Tokyo’s Rebuilding boom transforms a city
A lengthy report describes Tokyo’s post earthquake reconstruction with steel bridges, electric transit, and new districts. It notes the flood of modern infrastructure, from elevated bridges to bamboo scaffolding, and details government plans extending into new regions east of Sumida. The piece highlights rapid transit, public buses, and the spread of industry as Tokyo evolves into a modern metropolis under imperial and national planning efforts.
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New York
London
Tokyo
Moore
National Society
Washington
Ion
Goliessal
Ting
Haramers
Unites States
Sumida
Ely Indus
Yokohama
Capital
United
Smal Capliv
Thal
Food waste and hunger loom amid global shortages and protests
A fragmented 1931-era reflection contrasts world hunger with profligate burning of crops and commodities in the face of high tariffs and profit motives. It notes China starving millions, Germany deaths by self harm, and Latin American surpluses burned to chase money. A separate column predicts legal beer will fail to satisfy youth, arguing for home brewing due to price and weak strength.
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Nalilinsis
America
Brazil
Czechoslovakia
Danube
China
Germany
Singing as a cure for low mood and national morale
In Minneapolis last week two men spoke at a Norwegian gathering about using song to lift spirits. Gow Floyd B Olson of Minnesota and Prof Tverey urged developing a 2 init national culture through music. They argued modern life is too commercial and that cheerful songs can unite people despite economic conditions.
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Minneapolis
Gow
Floyd B. Olson
Minnesota
Enid
Tver ‘Ey
Earl Ters
Blasti
Alile
Obo
Bridge Exam Proposal Prompts Licensing Test Idea
A criticism of bridge as a gambling lure prompts a proposal that players undergo a licensed examination to play. The editor cites a Kansas City crime to argue that tests should assess mental poise, not skill, and warns such laws would exclude serious players. Also listed is a laundry heater ad offering a two-hole coal unit at a steep discount.
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Sen
Art
Kansas City
Nso
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Ilam
Sub- Sundey School
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Hays
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Austin
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First National Bank
Eagle Lake, Texas
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