Bankhead Attacks Tax Increases in Senate Debate
Senator John H Bankhead denounces higher taxes and federal payroll expenses arguing Congress must choose between continued federal jobs and relief for taxpayers. He cites rural mail routes and government waste, urging consolidation and restraint amid calls to raise revenue.
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John H. Bankhead
Alabama
United States Senate
Senate
Congress
Federal Treasury
Post Office Department
Agra
Ion
Senator Calls for Deep Government Spending Cuts
The speaker argues for drastic cuts to federal spending to ease tax burdens on citizens. He contends many bureaus and commissions are wasteful and urges reducing appropriations by up to 50 percent, except for debt fixed charges and veterans needs, to restore fiscal health. He emphasizes taxpayers’ protection and vows to support reductions.
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Mr. McKellar
United States
Bankhead
Congress
Senate
Mussolini
Austria
Mother Hubbard
Uncle Sam
Will Rogers and comics bring laughs to all ages
The piece notes Will Rogers popularity and the universal appeal of comic strips as people pause to laugh at others’ tumbles across generations and daily life.
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Will Rogers
Roller Skating Replaces Bridge for New York Elite
A caption notes the New York City 400 elites have swapped bridge parties for roller skating in the park. The caption suggests this hobby signals a low mood among high society, reframing recreation as a sign of discontent.
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New York City
They Also Serve Who Stand and Wait School Attendances
The Daily reports two days of school attendance records by Miss Ollie Nelson and Marjorie Phillips. These records reflect punctuality and character, virtues that will aid them in later life and career.
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Daily
Ollie Nelson
Marjorie Phillips
Weather, finance, and public mood in a divided America
A column decries political bickering over unemployment relief and debt, critiques Garner’s two billion plan, and contrasts rich elites with hopeful reform. It laments fiscal restraint while urging wide food distribution and warns against policy graft amid a fragile economy. It ends with reflections on opportunity and fear.
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Garner
Treasury
House
Senate
High Finance
Washington
Capone asks Supreme Court to review case
Cur Cr controls. Ink joke and chilly winter quips mix with random crime era chatter about sales and satire. A Shakespearean clash with a modern crowd and a note on fashion pricing highlights a collage of tabloid style lines from Curtis Gover. Peggy Joyce reference ends the fragment.
Today’s Horoscope for Born on This Day
Persons born on this day love their children and kin but show affection mainly within the family, with less deep emotional range beyond those close ties.
Canicula Historical Use Tied to Canis Minor and Sirius
Canicula referred historically to the star group Canis Minor and also used as a name for Sirius. The term appears in old celestial lore and literary contexts to denote the dog star and its surrounding constellation.
Cantiel Coal Description in Early Mining Terms
Cantiel coal is a dull fine grained non cooking bituminous coal with a conchoidal fracture.
Canton Emerges as Silk Industry Center
Canton stands as a major hub of the Chinese silk industry, ranking among the principal seats for production and trade.
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Canton
Present Conditions Do Not Promise Progressives Harvest
Washington dispatch argues present conditions may not yield a sweeping progressive rise in November. It notes Britain’s conservatives won a large vote amid similar hardship and a wage-like cut via inflation, suggesting tempering effects on labor. It concludes major party bosses drive choices, with limited appetite for a distinct progressive presidential ticket.
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Washington, DC
England
Britain
America
Ses
Emergency Measures When Folk Take Poison
Emergency guidance for poisoning outlines universal steps before medical help arrives. Induce vomiting, give an enema, start perspiration, and hydrate the patient to dilute absorbed poison. Use household remedies for vomiting, ensure breathing, provide artificial respiration if needed, and keep the patient warm to stimulate circulation and elimination.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Epsom
Memorial Day Reflections and Humorous Dialogues From Old Time Almanac
A compilation of memorials and light humor reflecting on Memorial Day, war dead, and living veterans, interwoven with quips about politics, etiquette, and social manners. The piece includes poems, jokes, and sketches about ducks, prices, smuggling, and a scene with Jim Reed and William Allen White at a Democratic State Convention.
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Jim Reed
Missouri
William Allen White
Reed
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