Roosevelt says New Deal basic program nearing completion
In a Sept 5 1935 message, President Roosevelt calls the basic New Deal program substantially complete and offers a breathing spell for industry. He frames this as a peace offering to business and urges honest critics to accept clarified goals while warning against financial racketeers and special privilege. Confidence in recovery rises as business gains a solid base to proceed.
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Roy W. Howard
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National Association of Manufacturers
Miss Katydid Finds Her Voice
A North Carolina entomologist Dr H B challenges the belief that the male katydid is the primary noisemaker in the Locustidae family. The study suggests female katydids also contribute to the chorus, revising a long held fallacy.
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Webster
North Carolina
H. B
Katydid Vocal Findings Shuffle Old Beliefs at NCS College
Dr Fulton of North Carolina State College finds that Madam Katydid has a definite voice. He argues females also produce sound via ribbed wing-cover teeth, countering the prior view that only males hiss. The Christian Science Monitor notes the notion of a singing Katy did on summer veran das a comforting image of the courting dialogue.
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North Carolina State College
Madam
Mitch
The
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Grade crossings must be eliminated now in High Point
The State Highway and Public Works Commission seeks to remove eight grade crossings on the Southern main line in High Point. It would finance half the project up to 400000 dollars, with engineers estimating total costs around 800000 dollars for safe lowering of tracks and reduced hazards to both street and rail traffic.
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State Highway and Public Works Commission
High Point
Highway Department
Morris Knowles
Hoffman pushes large county complex plan for High Point
County Commissioner Joe F. Hoffman advocates a sizable project to centralize county operations and provide a county courtroom in High Point. He argues the plan would reduce rental costs and offer space for future growth, citing past overcrowding in administration buildings and the benefits of a unified facility.
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Joe F. Hoffman
High Point
Hoffman
Wise
New Jersey Farmer Hires Nudists to Shock Grain
A New Jersey farmer faced questions after allegedly hiring nearby nudists to shock his grain fields. Authorities investigated the incident as unusual agricultural practice and labor use.
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New Jersey
Concerning This and That By Minnie Atkins-Edwards
Mothers and fathers face university costs and the social pressures of college life. The piece contrasts financial strain with the prestige of brains over brawn, citing Dr Will Durant and a pugilist to show society values intellect and honors minds over muscle.
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Minnie Atkins-Edwards
College as a Training Ground for Youth
The essay argues that within 30 days many NC students will go to college and face varied outcomes. It notes risks of overemphasis on study, pitfalls of pledges, and wasteful spending, while asserting college offers broad training. Even unfinished students gain insight into suitable work beyond formal learning.
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North Carolina
Hero
Rare malady making Kansas City man shorter
A Kansas City man is reported to suffer a rare illness that steadily reduces his height. Early signs include the unusual question How old are you asked at the cigarette counter, signaling an odd deviation from normal aging and prompting medical attention.
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Kansas City
Ethiopias Weather Cited as Safe Shield for Haile Selassie
A cryptic note claims Ethio pia's weather offers protection against attacks, suggesting a guaranteed safety window or zero hour for Haile Selassie amid unspecified unrest.
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Haile Selassie
Idaho Senator Introduces Self After European Trip
The Idaho senator completes a public introduction following a European journey, signaling potential disclosure of the Louisiana counterpart’s identity and signaling forthcoming political details.
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Idaho
Louisiana
Towa Baby Vocabulary Sparks Quiet Hours Debate
A fragment notes a baby named Towa and a “600word vocabulary” story tied to quiet hours and listening rules. It hints at a father’s influence during the early morning hours and a learning milestone in a family context.
Prof Advises Man Against Marrying Older Woman
A St. Louis professor warns a man not to marry a woman more than four years older, arguing that in a couple of years she would be the younger partner. The remark underscores concerns about age dynamics in marriage.
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St. Louis
GOP strategists dispute Democrats mortgage on West 1936
Washington dispatch notes GOP views on 1936 battlegrounds beyond the Mississippi. Farmers seek stable policy while inflation favored by Northwest critics. Roper faces Conservative backlash as McCarl balances budgets and Social Security setup. Hurja bets Roosevelt carries states with a favorite son nominee.
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Conservatives cite steel comeback as proof government funds waste
James McMullin reports New York conservatives argue steel’s revival shows federal spending is futile for taxpayers. They claim steel improved without work relief aid and say other industries will follow suit. Critics note flaws in this logic amid rising construction activity.
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New York
New York Day By Day Sketches and Verses by McIntyre
A capsule of New York social notes and wry reflections by 0. C. McIntyre. The column mashes together celebrity glimpses from John Phillips to Babe Ruth, Alfred Vanderbilt to Mary Pickford, plus quirky phrases and cultural jabs on cuisine, tea rooms, and metropolitan life.
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Mary Pickford
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Joseph Urban
New Deal Stimulus Lifts Steel and Machinery Demand
The article notes federal support boosts steel and machinery sectors, with farmers and railroads buying more equipment due to Uncle Sam payments and government loans. It discusses machine tool orders rising to about 130 percent of 1926 after a slow start, and cites a Transit Commission report of an 11.9 percent passenger drop in New York City lines from 1920 to 1934.
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New York
Torment and gloom of the Tombs and Bridge of Sighs
The passage describes the Tombs prison district with its Bridge of Sighs, noting a depressing gray scene. Night shadows brighten only with sparse light while jail noises and a distant screech echo from barred windows, conjuring the image of a soul in torment.
Rosyth Tea Room Echoes Washington Era Charm
A Rosyth tea room named Washington evokes early American decor and a colonial atmosphere. The author notes Washington breakfasted on the site, compares Washington rooms in New York’s France’s Tavern, and praises the food and service while describing the charm as a living tradition.
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New England
Fansiķé Hurst Returns from Hawaii as Colorful Resort Icon
Fansiķé Hurst, thinner than ever, returns from Hawaii where she was the feted celebrity for weeks. Rumors in the literary world suggest a novel set on the island. Hawaii, once neglected, now ranks with Monte Carlo and Palm Beach as a vivid resort destination despite quarantine restrictions.
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Lost boy Henry Reunited With Parents After Daylong Wander
A five year old boy named Henry wandered away on Third Avenue before a colored janitor found him. The janitor kept him for about an hour to prevent further danger and returned him to his parents.
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