Was the Eighteenth Amendment Repealed Examined
The 1936 keynote argues Prohibition lingered in the Constitution though eclipsed by repeal. It notes states' varied repeal methods, taxes tied to repeal promises, and questions legality of conventions. The piece contends repeal was a minority-driven, informally executed shift that removed prohibitory law from daily life. B. L. B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
America
Congress
United States
Carolinas
Seasonal retail slump eases in heat aided by bonuses
Reports to the Department of Commerce show mixed seasonal signals across major trade centers. New York and Southern California benefited from promotions while cities like Philadelphia saw declines due to vacation exodus. heat waves tempered gains in Cincinnati and Wilmington reported steady upticks in New Orleans and Jacksonville with bonus money described as favorable.
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Department of Commerce
Lounville
St. Louis
Philadephia
Cincape
Consumer Increst
New York States
Lee Vanes
Southern California
New Oni Ms
Wilmington
Norfolk
Jacksonville
Indianapolis
Interer
Pal
Winter
Touomieure Mart
Chicago
Economic Report Shows Mixed Recovery Across Regions
The survey notes rising consumer demand with 10,000 buyers expected to order 20 million dollars in goods while several cities report favorable employment and peak industrial activity in Norfolk. Yet, lumber strikes persist in Washington and Idaho, raspberries and pea pickers are scarce, and auto mechanics return to work. Agriculture sees drought relief but heavy losses linger. cotton acreage up 9.8 percent yet prices soar to highs not seen since 1934. Emergency drought counties rise to 268 with 55,000 farmers aided and 3 to 5 million families affected. Holiday traffic surges in St Louis and Kansas City, Portland reports record tourist season, and freight records improve nationwide amid a June high in business activity.
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Norfolk
Canton
Ohio
Stamping & Enameling Co
Washington State
Idaho
Seattle
Drouth
Dakotas
Northwest
Lawsville
St. Louis
Memphis
Birmingham
New Orleans
Dallas
Crop Reporting Board
New York
Department of Agriculture
Kansas City
Portland
Oregon
Crater Lake National Park
Cleveland
Detroit
Roper
Farm Life Insurance and the Shift Toward Town Life
The article argues that advances like good roads mail delivery telephone and electrification are merging town and country life. Farm families along highways gain urban conveniences reducing isolation and boosting rural appeal. This gradual change could revive agriculture and keep younger generations on farms without sacrificing civilization’s comforts.
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Maryland
Main Street
Bath Corners
Worse Than The Inquisition In Modern Accidents
A harsh comparison to the Spanish Inquisition argues that today’s automobile crashes inflict greater punishment than historical tortures. The piece portrays mangled victims, broken bones, and brutal injuries as a warning about road dangers in modern America.
Relentless Drive to Curb Auto Accidents Urged
The editorial argues speed and carelessness cause highway injuries and crashes. It calls for strict enforcement of traffic laws, identifying violations and reckless behavior as primary factors. It urges authorities to push offenders to the limit to make highways safer.
Merchants and Trade in Denton: Support Local Industry
The article argues citizens should favor home merchants to sustain Denton’s prosperity. It encourages discerning patronage of up-to-date, efficient, honest businesses over those seeking quick profits, urging the community to back vendors with public spirit and proven competence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Erosion a natural perse in US farms
Experts from the Soil Conservation Service report a vast erosion problem affecting about 755 million acres of former fertile land across the United States. They warn that four times the size of Texas and 116 times Massachusetts have lost topsoil ranging from 25 to 100 percent, with only New England and some distant areas escaping serious damage. The study emphasizes a national fight to prevent soil loss through vigilant protection and cooperative action by millions of farmers against sheet washing and gradual topsoil erosion.
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United States
Soil Conservation Service
Texas
Massachusetts
New England
Cutainly
The People Improve Public Morality Debate
A reflective column defends moral progress against naysayers. It recalls a 19th century hoax about Herschel and lunar discovery, noting how early sensational reporting sparked imagination but was ultimately debunked, illustrating evolving media literacy.
Admitted Author of 16th Century Hoax Named
The pamphlet hoax led to the revelation that Richard Adams Loche penned the fake scoop. Despite the ruse, he later edited the New York Sun, showing how newspaper reputations could recover. The tale suggests public expectations for accuracy have risen since 1538.
