Few War Risks in Lloyds Ad Reflects U S Canada Stand
The Corry Evening Journal quotes Lloyds underwriters noting only two countries remain war risk free: the United States and Canada. It praises geographic location and mutual goodwill, stressing peaceful settlement of disputes by negotiation and the absence of aggressive intent toward others.
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Cocry
Pan A
Lomhard Pullisher
Dimball, Inc
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New Yorke
Bartlett Bide
Mitwnaticas
Michigan Square
Chicago
Stormfeld-Lovely
Detroit
Chamber of Co
Pittsburgh
Real Estate Trust
Philadelphia
Post Office
Corry
Lloyd’s
Lon- Joy Association of Underwriters
United States
Canada
Moral Embargoes Halt War Goods Shipments
A government stance on moral embargoes blocks a large portion of used American ships and aircraft bound for Spain, curbing export of arms and munitions. Washington signals limited authority under the president to enforce the embargo, with Congress urged to act on broader policy and humanitarian grounds.
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Spain
Cynbal Foreigmers
US rEile
Tegal
Iscyone
Washington
Fev
Tie
Avite Banety
Congress
Freight rates debate widens as railroads face pressure
The article discusses railroad freight rate policy under the Interstate Commerce Commission. It notes passenger detours and operational strains from rate changes, with analysts split on whether higher charges will curb costs or hurt business. The piece questions if elevated rates will stimulate traffic or hinder growth while considering the broader impact on commerce and prices.
Paris Styles Faris Color Trends New Year Fashion
Color contrasts dominate this year with dusky blues paired with red rose and warm browns. Schiaparelli debuts a blue tweed suit with cherry red accents and a fish-shaped button jacket. Evening wear blends pink and gold with velvet and lame, gold trim replacing silver on black gowns. Gold lace and colored velvet accents feature in gowns and accessories.
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FARIS
Schiaparelli
Ctisnauptal
Floods of Goods and Industrial Productivity Gains
A fragmented excerpt argues productivity rose with machinery and chemists, claiming 1920s gains surpassed earlier periods. It asserts modern methods cut required labor from 100 to 10 men for similar output, praising efficiency while urging fair wages to unlock further gains.
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Fey
C. Mills
Tester Maschinery
Perhars Ib
Tou
Hobson's Choice Origins From 1916 Journal
Excerpt notes the phrase Hobson's choice from December 31, 1916, explaining no real option in a livery stable. It traces back to Tobias Hobson in England where customers chose among four horses, but the horse to the door was usually selected, forcing a single outcome.
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Hobson
Hobsen
Economic Triad Shapes Consumption and Jobs
These are the most powerful factors for an economy: consumption, production and employment. The number of people employed rises mainly with the amount of goods people can buy, linking purchasing power to labor demand and overall growth.
Speech experts praise American speech in film era
Hollywood discussion notes that motion pictures help improve spoken English by promoting melody and variation. Prof Clarence Simons of Northwestern cites Claudette Colbert Carole Lombard and Gary Cooper as examples of natural American speech and says radio and the automobile reinforce diverse accents nationwide.
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Hollywood
Clarence Simons
Northwestern University
Simons
Claudette Colbert
Carole Lomband
Gary Gooper
Carlisle Square in Pennsylvania's Historic Scene
The Carlisle Square, a historic hub in Pennsylvania, witnessed Washington’s reception in 1744 as troops gathered to quell the Whiskey Rebellion. It was also a flashpoint in 1847 during a fugitive slave capture clash involving Dickinson College, and it endured shelling by Fitzhugh Lee on June 1, 1863. A painting of the Square from that siege resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Carlisle Square
Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Washington
McGlintock
Dickinson Coflege
Turing
Fitzhugh Lee
Metropolitan Museum
New York City
Vast 1935 English book total marks publishing peak
The 16 120 books published in England in 1935 stands as the greatest annual total in British publishing history. The Shenandoah valley runs over 190 miles with a width of 20 to 30 miles. The raccoon fills its food with water before eating, shaking it in its fore paws. Queen Anne bore 17 children, none survived. Texas longhorns trace ancestry to Andalusian cattle brought by Spanish explorers. Some longhorns remain. many escaped and fled in the southwest.
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England
U. S. Bureau of Animal Indust Jt
Texas
Oklahoma
New York
Chicago
We, the People in an Era of Liberal Shift and Crisis
A fragmented 1986 era column reflects on liberal gains and conservative pushback across nations. It cites Britain, Spain, France, and Italy, notes Roosevelt era momentum, and critiques League of Nations limits, warning of renewed unrest and rising demagoguery as the world edges toward broader political realignments.
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Jay Franklin
Washington
Edward Viiii
Father Conghilin
Russia
France
M. Jolim
Spain
Madrid
Franco
Africa
America
Roosevelt
Western
Asia
Japan
Peter
China
Masesikri
Abyesinis
Anglanis
Haile Selassie
Mussolini
Sraly
League of Nations
Versailles
Germany
Hitter
Reme
Berlin
Brgland
London
Britain’s beer bill climbs toward twenty five million
A fragmented report shows Britain’s beer bill near 25 million in two months compared with 1396. From January to September inclusive, British drinkers consumed 16,751,000 ferrets of these 3 gallon increments.
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Britain
London
Great Britain
Modern housing needed in Pennsylvania to curb slums
A Pennsylvania state official argues for large scale, group planned construction of low cost modern homes. He critiques speculative land theory, notes thousands live in dilapidated housing, and cites federal aid and cooperative group efforts as keys. The plan would reduce relief dependency while creating jobs and improve housing for many Pennsylvanians.
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Pennsylvania
United States
Manhattan Island
New York
Jery Workers
Philadelphia
Fingland
Books in Review Santa Anna biography and other works
Wilfred Calicott’s Santa Anna biography surveys the Mexican leader's rise from a 16 year old frontier cadet to a dominant figure guiding Mexico from 1828 to 1858. The review praises thorough sourcing, vivid reconstruction, and Calicott’s discerning prose. It also briefly critiques Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People and notes other literary works like The Return of the Weed and Elizabeth Allin’s Times.
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Wilfred Harry Calicott
Santa Anna
University of Oklahoma Press
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Mexico
Antonio
Mbxico
Leseed Santa Anna
History
Biogosephias
Wilfred Hardy Callcott
Sinon
Sthyster
Dale Carnegie
Ine Carrevle
Meindl
Paul Horgan
St. Vincent Millay
University of Chicago
Elizabeth Allins
Pach
Burton
Goria Mirgan Vanderhill
Sorla
Robinson Croxoe Memorial Alevancer Selkirk Original Robinson
Fragmentary text references a memorial in Selkirk and mentions government and international places with unclear details. The readable portions suggest a permanent memorial for someone named Robinson Croxoe, but key facts, dates, and context are missing from the source.
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Robinson Croxoe
Alevancer Selkirk
Robinson
Chile
Mate Anuev
Inthe van Ferman
Geo Frouy
Sevich Sea
Lottie
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