Urban shift not yet reflected in Congress
The National Resources Committee notes rising urbanization from 3 percent in 1790 to over half by 1930, with 56 percent in 1980 and likely higher today. Yet Congress remains rural in composition, as 61.6 percent of House members and 75 percent of Senators come from rural districts, a gap that may widen until constitutional reapportionment aligns representation with population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Resources Committee
House
Senate
St. Louis
Country Gentleman
Hus
Congress
Vandenberg
Death of General Erich Ludendorff Ends Controversial Era
The German World War I ace died in a Munich Catholic hospital after a long life marked by anti Christian views and involvement in the beer hall putsch. In recent years his fanaticism faded before his final hours, as nuns cared for him in his last days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich von’ Ludendorff
Germany
Ludendorff
Munich
The Family Doctor on Demential Praecox Methods
Sixth article in a series by Dr. Fishbein on mental abnormalities. Demential praecox affects mainly 15 to 25 year olds, with men slightly more than women. Symptoms evolve gradually, including apathy, anxiety, speech defects, and bizarre repetitions. Treatments range from older fever therapy to newer shock methods, with controversial risks and uncertain long term results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishbein
Vaccination, Weighted Ski Speeds Highlight Snow Briefs
In some institutions dismissals reach 30 to 50 percent of treated patients with return if symptoms recur. Many cases require another series of treatments. Two articles discuss vaccination for disease prevention. In St Moritz expert skiers reach speeds up to 85 mph downhill using attached weights on skis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NENT
ST. Moritz
Child Finds Joy in Simple Sled and Treasures
By Olive Roberts Barton, the piece recalls Johnny’s happiness with a snap-box sled and worn corduroy, his private country retreat above his grandmother’s shed, and a bunny sanctuary amid a chest of broken hooks, rusty finds, and cherished keepsakes. Nearby boys admire his modest trove and occasional swaps occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Bunny
John
Linda Trent Returns Home to Miranda's Austere Welcome
In the old Trent house Linda adapts under Miranda’s sharp wit as a New Year radio broadcast reveals Captin Trent’s rescue of the Aurelius expedition. Linda faces questions of marriage, legitimacy, and a life directed by a strong matriarch and a daring pilot husband.
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Linda
Rita Blanchard
Lilid
Old Mirantla
Miranda Trent
Dee
Miranda
Tinda
Trent
Lo Miranda
Tony
Villa
Abruzzi
Silvia
Ida
Lunier
Panama
Aurelius
United States of America
Lieuwtenant Rust
Bilbo
Src
Paul
United States
Barry
Linda Benton Trent
Rustowe
Fo Bo
Upper Mississippi history begins with early settlements
Bruce Havighurst’s Upper Mississippi opens the Rivers of America series. The book covers 1830s to 1880s Wisconsin Minnesota the Dakotas Manitoba and Saskatchewan focusing on Clong Fevrson and Scandinavian migration. It celebrates the rugged settlement and economic growth amid grasshoppers prairie fires and river ferries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Havinghwist
Upper Mississippi
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Manitoba
Saskatche- Wilt
Clong Fevrson
Till
Cleng
Faith
Upper
Mississippi
Aluvrien
Havighiest
Iver
Hamlin Garland
Sinclair Lewis
P. G
Johnny's Move Reveals Clash Between Country Charm and City Life
A boy named Johnny leaves the country school after receiving colorful suspenders from Hillvale. In the city, peers mock his speech and flourish handwriting, making him feel excluded. An uncle figure offers warmth at dinner, sharing country pride and a promise to keep his memories alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devinlle
Hillvale
Graany
Johnny
Granda
Garth
Bee
Vonduer
Smith
Carradine as Shakespearean Fame in Old Hollywood
Paul Harisen reports Webra Carradine rises from town recitals to Hollywood film set fame. He captivates DeMille and Brown with a resonant grave digger voice, appears in Hamlet and other roles, and faces critics as he shifts from extras to star material amid looming public attention.
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Hollywood
Webra Carradine
Bee Selentol
Abratum
Lincoln
Agin
Arminge
Oll
Peter
Cudger
Jock
Carradine
Jenkins
Bimsult
Io Abody
Ceei
Des Mille
DeMille
Fragmentary dialect scene with Johnny and hosts
A garbled dialogue shows Johnny addressing a host, his strange reply revealing a tense social moment. The blurred text hints at a revelatory or affectionate gesture, with others surprised by the exchange and the couple’s emotions.
Decorative Big Apple Theme Dress Pattern 8124
Young sewers are offered pattern 8124 for a casual Big Apple themed dress with umbrella stitched skirt and white collar cuffs. Includes complete sewing instructions and diagrams for sizes 14 to 42, plus applique ideas. pattern plus Winter Pattern Book available by mail for 25 cents.
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Suzy Q
Salin
Pattern Bureau
Sterling
Brooklyn
N.Y
Ireland stamps mark new Constitution commemoration
The Irish Postmaster General announces the December 29 issue of Life special commemorative stamps valued at 2 pence for inland and 3 pence for foreign postage, valid through May 31, 1938, featuring a young woman with a harp representing Ireland and the new constitution. Sales figures for 1997 through December total $2,192,167.50, with December receipts expected to rise. catalog notes from Whitfield King’s British catalog list 64,000 varieties and 7,100 illustrations.
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Ireland
Bsinister of Post and Telegrapher
Constitution of Life
Eire
Philatelic Agency
U. S. Post Office Department
Uct
Whitfield King
United States
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Faltaz, Duorpus
Markis Fishbein
The
American Medical Association
Hygels
the Health Magazine
Institutiens
Regets
Ria
Olive Roberts Barton
Famens
Cody Tatmoy Oie
Uysue
MPIC
NYL
Hrseymare
Birney
Mr. Abruzzi
Bila Blanchard
Levan
C “ Ae
Bruce Catton
Eee Enemian
Jey
Flapper Fanny
Sylvia
U.S. Pat
Chuck
Savings Bank
Paul Harisen
Carradin
Herbert Bunston
Pasadena Community Playhouse
Hrmlet
Playhouse
Los Angeles
Hamlet Hamlet
C: Denauneet
Hebrara
Shirte
Januar
Garden of Allul
Clarence Brown
Wrenn Sa
Jack Dawn
McKinley
Gurcia
Sanit Nerely
el Uirog
U.S
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