Zion City prosperity tied to Voliva control and prayer
The article discusses how William Irvine Voliva’s leadership and prayer influence helped Zion City’s industries, including clothing, bakeries, farms, and candy making, shaping economic mood. It notes his despotic rule and wealth amid belief the earth is flat, suggesting prayer as a powerful psychological driver of prosperity. It also hints at a divorce case over cross word puzzles as a quirky industry-related anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voliva
Zion City
Speakeasies Vanish As 3.2 Beer Becomes Legal
National prohibition chief Major A. V. Dalrymple says about 50,000 speakeasies have gone out of business nationwide due to 3.2 beer legalization. In San Francisco he cited New York and Chicago losses of over 10,000 each and predicted further decline as breweries age beer to 90 days. He noted most beer is currently draft as it is not aged and expects improved conditions once aging improves. He said arrests for drunkenness are down and accidents have not risen, indicating overall liquor conditions improving.
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A. V. Dalrymple
National Prohibition
United States
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
New York
Chicago
Medical Week
Medicnl Anciety
County of
Yttien
Phiyaicians
Four Power Treaty Hope Fails Amid Western Armament Tensions
The Four Power Pact proposed by Mussolini to include Italy, Germany, England and France drew initial world support as a peace initiative. Britain and France endorsed it in principle while Germany signaled a favorable view but delays and armament disputes hindered signing. Economic friction and distrust persist, with Neville Chamberlain warning of continued economic warfare unless trade concessions are offered. The piece concludes with a cryptic note questioning communication among nations.
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Mussolini
Italy
Germany
England
France
Europe
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
Japan
Amazon war ends as Colombia and Peru submit to League
In Geneva, Colombia and Peru formally end fighting over Leticia and accept League of Nations terms. A League commission will administer the disputed area with international forces during interim settlement. A U S citizen joins the commission, marking a notable though limited League success amid declining prestige.
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League of Nations
League
Geneva
Colombia
Peru
Amazon
Leticia
League Council
League Commission
United States
Will Do It With Prayer by Zion City Leader Voliva
Wilbur Glenn Voliva, famed Zion City head and flat earth advocate, plans to lift his 4000 resident industrial town from gloom through prayer. He boasts of previous healings at the Zion tabernacle and attributes current financial debt to setbacks, urging faith to restore his fortunes.
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Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
Chistian Catholic Apostolic Church of Zion
Voliva
Zion Tabernacle
Baby bonds would lift America from hard times
The piece argues for $20 baby bonds as a means to broaden public participation in financing reconstruction. It recalls Liberty bonds of World War I and notes how even modest denominations reached millions, implying the same approach could empower ordinary citizens to support national rebuilding today. It frames bonds as a civic privilege and a path to shared sacrifice and national uplift.
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France
America
Dwindling power of organized lobby fades in Congress
The Detroit News editorial argues that organized lobbies lose influence as the Securities bill passes, noting the Chamber of Commerce's failed attempt to rally opposition. It contrasts past pressure tactics with a shift as government actions now reflect broader public interests over familiar business interests.
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Washington
Congress
Chamber of Commerce of
The
United Btnzon
National Chamber
Jax
Securitien
Atata
Mearure
Bankern
United States
Trade shifts place Japan near U S rubber exports
The Haskin Letter analyzes a shift in rubber goods trade among the United States Great Britain and Japan. Japan's exports rose sharply from 1927 to 1942 while the US and Britain saw declines or slower gains. The article notes Japan's growing domestic production, expanding world markets, and the impact on American manufacturers and prices. It discusses market dynamics, price indices, and the potential effects on imports and competition, including comments on domestic cultural and commercial responses.
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Washington, DC
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Janan
China
Arigin
British West Indies
Malaya
Danan
Staten
Amen Crrenmatanersnak
Arapan
Drean
Europe
Europa
America
Wor Iing
Aeam
Borkerdt
White House opened to Washington writers guests
More than 400 Washington correspondents with spouses, plus the cabinet and Vice President Garner, were invited to the White House for the president and Mrs. Roosevelt's late evening open house. Anna Roosevelt Dow was among the younger guests as the Roosevelts hosted in the Blue Room and East Room.
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Washington
Anil Nre
Garner
White House
Roonavait
Anna Dall
Howna Resta
Ronarrest
Chittadt
Answers to Questions From the Helena Independent Information Bureau
A long OCR list of trivia Qs and As covers polo origins, punishment abolition groups, British attachés, Nobel prizes, sack drink, Indian head pennies, clergy, Dorothy Arnold, Lusitania, poison ivy, Kokomo meaning, miracle versus mystery plays, Confederate veterans, Pullman cars, Monticello distance, pathological liars, alarm clocks, and plantings with scattered dates and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Arnold
New York City
Sp Nank
Lusitania
U.20
Walther Schwinger
BR. A
Tullman
Fullman Car Company
Fran Monticello
Ash Lawn
James Manros
Charlottesville
Wirganis
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Ciel
Toome
Gerhert
Modern household first aid and medical care tips
The article discusses common household medical supplies for family use, urging orderly storage and cautions against dangerous substances. It notes essential items like a clinical thermometer, hot water bottle, and iron, plus devices for steam therapy and tincture use. It warns against keeping unknown patent medicines and highlights broader issues of medical cost and access in public hospitals.
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Moat Familiens
Maeas
Rana
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Roy 1. Smith
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Frederic Z. Haskin
Advance American Art Commission
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New York Times
State Nursery Co
Noendord
Malena Tidoyendent
Helena
Persia
Turkenatan
Tibet
Dupan
Indo China
India
Manipur
T. A. Vt
American League
Clarence Darrow
Farl
Chichester
John Buxton Pelham
Tie
Theodore Mengerelt
W. EK
Dob Wrenn
Joshua Young
Burlington
Vermont
Your Daily Health Service
Journal of the Ammerleas Medical Atvoriation
Herceta
Beaty Mesesta
Che Tawsea
Enripa
Quizom Bargivinsa
Tashmore Mountain
Black Wilts
South Dakota
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