Roosevelt Renomination At Democratic Convention
Franklin D. Roosevelt and John N. Garner were renominated by acclaim at the Philadelphia Democratic National Convention attended by about 110,000 at Franklin Field. The platform urged New Deal progress, soil conservation, farm aid, and constitutional amendments to enable federal action on key issues.
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League of Nations discussed reform and lifting sanctions
In Geneva leading powers met to consider lifting League of Nations sanctions on Italy and Haile Selassie urged freedom for Ethiopia. Observers expect reorganization talks, with possible postponement of changes until September. Separately, the steel industry vowed to resist unionization efforts, defending secret ballots and collective bargaining free from coercion.
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Mediterranean Conference Seeks Settlement of Naval Issues
In Montreux Switzerland an international conference aimed to settle Mediterranean military and naval disputes. The talks address the Dardanelles demilitarization under the 1923 Lausanne treaty and tensions from Turkey's fortification requests. Britain and Japan align against Russia amid naval power shifts.
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Roosevelt Faces Close Election as Third-Party Threat Looms
The piece analyzes how Wolf and other observers fear a Lemke Coughlin Townsend third-party bid could swing Minnesota and perhaps other states to Landon, while Roosevelt aims to secure key eastern states. It notes shifts in state loyalties, the impact of the tax bill opposition within Democrats, and the potential balance of a near-even House affecting Roosevelt’s agenda.
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Kingfish) Long
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Anti-gambling law sparks Grudge in Crimson Gulch
Three-Finger Sam explains Crimson Gulch uses an anti-gambling rule to break up games when a novice keeps winning money, implying a citywide measure tied to gambling and local sport.
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One-Man Rain Stick Joke
A humorous quip about saving for a rainy day features a man and a boy discussing umbrellas and hidden savings in a punchy exchange. The exchange highlights thrift and clever wordplay in a lighthearted kitchen-table moment.
With Rope or Gun Student Spoof of Death Threat to Stevenson
A Stray Stories joke features a student asking what topic will be given, and a professor declaring that tomorrow they shall take the life of Robert Louis Stevenson, prompting the student to come prepared.
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Answered at Last How Far Is Up Phrase Origin
The quotation plays on a paradoxical riddle about distance and perspective, invoking a humorous line about up and down. It reflects a playful, philosophical tone and concerns a common joke about measurements and relative positions.
Syllable Puzzle: form ten words from two-column parts
Two columns of syllables are provided. Combine one syllable from the first column with one from the second to form ten complete words.
Cuticura Advertises Eczema Relief With Customer Letters
Grateful letters recount eczema improvement after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting five years of itching and watery bumps relieved after three soaps and three tins. Ad promotes soap and ointment 25 cents each with free samples and mail order address.
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