Era Notes and Colonial Echoes
Fragmentary text mentions Roman times and beliefs about artisans and gladiators, with reference to Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence. It alludes to colonial trades, a violinist, and a scene of Parliament in session with smoke. Also notes a prison warden planning an exchange project and a supply chain for prisons with vegetables and clothing.
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Gandy
Oth
Wyong
Nehoosks
Penitentiarica
Lave
Cktrade
Utah
Uti
Aller
Mabenska
Fesve
Wittle Wyarring
Will
Fragmentary Exbor Note Cites Payment Leave Message
A damaged OCR fragment shows a terse note ordering actions and a partial plea about accounts. The readable words include Leave and payment related hints, but the full meaning and recipients remain unclear.
Capitol Hill State Affairs Report From Harrisburg in 1925
Harrisburg dispatch notes 1925 activity at state capitol with construction of apartments and public works. Mentions shortages of housing, ongoing municipal quotations, and commission discussions. Reports high print runs for legislative materials and plans to replace historical markers.
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Brose
Harrisburg
Penmsylvania
Inch Tink
Penneyvanine
Donald Keak
Bris
de. Claude Songetter
Villadelphie
Assistent Arieheologis
Washington Day Book on the 1940 cage convention
Washington observer notes Willkie's blitzkrieg style at Philadelphia and contrasts it with Chicago organizers. Describes figures like James Foxley Burton Wheeler Byrnes and McNutt, mocks political theatrics, recalls 1896 and 1912 platform debates, and laments convention fatigue amid intense press coverage and public sentiment.
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Lack Stinnett Ashington
Wendell L. Willkie
Philadelphia
Noone
James A. Foxley
Willsee
Burton K. Wheeler
Guarters
Jimmy” Byrnes
Paul V. McNutt
Willkie
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John Raskob
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Germany
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Wey Torke
Daily Quiz
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Marson
Hill Co
Millage Comradeshigg
Amulzeé
Hollywood
Company A
Hitles
Mount Gretna
PLN. Ames
A. A. Sandburg
Gortuskanter Reservation
Theinis Jefferson
New World
Thomis Filson
Best Row
Noains Jaiterson
Midot Haughter
Jon
Bien Flay
Thighiid
Eyal
Mance Moarhuring
Haepen
Wren
Dano
Waniy Muller
Capitol Hill
Johm Sigsins
Challimig
Public, Utility Commission
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Warren
Mitemle
Sta Hinstum
Capitol
Museum
Pennsylvania
State House
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Chambage of Commerce
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Washington Day Book
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Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
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M. Norton
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Frances
Wwe
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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