War Fears and The Plain People in a Divided Nation
A writer argues Americans fear war but accept mob sentiment and leaders who push for conflict. He critiques armament talks in London among Britain, Japan, France, Italy, and the United States, calling for sober judgment and warning of public gullibility. He stresses that war harms ordinary citizens while elites profit, urging citizens to resist demagogues and defend peace. He invokes the costly realities of past wars and condemns national rush to arms.
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Japan
France
Italy
United States
Bruce
Nevis
Hitler
Homo KerRech
Perauaito
Princ
Church of the Holy Constitution
Enetres
Germany
Uris
Matend Tha Wolf
Peacock
Fareener
North Carolina Receives 50 Million Federal Relief Aid
The Federal relief package totals 50 million dollars for North Carolina, covering about 690000 people or 127000 families. On average roughly 800 dollars funded each family, a direct assistance handout rather than work relief, sparking political friction.
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Ageneien
North Carellan
Girac Reiter
Washington Letter from the GOP convention drift and rumors
Washington dispatch notes a dull Republican national committee meeting with old and new faces and stale speeches. It mentions an amicable drift between Frank Knox and Alt Landon, whispers of Hoover and Borah tensions, Vandenberg’s delegation, and concerns over booster rhetoric, stock market talk, and silver policy hints amid convention chatter.
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Washington
Congress
Dieregard
Chicago
Frank Knox
Kansas City
Alt Landon
Cleveland
Landon
Hoover
Borah
Knox
London
Milver
Weathered note on rain dampness and grease
A fragment from the St Louis Globe-Democrat notes damp conditions in rain and suggests people were kept dry with a greased preparation. The terse comment reflects a practical attitude toward wet weather.
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St_ Lonla Globe-Democrat
New York Letter Bi OC. 0 McINTYRBE New York
Long dispatch from New York describes W Somerset Maugham arriving worn and fatigued en route to the Caribbean. He hints at quitting playwriting for novels and short stories, noting strong American audience interest and an upcoming autobiography. The piece also portraits Ott Harbach's frugal habits, Josephine Baker’s nightlife, editor clashes over obscenity, Kaufman’s sharp collaboration, Regina Wallace’s career resilience, and assorted gossip on society figures and entertainers.
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New York
Etwd
Caribbean
Hollywood Gold
Enormouely
Maugham
French Riviera
Willie Maugham
Retening Dowagera
Horsechor Circle
Tough Luck Inquiries At An Exporter Workshop
Our Paper reports a puzzled scene where a crowd questions an exporter about what they do and who they are. The dialogue captures confusion and local curiosity as a Pullman porter is mentioned in a quizzical context. The brief item highlights everyday interactions in a transportation hub.
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Fox Pullman Porter
Not Going to Fikaven Salesman Fire Sighting Apparatus
Fragmentary item reports a salesman discussing a fire sighting device to be used in fifty years and a mistaken claim about ownership by a lady. Confused quotes imply a miscommunication about portability and convenience of a device.
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Eich
Bankuptcy Net
Bureau of Indian Affairs
D. A
Critt
Fiderty
Thal
Iit Maad
Dansk Weed Bled
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First Gob and Tid’s Courtship Reported in Odd Telegram
Fragmentary note references humorous exchange about flirting and marriage within a dated Reina Mercedes Galleon context. The readable text hints at a dialogue between two Gob characters and a mention of Tid and a girl, framed as a casual media blip aboard a ship.
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U.S
Reina Mercedes Galleon
Crisis in China Echoed by Foreign Policy Critics
A wry note from a Western observer: foreign deliveries of new state structures in eastern China seem as costly and disruptive as a Caesarean operation, illustrating deep concerns about the methods and consequences of rapid political change.
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China
Fragmented quote on models and gender roles
A garbled quotation contrasts a man model with a woman model. It asserts a difference as “one 185 bare possibility” versus “the other a naked fact,” attributed to U B West from Virginis Mountaineer.
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B. West
Virginis Mountaineer
Day’s Worst Fun Reflects Laval Decree Shock
The French Premier’s economy decrees draw sharp public reaction as Laval faces scrutiny from political observers. The Laval-Et Louis Post-Dispatch notes mounting concern over austerity measures impacting daily life and political stability.
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Laval—Et Louis Post-Dispatch
Definition miss noun branding married women in a film context
A brief dictionary entry notes the noun miss as a term used to brand married women in relation to a film titled the movie. It explains usage with minimal example context and highlights its classification as a dated or ironic label.
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Bévis
BROXEN BONES HOW TO HANDLE FRACTURES AND CARE
A health column explains fracture types and first aid. It defines simple and compound fractures, noting infection risk with skin breach and the impact of direction and magnitude of force. The piece emphasizes proper handling to avoid added disability and explains why bones resist certain stresses yet fail under others.
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United States
Tales to Parents by Mrs Brooks Peters Church
Eye strain from scarlet fever leaves Sam with glasses and long reading hours. Parents are urged to limit reading and rest the child to protect eye development, noting eye health as essential as heart and nerves in a growing child.
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Brooks Peters
Bam
Rioud
Sam
Waite
Booss Altoreth
Sweet Face Helps Santa Claus With Toy Lambs
Mary Graham Bonner presents a domestic Christmas vignette where Sweet Face assists Santa by shaping toy lambs and packing fruit and candy. A mishap with squeaking lambs tests Santa’s patience, but he repairs the damage and plans a Christmas Eve package run before departing.
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Sweet Face
Santa Claus
Santa
Sunita
Sweet Pace
Gants Claus
Sasita
Sverything
Hollywood barber Harry Adams trims Harold Lloyd hair prestige note
In Hollywood Dec 19 Harry Adams says film industry folks earn trust by talking shop and that Harold Lloyd is among his best customers for ten years Adams recalls Lloyd as a nice, talkative patron who visits studios or homes for cuts sometimes between scenes at Paramount and other times on set amid film work and sports chatter.
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Hollywood
Harry Adams
Iile
Harry
Harold Tanya
Harold Lloyd
Paramount
Harold Liord and the Hard Habit Talk
Harry Adams recalls Harold Liord and their decades long habit, noting Liord’s quiet nature and steady routines. Adams says Liord is a nice fellow and that locals call him Harold rather than Mr Liord, reflecting familiar community attitudes and a casual, intimate tone.
Trance Font Draws Pilgrims To Indian Shrine
In Ablahabad India thousands of pilgrims witnessed a remarkable trance at a holy font known as samadhi. A devotee remained immobile inside a cement tomb for 45 days, then emerged and drank orange juice, while a chant of Om rose from outside as the door opened.
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India
Ethuc
Aebel
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