Rich Mine of Wealth in Southern Scenery
Arthur Brisbane praises Florida as part of a broader claim that the Southern States boast vast, undeveloped wealth in their scenery. He argues that upon full exposure, beauty will translate into hundreds of millions in wealth for Virginia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, urging unified-promotional effort.
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Virginia
Gulf
Carolinas
Tennessee
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Gadsden
Hand in Hand Meeting Brings Morgan County Singers Together
Decatur Daily reports a Wednesday night gathering of Morgan County singers praising the hand in hand approach between farmer and city folks. The writer notes farmers’ sociable, easygoing nature contrasts with city haste, yet both sides share sociable spirit and varied life take.
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Morgan County
Decatur Daily
Dothan Chronicle Briefs From 20 Years Ago
Twenty years ago in Dothan two hundred cases were on the spring circuit court docket. A fire destroyed the residence of John Reeves on West Crawford Street. Mrs T H McIntyre hosted Miss Ophelia Hunter and guests on South St Andrews. Miss Hazel Wiley of Troy visited Miss Evelyn Farmer. Mrs S O Carlisle and Miss Lucile McLure returned from Columbia. Others include visits by Miss Hunter’s friends, Mrs C A Croom of Gordon, Mr and Mrs T J Powell of Prichard, and J Felix Walker’s trip to Newton.
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John Reeves
West Crawford Street
T. H. McIntyre
Ophelia Hunter
South St. Andrews Street
Central
South St .Andrews
Dathan
Alabama
Hillside
Education of Mr Garner Herding Wild Jackasses
A Washington Post quotation reflects on the burdens of guiding unruly figures as Speaker Garner concedes the difficulty of managing difficult colleagues and political stances. The remark frames Garner’s leadership challenge with a humorous animal metaphor.
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Garner
Washington Post
Timid Soul and Tiger Rug Joke From Cehlerade Lookout
A clipped humor note observes a timid character who spares a tiger, asking why he did not shoot it for a rug. The fragment from Cehlerade Lookout presents a wry, period vibe of oddball jokes and local quips.
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Cehlerade
Why Raise Taxes As Government Bonds Debate
The Thomasville Times Enterprise discusses why taxes must rise to cover a billion dollar deficit while Congress may fund public works with bonds. It argues bond exemptions keep markets liquid, questions taxing exemptions on U S bonds and state and local bonds, and notes how tax rules affect investment choices and public revenue.
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U. S
Peeks at Prosperity in a Depressed Nation
Curtis Gover humor column critiques the 1932 outlook, mocks forecasts of revival, and satirizes Hoover era politics. Mentions Ford, Wells, Einstein, and Winchell while lampooning optimism, unemployment, and economic strain with flourishes on public attitudes and media buzz.
Springtime Musings and Local Oddities Echo in Alabama
A scattered column blends whimsical spring thoughts with anecdotes from Alabama towns. It cites jokes about pregnancy claims, car restoration ads, divorce opinions, tornado insurance, a kissing dare tale with strangers, Dothan fishing secrecy, politics, tap dancing, knitting classes, and urban musings on security and small-town life. The item reads as reflective, humorous miscellany with local color and named places.
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Ripley
Dothan
The Sieve by N Frank Pridgen
A light column of short squibs and opinion bits from N Frank Pridgen touching on local election mood church offerings and social quirks. The piece jabs Alabama politics focusing on Huey Long and public figures while mixing humor and local color amid a Dathan setting.
Conservative singing teachers warn against crooning
A convention of singing teachers in Dayton concludes crooning harms singers throats though actual crooning by vocalists appears rare. The symposium notes caution against prolonged soft singing and encourage clear vocal techniques.
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Dayton News
New York Letter on Trash Trucks and Civic Frustration
In a satirical New York Letter William Gaines imagines William Shakespeare watching city life. A waste wagon crew and a protesting taxpayer frame a sharp portrait of urban din and bureaucratic indifference. A burly driver answers a city official with a blunt, defiant question: What you gonna do about it.
