Reflections on error and heritage in verse and prose
A quoted biblical verse from Isaiah 68 17 asks why God allows error and hardening of the heart while a Longfellow line laments learning from a man’s errore. The blend hints at moral reflection and literary citation in a historical context.
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Harrison speaks amid rail stock rally amid costs
Fairfax Harrison, president of the Southern Railway since 1918, declared no financial difficulties at the company, easing a stock decline. The railroad faces six million dollars in annual obligations and a slipping cash position amid trucking competition, yet Harrison retains confidence in serving the South with regional support.
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Greece faces ruin as revolt grips republic
An Associated Press report from inside strife torn Greece describes mutiny and chaotic conditions for 11 days. Exiled correspondent James A Mills details upheaval and the looming question whether former Premier Venizelos will be recalled to help the republic against royalist forces seeking a monarchial restoration.
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Greece at crossroad as civil war tests republic or monarchy
The unrest in Greece escalates toward a finish fight between republican and monarchial camps. Rebels hold navy and munitions while the government relies on air power, with reports suggesting naval superiority. The nation faces ruin no matter which side wins, a catastrophe likened to hell by Sherman.
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Census shows shortage of marriageable women in High Point
Census figures reveal 312 spouseless men in High Point even if all mated, with the gap most acute among ages 20 to 24. Married women peak at 35 to 44, while 45 to 54 men lead in married rates. Leap year may ease the pull between unwed suitors and available brides.
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Security At Price Of Virtues In New Deal Policy
B C Forbes warns that broad security programs may erode self reliance and urge effort over relief. He argues virtue lies in competency, discipline, and a robust job market, cautioning against cultivating a generation of dependent drones.
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Reflections on Responsibility and Government Support
The text critiques reliance on government aid over personal accountability and the joy found in overcoming hardship through generosity and selflessness. It emphasizes individual effort as the path to happiness rather than external assistance.
What Others Say Educational Comics
The Sheboygan Press argues that comics like Freckles and His Friends Alley Oop Wash Tubba and Easy educate children beyond entertainment. They note exposure to science slang and modern devices helps youth learn, while criticizing outdated depictions and praising the comics' progress in language and knowledge.
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Mary Cole dies at 81 after a life in public institutions
Mary Cole of Painesville Ohio died at 81. She spent nearly all her life in county homes and orphanages after being placed in state care at age one when her mother disappeared. She never lived independently or in her own home, a stark indictment of social systems.
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Mussolini urges Italian women to boost birth rates for war strength
The Italian dictator expresses disappointment in mothers over a falling birth rate and tells women to take pride in Italy to sustain a first class war effort.
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Greek Revolt Remark Sparks Name Pronunciation Humor
A brief remark on the Greek revolt notes how the uprising lasted just long enough for observers to stumble over pronouncing several generals' names.
Nevada plan taxes bachelors to fund old age pensions
An old age pension bill in Nevada would raise the needed money by taxing bachelors ten dollars a year each. Nevada has long held a grudge against bachelors and praises good married men.
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Midwestern City Light Plant Reports Large Surplus
A midwestern city's municipal light plant posted a large financial surplus, while officials gave no excuses to the competing utilities company.
Moon's pull drags Europe and America apart by 63 feet
A scientist claims the moon tugs Europe and America apart by 63 feet, while Mars has kept America and Europe apart for centuries. The remark frames lunar influence against long standing planetary separation.
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The First Awakening Venice Encounter Poem
A poetic memory unfolds of love in Venice in June. The narrator recalls seeing a woman with brown eyes and hair in a marble stair scene. A single Damask red rose from her hair lingers as a cherished memory from that June day.
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Washington by George Durno pressure on Rayburn bill
The Rayburn bill to eliminate utilities holding companies faces renewed resistance in Congress as heavy lobbying and uniform protest mail push lawmakers toward a modified regulatory approach. Pressure from TVA and power groups spurs petitions while Roosevelt counters with data on life insurers’ holdings.
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New York Diary Dashes Through Celebrities and Theater
The diary recounts Edison Marshall's Thibet trip, breakfast at Jack Dempsey's, and calls with Baird Leonard. Clarence Budington Kelland, Grantland Rice, and Arthur Somers Roche are mentioned with golf plans. Notes on Times Square pictures, a theater visit, and Hedgerow Theatre at Rose Valley led by Jasper Deeter. Ann Harding visits annually.
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Juggle of History in Broadway Lights Sparks Property Tale
In the 1960s Broadway block two adjacent hotels known as Hotel Marie Antoinette shared management. David Belasco lived there for years before a managerial dispute split the property, revealing long standing tensions and changes in oversight.
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Democrats pitch in as Huey must rely on bike in campaign
Genera Johnson loses in New York appellate ruling striking down Shackno law expanding NRA state business. Patman bonus inflation bill falters in Congress but pushes on. Public figures attend Justice Holmes funeral noting the judges’ frail condition.
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New York by James McMullan Gold
The column discusses the presidents stance on the dollar and debt, distinguishing between cutting goldValue and paying higher gold prices. It notes potential devaluation limits, possible foreign bidding, and signals two aims behind a casual remark: pressuring Britain and testing public reaction to monetary moves. Major American interests push for drastic action to protect exports.
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Katharine Cornell Tops As American Actress With Largest Following
Katharine Cornell holds the lead as the American actress with the staunchest following, reflecting strong public support and enduring stage appeal.
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Milton Berle top heckler wrangler on stage
Milton Berle remains the top smart aleck on stage as he faces hecklers with quick wit. He deflates the crowd with ease, disarming them as riotous responses rise, continuing his reign as the era’s premier comic presence.
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Tile market bears brunt as Sterling falters on demand
The tile industry faces heavy losses as Sterling falls and demand softens. Cancellations of foreign orders, notably from South America, accelerate, with buyers exploiting exchange fluctuations to push down prices.
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TVA Faces Name Change After Unconstitutional Power Sale Ruling
A federal judge ruled the Tennessee Valley Authority sale of power unconstitutional. The decision forces the agency to consider a name change to reflect its limited authority.
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Off stage mamma's boy clings to sharp on stage worldings
A vivid vignette describes Emirk as a mamma's boy off stage yet a clever worldling on stage who borrows lines and gestures. A mussy hat credited to Ted Healy is noted. At Grand Central chatter mentions a kiss, while Christy murals grace the Hotel des Artistes bar and art's force knocks patrons to their knees.
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Romantic newspapermen Howey and MacArthur
The passage lauds Walter Howey and Charlies MacArthur as romantic, fearless Chicago editors from the rip-roaring era. It notes city editors were relentless in the office and camaraderie outside, and that many graduates of that school achieved prominence across diverse fields.
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Bagatelles Highlights From a Curious World Tour
Carolyn Wells survives two years past doctors’ verdict and shows improved health. Donald Ogden Stewart guests as a clown on Douglas Fairbanks world tour. Katherine Brush delivers a near perfect typed manuscript. Joseph P. Kennedy brings a child to a Saturday matinee. Aimee McPherson stirs social discourse in Shanghai. Arthur Train pursues plots on a night cross country bus.
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Nonstop bell pushers lean into Pisa style front door
A playful line notes a bell pusher’s rapid pace and a leaning Pisa like stance at the entry. The piece closes with a wink to the crowd and a cheeky opening line about an open faced pie in the tee box as the clever gag lands.
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