History making era spans law politics and society
The piece argues that modern times are history making in law, government, science, and social life. It notes the surge of new legislation, European political strife, social experiments, and advances in psychology and education, while reflecting on press influence and the daily judgment of newspapers. It cites Roosevelt and Landon, New York papers, and a quote from Charles R. Miller on the press’s continual scrutiny.
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Europe
Edward Wallis Simpson
British Empire
Judgment Day for the Press in the 1930 Election
Morgantown Post discusses claims the American press was ineffective in the November 3 election. It notes critics say Roosevelt faced 80 percent of national daily circulation, while Christian Century condemns arrogance and greed but arguments rest on flawed premises and shaky legs.
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Morgantown Post
Roosevelt
Christian Century
Landon
America
Daily Press
Advertising test questions from Lincoln Republican
A historical notice outlines a retail clinic's advertising test questions. It asks if ads target desired merchandise, grab attention, are legible, simple, dramatize key points, spark interest to read and buy, show definite prices, reveal fashions and factors, explain benefits and value, and uncover hidden strengths.
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Lincoln Republican
Selling Attitudes and Value in Consumer Decisions
The passage questions whether price deters desire, if sales tactics are tight or flimsy, and if believability and store representation influence demand. It asks whether the offering is worth the cost and likely to recoup expenses, weighing perception against financial viability.
Toronto memoir of Millars derby and a funny will
The piece notes the end of the great Stork Derby and Toronto literary humor. It highlights Tops interviewee planning to spend prize money on a divorce, a wife who bore twelve children in ten years, and a misspelled register threaten the award. It recalls Charles Vance Millar who funded the derby with a humorous, serious will gifting shares to ministers reformers and temperance leaders in Ontario.
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Toronto
Tops
Charles Vance Millar
Ontario Jockey Club
Samuel D. Chown
W. E. Raney
Kenilworth Jockey Club
Sandwich
O'Keefe
Toronto ‘Temperance Federation
Mark Twain
Batson Names Deputies and Staffing Changes
Evans has not announced deputy replacements but is expected to keep most of the force. Deputy Batson moves to the assessor's office, with Joseph Mask likely to fill the vacancy. A stenographer will join the prosecuting attorney elect Francis L. Warder, replacing Miss Elizabeth Stuck who has served since early in the Watkins administration.
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Batson
Evans
Mask
Joseph Mask
Francis L. Warder
Elizabeth Stuck
W. Merle Watkins
Warder
What’s What at a Glance Washington World
Washington World column by Charles P. Stewart discusses President Roosevelt’s South American trip, warning readers not to assume broad knowledge of Latin nations or China. The piece recounts a farm visit in Argentina, misdiagnoses of livestock diseases, and a cautious stance on U.S. quarantine rules for foreign livestock.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Jess
China
White House
Buenos Aires
U.S
Argentina
Agriculture Department
Office swaps place magistrates and staff
Hoy G. White Sr will occupy the office held by Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys. A B Knabenshue will move into the office formerly W E Rightmire used.
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Hoy G. White, Sr
Ona C. Jefferys
A. B. Knabenshue
W. E. Rightmire
Ofee
Telling Me! By William Ritt
A satirical column notes low priced airplanes may hit markets, Europe tugs at sides amid rising war talk, Mussolini’s plumed helmets mocked, Christmas bills loom, Congress convenes January 4, and Spain’s civil conflict foreshadows wider wars with veterans and displaced patriots involved.
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William Ritt
Central Press
Franco British proposal moves ahead with agreed principle
The text suggests Italy likely agreed in principle before the plan was announced, indicating initial consensus among major powers. France and Britain appear aligned on the proposal, with Italy's stance seemingly favorable prior to disclosure.
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Italy
League warns on Franco British move risk to peace
Officials warn the Franco British initiative signals an effort to pressure Germany and Italy over Spain. Observers say the plan could backfire if Berlin and Rome refuse to join, complicating peace prospects in the region.
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Germany
Italy
Spain
Gay Renounces High Life Finds Quiet Happiness at Home
After breaking her engagement to Christian Scott, Gay returns to work as a check girl and finds contentment in a modest Detroit flat. She reflects on past ambitions, reshapes her life with simple comforts, and reopens contact with Wayne, setting the stage for a new chapter amid memories of glamour and romance.
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Gay
Christiay
Christian
Erskine Street
Jean
Carberry
Christian Scott
Woodward Avenue
Hallowe'sn
the Pontchartrain
Mr. Carberry
Mr. Scott
Gaye
Wilson
Breck
Phoenix
Arizona
Peggy
Wayne
Detroit
Grace
Wilsons
White Sulphur
Tim
Eleanor Keenan
Eleanor
Grst
Bes
Elleanor
Gulltary
Trousseau Christian Scott
Spaniards urged to vote on form of government in plebiscite
A national plebiscite was called as the Spaniards would choose their government by ballots after an armistice. The protest to convene a special council session arose from international tensions sparked by Germany and Italy recognizing the insurgents, viewed as a de facto war against the government.
Retired constructor William W. Davis dies at 84
William W. Davis a retired constructor died in Huntington aged 84 The death notice records his age and profession in the final brief obituary from the Huntington column.
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Huntington
William W. Davis
Guessing the opening bid in a contract bridge game
Central Press columnist E V Shepard explains opening bids in a Howell movement. He analyzes when to start with 2 Spades 2 No Trumps or 3 No Trumps and how partner’s strength affects the final choice. He discusses grand slams no trumps and the importance of querying North’s hand.
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Howell
South
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