Patriotism by faith walk in wartime policy stance echoed
The piece recollects North Carolina Governor Thomas Walter Bickett praising the fuel administration for emergency five day plant closings. It argues critics, including business leaders, lack foresight and urges support for NRA wage and production goals amid the national emergency.
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New York
Thomas Walter Bickett
North Carolina
Fuel Administration
Bickett
Secretary of War
NRA
Congress
Contracts and Cancellations in Hosiery and Furniture Lines
The piece discusses contract stability and cancellations in hosiery and furniture industries. It notes buyers pressuring for price cuts as markets sag, while manufacturers must honor contracts despite market fluctuations. Some converters avoid cancellations but at higher costs to customers. contracts can bind buyers and sellers across finished goods and raw materials.
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The speaker condemns a contract as a gambling risk for the supplier, arguing buyers shift risk onto operators. It describes a form of chiseling where manufacturers with operating codes should eradicate such practices to prevent being left with losses if prices fall or being compelled to deliver if prices rise.
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God
Associated Press
High Point
N. C
Ad Congress
Winter Whalen Alwaid
E. C. R. Lorac
Colonel Marchand
Macaulay
New York
Inspector Macdonald
Scotland Yard
London
How Can I Help My Country in This Crisis
A 1914 voice urges Americans to answer the question How can I help my country by moral and spiritual action. It stresses justice and brotherhood over victory, cautions against partisan zeal, and cites policing and education as keys to averting social danger while urging labor and charity to restore national prosperity.
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England
Danger
America
Random Thoughts From a Rambler's Note Book
A columnist muses on the value of the American dollar abroad and idly recalls a Main Street remark about currency devaluation. The piece reflects casual, reflective prose rather than a hard news story, with no clear event or date tying to a specific incident.
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Mary Constance du Mother
Don Preas
New York
Inflation Fears and Silver Dollars Backing Certificates
A brief from a historical voice argues inflation risks are manageable while Uncle Sam backs silver certificates with silver dollars, warning that rising living costs could exceed households’ ability to pay.
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Sam
Confederate Money Worth Less Than a Horse Tale
An old anecdote recalls two Confederate soldiers near Richmond during the retreat toward Appomattox. One offers $5,000 for the other's horse, but the reply scorns the idea as folly, illustrating the rapid devaluation of Confederate currency.
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Confederacy
Richmond
Appomatox
Johnny Rebs
Johnny No. 2
Smith Critiques Roosevelts Critics and College Advisers
The piece defends Alfred E. Smith against accusations of bias while noting his criticisms of the current administration. It rebukes the idea that college professors advising Roosevelt are a threat, praising scholars as past trailblazers in science and economics and arguing Roosevelt leads with independent judgment. It compares financial paths, citing conservative England moving from gold standard as a model and portrays the U S Ship of State steady, adjusting course for smoother sailing.
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Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
England
Light in the clearing for American farmers relief loans
The passage notes relief through loans easing heavy mortgages and granting hope that land will stay with farmers. It cites Henry George on equal rights to land as fundamental as air, asserting existence grants such rights.
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America
Henry George
Bullitt Named Ambassador to Russia in Bold Move
The decision assigns Ed Bolitt as ambassador to Russia marking a high profile diplomatic shift. The move signals standing U.S. resolve amid tensions with Moscow and aims to bolster outreach through a veteran envoy.
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Bullitt
Russia
Connecticut Judge Reverses Nose Ruling Upon Illness
A Connecticut judge who previously ruled the nose is not part of the body is expected to reverse his decision at the first cold he catches. The remark reflects a humorous misstatement about medical anatomy and judgment.
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Connecticut
New York Sinking Rate Sparks Alarm Among Observers
New York is sinking at about five inches per century and some observers say the city cannot go lower than its current level.
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New York
Whiskey shipments through Chicago spark Capone in Atlanta claim
A note asserts 125 carloads of whiskey moved through Chicago in four days to prove Al Capone remains in Atlanta, a claim lacking corroboration and tied to sensational chatter.
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Chicago
al Capone
Atlanta
Roosevelt urges soft stance toward Republicans for re election
The article argues that Roosevelt should avoid strict opposition to Republicans since his political future depends on securing their support and cooperation for a successful reelection bid.
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Roosevelt
General Johnson Speaks on Dead Cats
The speaker questions motive and meaning behind repeated references to dead cats, asking whether the audience is immune or complicit, and whether the rhetoric aims to provoke or reveal truth. The tone suggests frustration with metaphor use and a call for clearer purpose.
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General Johnson
Mussolini Gives Balbo the Air as Reward for Service
In a move honoring General Balbo, Mussolini elevates Balbo's role in Italy's air forces. The text notes a condition tied to recognizing Russia that Russia return its Song of the Volga Boatmen.
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Balbo
Italy
Mussolini
Russia
United States Protests Insull Extradition Ruling
The United States voices protest over the acquittal of Samuel Insull in the extradition case stirring international tension. Greece faces diplomatic pushback as the dispute gains headlines in political circles and press.
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United States
Samuel Insull
Greece
Germany Bans Analyzing Its Finances In Press
Report notes that German authorities prohibit newspapers from analyzing the nation’s finances while the press retains scrutiny of the budget. Censorship focus appears aimed at curbing Red influence, leaving the budget as the sole remaining financial topic.
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Germany
Sidney Franklin Returns to New York After Campaign Snafu
Renowned bullfighter Sidney Franklin plans a New York return, but his timing misses the election campaign window, delaying public appearances and political impact.
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Sidney Franklin
America
New York
World Fair 22 Millionth Guest Wins Farm Prize
A Chicago World Fair milestone sparked controversy as the 22 millionth visitor received a farm as a prize. Critics called it an insult rather than a prize, highlighting the event's promotional misfire and public reaction.
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Chicago
Australian gender imbalance noted in population comment
Comment notes Australia has far more males than females by about 100000 but dismisses concerns with casual remark about distance and gender roles. The piece references demographic imbalance and social stereotypes without providing data or context.
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Australia
Secret tunnel planned between White House and State Department
A tunnel is proposed linking the White House and the State Department to allow officials to avoid rain and direct questioning. The project aims to provide a sheltered route for quick passage and reduce public scrutiny.
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White House
State Department
Washington
Senator Marlowes Daughter and Other Current Books
Frances Atkinson Keyes writes Senator Marlowe's Daughter a globe trotting romance of Faith Marlowe from New England to Europe and back, with Barons and disguises, amid a critique of German American temper. Holliday's Unmentionables offers witty feminine history from Adam to today. Reese's Pastures and Other Poems showcases calm lyricism and noted sonnets.
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Frances Atkinson Keyes
Senator Marlowe
Julian Messner
Faith
Europe
Sam Dudley
Venice
Baron Rudolf von Hohenlohe
Germany
Rudolph
Granada
Rudolf
Sebastian de Cerreno
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New England
Robert Cortes Holliday
Long & Smith
New York
Mr. Holliday
Marjorie
India
Far East
Greece
Lizette Woodworth Reese
Farrar and Rinehart
Miss Reese
Anvil Chorus of Ideas and Current Reform Reflections
A reflective piece argues that society has long faced power struggles and critics of reform. It compares past monarchies to modern efforts like welfare and emergency measures, urging balanced action and renewed moral purpose amid national reconstruction and wartime strain.
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Congress
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