Gold standard debate and sterling exchange history
Jay Franklin Washington surveys the British gold standard pledge, its breach, and the impact on American farmers, exporters, and currency wars from 1930s policy shifts. He argues for stabilizing exchange rates with Britain and critiques current de facto rates against the imperial ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Morgenthau
Great Britain
Landen
Roosevelt
Copyright, Register and
Tribune Syndicate
National concerns shadow Landon visit at Chautauqua
In a contentious town hall, Governor Landon draws mixed reactions as Democrats and Republicans debate his stance on education, propaganda, and national issues. Readers seek a concrete plan on relief, monetary policy, foreign affairs, and other crises beyond general remarks from the Kansas governor.
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Faw
Éped M. Landon
Chautauqua Mondy
GO. P
America
Landon
Midet
Republican Standard
Gov
Tie Awi
Presert
Kimsas
Kansas
Alberta Dollar scheme sparks debate and doubt
An American observer questions Alberta's provincial issue of special dollar bills, likening it to a Townsend plan and skeptical of intrinsic value. The piece notes security features, potential stamp redemption, and concerns about backing, while asking who truly understands money and its gold standard links amid smoke from northern forest fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Alerta
Ag Security
Townsend
Misapplied Science Warns of Dangerous Knowledge
Sir Oliver Lodge, a renowned scientist, laments modern science misused for harm. He warns against potent discoveries being weaponized, urging restraint and ethical consideration to prevent sending bioplanes to bomb innocents.
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Oliver Lodge
Fragmented text hints at philosophy and public welfare
The snippet references indifference to knowledge without application, mentions indigestion, and notes a whale caught near Newburyport Massachusetts with two goons in its back, implying political candidate implications.
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Newburyport
Mass
The Spanish Nightmare and Mixed Ideals in Civil Strife
A fragmentary analysis contrasts rebels and loyalists in Spain, labeling rebels as reactionaries and loyalists as a chaotic mix of far left groups. It notes the paradox of ideals for freedom versus tyranny, and cites the Moors and Moorish troops as a frightful potential savior, per a Manchester Guardian comment.
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Amorinis
Tvs
Norman Thomas
Earl Browder
Manchester Guardian
Spain
Chris Unity
Berlin Hosts Games Diminish Hostility Toward America
Reported public sentiment in Berlin toward the United States softened as the games began, with observers noting that hostility faded once the event started and locals became accustomed to the visitors.
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America
Berlin
Ace
See and Know Pennsylvania Military Reservation Actions
The Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission describes Tridiantown Gap as a busy military reservation with construction of barracks and housing under way. Farms and homes are converted into headquarters for a large military practice camp north of Route 22 near Harpa’s Tavern, about 19 miles east of Harrisburg, with routes 443 and 643 noted in the surrounding area.
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Tridiantown
Gap
Harpa's Tavern
Harris- Surg
Sunlesls
Clif Snyder known as Herman the Hermit in Hollywood
Hollywood gossip notes Clif Snyder a radio star and screen actor famed as Herman the Hermit a hillbilly style musician. He sports a five year beard and long hair tied to his radio contract while acting in Shirley Temple's The Bowery Princess and The Big Trail.
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Hollywood
Clif Snyder
Snyder
Herman the Hermit
Hig
Herman
4 Rowyl
Basy
Erly
West Virginia
Los Angeles
New York
Fragmented query on handicapping horses and golf match play
A garbled prompt asks for methods of handicapping horses and the name of a stale flower of Kan-1 Ba g. It then queries differences between match play and medal play in golf. The text appears as a jumble of phrases with missing context and unclear targets.
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Golé
Golf drive wounds woman on own course in mishap
Mrs Go. Hendrix suffered a deep cut over her eye when struck by her own golf ball. The drive ricocheted off a tree and caused the injury on a Cuban course.
