Banker Giannini Praises Roosevelt Record In Interview
In a San Francisco News interview A P Giannini founder of Bank of America lauds President Roosevelt. He argues for re election, cites improved conditions, recovering national income from 39 to 65 billion, and notes unemployment decreasing while government costs rise. He contends a longer Roosevelt administration would balance the budget and reduce debt.
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San Francisco News
A. P. Giannini
Bank of America
Roosevelt
Hoover
RFC
Home Owner’s Loan Corporation
Economic Highlights Forecast Boosts for Third Quarter
Business Week reports backlogs in steel, machine tools, and rayon lift producer outlook into Q3 amid a broader tone of resilience. Despite foreboding forecasts, mid August data show industrials expanding, with railroads turning a loss into a breakeven or small profit and power demand remaining strong, hinting at new records this fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Week
Economic outlook and pay trends across industries in 1939
A survey notes forceful expansion plans in utilities, a free 1936 cotton market, drought impacts on agriculture, and resilient retail, construction, and auto sectors. Steel faces unionization pressure while big firms announce wage raises and bonuses as industrial activity strengthens ahead of the 1940 election. Companies cited include Eastman, International Harvester, Westinghouse, Jewel Tea, and Chrysler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Week
Motors
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
Eastman
International Harvester
Westinghouse
Jewel Tea
Chrysler
Heat and drought temper retail gains across the nation
Intense heat and dry weather hindered retail trade in many regions, though most cities posted gains versus last year. Wholesale markets remained active, and furniture demand stayed strong. Eastern and Pacific Coast cities fared better, while Minnesota Dakotas and northern states faced drought but remained optimistic. Cotton, corn, tobacco, and crops showed mixed results with notable state blooms in Georgia and Washington. A St Louis Car Co order and Chrysler distribution news marked continued industrial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
South
Midwest
Kansas City
Pacific Coast
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Dakotas
Idaho
Montana
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Dallas
Louisville
Alabama
Birmingham
Memphis
Portland
Willamette Valley
Seattle
Atlanta
Georgia
Jacksonville
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis Car Co
Los Angeles
Chrysler
Industrial expansion and supply concerns across 1930s cities
Plans for a Flint Michigan plant and several new refineries emerge while expansion and renovation projects unfold in Los Angeles Dallas and Birmingham. Cotton shortages worry New England mills and Great Lakes cargo volumes hit historic highs as July permits spark a real estate uptick and crops and livestock receipts rise.
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Tion
Kansas City
Palace Travel Coach Co
Flint
Mich
Dallas
Gainesville
Aircraft Corporation
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co
Birmingham
New England
Buffalo
Detroit
Great Lakes
Cleveland
Memphis
Chicago
Jacksonville
Miami
New Deal Critics Claim Ruin for Business
A critical view of the Roosevelt era alleges the New Deal damages business. The piece cites New York Times financial headlines showing record deposits, assets, profits, and dividends across banks, utilities, and industries to argue the economy worsens under the New Deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
General Motors
New York
Consolidated Edison Company of New York
Youngstown Steel
Sterling Securities
Roosevelt Seen As Vote Winner In Across Nation
The San Diego Cal Herald, previously Republican, now backs Franklin D. Roosevelt for reelection. It notes a Midwest shift toward the President as sentiment against third party movements grows. The paper credits Roosevelt’s personal appeal and broad sympathy across parties, while denouncing Landon as dull and robotic.
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San Diego
Cal. Herald
Roosevelt
the Herald
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
United States
Landon
Going Without Tilings Reflects Youthful Glitter and Risk
A youth culture piece portrays young people dazzled by modern life, seeking status through fast cars and nightlife. The essay argues impulsive joyrides lead to further temptations like race tracks, dance halls, and gambling, driven by a relentless craving for money and status.
The Boy and the Value of Near Things
A reflection on youth and money from a past era, arguing that happiness comes from attainable, simple joys. It urges redirecting a boy’s focus to skills like baseball and community pride rather than wealth, teaching contentment and self-reliance for a secure future.
Knox address in Indiana touts GOP farm plans and proclaims enterprise freedom
Editorial notes Knox in Connersville praising GOP aims while downplaying past farm programs. He touts soil conservation, price equalization, and anti monopoly goals amid Roosevelt policies, then mocks recovery efforts. Local highway opening in Mexico spurs peace plaque. Public highway and tax debates spark regional business groups.
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Connersville
Indiana
Cal
Frank Knox
Union League
Delaware
Harding
Hoover
Farm Credit Administration
Chemical Laboratory
Roosevelt
Jast
Col
Knox
London
Republican Party
I Civilian Conservation Corps
Mr. Hearst
Liberty League
END OF DIVERSION ASKED BY TWO MORE ORGANIZATIONS
Two more organizations join the campaign against diverting highway funds to general use. Farm Bureaus of the Western United States, meeting at Walla Walla Washington, adopted resolutions condemning gasoline tax diversion. The American Petroleum Industries Committee has noted the action within the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Texas
Ohio State Automobile Association
Tennessee Road Builders Association
Tennessee Association
South
West
American Petroleum Industries Committee
United States
Walla Walla
Washington
Whittlin and Thinkin on Fire Sirens and Farming Talk
A reflective piece contrasts street fire scenes with public safety critique, then shifts to agricultural policy. It notes eastern U S land, floods, reforestation costs, and rural vs urban spending attitudes. Mentions sea of farm curiosities such as parsions topéppo and long melons with vivid descriptions.