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Richard Adams Loche
New York Sun
Things One Remembers By Br M Hofer In California
Br M Hofer praises lawyer Percy V Long a progressive conservative for studying politics and economics beyond momentary expediency. Long has written a 103 page Story of the Constitution praising the document as a shield against partisan changes and a guide for rights and freedom. It would be a textbook for all to inspire pride and counter doubt about the Constitution.
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Hershel
Yvespertilishumo
California
Percy V. Long
Long
Mr. Long
Preparing for Winter Fire Hazards in Homes
In the coming months, homeowners should inspect heating systems, furnaces, pipes, and chimneys to prevent fires. Avoid amateur repairs. hire qualified experts for safe operation. Check electrical wiring and appliances as frayed wiring poses major risk. A small time and cost now can save property and lives.
Safety slogans warn of carbon monoxide danger
The ad stresses colorless invisible carbon monoxide from car exhaust can kill quickly in a closed garage. It urges not to start a car with doors closed and notes 26 100 fatalities in auto accidents last year. It also warns alcohol impairs driving and urges not to drink and drive. It highlights railway crossing signs and the risk of ignoring them.
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Intinin
Editorial on Landon Money Plank and GOP Platform
The columnists of the Republican press debate Gov. Landon interpretation of the Cleveland money plank. William Allen White offers a muted public apology in his daily column while the New York Journal of Commerce calls Landon’s stance a clear paid standard. The piece notes the combined effect of Landon’s money pledge and the party’s budget balance vow on GOP conservatism.
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Republican Party
Landon
Cleveland
William Allen White
New York Journal of Commerce
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
GOP
Danzig Under League Protection Draws Global Attention
The piece traces European currency policy debates in the United States and then shifts to the history and status of Danzig as a Free City under League protection. It recounts the city’s medieval Hanseatic role, shifts in sovereignty through Prussia and Poland, and Wilson era measures that restored its free city status with a League guardian and a High Commissioner Sean Lester.
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Europe
Cleveland Platform
Senate
Hoover
Lamont
Mr. Hoover
Cleveland
Gov. Landon
United States
Mrr. Hooser
Gos
Landon
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Great Britain
Borab
GO Poa
Iregardless
Dana
Pree
Danzig
Free City
Teutonic Knights
Baltic
Hemscatic League
Lubeck
Cologne
Henseatic League
Columbus
Poland
Russia
Prussia
Austria
Frederick the Great
Versailles
Wilson
Piludshi
Danzip
League
Sean Lester
Ireland
Arthur Carl Greiser
Geneva
Germany
Saar
Volkstag
Assembly
Global tensions and moral debates in a turbulent era
The article surveys German aims to reclaim influence via past tactics, Nazi ambitions at Geneva, and papal calls for film censure. It notes Ethiopia as a cautionary case, discusses Christian heritage alliances at Princeton, British views on Germany and Japan, a grim take on capital punishment headlines, and Pan American Airways plans to rapidly connect South America to New York and Chicago.
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South America
New York
Chicago
Pan-American Airways
Local Visitors and Homecomings Highlight Bur rsville Notes
Bur rsville residents hosted relatives and visitors from Mechanicsburg Harrington Boothwyn and New Jersey over the week. Frank Colescott and son Frank Jr visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Colescott. James Outten and John Wooters stayed with the Smiths. Cleve Laney and Rev Tra Ciuin were guests of relatives. George Cahall returned to Chicago after a stay. Allen Moore of Hobbs visited grandparents the Moores. Perfection Oil Stoves and Quick Meal ranges advertised by M K Newnam.
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Frank Colescott
Frank Jr
Mechanicsburg
John Colescott
James Outten
Harrington
John Wooters
Everett Smith
Cleve Laney
Boothwyn
Tra Ciuin
George Cahall
Chicago
Rosie Hutd
Henry
New Jersey
Allen Moore
Hobbs
John Moore
County Commissioners to Hear Objections on Gareys Mill Pond Ditch
Notice is hereby given that the Caroline county Board of County Commissioners will sit at the Courthouse in Denton on Tuesday August 11 1936 at 2 o clock p m to hear objections to the Drainage Commission report on the Gareys Mill Pond Ditch in the Second Election District from the Burrsville Greensboro road to the George Stewart farm via Ellwanger and Rieck lands where a temporary ditch now exists. W S Rutter Clerk.
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Caroline County
Denton
Drainage Commission
Garey’s Mill Pond
Burrsville-Greensboro
George Stewart
Ellwanger and Rieck
W.S. Rutter
For Sale Delco lighting plant with batteries and engine
For sale a 750 watt 32 volt Delco lighting plant complete with batteries and engine. Price is reasonable for quick removal. Contact Tele nham 107 TF PUN Today TABIt R. D. Whitney in Denton Maryland.
