Meaning of Money symposium challenges monetary fallacies
A panel of eight international authorities led by Irving Fisher examines 22 money questions and attacks the gold standard while questioning Roosevelt era powers. They argue economic law can frustrate statutes, noting 400 percent changes in dollar purchasing power over a century despite fixed gold price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Fisher
Professor Fisher
Harry G. Brown
University of Missouri
Yale University
Ragnar Frisch
University of Norway
von Schulze Gaevernitz
University of Freiburg
Cyril James
University of Pennsylvania
Wil
Roosevelt
Congress
Hosiery Industry Names New Leader From Des Moines
The National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers selects John Henry Brine of Des Moines as president, succeeding William Meyer who led the group for three years through code development and industry recovery. Brine brings broad experience and contacts to guide the sector through sizable challenges and opportunities.
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National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
Middle West
John Henry Brine
Des Moines
Mr. Brine
William Meyer
Nila Cram Cook Aims to Live in an Airplane
Nila Cram Cook reveals a bold plan to inhabit an aircraft and descend to earth only by parachute. The idea would keep her grounded only briefly before every landing.
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Nila Cram Cook
Miami Student Eats 15 Hamburgers in Half Hour Feat
A Miami University student consumed 15 hamburger sandwiches in thirty minutes highlighting perceived value of college education. The feat underscores debates about nutrition and academic life in campus culture.
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Miami University
Iowa Professor Cites Fall as Learning Sign
A University of Iowa professor argues that a fumbled ball is not a sign of stupidity but often invites corrective coaching. He notes that coaches use errors as teaching moments to build fundamentals and discipline.
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Associated Presse
University of Iowa
Tammany Ends Curry Scrutiny Over Tiger
Tammany political figure moves to end prolonged examination of Curry involvement with the Tiger organization, signaling a conclusion to the inquiry and shifting focus to other agenda items.
Little Red House in George Town Rings Rep Britten
Representative Britten of St. Maple accuses the Roosevelt administration of operating from a small house in George Town. The remark sparks a sharp political jab and a wry songable line about the admin style.
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Roosevelt
Red House
Georgetown
Britten
St. Maple
Minds of three fix life goals says famed psychologist
A famous psychologist claims children settle on a life goal by age three, but many adults fail to reach that goal before turning twenty, suggesting a long developmental arc beyond early childhood.
Wilderness reclamation or rural exodus in America
John A. Piquet predicts a future with large isolated cities amid forests and plains as vast parts of the country revert to frontier conditions. The piece discusses abandoned farms and rising rural migration while joking that New York wolves may be confused with Tammany Hall howling.
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John A. Piquet
The
North American Review
Mr. Piquet
New York
Piquet
New York State
Tammany Hall
Pie rally urged to restore traditional American dessert
Dr. Dudley Reed of the University of Chicago calls for a return to the heavy rich pie as the only truly satisfying dessert. He denounces airy egg-white desserts and declares he would rather die on cherry pie than live on floating island. A campaign to promote pie gains support.
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Dudley Reed
University of Chicago
Reed
Dr. Reed
British Fascism Gains 5.6 Million Members in London Report
A London cable reports the British Fascist party now claims about 5.6 million ardent followers. Once seen as a joke, it has drawn support from Lord Rothermere and worries within major parties as Britain enjoys tax cuts and rising prosperity. The piece argues fascism thrives in desperation and fades when good times return.
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London
Lord Rothermere
Britain
Random Thoughts From a Rambler's Note Book by W A Bivins
A brief excerpt invites a bracing walk despite chill in the air. It suggests visiting woods to enjoy dogwood blossoms for solace when lonely or weary.
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Rambler’s Note
Distance Lends Enchantment to Nature’s Blooming Views
A reflection on why people travel long distances to admire Magnolia Gardens and the Potomac cherry blossoms. It suggests enchantment grows with distance, and notes beauty surrounds us in nature, often overlooked at home.
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Potomac
Flowers Inspire High Point Gardener's Pride
In High Point the city’s flower gardens attract attention, notably Mr. A. E. Alexander’s near the business district. His longtime hobby shows a spring riot of hyacinths, tulips, fleur-de-lis and other flowers that thrive with proper care. A reference to Henry Ward Beecher emphasizes flowers as a soulful creation.
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A. E. Alexander
Henry Ward Beecher
Cruelty to Animals Sparks Calls for Justice in Birmingham
The article recounts a Birmingham man who poured gasoline on a dog and set it ablaze, killing the animal and receiving a $1 fine in city court. It notes similar cruelty cases in High Point where dogs were poisoned or harmed with ground glass, labeling such acts fiendish and inhuman.
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Birmingham
Ala
Acquittal of Bishop Cannon Draws Cautious Reactions
The acquittal of Bishop James Cannon Jr. stirs muted comment as the long anti Smith campaign wanes. He is praised for astuteness and fighting ability but criticized for campaign missteps and religious antipathy toward the Roman Catholic church.
