Ride to the library amid a sunlit August day
A narrator and Patrick plan a drive to the Satun library while Sylvia and Dorinda Belle are present. They discuss books, Bruce Hexson, and Ace's death as they travel across a causeway under a bright blue sky. The scene blends leisure with hints of past tragedy and a tense, evolving mood.
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Purick
Patrick
Satun Library
Sylvia
Mary
Bruce Hexson
Ace
Satan
Dissembling the Fog in 1936 Campaign This Warning
The piece warns that the 1936 campaign nears its end and predicts rough Election Day. It decries coercion by employers and banks to sway workers, notes the ballot’s secrecy, and argues corporations cannot legally contribute to politics though individuals may. It highlights intimidation through payroll material and bank statements.
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Landon
Franklin Roosveelt
Campaign rhetoric and labor fear at the mill
A letter complains of a mill using fear to influence voters by dismissing weekly workers and hiring outsiders. It criticizes stockholders and political interference, cites William Hard and a Forum article advocating public works, unemployment relief, and increased taxation to steer private capital toward social aims, warning against socialism.
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Republican National Committee
William Hard
Mr. Hard
Hard
Ward
Congress
Betting 4 To 1 On Roosevelt in 1932 Campaign
In June 1932, before the New Deal, a political wager appeared that Roosevelt would win the election. The note, by Charles Michelson, notes Wall Street betting at 4 to 1 for Roosevelt and that Governor Landon’s campaign moves had little effect on odds.
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Roosevelt
Wall Street
Landon
California
Charles Michelson
Democratic National Committee
Gypsy Truckster described as danger in trucking trade
Arthur Train Jr outlines the gypsy truckster who sells freight routes with promises of high weekly income. The piece cites brutal shifts, 18 to 24 hours on the road, and fatal accident risks. Regulation to cap driving hours is urged to protect the public and end the chaos in transportation.
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Arthur Train
Undiscovered Countries and Hidden Talents Quest
A motivational piece urges readers to explore inner thoughts and latent talents. It encourages venturing toward new ideas, pursuing aspirations despite age, and persevering through failures to achieve lasting success. It frames discovery as a heritage for future generations.
Discovering Undiscovered Countries of the Mind
An inspirational meditation urges perseverance and imagination. It emphasizes pursuing adventure within the mind, seeking beautiful thoughts as treasures, and exploring inner worlds rather than traveling far. The message champions curiosity, resilience, and the flame of quest.
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Necesary
Seven Seas
After Election Editorial Turmoil in Newspaper Choices
After the election the press will resume normal coverage and face a surplus of news. Editors determine what to print by judgment, balancing political focus with other events, shaping readers' perception through elimination.
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Hts
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T. L. Trice, Jr
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