Books in Review: World War Diary and Strong List of Titles
Harvey Cushing's Tyom Surgeon's Journal is praised as an objective, hour by hour diary of WWI front-line service with multiple Allied units, reflecting suffering and lifesaving work. The review also highlights diverse titles from explorers to social commentary, praising literary merit and historical insight across a broad slate.
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Tyom
Little Brown
Harvey Cushing
Dre Cushing
Sir William Osler
Frel
Harvard University
Manders
Chateau-Thierry
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Cushing
William Osler
Ypres
John McCrae
Figndera Field
Tibet and gold lure conquest beyond India and China
The article argues gold drives imperial aims toward Tibet, a vast plateau between India and China with 2 million inhabitants. It notes Tibetan geography, foreign interests from Britain, Russia, and China, and predicts airplanes will shatter barriers, foreshadowing colonial spoilation akin to earlier conquests. It cites Harrison Forman on Tibet’s wealth and strategic lure.
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Tibet
Italy
Ethiopia
Mussolini
Phat
China
Harrison Forman
Gol
Goa
Health insurance plans spread across cities boost hospital care
A J Rosenwald Fund study finds more than 400000 people in sixty cities now covered by self funded hospital plans. Forty five plans operate nationwide with hospital care and other services funded by government and private sponsors. Baylor University Hospital’s early program in Kansas led to wider adoption, now about 20000 Dallas residents participate, ensuring hospital income and timely care benefits.
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Jultha Rosenwald
Bayor University Hospital
Kanlas
Dallas
Headlight glare study reveals widespread night driving risk
Harvard Bureau with Harvard Boreau and the Aéina Casually and Surety Com pany tests 25,000 motorists at the New York Museum of Science and Industry. Over 1,000 tried the first day. Early results show glare from headlights causes more trouble than drivers realize, prompting calls to dim lights when oncoming cars approach and to slow to reduce glare.
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Harvard Boreau
Aéina Casually and Surety Company
New York Museum of Science and Industry
Alrrady
Aigista
Cary
Insurance Loans and Mortgage Trends Report
A readable note on insurance loan activity and mortgage trends highlights interest from lenders and borrowers. The piece outlines shifts in financing costs and engagement, indicating cautious but steady demand amid uncertain markets.
Banker A P Giannini Praises Roosevelts Banking Policies
A P Giannini, Bank of America chairman and National City Bank director, lauds Roosevelt era banking reforms. He cites restored depositor safety, restored confidence after deposits shrank and many bank closures, and argues government investment stabilized the system while FDIC protects depositors.
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Bastics
A. P. Giannini
Bank of America
National City Bank of New York
Roosevelt
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Life insurance firms surge as mortgage lenders dominate loans
Life insurance companies overtake banks and savings institutions in mortgage lending, with the federal OCL as the leading home loan lender. The trend suggests a lasting shift as insurers expand beyond traditional roles, challenging the ordinary savings bank sphere and reshaping popular savings behavior.
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Federal
OCL
Queer Money and G Men Firearms In Film
Hollywood report on a Columbia film tentatively titled Queer Money. Firearms and riot gear supplied by Federal Laboratories with expert commentary by Earle Bunn. The G men’s portrayal includes hand grenades tear gas gas projectiles and gas throwers. Chester Morris Margot Grahame Lloyd Nolan Marian Marsh star while production stresses safety and proper handling of equipment.
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Hollywood
Forces of
Law and Order
Columbia
Federal Laboratories, Inc
Earle Bunn
Firearms x Pert
Bunn
Chester Morris
Margot Grahame
Lloyd Nolan
Marian Marsh
United States Secret Service
Treasury Department
Post A
Criminal Investigation Bureau
G-me
Cleveland candidate Hubbell seeks Ohio governorship
A fragmented report from Erie notes Charles H. Hubbell of Cleveland, billed as the “payman’s candidate,” denying involvement with an escort motorcade during a trip from Ripley New York to Conneaut. The piece reflects campaign chatter as Hubbell presses his Ohio gubernatorial bid.
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Hubbell
Cleveland
Ohio
Paris Hats Echo Historic French Royal Fashion
Paris fashion notes link modern spring hats to era icons like Marguerite de Valois Catherine de Medici and Henri de Navarre. Styles feature scooped brims atop the head with bangs curled on the forehead and a Medici peak on black satin bonnets. A high crowned Navarre influence contrasts with halo and off the face hats.
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Paris
Iistory
Henri de Navarre
Henry TH
Catherine de Medici
Marguerite de Vallois
Margot
Catherine de Medlici
Horoscope and political note mix from 1937 and 1887
The column blends star signals with personal birthdate advice for January 21 to February 19 and notes on social ties, travel, religion, and plans. It mentions Hubbell visiting Cleveland to promote a gubernatorial platform and hints at housing ads for finding an apartment.
Long Shots in Pulp and Propaganda Review
A curt catalog of recent book items and light entertainment notes. It lists Christianity and the Heeist Revolution from Scribners and Too Good Looking from Bobba Merrill. It also contains quirky animal notes and a note on country versus city life.
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Scribners
Bobba Merrill
Golett Burgess
Pomeranium
Tubiom
Rowrayul Joris
Book Notes and New Titles Mixed Reviews Across Publishers
A collage of literary items lists new works and critics choices from Doubleday Doran Scribners Putnam Appleton Century Longmans Green and other publishers. Highlights include Star Wagon a romantic airplane hostess tale and Ring Around a Murder a pictorial thriller.
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Doubleday Doran
Pegsy Wool
Scribners
Walter Fitine
Putnam
Frederick W. Ziv
Eve Walters
Alory
Martial
Appleton- Century
George ‘Gitls
Fany
Longmans Green
Ross Wilder Lane
Laterepost
Campaign expense lists due until Wednesday filing
United Press reports Harrisburg May 12 that primary candidates for legislature congress and two state wide fiscal officers must file campaign expense accounts with the state election bureau by Wednesday. State county and city committees contributing to campaigns also must report expenditures under a 1934 amendment cutting the filing period to 5 days. Police cadets study movies in Montreal to learn traffic management and how to untangle jams.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Congress
Treasurer Aid Auditor General
Election ‘Bureau
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files May 12 1916
Twenty years ago items from the Journal Files dated May 12 1916 note Army recruiting actions by NG P units in Garry Meaivilie City Erie and nearby towns with orders to increase to full strength. A kitchen fire at West Smith street home caused light damage before being extinguished by the household. Columbus High School graduates Ruta sibier Derlaude Custis and Donald Hill completed the day’s school work. A man named Gollertint to Shadkywsivte? is mentioned with a future meeting. Pro vostation ceremonies promised at Tye Sorty Hospital on May Mth with four graduates Misses Emily Ree Mary Alexander Hilda Christian and Miss Hawkins. Lyle Van Vleck seen as a business visitor in Exte for the day. Mrs H E Whittlesey received a new stylish coupe. Joseph Auman returned home after a visit with friends in Erle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye Sorty Hospital
Oy Tulte Mth
Emily Ree
Mary Alexander
Hilda Christian
Hawkins
Berwick Scenic Spots Feature Noted in Pennsylvania Guide
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historical Commission highlights Berwick in Columbia County along Route 14 as one of the state’s most scenic regions. The guide spotlights high river views at Nestopede Gap and the surrounding canyon, praising the panoramic valley and notable steel plant nearby.
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Berwick
Columbia County
Wear
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