Catton warns Dies committee findings could fuel future revolt
Bruce Catton argues the Dies Committee exposes agitation by various groups, though none currently menacing. He warns future conspirators might seize the moment, spreading propaganda and blueprints for revolt. He contends a lawful civic movement could curb such threats at the ballot box. The piece notes a coincidental earthquake and discusses government plans to compensate Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Catton
N.E.A
Dies
Catton
Quietus
America
Independent
The Time to Turn Back and Westward Justice
In a retrospective tone the article recalls a frontier era with saying no law west of Chicago and no God west of Dodge City before order and culture rose. It credits quiet, industrious pioneers and godly communities for lifting standards and establishing law and faith across the West, noting the rise of a new party and anticipated changes in the field and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dodge City
Belia
Mr. Carlye
Fortune Survey on Relief and Federal Control Findings
Fortune reports mixed public sentiment across questions on relief work, federal intervention in labor, taxation, and censorship. Results show 69 percent favor government relief, 23 percent oppose, 8 percent undecided. 1 percent favor government job provision, 32 percent no, 7 undecided. 64 percent oppose wealth distribution by taxation, 21 percent doubt, 35 percent for it. 61 percent oppose movie censorship, 32 percent favor, rest undecided. 23 percent back federal control of farm prices, 62 percent oppose.
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Fortune
Raturnin
Absolute Freedom of the Press Dominates In Vote
The article notes overwhelming opposition to military service and farm price controls. Fifty percent to one percent favor absolute press freedom while sixteen percent support outright wealth confiscation, with seventy six percent opposed. It discusses federal ownership or control of food and clothing industries, insurance, telegraphs, railroads, and the likelihood of two scenarios affecting Joe Louis and the budget balance.
The Axis Would Lose
In the June Current History piece Major George J. Eliot argues that Britain and France will not fall in war and that aiding democracies risks American involvement. He praises British naval strength and French arms while noting Axis advantage in industry, urging nonintervention to avoid entangling alliance wars.
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George J. Eliot
Jexbert
Major Eliot
Europe
Current History Magazine
Great Britain
France
America
Messrs. Hiller
Mussolini
John Bull
Italian women fight in fascist parade with war drill units
Italy trains women for war in a Rome parade, showing anti aircraft artillery handling by battalions. Women and men with infantry rifles appear in the display as Russia’s earlier wartime experiment is questioned while debates on women’s roles and a world peace conference unfold amid turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Fiauce
Rome
Russia
Montana Tourism Outlook Boosts State Economy
Editors note a nationwide tourist surge toward Montana during the AD99 travel season. An estimated two million visitors may spend about 18 million dollars in the Treasure State as Montana prepares to celebrate its Gaiden finite. The article highlights advertising campaigns and hospitality as key to drawing travelers through Montana, predicting increased travel and economic benefits if courtesy and quality are emphasized.
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Montana
Mnanda
Atlantic
Roshould
Abe City Star
Bank Policy Sparks Debate Over Intervent Rate
An obscure report claims the Bank of Commerce of Nawark Nod will pause a paying interval from July 1 due to insufficient returns on high grade investments. The piece argues the economy is disrupted, not by banks or industry, but by government and monetary limits causing money to stagnate and work to halt.
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Commerce of
Nawark
Nod
Ib Cranot
Ito
Lelia
Avery Bank
Dumons
The Haskin Letter on Alaska Climate Misconceptions
ERUCERIC 4. RASKIN argues Alaska has a wide range of climates, not a singular climate. He notes the vast geography from Washington to Alaska, the influence of the Pacific, arctic zones, and currents like the Kuro Line. Temperature and precipitation vary greatly by region, seasons, and proximity to water.
