Ford funds farm youth project as back to land idea outlined
A Chicago Tribune excerpt details Henry Ford launching a farm youth program to place 100 boys on model farms near Detroit within 20 years. The plan combines agriculture with industry, using tents and warmer lodgings to grow crops for plastics and supplies, aiming to supplement government and state efforts for unemployed youths. The piece notes skepticism about a broad back-to-the-land movement despite pioneer experiments.
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Dearhor
Mich
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Yor
Mn Agricultural Pawject
Youth Projet
Collnge
Ford Factory
Tivirig
Hoys
Evan Ible
Gooling Toward Japan in Global Alignments
Fragmented text discusses German Japanese alliance and Germany's shifting stance amid China events. It notes German expertise aiding China and questions Germany’s gains from Nippon partnership as Japan faces setbacks. Mentions public opinion in Germany and American influence on Asia policy.
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Japan
Hippins
Capakch
Seth Foplin
Saya
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Nippon
Chint
Amenica
Jopaankat Schneibl- BS
Hollywood film stand-ins and their surprising doubles
Hollywood studios use stand-ins for stars and even animals during rehearsals at Universal and in John M. Star's Letter of Introduction. Charlie McCarthy’s stand-in is Sturdy O'Sullivan while Alsatian dog Blizen is doubled by Von the dog. a banana, a pickle, and a chimpanzee also play odd but crucial roles in keeping lights and nerves steady during shoots.
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Astors
Anea
Universal Studio
Charlie McCarthy
McCarthy
Elgar Bergen
Charlie
Dart O'Sullivan
O'Sullivan
John M. Star
Bergen
Von
Blizen
Shorty
Bob Baker
Iain Joaquin
Apach
Banana
Castle at Montezuma Castle A Historic Lime Cliff Keep
An ancient five story castle cut into a limestone cliff near Cottonwood Arizona housed families and ceremonial activities over a thousand years old. The structure served as apartment like fortification with walls that held people, graves, and rituals within its rugged stone confines.
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Chit Montezuma
Cottonwood
Ariz
Behind the Scenes in Washington Politics in Hoover Era
Rodney Washington reports on Republican fears around Her bet Hoover for 1940 nomination and the internal power shifts within the party. Key figures include Berry Stewart Brinch and McKellar, with Johnson and aviation officials drawing scrutiny amid influence battles.
Russia Builds Skyscrapers In Modernist Stamp Feature
A staged stamp image highlights post revolutionary Russia’s modernist architecture boom. Plans center on a Palace of the Soviets, 120 elevators, 60 escalators, seating 20,000, with a Lenin statue atop. The piece contrasts bold new styles with old tradition.
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Naos
Russia
Moscow
The
Lenin
Charles I and the court musicians at his coronation
Charles I could not play an instrument but surrounded himself with talented musicians who could. The coronation featured anthems and music prepared for the ceremony, reflecting the royal taste and the efforts to showcase elaborate musical works.
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Charles 1
Charles TI
Debating the Spanish embargo policy and White House role
Jay Pranklin Washington argues Cordell Hull and the State Department mishandled the embargo on munitions to Spain. He claims the policy originated in the White House to align with British diplomacy, harming U S interests and neutral ideals while rallying pro embargo support. He calls for repeal of the embargo and possibly changes to the Neutrality Act.
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Jay Pranklin
Washington
Cordell Hull
Hull
State Department
Welles
Spain
White House
Congress
Jimmy Donn
Pierpont Moffatt
Green Hackworth
Jon Green
Roosevelt
Europe
London
Italy
Ethiopia
Amerigeo
Peance
Paris
France
Abstract fragment from a cryptic Australian street note
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions Staney Australia with a door-key swallowed and a confusion of crimes. A New Jersey collector is said to be convicted of embezzlement though the charge is unclear. Other garbled items reference a monster shade and a hat rule at a Cleveland theater. Names and places are unreadable.
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New Jersey
Paris Styles Paris May Fashion Talk by Madame Nickle
Madame Nickle of Paris and New York discusses American fashion tastes and fur demand, noting strong sable cape sales and a three year constraint on Ruggian sable imports. She highlights pastel shades, candied silhouettes, and floral trims, with sketches of Mrs Richard Strongman’s violet crepe dress and Caveman Chimay inspired drapery.
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Paris
Madame Nickle
New York
Wall Street
Madame
Pnis
Hata
Mme
Nicole
Richard —Strongman
Chimay
Iut
Twenty Years Ago Note From Journal Civilian News May 17 1918
Twenty years ago a fragment from the Journal News dated May 17 1918 reports on wartime local events. It notes Warrenton homecomings for J D Woodard’s son Sven and details line idle periods for the Ger ry and Coltuminis One rail service, with many men called to service leaving May 20. Additional items include births on King Street and property changes at Lynch property, with nurses convention travel and local visits by Mrs W J Edwards.
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Sven the
J.D. Woodard
Warrentrom
Rom Corry
Planning for the Sun in the Garden
A guide on planting layout to maximize sunshine for tomatoes beans and cucumbers in a sunlit garden. It advises placing sun loving crops on north and west sides and using fences for trellised plants, with extra feed near trees and early sowing of hardy annuals for spring vigor.
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover
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George L. Berry
Tennessee
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Berry
TVA
Tom Stewart
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Tillie Schack
Bridgeport
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