Washington Daily Letter on New Deal and 1930s Politics
Thomas Gilbert reviews two party clash over inflation policy, noting Republican leaders like Mellon Mills Reed mobilize against Roosevelt's inflation program. He highlights Elmer Thomas's rise in White House discussions and outlines Oklahoma Governor Murray’s ongoing political friction with Roosevelt.
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Washington
Hoover
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Oyden Mills
David A. Reed
Pennsylvania
Mark Hanna
Dave Reed
Thomas
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
White House
Huey Long
Rain crow myth debunked as cuckoo species
A rain crow is not a crow but a cuckoo species whose calls were historically believed to predict rain. The misnomer persists in folklore nationwide.
Australian eucalyptus trees tower over California giants
Australian eucalyptus trees grow taller than California giants, often exceeding 450 feet in height and illustrating striking regional differences in tree size and form.
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California
Spring mode colors in new style spring outfits
Winter Spring merges color trends for outfits from violet blues to yellows and reds. Gray crepe with yellow inserts creates a high waistline look while a black silk crepe dress uses satin trim. Plaid red dress with a belt coat offers versatile outfit options.
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Natalie Stewart
Joan Savoy
NEA Service
Firestone High Speed Tires for Safety and Performance
Used almost exclusively by master race drivers they warn against taking chances with ordinary tires. Road speeds today mirror racing speeds of yesterday and Firestone High Speed Tires promise safety speed mileage and endurance. Trade in old worn tires for a liberal allowance toward a set of the safest tires in the world. Remember brakes stop wheels but tires must stop the car.
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Firestone
No-Rust Water Free Auto Anti-Freeze Offer
An advertisement claims No-Rust water free replaces winter anti-freeze, cleans and refills radiators, prevents rust and overheating, and doubles motor life. It invites customers to test, promises easier starts and better mileage. Product of Feedwaters Inc offered at McDonald’s.
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Feedwaters, Inc
McDonalds
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