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Haskin
Eruceric
Raskin
Washington
Alarka
Pacuilar
Atmka
Enid Ag
Washington, D.C
San Wranelsen
Ketchikan
Alaska
Seward
United States
California
Kautherm
Los Angels
San Francisco Bay
Pacific Ocean
Japan
Alanka Peninsula
Gulf of Alanka
Alexander Archipelago
B. C
Pacific Coast
Alaska Weather Extremes and Midnight Sun Illumination
The article describes Alaska as facing varied climates from extreme precipitation northward to frigid arctic conditions near the Arctic Circle. It notes annual rainfall ranges and highlights regions near the Yukon and Kuskokwim river basins, with Anchorage and Fairbanks mentioning late sunsets and near-midnight light during summer. It mentions Nome, Point Barrow, and the capital Juneau with descriptions of long daylight and the symbol of Alaska’s climate.
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Bonset
Surise
Alaska
Sikkink
Mafa- Alehtheragas Fairhamks
Alles Souln
Arctic Cireto
Yukon
Weareh
Fragmentary notes on anti trust talks and prices
A garbled report cites Chairman Thomag of the senate labor committee on anti trust actions by Representative Line against the G10. It mentions engineering plans, a 1924 high school event, a Cleveland engineering director, average farm prices, and farm produce costs, with references to distribution under the Trentlagh Cantey fund.
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Beyenvzany
Thomag
Senate Labor Committee
Repubiie Line
Ritilunte
Bradupin
Atenhen A. Merry
Cleveland Eughiering Ancinty'a
Turean
Trentlagh Cantey Fund
Ain
Washington Column on Moonshine and Prohibition Enforcement
Bruce Catton reports on post repeal enforcement of liquor laws, noting the end of rum row and the shift in smugglers and revenue agents. He discusses tax unit efforts, production figures, and public drinking trends, with figures for mash and beer production, consumer behavior, and agency coordination.
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Washington
Jane
United Sinton Hee Manly
Ahlet
Deloras
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury
Quatemm Gnrvlom
Coast Guard
The Family Doctor Warns on Mental Health Progress
The article discusses evolving views on mental disease, noting rising incidence rates attributed to aging populations and better diagnosis. It highlights preventive care in childhood, the role of teachers and communities, and the need for early recognition of mental retardation and developmental delays, stressing careful public health messaging.
Answers to Questions from a 1929 Newspaper Q&A Page
A transcribed Q and A page covers varied trivia from Jolson film roles to telegraph operator counts, airplane distances for a world flight, Vanderbilts as landlords, Astors travel habits, and Sarah Herbert’s French-Dilth descent. It presents a mix of dates, names, and factual curiosities with light editorial framing.
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Hidad
Faw
Larenamy Arta
Douglas
Transport
Astors
New York
Astora Perplo
San
Ihab
Cripton Attucka
Sarah Herbert
Tenich
Feench-Dilth Dencent
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Deve
Wade
Roy
Anda
Dawn Yaere
Fortune Survey
Joe Louin
Ao Auperlor
Ais
Senate
Cutti
Taiiniany
Wre
Charley Cnantin
Herbiock
Hev. Huylsmith
Neze Brniticate Co Ine
Alasvag
Bering Sea
Arctic Ocean
Yort
Arctic
Femana
Tannos
Yakon
Alanke
Pacific
Prince Wine Sound
Cook Inlet
Cook
Canadian
Onlira
la Tonehe
Prive Willa Mound
Havaur
Pierre Miquelon
de Marae
Tome
Furdermoor
St. Terre
Bhroce
Tonze
Wundress
Ulegat
Sclauren
Minsh
Silils
Oon
Galland
Farthermore
Uye Federal
Belin
Peeple
Ruth Diagnonts
Indus
Goulark
Frohiely
Ntrin Ip
Paveta
Organizativitt
Thc Arison
Miami
Porthorn Mayora
Detroit
Newm
Father Couahitn
al Jolson
U. A
Jaze Singer
Sones
Mammy
Big May
Vinuiciuiah
I'm & Bum
Vance
Waxtington Square
J.C. A
Dentiny
Femoya
Alter
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