Sugar consumption rises through American history
The article traces U S sugar use from 15 pounds in 1835 to about 100 pounds today, noting Americans consume more sugar per person than any nation. It explains sugar types, corn and beet sugar dominance, and FDA labeling requirements while noting glucose as a common medicinal sugar and saccharin as a noncaloric sweetener used in diabetic food.
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U.S. Foodand Drugs Administration
Heritage Press Christmas editions lift fine classics
Booklover Bruce Gatton notes the Heritage Press Inc has released six ultra fine classics for Christmas gifts. Titles include Romeo and Juliet Manon Lescaut David Copperfield The Song of Songs and A Shropshire Lad with durable paper leather binding and lavish illustrations. Each edition priced at 3 dollars and praised for their permanent literary value.
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Heritage Press, Inc
David Copperfield
Lescaut
Glorifying Yourself By Alicia F Alicia Hart
A guide to preparing a woman’s complexion for a formal Christmas dance. Emphasizes regular skincare for ease of final preparation and outlines steps including cleansing, toning, mask application, and selective use of liquid powder. Ends with a brief note on missing bathtubs in many homes.
Manush Traded to Boston for Johnson and Reynolds
Washington Senators send outfielder Heinie Manush to the Boston club in exchange for outfielders Roy Johnson and Carl Reynolds. Owner Clark Griffith says no cash changes hands in the swap. Manush, once a strong hitter, slumped to .273 last season, while Johnson hit .31 and Reynolds .270. Reynolds has played for four majors clubs and joins the Senators for a second stint.
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Boston
Roy Johnson
Carl Reynards
Clark Griffith
Nosartich
Manush
Johnson
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Heinie
Reynolds
Detroit
St. Louis
Insurance For Workers Compensation Rules Across States
The article notes protections for idle workers and bans denying compensation for refusing work due to vacancies or labor disputes. It outlines state laws requiring employee or employer contributions, with general compensation at 50 percent of wages, max $15 weekly, min around $3, varying by qualifications and tenure, including a 26 week employment benchmark.
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New York
Wisconsin
Utah
District of Columbia
New Hampshire
Washington
El Dorado Visit Touches Local Figures In Brief
A fragmentary item notes Mrs Alnor Riedtme visiting her father and Mire. 3, M. Dobneon spending Wednesday in El Dorado on business, while Sturgis and others visit their father. The scattered text also mentions Mr and Mrs Robert Bat Mée Miler of Vivian visiting her father amid weather concerns linked to aviation accidents in late 1936.
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M. Dobneon
el Dorado
Eye
Camden
Robert Bat Mée Miler
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Dim Cole
Unemployment insurance debate and court outlook
The piece outlines the model District of Columbia plan with a pooled fund, progressive employer contributions, and 16 weeks of benefits, plus criticisms of the federal unemployment tax. It notes exemptions for certain employers, anticipated administrative costs, and potential profits for the Treasury. The article discusses constitutional challenges to social security provisions and cites Chief Justice Hughes and Justice Roberts, predicting a Supreme Court ruling after 1937.
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Treasury
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Hughes
Owen J. Roberts
New Deal
Roberts
Roosevelt
Federal loans aid REA wiring for rural homes
The Electric Home and Farm Authority outlines REA financing for rural house wiring. Conference between Administrator Cooke and Dan W Tracy of IBEW and Earl V Peek of the NECA discussed cost effective procedures. Ohio Farm Bureau Federation signs REA line construction loan contracts in Shelby and Miami counties to finance wiring jobs.
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Cooke
Dan W
Tracy
Te International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Earl V. Peek
S National Electrical Contractors Assoiciation
Wis
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Shelby
Miami
Murray Lincoln
Ohio Farm Bureau
REA
EHPA
EHFA
Cooke of
Birthday Party Turmoil Tests Dana and Scott
Dana and Scott navigate a tense birthday evening as Paula’s luncheon with Scot strains trust. Paula’s rivalry with Dana fuels jealousy while Nancy’s stare hints at old rivalries. Dana forgives but confronts the risk of Paula’s persistence. The night ends with unspoken doubt and a cliffhanger.
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Naney
Ronnie
Nance
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Parla
Dana
Azalea
Scott
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Scot
Bitha
Flis
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Bann
Dane
Scout
Gre
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Paula
Ann
Panta
Mia
Marston
Onna
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Dann
Paris
Dang
Driving on Hills The dangers and gear rules for hill climbing
The piece explains hill driving dynamics and gear strategies. It notes altitude reduces engine power, warns against overestimating hill steepness, and stresses shifting early to lower gears. It outlines two start methods for restarting on a hill and cautions about momentum, curves, and loose gravel. It also advises using the proper gear for descents and avoiding coasting with disengaged clutch. Experienced drivers habitually avoid passing on hills and keep to safer margins.
Unity of action urged for farmer wiring loans
Administrator Cooke promotes farm co operative sections among farmers to gain mass operation economies in wiring. He argues that pooling contracts allows 400 or more farms on one bid, cutting costs, and stresses efficient use of government financing to provide dependable wiring at reasonable prices, boosting rural electric lines and farm income.
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H. Washburn
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Arkansas
C. E. Palmer
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Penne
Viewspaper
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Péroni
Hempstead
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LaFayette
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Egual
Arkansas Dailies, Inc
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Sterick
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Woodward Ave
Cooke
Roosevelt outlines planned public works program to fund housing
President Roosevelt signals a shift from New Deal precedent by proposing specific project funding rather than a lump sum for public works. A half billion dollar program would fund ongoing large projects like the Florida ship canal and Passamaquoddy project, with veterans groups pressing for immediate bonus payments and facing anticipated opposition.
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Roosevelt
National Resources Board
Florida Ship Canal
Passamaquadds
White House
Ray Murphy
The
Legion
Bonus Legislation Hoped As Veto Discussion Stalls
A speaker stated that a bonus bill may become law and that debate over a veto is not underway. He indicated the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars would reach an agreement on the veteran bonus legislation.
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Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Local social notes from Emmet tc and Henderson family
Emmet tc and Mrs Grady Henderson along with Elsie and Jack Tatum spent Sunday in Little Rock. Mrs Dave Snell has returned home after a week in Loneyview Texas visiting her daughter Mrs Ransdolph. Mrs Mack Garland has spent the
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Little Rock
Dave Snell
Loneyview
Texas
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Ransdolph
Mack Garland
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