New York Letter Sheds Light On Society’s Dazzling Set
A New York society portrait centers on Bre. B. Branwood Manken and the fashionable circle surrounding her. The piece paints vivid scenes from open events to fashionable hideaways in 34th Street to Bleeker Street, noting eyewear fashions and social rituals. It surveys actors, managers, and patrons, tracing a web of London and Paris influences, grand dining rooms, and glamorous wardrobes. The column captures a world of servants, marriages, and seasonal dress codes amid a city of cultural plates and social climbers. It highlights prominent names, venues, and the perpetual glare of public attention upon the elegant, artful lives that define high society.
Washington Letter by Paul Mallon on tax plan and Oliphant
Washington notes Harman Oliphant, general counsel to Morgenthau, hinted at new moves from President Roosevelt. The piece argues the administration’s tax program is minor, failing to curb the looming 1936 deficit, with limited impact on most taxpayers.
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Washington
Treasury
Harman Oliphant
General Counsal
Morgenthau
Capital Society
Bint
PACE
Dushan Eagle
Howard
Dariett
Roosevelt
New Deal
Gardner Harding
Adolph Berle
Harrizon
White House
San Diego
Becauae Congress
Campodella
Labor Day
Roosevelt era wealth sharing debate spread
A lengthy editorial fragment discusses the Roosevelt proposal for inheritance taxes to redistribute wealth. It cites Huey Long and reactions from The Baltimore Sun and Emoria editors, arguing for equality of opportunity while warning against centralized wealth seizure. The piece defends inheritance taxes as a budget tool and national policy.
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Roosevelt
Touma
America
Russia
Biro
Twenty Years Ago From The Eagle Files
A chaotic look back at past events including weather dangers, wartime notes, local visits and political opinions. The Eagle recounts a hurricane, wartime letters, visits to West Main Street and Birmingham, a dry versus wet newspaper debate, and commentary on New Deal tax plans and Roosevelt.
Chicago Matron and Cabot Share Tea Party Banter
A Chicago matron and Myre Cabot were seated together at a Boston tea party scene. The exchange centered on social etiquette and outside interests, with Cabot mentioning Boston practices and the matron replying about Chicago’s view and social dynamics.
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Chicago
Myre Cabot
Boston
Cabot
Tnland Toplea
Guineas Praised as Pest Eradicators in Alabama Farming
The Greenville Advocate notes guineas are efficient at eradicating boll weevils grasshoppers and other pests advising farms to allow them to roam. It describes guineas as common in Alabama though rare in restaurants and details their shy egg laying behavior and gender myths.
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Torial Pal
Trandele Frankfurter Phiosophy
White House
Th Jo
Farmore
Alabama
How's Your Health Seeps Through Mothers Watchful Eyes
A warted discussion on parental vigilance, describing how a mother observing children at play or listening to their chatter can glean insights into behavior and development. The piece warns against acting on incomplete notes yet suggests mindful watching to understand a child’s character and social tendencies.
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Irving-toom
Mary Ian Velyshahy
Fog at Barbary Coast Set Stuns Hollywood
In Hollywood Robben Coons notes an ambitious production of Barbary Coast using a large enclosed set covering three stages with a functioning movable schooner replica. Five fog pipes pour mineral oil and air to create ground hugging fog while Howard Hawks directs amid concerns of authenticity and temperature.
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Robben
Samart Goliwyn
San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce
Daya
Hollywood
Atom Man
Howard Hawks
Delusions Of Responsibility In A Devoted Mother
Mrs Young devoted mother gave hours daily to her children including taxiing, schooling, reading, meetings, and activities. She carried a heavy burden of duty, neglected laughter, and became tense, affecting family harmony and the children. A lighter, more balanced approach was urged.
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Jeff
Oldest Chords Girl Ready For Next Season At Met
Mme Maria Savage a Belgian born chorus girl at the Metropolitan Opera signs for her 28th consecutive season. She will be 70 next New Year's Day and has sung in opera for nearly 60 years amid a long career abroad and in the United States.
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New York
Amer
Jon
Mme
Maria Savage
Metropolitan Opera Company
Mme. Savage
Belgium
The Stolen Bone in Sundown Stories
In this Sundown Stories tale Rip is accused by a setter and pack of dogs of stealing a bone. Rip denies the claim as a tense standoff unfolds with the hunters arguing over ownership while Rip contemplates escape toward home. The animal chorus of voices presses the point of theft, each insisting the bone is theirs.
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Rip
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Libby Holman
Betty Starbuck
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Gamers! Motors
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Cottenwood
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Miseee Lucite
Betth Cotten
Birmingham
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