We the People and a Nation in Transition
Washington essay views the New Deal era as a three horse leadership test featuring Henry A. Wallace, John L. Lewis, and Harry Hopkins. It critiques stalled reforms, labor battles, and relief politics shaping 1937’s political landscape and the fate of Hoover era influence in Iowa and the Mississippi Valley.
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Jay Franklin
United Press
Washington
New England
Deep South
Mississippi Valley
Towa
Herbert Hoover
Henry A. Wallace
John L. Lewis
Harry Hopkins
Wallace
Lewis
Roosevelt
Hopsting
Joh
Minnesota
Wisconsin
la Vollettes
Farm Belt Statesman
Iowa
Mente
Prairies
Gulf of Mexico
Great Valley
Bation
Wavevision
Democratic primary yields sweeping county triumph in Cory
The Cory Evening Journal reports Democrats won a decisive countywide victory in the primary, with strong party cohesion and a unified county machine. Republicans show weakness due to fundraising gaps and disorganization while Democratic leadership appears entrenched across precincts and predicts strong November turnout.
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Jourkal
Corry Evening Journal
South Street
Corry
ALD
Colegrovi
William P. Lombard
National Advertising
Fred Kimball, Inc
New Yorke
Bartlett Blig
Milwaukee
Michigan Square
Chicago
Stormhaltz-Lovely
Detroit
Chamber of Com
Pittsburgh
Real Estate ‘Trust Blig
Philadelphia
Arrier
Esiriyinye
Itise
Annie
Calles
Pion Omi
Ihall
Ursanitarion
Anihie
Lele Ufigh
Colby
When a city man goes fishing protest against daily life
A jumbled reading shows a collision caused by a distracted driver as a balloon from a child’s toy escapes from a car window. The vehicle swerves into a pole, injuring women and a girl, who is unharmed. The piece argues distraction is common and dangerous on the road. It also covers Constitution Day events noting the US Constitution’s 150th anniversary and reflections on its enduring governance role.
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Ani
Airl
United States of America
George Washington
Auelenk
Clue
Tshig
Reasevelt
Osy
Supreme Court
Maine coast ships rise from wreck to rejoin the seas
Old wooden ships built to save steel in World War I linger in Maine harbors. Some 4000 ton four mast steam rigged vessels cost 200000 dollars, now rotting but potentially salvageable. Boathouse sales, jury rigs, and proposals to repurpose them as museums or seaworthy vessels surface amid wartime memories.
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Maine
Jonring
France
New England
Judith Thompson
Canadidin
Boothbay Harbor
Fairfax
Florida
Mountains of Ore Boats Along Busy Waterway
The waterway from Lake Superior to Lake Hie saw unprecedented activity last month with long lines of ore boats nearly always in sight. Four large canal locks operated under heavy traffic as ore car totals approached a record 11,000,000 long. Analysts link steel demand to a strong year ahead, noting patriotism often vacillates with global sentiment.
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Ron
Lake Superior
Lake Hie
Gao
Stewarts Says Prohibition Debate Broadens In US
Washington columns note a growing faction of moderates and wets renewing educational pro repeal arguments. They describe a cautious shift toward localizing policy rather than restoring national prohibition, with claims of crime drops and mixed evidence from justice records and police blotters as debate intensifies.
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Kansas
Tenessee
Mississippi
Georgia
Paris Winter Fashion Shows Unveil Silhouette Shifts and Luxe Materials
Paris designers showcase the new winter silhouette with broadcloths and velvety wools, Victoria fox trims, and edge-to-edge jackets. Coats vary from waist-length to full-length, featuring peplums and fitted lines. Names Paquin, Mar Celle Dormoy, and Muinbocher highlight diverse cuts, fabrics, and collars in a season of svelte, edge-forward ensembles.
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Paris
Uel
Black Fox
Paquin
Malaga
Marcelle Dormoy
Farouk era turmoil and large transient camp in Egypt
Dazed fragments describe Egypt under Farouk with mentions of independence, Sunjetis officials, and a wave of about 25,000 transient vagrants. References to a Tin Can Tourists convention, 400 visitors in Wisconsin, sugar, and European import notes appear amid chaotic OCR text.
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Farouk 1
Egypt
Thur
Hell
Bhawna
Wis
Europe
Warlike Atmosphere Diagnosis Under Plato's Theory
A terse note interprets Plato's method as diagnosing a warlike atmosphere as a disease within two states. The text contrasts a healthy bias with a flawed, fictitious tone, suggesting misinterpretations and weaknesses in early philosophical readings.
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Plato
One-Minute Test Questions on Government
Questions cover the Chinese ambassador to the United States and whether the US government insures the Capitol. Answers note the president’s salary is paid semi monthly with checks for 8125 delivered by treasury messengers. Also mentions Camp Hancock Augusta Ga and local social and business notes.
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United States
Washington
Ghengting R Wang
Washingan
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Twenty Years Ago Ag Taken from the Dowhal Files
The Board of Commerce will handle the Corry men departing September 10 for Camp Lee at Petersburg Virginia and the Signal Corps members at the Phoenix Hotel. Among those who sailed today for the front at Tamp Lee were Charles Jundago and Hardie Devs from this city, with Company A of Curry pressed into service.
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Dourhal
Board of Commerce
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Signa( Corps
Phoenix Hotel
Rothes
Tamp, Lee
Charles Jundago
Hardie Devs
Curry
Namie Scientist Coined Term for Man of Science
A historical note explains that the term scientet was coined about a century ago to describe a man of science, reflecting early linguistic attempts to label scientific figures.
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Namie
Scientet
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