Boosting versus Knocking in Community Growth
An editorial argues growth depends on proactive boosters rather than destructive knockers. It praises constructive leadership that uplifts towns, contrasts builders with wreckers, and urges resisting jeers to achieve a larger, brighter tomorrow.
Farm Wastes In Industry and Ford Soybean Paint
The article notes Henry Ford’s plan to develop paint for the 1932 Ford from soybean oil, arguing that using farm products in industry expands markets for farmers. It emphasizes that broader industrial uses of farm waste raise demand and improve cash returns, urging intelligent farmers to welcome such market growth and profit potential.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Ford
Senate
Mr. Duel
Better Days Promise From Belief In Change
The text argues that mood and actions mirror thoughts and that optimism following a national election should spur improvement. It asserts psychological factors can both hurt and help prosperity, and that voters’ belief in change will influence behavior toward better days.
Mixed Biok and Indian Summer Reflections by Henry Clay Hall
A collage of verse and aphorisms on nature beauty and life. It blends Indian Summer imagery with moral maxims about action, effort, prudence, and avoiding waste. The piece pairs poetic nature scenes with proverbs urging work, balance, and self restraint.
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Salmagundi
Henry Clay Hall
Bolivia and Paraguay Push Toward Disarmament Efforts
The Boston Herald notes a surprising move toward disarmament as Bolivia and Paraguay engage in talks or actions aimed at reducing arms amid regional tension.
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Bolivia
Paraguay
Boston Herald
Repeal of Prohibition Fails in Congress
The House failed to repeal the 18th amendment, with 272 for and 144 against. Southern dry candidates helped defeat repeal, signaling possible future action by a new Congress. Also covered: hunger marchers in Washington, Hoover’s stance, and Henry Ford’s health and outlook. Glenn Warner leaves California for Temple. contract cited at 15,000 for five years.
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House of Representatives
Farmer-Laborite
Franklin Roosevelt
Washington
Hoover
Glenn “Pop” Warner
Stanford
Saklings
California
Pennsylvania
Temple
U. of P
Government waste and overlapping authority in federal agencies
A Vanity Fair note cited by Marcus Duffield shows how agencies share control over animals and roads, revealing overlapping authority from Agriculture Interior Commerce and other departments. The piece cites White House car use costs and expenses, highlighting waste and political rhetoric about reducing government spending.
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Interior Department
Commerce Department
Bureau of Public Roads
National Forest
Forest Service
National Park
National Park Service of the Interior Department
Alaska
Engineer Corps
The
War Department
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Philippines
Canal Zone
Guam
Samoa
Navy Department
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce and Interior
Congress
Marcus Duffield
Vanity Fair Magazine
Washington
Representative Rainey
Hanover
Wileson
Wilson
White House
Pierce-Arrow
Ford
Secret Service
Pierce-Arrow Company
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