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James Cannon
Jdr
Motoring Fragments Highlight Classic Street Talk
Readable lines reveal a motorist’s terse exchange about fueling up and heading home. The quirky quote emphasizes a blunt, homeward mindset typical of curbside conversations in era captions.
Love Triangle Question Spurs Familial Debate
A couple's romance plus an additional party raises questions about loyalty and future plans. Family members weigh in as tensions surface and decisions loom, shaping the emotional outlook for all involved.
Copycat Rewrites Ring With One Cat Many Lives
A playful note frames a copycat as a feline with more than nine lives. The line suggests repeated imitation and resilience in a lighthearted tone.
In loving time a young man springs to thoughts of fancy
A fragmentary line recalls a young man turning to thoughts of romantic ideas during a quiet moment. The brief, poetic snippet hints at memory and affection without naming people or places.
Dentist Visit Strains Mood as Pun Hints at Dental Blues
A lighthearted remark notes how someone returning from the dentist might feel glum. The line uses a pun about being down in the mouth to suggest mood and humor.
An Optimist Builds Rainbow From Tears and Light
A reflective line presents optimism as a man crafts a rainbow from his own tears and another’s light, illustrating resilience and hopeful imagination.
Dillinger Wound Care Turns To Spinach Feeding
Quote underscores emphasis on nourishment over dressings as Dillinger receives care. The remark suggests a contrast between medical attention and diet in handling his injuries.
B O A nationally advertised condition caution
A brief notice notes that a nationally advertised condition should be conveyed with minimal wind. The warning emphasizes precise reporting and steady language when describing the condition to avoid sensationalism or misrepresentation.
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B. O
Man Tries to Chase Creditors Despite Accusation
The statement argues that pursuing someone who follows creditors to pay them cannot be blamed for obstructing another's path. It frames debt collection as a legitimate pursuit and defends the act of running after creditors to settle accounts.
Seeing Your Steps With a Broken Ankle
A note reflects on the limited prospects after a broken ankle and the chance to review past attempts at progress, counting useless steps and reassessing daily routines.
England's conception of Mahatma Gandhi in a critical sheet
A historical piece critiques British views of Mahatma Gandhi as a meddlesome figure. It notes a conflicted portrayal by English writers and highlights tensions between colonial authority and Gandhi's nonviolent movement. The analysis contrasts public sentiment with Gandhi's evolving influence.
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England
Mahatma Gandhi
It and When We Emerge The Pes Simistic Editorial
A reflective line suggests readers will later review a pes simistic editorial now in progress as events unfold.
Man Attends To His Own Business With NRA Comment
A compact remark on the NRA and its allied groups, noting that a man focused on his own affairs has no business to attend to. The line implies skepticism toward organized advocacy in public life.
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NRA
Thoughtful resolve outpaces fear of risk
A reflection on nerve and risk shows the wiser stance comes from trying bold things others avoid. It notes that those who humorously fail in risky feats often underestimate the value of attempting challenges.
Open Letter on Road Safety Drives Reform Ideas
An 1927 reprint argues for strict driver licensing and a state police department to enforce traffic laws. It cites New York as a model and urges lawmakers to act to reduce accidents and deaths, noting the public interest in safer highways and disciplined driving.
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Thos. J. Gold
Raleigh
N. C
Tom
New York
Department of State Police
Jack
Bromfield's Here Today and Gone Tomorrow and Dark Possession
Bromfield offers four short novels in Here Today and Gone Tomorrow exploring postwar characters and social shifts with Beppo Bianchini and Miss Jenkins among memorable figures. Also reviewed is Dark Possession by Alice Alison Lide and Margaret Alison Johansen set in colonial South Carolina with Theo and Regina amid witchcraft and seduction themes.
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Mr. Bromfield
Beppo Bianchini
Mise Jellyman
Maudie Triplett
Beppo
Estrella
Beckman
Miss Jenkins
Mise Mehaffy
Mises Mehaffy
New York
Louis Bromfield
South
D. Appleton-Century
Alice Alison Lide
Margaret Alison Johansen
South Carolina
Seagirt
Charleston
Christopher Halstead
London
Theo
Regilina
Regina
America
Modat
Critics Praise Sparrow and Fairway Works in New Poetry and Prose
The review extols Sidney Fairway's Till Passion Dies and Sidney Sparrow's Sense and Poetry as vital, insightful studies. It highlights Sparrow on Symbolism and poetry's decline, and Fairway's humane handling of a difficult conflict in Till Passion Dies.
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Sparrow
Yale University
New Haven
Mallarme
Sidney Fairway
Kinsey
New York
Til Passion
Arnold Budleigh
Janet
Archie Weir
Archie
Arnold
Mr. Fairway
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