Surrender to Time: Holmes Resigns from Supreme Court
On January 13 1922 Oliver Wendell Holmes the retiring justice of the United States Supreme Court announced his resignation due to advancing age Hoovers announcement noted his long service and the weariness of fatigue marking the end of an era in the high court Holmes appointed by Roosevelt in 1902 served fifty years on the bench and remained in active service for nineteen years beyond eligibility a dissenter famed for his opinions the elder jurist leaves a nation saddened by the passing of a judicial giant.
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Useless Brave Attempt Ends in Cashier Death at Arkansas Paper
James E. Chapple, 55, cashier of The Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock, was killed resisting robbers to save the weekly payroll. The piece argues such resistance is foolhardy against armed robbers, saying the best course is to do nothing and wait for others to respond.
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Arkansas Gazette
Little Rock
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Baking prizes spark from local school cake contest
Two cents years ago in Dothan 1203 at Mt Marianna was in Dora OT JOA. Turner of Thomasville and Miss Nix of Sates helped judge a cake baking contest by a local baking company. A three act play Cup and Catler was presented by pupils at the school auditorium.
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Echool Auditarium
Decatur Chamber of Commerce Sparks Growth in 1932
Decatur businessmen formed a Chamber of Commerce with about 309 members, signaling a strong start to 1932. The Morgan County capital’s active commercial group aims to boost town welfare, with Limestone watching progress and hoping for the new organization’s success.
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Borah Urges Federal Salary Cuts in Retrenchment Plan
Openka Daily News reports Senator Borah favors cutting federal salaries starting at the $2,000 to $2,500 range by ten percent as a national retrenchment measure. He cites dollar purchasing power gains and boosts Congressmen pay cuts from $10,000 to $9,000 as part of the plan.
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Openka Daily News
Itinerant Tenant Farmers Move Yearly in the South
The South’s tenant farmers are a moving population, driven by blood to migrate yearly. Many leave due to harsh housing and limited prospects, though some landlords are fair. The piece asks landlords to consider how they treat tenants, as poor conditions push families to depart when contracts end.
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Mine Mule and a Memorial
The piece recalls a mine mule named Jack that served a Missouri origin story and Bellaire Ohio home, cherished by Jake Heatherington who built a stairway memorial after the animal’s death. Now the mule’s monument is torn down, prompting calls for animal protection action in Washington, D.C. with tribute to the mule’s labor powering factories and civilization.
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Jake Heatherington
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Bellaire
Ohio
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
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Brooklyn Eagle
Alabama Bank Stability With Few Failures In Year
Alabama shows a strong banking record with 34 bank closings statewide amid 294 insured banks. Despite higher national failures in Indiana and Arkansas leading regional contrasts, Alabama deposits and institutions remain solid and trusted by the public, per the Seima Times Journal.
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Seima Times-Journal
Democratic Slogans Lead Texas Writer to Slogan Victory
The Pathfinder Magazine contest named J. J. Stubbs of Robstown Texas as author of the best Democratic slogan He Haw We re Coming Back for next year The judges include Senator Copeland of New York Sheppard of Texas and Dill of Washington The second best slogan Vote Democratic and Eat regularly was submitted by Edwin A. Halsey Spartanburg Journal attache to the United States Senate
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Robstown
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Edwin A. Halsey
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Spartanburg Journal
International bankers mocked as villains in satire
A satirical piece portrays bankers as hypocritical front figures while exposing their fondness for indulgence and control. It mocks foreclosures and debt manipulation, suggesting even a financier’s family life and abroad trips reveal a tempering of menace. The Tribune notes the wide reach of such caricature.
New York Letter hints O Neill prize win for Mourning Becomes Electra
Herbert Plummer notes Broadway belief that Eugene O Neill will win the Pulitzer drama prize for Mourning Becomes Electra barring a challenger. He recalls last year's controversy over Susan Glaspell's Alison's House and questions the committee's intentions and future plans for an annual Pulitzer prize.
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Cats and a Persian join a Manhattan refuge for needy felines
The Forty-eighth Street farm shelters runaway and abandoned cats as a new, exceptionally beautiful Persian arrives. Diana the cat disputes with Daffy the dog while the writer muses on cats sleeping on the typewriter and wonders if all columnists share a catty urge, referencing Charles Crane’s Our Copy Cat column.
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Debutantes Orbit Bud Ay Amid Society Page Buzz
New York debutantes have attracted wide publicity for Bud Ay as they chase him onto the society page. The scene features two notably greasy looking Broadway playboys drawing attention in the social milieu.
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Bloom Leads Nation toward Washington Bicentennial
Washington Letter details Sol Bloom of New York as associate director for the George Washington bicentennial. It notes praise and criticism of his push for a nationwide Washington birthday celebration and describes a Capitol Hall controversy over commercialism and festivity. Bloom later faced the uproar by returning to the House to confront the debate.
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Bloom Emerges Victor in a Fierce House Attack
Bloom faced multiple attackers and, with cool precision, defeated them one by one. He stood firm under the assault and exited the house amid cheering supporters. The rivals appeared intent on harming his scalp, but Bloom’s resourcefulness prevailed.
Washington Not To Be Commercialized, Scholar Warns
The clash centered on Beck of Pennsylvania accusing Washington of becoming an advertising medium. Bloom countered with Pennsylvania residents’ knowledge of Washington. Soon after, Rioom received a letter from Reck praising Rioom’s handling and urging memory of Washington remain uncommercialized.
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Roller Skating Holiday Crash Injures Twenty Children
Florence Timer-Newe reports in Birmingham during Christmas holidays twenty children on roller skates were struck and injured by automobiles. The item notes Santa Claus is typically thoughtful but urges DJs and girls to be careful where they use roller skates.
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How's Your Health By Dr Lago Goldston
Dr Lago Goldston explains prophylaxis and aaphylaxis in simple terms. He discusses itching reflexes as examples and notes how scratching can help or worsen conditions like ringworm eczema and asthma. He traces historical observations of anaphylaxis and links to asthma hay fever urticaria and similar diseases.
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The Contented Wombat Says It All
Peggy loves the wombats at once noting their gentle look and strong claws for burrowing and building. The wombat speaks of contentment, pleasures in vegetables and herbs, and a quiet life. It muses that there may be others who prefer people, but it would not care to be one.
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Talks to Parents by Alice Judson Peale
A mother often scolds a polite but persistent child who replies I minute. The piece argues that children imitate parents and that gentle behavior, consistency, and keeping promises teach better than harsh correction. It urges parents to model courtesy, fairness, and timely fulfillment of commitments.
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Alice Judson Peale
Same Car for 15 Years Wins Alabama Man’s Loyalty
Birmingham January 2 AP W H Dollar has driven his car for 15 years since 1915. He has logged over 200000 miles and believes the vehicle will last the rest of his life despite new auto ideas.
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Wombat and Friend Take a Nap After Arrival
The text describes a scene where a Wombat and an unnamed companion settle in to rest after arriving. Acknowledgments are exchanged with thanks for coming, followed by both characters falling asleep. The fragment captures a quiet ending to a brief visit.
Ice Box Dinner Menu with Ham Loaf and Rolls
Menu items include Ham Loaf Ice Box Rolls Currant Fruit Salad French Apple Pudding Coffee. Directions list currant, milk, butter, salt, and chopped ingredients for a bake. Instructions mention mixing, buttering a pan, and baking in a moderate oven with sauce to accompany.
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