The Disturbing Symptom of American Independence Erosion
The piece warns that rugged individualism in early America is weakening as reliance on charity grows. It recalls Captain John Smith’s ethic that those who work shall eat, urging preservation of self-reliance while opposing formal paternalism and sustained handouts. It laments a rising mindset of accepting aid over personal effort.
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John Smith
Jamestown
Moses
Joshua
Zachariah
Judah
Temple
Jerusalem
God
Christ
Antoch
Antioch
Athens
Rome
England
America
Lowell
William ©. Barton
the Enterprise
English Street
M. P
C. H. Hill
Jesus
Reminiscing of the Good Old Days by Tex Tyler
An aged wanderer named Tex Tyler, 93, spent a night in Asheville’s jail as a guest after arriving from Baltimore. He spins a colorful tale of riding with the James gang and Civil War era plunder as he recounts his wild past for reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex Tyler
Asheville
Texas
Baltimore
Marco Polo
Tyler
James Boys
Mr. Tyler
Stability Question Shapes View Of Business Upturn
The article weighs indicators of renewed business confidence after a Wall Street upturn. It cites The Economist noting America has passed the crisis of its sickness and that psychology has steadied, with unemployment and bank failures receding as recovery begins on firmer foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
the Economist
Economic and Financial Authority
London
America
Europe
Random Thoughts From a Rambler's Note Book
A miscellany recalls humorous banter about jealousy and a moral tale of a woman seeking a new hat. The piece weaves quotes from Twain and biblical imagery with reflections on light as knowledge and hope. It cites danger of con artists and ends with a sermon urging faith to follow the light through history.
Texas indigents and shifting motives in crime lore
The writer notes Mr. Tyler’s plausible argument amid a tale from Asheville Jailhouse where a wanderer recalls aiding Jesse and Frank in train and stagecoach robberies in Texas. He laments the end of the pastoral era of American crime marked by simple riding and straightforward murder, contrasting past motives with modern complexity.
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Texas
Mr. Tyler
Asheville
Jesse
Frank
Plains of
Tyler
Interdependence of City Ties Hosiery Strike to Morale
The hosiery workers strike caused wage dampening but led to temporary wage stabilization. Negotiations were friendly and agreements secured a return to full operation by tomorrow as factories reopen. The community recognizes its interdependence with the hosiery industry and rejoices at the amicable settlement.
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High Point
Trend Toward Better Conditions Noted In Brief
In brief, observers express favorable impressions of an apparent trend toward improved conditions. The comment highlights progress and a positive shift, signaling cautious optimism without detailing specific areas or data.
Faith in America reader editorial on investment trust in government notes
The Cincinnati Enquirer piece argues investors favor Federal Government notes over corporate bonds, noting oversubscription of four year notes and urging banks and individuals to diversify toward sound industrial enterprises. It urges faith in America includes trust in business and farmers, not just Treasury securities.
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America
The
Enterprise
Cincinnati Enquirer
Treasury
Ours
Gibraltar
Bus Growth in DV 38
The number of buses operating in the United States rose from 85,700 in 1927 to 98,900 in 1931, marking significant expansion in transit fleet as public demand grew. The figures reflect a period of rapid vehicular expansion and greater urban mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Reindeer Herd Grows to 600000 Heads in Alaska
A herd imported into Alaska forty years ago has increased to about 600000 head. Officials note the rapid growth and potential impact on local ecosystems and tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
The Changing Climate and Sunsets Across the Ages
The piece discusses recurring sunsets and ice age cycles, noting a Scribner's article by W. Max and linking past climate shifts to contemporary weather. It cites volcanic dust cooling effects, historic famines in India and Russia, and the potential for future hot summers or cooler periods affecting civilization.
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Hudson
Ohio
Missouri
Arctic
Europe
Friz
Baltic
India
Asia
Italy
Siberia
Russia
Mr. Reed
Andes
America
Krakatoa
Eaeatia Ieee
The Trial of Jeanne d Arc and Britannica Art Volumes
Review covers The Trial of Jeanne d Arc translated by W P Barrett with essays by Pierre Champion and notes by Pierre Champion on trial figures. Also previews two Britannica handbooks Chinese Art and Painting. praised for authority, illustration, and expert authorship.
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Oan
Archas
Jeanne d’Arc
Gotham House
W. P. Barrett
Pierre Champion
Coley Taylor
Ruth H. Kerr
Jéanne
Pierre Cauchon
Beauvais
Orleans
Europe
Times
Frank P. Rennie
Encyclopedia Britannica
Britannica
China
Laurence Binyon
Oswald Siren
National Museum
Stockholm
Sweden
Paul Jamot
Porate
Louvre
Paris
J. B. Mason
Tate Gallery
London
Striking Resemblance novel reviewed with harsh critique
The review attacks Striking Resemblance by Joseph Real Brown as dull colorless and overlong with tangled plotting centered on Horace Nington and family affairs. It mocks padded prose and implausible lines while noting only a moralisitic appeal for some readers.
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Joseph Real Brown
Meadow Press
Horace Nington
Mary
Dunnington
Harold Robinson
Ohio
Right
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
Af A. Cecil
Geo. F. Edwards
D. M. Waynick
R. & Terry
Associated Press
Tiatter
N. C
City News
Society
R. B. Terry
P. Rawhey
Ee National Advertising
B. Katz Special Advertising Agency
New York City
Chicago
Rambler’s Note
Mark Twain
Gus
Mark
Tom
By Betty and
John Mebane
Gary Cooper
J. B. Lippincott Company
Duke of Osuna
Antonio Marichalar
Marichelar
New Criterion
T. 8. Eliot
Thomas L. Stix
Book League of America
Vanguard Press
NBC
Morison
Houghton Mifflin
H. A. Ripley
Lewis E. Lawes
Sing Sing
Ripley
Tiffany Thayer
Otto Kahn
Duffy's Landing
Hudson River
Claude Kendall
Sidonie M. Gruenberg
Lippincott
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