Conservatives Attack Ballot Stuffing in Primaries Reform Clash
In a 1938 opinion piece Jay Franklin argues Republicans should not exploit legal loopholes to stuff Democratic primaries with Republican votes to defeat New Deal liberal candidates. He condemns tactics as undemocratic and warns conservatives abuse court rulings to override voters.
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Jay Franklin
Supreme Court
Mark Sullivan
New Deal
Tammany
John J. O’connor
New York City
Pope
van Sis
Democratic
Clark
Labor Party
Guerrilla Strategy in China and Domestic News Briefs
The text discusses China’s guerrilla warfare as a stealthy, widespread resistance degrading enemy lines and morale, led by a growing national movement aided by civilians and paying for goods with receipts. It cites General Lu Cheng and likens tactics to ancient leaders while noting Time favors their prolonged struggle. A New York City bike drive aims to create Negro employment, and Father Divine’s activities are briefly questioned.
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China
Lu Cheng ‘'Sao
Hannibal
George Washington
Farmers and small-town merchants spur auto market growth
An automobile executive notes a new demand from farmers and the small-town merchant, calling them a key early market for cars this fall. The trend signals broad industry growth as these buyers stimulate broader purchases and support the economy despite global gold stock concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genwal
Biy People & General
Farmward Shift: Rural Living Draws People Back
A national poll shows about 20 million unemployed individuals in cities would move to farms if possible. They seek basic housing and simple living, valuing education, social life, cooperation, and easier access to town as rural life gains appeal. The piece notes efforts to interpret public attitudes and integrate rural opportunities.
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Ulf
Prowiig
Behind the Scenes in Washington by Rodney Washington
Elmer Andrews has taken over the new wage hour law administration and faces questions about independence versus direction from Secretary Perkins. Andrews plans a self-managed setup with separate legal and public relations divisions, aiming to expand the act with steady enforcement. He hides from job seekers, travels quietly from Albany, and may be mid‑road between labor leaders and administration goals.
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Rodney Washington
Elmer
Andrews
Ong
American Legion
Perkins
Albany
Roosevelt
Washington
Capitol
Leu
Jabor
Miss Perkinal
Jabor Teater
Stablemates Hires Menage of Animals Hoofing through Filming
Hollywood August 22 Hal Sausser a property man in film for 12 years has cared for babies monkeys white wits alligators showgirls midgets and prizefighters now handles a dogen high strung horses as leading equestrian in Stablemates Wallace Berry Mickey Rooney star in the western set and Sausser describes the animals as smart and temperamental Maiden Brave the five year old horse becomes a problem star and needs a stand in Sausser jokes about keeping order among horses and the risk of lights upsetting Maiden Brave with more horses to come under his care and uncertainty about his job prospects
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Hollywood
Hal Sausser
Sausser
Wallace Berry
Mickey Rooney
Willie
Svenn Weong
Webu Wong
Cheri Aise
Phostroy
Amma
Antuid Fale
Bléventry Wargesi Laine Claim Unclear Sums
Fragmentary text mentions Bléventry Wargesi Laine with unclear figures and a numeric near 9800. The readable portion lacks a coherent event or date to establish a clear news item or outcome.
Fjords Split Norway in Pieces
The article extols Norway by its fjords, noting Trondhjemtjord runs over 200 miles shaping eastern and western regions. It highlights Lyse fjord near Stavanger, Hardangerfjord at 70 miles, and Sognefjord as the deepest and widest, framing Norway’s scenic internal communication and beauty.
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Norway
Trondhjem Tjord
Trisett
Saltjord
Trondhjem
Lyse
Stavanger
Hardanger
Sogne
Raves
Fragmented Readable Fragments From A Mixed News Page
A garbled OCR style item catalogues odd ideas about milk preservation with peroxide and a plan for pruning with electric massage. It notes a peace parade and varying attitudes of national groups, plus a mocked search for small signs of Hollywood.
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Gomebody
State safety drive targets reckless driving in Pennsylvania
The Governor's Safety Council issues four page circular urging safer driving with graphic pictures illustrating dangers and incautious motoring. State Police methods are shown along with highway safety signs and scenic road scenes. The State Publicity Committee aids distribution ordering 25,000 copies for tourists visiting the state.
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Bircarigues
Reclless
Pennsyvania
Governor's Safety Council
Tate
Record set in Melbourne as Stapleton rings hours
A new Australian quits record was set in Melbourne as a one year old, Fred Stapleton, rang 1,691 ringers in hours and 29 minutes. He pitched at a distance of seven feet and at twenty per minute, achieving a notable but uncertain competitive mark amid unclear text.
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Melbourie
Paris Fashions Feature Lowered Waist Lines For Season
Paris designers reveal a trend toward lower waistlines with drops from half an inch to four inches. Belts and gilded bands emphasize hips, while fabrics shift to highlight the new line. Patou and Lelong show varying uses of satin backs and grosgrain to frame dresses and skirts.
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Paris
Ben Eathes
Bodge
Patou
Lelong
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Filex of 1918
Twenty years ago a July 20 1918 item recalls injuries from a city streetcar accident on Summer street. Names include Mobile Campise his wife and child Sergt Charles L Hall overseas and private Josepht Malaski at a hospital in New York. The report also notes overseas service, a wreck near Terie and other wartime references with scattered names and places.
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Journal
Filex
Xone
Mobi Campise
Pway
Leon Wilson
Fuller
Malawi
Josepht Malaski
New York
France
Lem
Ant Ofte
Charles L. Hall
Arived
Sergt
Hall
Camp Wheeler
Pose Hospital
Daily Dozen Digestive Aid From State Medical Society
The Daily Dozen outlines common digestive issues from the Pennsylvania Medical Society. It discusses symptoms of digestion problems including upper abdominal distress, frequency of urination, and potential ulcer persistence, noting that mild cases may not seek doctors. Treatments mentioned include bicarbonate remedies and regular nightly routines, with emphasis on managing distress and avoiding sudden perforation through careful care.
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Father Divine
By William Ferguson
Garrer Reef
Australia
Scotland
Ona
Corr
Synth Service
Bureau of Plant Industry
Joan
TVA
John Lord O'Brian
Joint Congressional Committee
Knoxville
O'Brian
Hoover
Arthur Morgan
David Lilienthal
Harcourt ‘Morar
la Follette Committee
Republic Steel
Sharehane ‘Terrace
Jana
Repuptic
Republic
Hollywood Film Shop
Sausger
Gawser
ORGE
Fjords
Bares
York's
Stulfs
Marine Heads
Digabreu Vets
Pith Marines
Minneapolis
Owen. A. Calvin
Shore
Kore
Garman
Avetport Press of
Corry
Milles
Warsongh
Terie
George Hy
Anatin
Serry
Warren County
Atasortis Tontingen
George Hf. Barlow
By. Downe
Delnll, Mic
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