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Dept. of Ariculture
U. S
Cosk
Sam
Promise of God Guides Abram to a Chosen Land
The piece recalls Abram trusting divine promise to receive land for his seed, with Lot seizing best portions and Abram viewing the valleys. It exhorts readers to rely on Scripture promises such as dwelling with the Most High, rest in Christ, and God supplying needs in glory. The tone urges steadfast faith amid trial.
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Abram
Gon
Lat
Abrurry
Lot
Christ Jesus
Talbot County Club House Opens Amid Fair Attendance
Twenty five years ago the Talbot Country Club house opens on the Peach Blossom river, a commodious building boosting social life. The Talbot fair draws crowds with larger exhibits and many Caroline visitors, while various local residents and officials are noted in attendance and surrounding events.
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Talbot Country Club
Talbot County
Richard Alburger
Denton
Alburger
Waterford
N. Y
Poplar Grove
Charles S. Carmine
George Creighton Carmine
United States Revenue Service
Samuel L. West and Son
Baltimore
Caroline
West
Andrew H. Mattee
Baltimore Bar Library
A. N. Ward
Louis R. Dukes
C. Leslie Walls
Charles
Queen Anne
Lottie Trazzare
Washington
J. A. Trazzare
T. Alan Goldborough, Esq
Atlantic City
Gertrude
Maryland
Centreville
Easton
Cambridge
Salisbury
Queenstown
Cambridge and Salisbury
Col
W. Hopper Gibson
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Delaware and Virginia
Snow Hill
John Wooters
Eliza Wooters
Addie Smith
Ora Bowdle
J. B. Raughley
Clifford
Mary E. Raughley
Grege
Bowers
Del
Bethlehem
Edna B. Morgan
Furman’s Grove
Sadie Ahen
Willoughby’s
Gertrude Willoughby
Harmony
Mary N. Griffith
Hickman
Lulu Clark
Goldsboro
Cora M. Pippin
Elizabeth Dukes
Myrtle Patchett
Houston’s
Mary E. Reynolds
Hobbs
Ruth A. Stewart
Liden’s
Mae Price
Smithville
Dora Powell
American Corner
Elsie Lee Roe
Smithson
Clara B. Todd
Greensboro
O. Perry Simmons
Myrtle Thompson
Leacy Roe
Mary Butterworth
Appreciation of Denton Fire Department Rescue Efforts
The Denton Volunteer Fire Department and community members were praised for aiding in the tragic Choptank incident last Tuesday that claimed two boys. The State Children's Aid Society and Mrs. Sarah Samis, guardian for the boys, asked local press to acknowledge the rescue and recovery efforts associated with the riverfront home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Volunteer Fire Department
State Children’s Aid Society
Sarah Samis
Cambridge Fair to Open Next Week
The Cambridge Fair runs September 1 to 5 with entertainment touted as outstanding. The exhibition hall features a Wire Photo exhibit connecting 26 stations serving 55 newspapers via expedited air and other fast services. Horse racing is also planned.
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Cambridge
Wire Photo
Retiring politicians would save money for the people
A satirical observation notes that retirement of politicians might cut costs, though it argues inefficiency persists as replacements continue the same patterns and responsibilities. The remark hints at ongoing public finance concerns tied to political turnover.
Order Nisi In Caroline County Court Equity 1936
In the Circuit Court for Caroline county equity case No 3323 Chy an order ratifies and confirms a sale reported by Trustee W Brewster Deen unless a cause is shown by October 29. A newspaper notice must print this order four weeks before September 28. The report lists sales at 1070 dollars. Clerk T Clayton Horsey True Copy Test
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Circuit Court
Caroline County
W. Brewster Deen
Sunday to Saturday diary mishmash of church, class, and romance
A dated diary fragment recounts a week of small events and conversations. Sunday mentions church and a misunderstanding about a hymn. Monday describes a preacher visiting and a comment on a sister's age. Tuesday includes a curious exchange about a man named Smith and a leg joke. Wednesday covers a young inspector claiming secret languages. Thursday features scheming to get even with the professor. Friday notes baseball and golf notes among players. Saturday ends with a tiff over warmth and kisses and implied romantic tension.
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Jane
Elsey
A. m
St. A
Jake
Smith
Noledge
Kechever
Elsie
Local visits and travels noted in brief
RIDGELY Mr and Mrs M C Meredith visit Mr and Mrs Ferrick near town. Mr and Mrs Boone Jarrell and sons were Ocean City visitors Sunday. Mr and Mrs Elmer Hoffman touring in Canada for two weeks. Miss Ruth Gretzinger spent last week in Rehoboth. Roland Cherry accepted a position in Chester. Mrs Frank Rickards spent Wednesday in Denton.
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M. C. Meredith
Ferrick
Boone Jarrell and Sons
Ocean City
Elmer Hoffman
Canada
Ruth Gretzinger
Rehoboth
Roland Cherry
Chester
Frank Rickards
Denton
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Miss Brownell
Donahue & LaSalle
East
Clifton
Walter Wilson
Dorchester County
Nisi
Laura Shufelt, Et
Arthur McMahan, Et. al
T. Clayton Horsey
Oliver N. Warren
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Peck
Concord Grapes
Ann Page
Sultana
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