Alabama Legislature Taxes and Press Calls Spur Veto Debate
In Alabama the 1935 Legislature faces criticism over a pay raise for lawmakers and extra clerical expenses. The Birmingham Post urges Gov Graves to veto an anti sedition bill, arguing it threatens free press and constitutional guarantees. The Eagle notes the political tension, urging restraint and emphasizing public interest over tax hikes and further spending.
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Goat Hill
Buprama
Birmingham Post
Graves
Graven
Ure Bil
Alabama
Nuniher
Tan
Selma residents attend visiting relatives and local events
The piece notes Mic Eton Griffith of Selma visiting relatives in Charice ton BC with Mrs Jeo Lurie and Randolph Lurie returning from a trip. It mentions Miss Willie Pearle Carter winning high score in a contest, T J Whatley Sr winning a boys prize, a Negro theater opening on North Mt Andrews, a courthouse meeting for a Fourth of July celebration, and a German ban on cotton goods for explosives.
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Miso Janie Palmer
Corde
Elinor Murphies
Troy
Augusta Martin
Ozark
Lila Dougias
Luverne
Virginia Atchison
Columbia
Willie Pearle Carter
T. J. Whatley, Sr
Lincoln Gettysburg address used in beer ad sparks protest
The Fayetteville Observer reports a Methodist church official accusing sacrilege after a radio ad quoted Lincoln's Gettysburg address to promote beer. Debates arise over copyright and the use of sacred or historic text in advertising.
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Lincoln
Neris Plokalt
Board of Temperance, Prohibition
Methodist Episcopal Church
Abraham Lincoln
Deer
Pickett
Fayetteville
N. C
Problem in Distribution Who Has the Answer
A Chinese dying left eleven sheep and three sons with a will granting one half to the eldest, one quarter to the second, and one sixth to the youngest. A wise man adds his own sheep to reach twelve, then allocates halves, quarters, and sixths, and when he returns his sheep home the division seems to match the will. The tale is from The Golden Book.
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Aix
Maryland Catapult Mystery Sparks Online Rumor
A cryptic post titled Maryland Catapult circulates online, prompting speculation about a possible social gathering or stunt. No verified details emerge, leaving readers uncertain about the event or its organizers.
Washington Letter on Roosevelt Health and New Deal Tactics
Paul Mallon reports on Roosevelt health rumors amid tax strategy disputes in Congress. Observers note improved appearance but increased irritability. plans for summer are limited. West served on the liaison role, while a new review board emerges to oversee New Deal actions. Graft concerns arise from TVA audits and a McCarl clash over a dam film project.
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Hyde Park
O'Neill
NRA
General Friescourger
Reds
Chemical Warfare Service
General Fries
Fattter Haas
Tabor Advisory Board
Isador Lubin
Yebor Atatiatice
Assntant Commerce
Dickineon
John Upp
Karnera Louts
McCarl
TVA
Realistic note cites Eve apple confusion as peach
A fragmentary note suggests scientists claim Eve’s apple was a peach and plays on the tale with a playful pun about Adam and a fictitious “femon-Lowell” Evening Lender, reflecting speculative language.
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Eve
Adam
Lowell
Maas
New York Letter by 0 0 Maintire
Diary style notes from New York writer recounting France commentary by Gilbert White and a WWI era cinema gossip arc. Mentions Major Tardiey in Japan Russia intrigue, David Wark Griffith in England, and travels of Arthur Hiriabone, Edgar Wallace, Sinclair Lewis, and A G Wells. Includes anecdotes about press agents, Tom Geraghty in London, Van Loon’s poetry series, and Brevities on Benchley Browne Ripley Lawrence Pons Gaxton Munthe and a Russia baseball oddity with “Comrade Umpire.”
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France
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Wiltiam Rose Benet
Sdmira- Hon
Arthur Bomers Rothe
Jeffrey
Gentlemas
Major Tardiey
Japan
Russias
Ferry Laon Wilson
Domnibus
Ruggles
London
Galaren
David Wark Griffith
Arthur Hiriabone
America
Florida
Broadway
Edgar Wallace
Sinclair Lewis
A. G. Wells
Bagatelles
Robert Benchley
Harvard
Courten Browne
Seattle
Rob Ripley
Mietropolis
Gertrude Lawrence
Lily Pons
Billy Gaxton
Henry Tames
New ‘York
Alex Munthe
San Michele
The Sheepman's Son and Humorous Quips From A Page
A garbled collage of quotes and jokes appears from an old page. It includes lines attributed to Dean Inge and Bruce Barton, a ditty about Harold and sheep, and a quip about life and a radio. The text also mentions Maryland and references Exchange humor.
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Harold
Maryland
How's Your Health by Dr Iago Goldstein
A short vignette about children starting a monthly magazine with Mary as editor and four contributors. The Joneses observe progress with interest while Mr Stith offers costly suggestions and help. The first issue fails, the children publish a private second magazine, and learn independence without adult interference.
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Mary
Joneses
Stith
Jones
Betty Brent Finds Three Careers After Hollywood Exit
Betty Brent, once a Hollywood star, now lives in a good apartment and pursues acting on screen radio and touring with a new act. She says leaving Hollywood helped her gain perspective and that wealth brought grief, not happiness, and she now works to assist others in need.
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Shakespeare
Evelyn Brent
Bea
Betty Brent
Hallywood
Congress and state urging action amid fragmented notes
A garbled mix of legislative items and local notices describes Senate and House activity on ship authorization and death sentence holding companies, plus a Montgomery Alabama Bar Association meeting dates. It mentions Currituck county vaccination notes and a Hollywood fan anecdote about Priscilla Doss.
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Mondat
Senate
Authardy
Mt Banking
Omenihus Banking
BKL Auricutture
HOUSE
Age of Revolt in Childhood Faith and Independence
The article discusses a phase in child development where a child or teen resists parental and religious norms, seeking independence. It notes stronger opposition when parents are devout or strict and that rebellion can intensify as methods of authority fail. It highlights atheistic or religious shifts and warns against coercive discipline which may backfire.
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Arene
Bob Peep
Rip the dog flees pursuers in Sundown Stories
Rip dragged by a leash through a coastal town escapes pursuing dogs and frightened by his capture from Puddle Muddle. He seeks the railway to guess a route home toward Willy Nilly and the others, while being chased by angry dogs and worn by fear and fatigue.
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Willy Nilly
Rip
Merled
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