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Go. W. Hendrix
Twenty Years Ago Journal Bits From August 26 1915
LeRoy G Young fruit dealer near Windley Lake had a serious accident when his machine turned turtle. The Winton Oil Company planned to have their mower in operation and begin pumping the flat well shot on the Ho wes tate. A roadster and a motorcycle collided on North Center street, with no serious injuries. M Thompson left Brakesline to lead Walker Foundry at Erie. Father Brock returned from New York City after attending the National Federation of Catholic Sodritins. Dr Bennett Carles Kinley and Charles Whiteley went to Spartans bury and brought back a large setting of Anetas.
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LeRoy G. Young
North East
Windley Lake
Winton Oil Company
Howesstate
Two Injured In Johns town Storm
Two persons were injured during a two hour electrical storm in the Johns town area last night. Crop and property damage was heavy. Regis Anderson 25 and his wife were shocked when lightning struck their home near Vinto. Anderson was hospitalized with leg injuries and other shock.
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United Press
Johnstown
Regis Anderson
Vinto
Anderson Waesiesta
Parageaa
Drastic proposed changes to Penn State constitution
Harrisburg Aug 24 Drastic changes to Pennsylvania’s constitution were proposed by four Local Government Commission members led by Rep Samuel A Weiss The plans call for a one house legislature school district consolidation a universal civil service for local government workers a diminished free office system and a major overhaul of the judiciary with elimination of local justices aldermen and magistrates They also seek to centralize election duties to county commissioners state tax collection and a statewide police system The report notes the tax burden falls mainly on property owners and argues consolidating subdivisions could save millions The commission was created with a 10000 appropriation and plans a final report in January
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Harrisburg
The
General Assembly
Samuel A. Weiss
Glassport
Nebraska
House
Weiss
Thomas W. Barber
Evie
Thomas Weidemann
R. Upper Darby
Charles W. Mallory
Altoona
Peter Graff
Worthington
George L. Beers
Laning Harvey
Wilkes-Barre
Roy 0. Furman
Waynesburg
Paul Moomaw
Waynesboro
John S. Rice
Biglervillé
Welas
Commonwealth
Ie Peearth
Pennsylvania
Local Government Commission
Attorney Cohen Now Counsel for Ohio Trio
Attorney A. L. Cohen of Piltsburgh gains notoriety in Villa district as counsel for Mrs. Mary Semimrk who received a ten centime sentence for alleged complicity in the killing of her husband at the Youngsville Pittsfield Airport Inn. He now represents three Cleveland residents accused of shoplifting in Franklin and Mac Ville. The defendants are on trial in VenSuga county court and pantiiin.
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A. L. Cohen
Piltsbuirgh
Villa District
Mary Semimrk
Youngsville-Pittsfield Airport
Cohen
Cleveland, Q
Franklin
Tathor
Mac Ville
Vensuga Acurnty Court
Zodiac Notes For August 27 1986 Star Signals
Those most affected by today are born December 21 to Tamuar Genera. Morning shows very, afternoon improved, evening calls. Birthdate says luxuries of fire require maintenance and art appreciation, while nature’s beauty is ignored. Romantic matters and family joys may need financial support in December. Warns of danger from social acts and cutlery between September 20 and October 22.
Paris Styles Return of Normal Femininity in 1920s Fashion
Paris fashion from AUZ 26 shows the normal feminine silhouette returning with slender waistlines and fuller skirts. Shoulders remain emphasized except in tailored coats, with padding reduced. Skirts shorten for day wear, some to just below the knee, while bodices stay slim. Evening gowns favor tailored shirtwaist looks in satin or brocade, with feathers and trim in demand.
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Paris
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MacDonald
Bank of England
Europe
Prof
Kassel
Hoover
Gol
Liverpool
England
London
Indianapolis
Mr. Landon
Scotts Scrapbook
Sean Sition Gor
Oliver
Evans
Fortune Tereens
China
Fea
Ceri Hhe
Rome
Aya
L Scott
Wees
W Ma
Jan
SEE
KNOW
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission
Norman
Uruel
Ign- Abe
Hove
City Pound
Jackson Raymond
Messrs
Crater and
Soper
North Center Street
Ts ‘M. Thompson
Qohn
Brakesline
Walker Foundry
Erie
Raverend
Brock
New York City
National Federation of Catholic
Ward Foe
Billie
Macks
Penn
Ohio
Mary Knight
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