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New York
William Shakespeare
Tin Can Test Demonstration At City Hall Square
A quirky city test of garbage handling skills featured one man dragging tin cans along pavement while another shouted directions for five blocks. The demonstration aimed to evaluate padding devices for ashcans but quickly showed their ineffectiveness as cans were knocked flat and tinware beaten with loud ferocity.
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Wh Cn
City Hall Square
Garbage Army
Explorers Ride Secret Eighth Avenue Subway Debut Season
An exploring party rode the new exclusive Eighth Avenue subway while spectators were absent. Diana Tate Smith balances Bryn Wawr studies with heavy commuting as her college career continues this season. The ONeill trilogy ends soon after daily performances from 5 30 to 11 30 with supper break. Belle Bakers early stages paid $3 at nine then $15 later in her career.
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Eighth Avenue
Diana Tate Smith
Bryn Wawr
O'Neill
Belle Baker
East Side
Fiorello La Guardia Boots Sales Tax From House
Washington letter portrays Fiorello La Guardia as a dynamic House fighter who mocked the sales tax with a football punt gesture. He led the anti tax talk, refused lunch for the vote, and kept alert in the chamber, following discussions closely with vivid enthusiasm and restrained triumph.
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Washington
Fiorello la Guardia
House
Ways and Means
Fiorello
la Guardia
Generosity as welcome as a ride with Sir Malcolm Campbell
A compact note compares welcome generosity to joining Sir Malcolm Campbell at 254 miles per hour, using a vivid simile from the Washington Post.
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Sir Malcolm Campbell
Washington Post
Chinese kidnappers face firing squad in Shanghai
Four Chinese kidnappers in Shanghai were executed by firing squad. The Pasadena Star-News notes China's action against kidnapping, highlighting a harsh justice approach and signaling strong state control over violent crime.
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Shanghai
Pasadena Star-News
Talks to Parents
A mother’s controlling feeding style shapes her daughter Betty’s eating. At home Betty eats poorly unless supervised, but with her aunt and hungry cousins she eats all that is offered. The dates incident shows how parental attitudes condition a child’s eating and the need to present meals factually without coaxing.
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Betty
Mother
How's Your Health by Dr Lago Goldston
In 1882 Robert Koch identified the tuberculosis germ and this fiftieth anniversary piece notes progress in control and prevention. It warns against premature vaccine claims while highlighting quarantine, sanitation, and public health measures as ways to curb diseases like tuberculosis and typhoid.
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Lago Goldston
Robert Koch
Europe
United States
Th Jove Plans Ginger in Snooty Cheetah's Broth
A cryptic note hints at schemes by Th Jove to mix up a rival camp involving the Cheetah, Antelope, and Hyena. The tangle suggests playful rival tactics and social maneuvering among the animal clans.
April Fool Day Pranks At The Magic Maker’s Home
Peggy and John share April showers and a playful day with Surprises the Magic Maker. Wag-Wag-Wag the dog enjoys the attention as the trio attempt and fail to fool each other, ending with everyone smiling at the clever dog’s reaction.
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Peggy
John
Magic Maker
Wag
Childhood form of tuberculosis described in adults' lungs
Tuberculosis can appear in adults as a destructive ulcerative process in the lungs, with a preliminary non active stage labeled the childhood type. The disease starts when the tuberculosis germ invades the body and creates a local reaction, mainly in lymph glands around the lung roots.
Menus of the Day Supper Lobster Sandwiches and Desserts
The menu lists Lobster Sandwiches and Supper items with Swim Pirkin Chocolate Cake Tea Rhubarb Skorteske. Items appear as a compact daily selection featuring seafood and sweets in a regional dining guide.
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Evelyn Farmer
S. O. Carlisle
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J. Felix Walker
Newton
MR. Garner
Congress
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Thomasville Times-Enterprise
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Curtis
Henry Ford
Dayton
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H. G. Wells
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Bronx
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Watson
Ho-Ho
Walter Winchell
Middlewestern City
Lawrence Tibbett
N. Frank Pridgen
Huey Long
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Wiliam Gaines
Herbert Plummer
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Mary Graham Bonner
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