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Delco
Telenham
Twenty Five Years Ago in Caroline County News
A summary of local happenings includes purchases and relocations such as John T. Carter buying the Burraville parsonage, A G Saulsbury’s wheat yield on the Sipple farm, and John L George and Fried P Stafford taking over Thawley & Brother meat shop. Camp privileges, summer excursions, construction plans on Main Street, and a Holiness camp meeting near Unistown are noted alongside family updates, marriages in Baltimore, naval service moves, visits to Rehoboth Beach, and obituaries for Sadie Cook and Mrs. Wright. A Hartly shooting incident involving two boys and the Hartly–Anderson area camp meeting are also reported, with several civic and social updates throughout Caroline and nearby counties.
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John T. Carter
M. P
Burraville
A. G. Saulsbury
Sipple Farm
Delaware
John L. George
Fried P. Stafford
Thawley & Brother
Concord Camp
Robert L Breeding
C. J. Colona
Camden
N. J
E. R. Monroe
China
H. A. Shirley
Elmer Joy
Africa
Leroy S. Merriken
I. R. Merriken
Federalsburg
Canada
Baltimore
Samuel M. Lowery
Rachel W. Redden
Denton
Lowery
State Roads Service
Redden
O. J. Redden
George C. Carmine
Revenue Cutter Service
Caroline
North Atlantic
Seneca
Apache
Chesapeake Bay
John A. Mackintosh
Emma VY. McClayton
Mildred McClayton
Edward T. Tubbs
Frances
Alice
Clara Tubbs
Mary Horsey Copeland
Rehoboth Beach
S. F. Raleigh
R. M. Raleigh
Ridgely
Johnstown
Cambria
Indiana
Ferdinand Baynard
Chincoteague Island
Clarence
Nannie Melvin
Mary Melvin
L. Stanley Deakyne
Baltimore Star
Gladys Westerfield
Cecil County
Maggie Redden
Richmond, Va
Albert Gantt
Sadie Lavinia Cook
Clinton Cook
Second Street
Cook
John
Elizabeth Russell
Chestertown
Messrs. J. Homer Russell
William G. c and
Lewin L. Russell
Mass Hester Russell
Besse
Ford Cook
Edna Stevens
Charles E. Stevens
J. Gibson Gantt
W. J. D. Lucas
Denton Cemetery
Marc Bryant
J. H.C. Legg
J. Kemp Stevens
Allen Bryant
G. R. Percy
Thomas L. Dawson
William J. Blachiston
Dawson
Marrage
Aldelaide Stayer
Mr. Dawson
Thomas L
Martha Dawson
Chester Town
John R. Wright
Chaptank
Mary Ann Kimmey
Dorchester County
Jesse Wright
Seaford
Del
W. James Wright
Walter M. Waight
Choptankh
Ollie R. Wright
Easton
RB. Messick
Fedaalsburg
J. d
Hartly
Matthew Hojo
Hojo
R. A. Davis
Dover
Powell
Jones
Anderson’s Corner
Sudler’s Woods
Sudlersville
J. C. Spry
Joan G. Reed
Myrtle Dukes
Columbia University
Hattie Dukes
R. C. Smith
University of Pennsylvania
Slats Diary recalls odd week of small town life
Oliver N Warren presents Slats diary style notes from a Sunday to Saturday week. Entries mention elections, a Ford named Regulator, an editor, a betrothal, lectures, smallpox vaccination debates, a trip to the movie, and a kiss at a dark film. The voice blends humor and period slang with casual family scenes.
Pineapple and Cucumber Salad From Household Hints
A vintage recipe instructs gelatin soaked in cold water then dissolved in boiling water. It adds sugar salt vinegar and lemon juice, then folds in cucumber and pineapple before chilling and unmolding onto lettuce with mayonnaise and paprika garnish.
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Welkly Business Survey
Farm Life Insurance
BR. M. Hofer
Atlantic
Ethiopia
Wikes
Princeton University
Princeton University Alliance
Marquis of Lothian
Iis
Japan
Italy
Hauptman
Burrsville
M. K. Newnam
R. D. Whitney
Denton, Md
Oliver N. Warren
Farley
Hamilton
Regulator
Ahe City
Sweet Hart
Sis
Citty
Ant Liz
Jane
Eunice Ellis
Home Economist
Eastern Shore Public Service
Neewspaape
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