HOLC Aids 20,000 New Homeowners Through Mortgage Discharges
The Home Owners' Loan Corporation has discharged 20,844 mortgages totaling $46,752,363 by midsummer 1937, preventing foreclosures and creating true home ownership. HOLC refis shifted mortgage terms from perpetual renewals to gradual principal payments, aligning with the American dream of owning a home and supporting mass homeownership amid modernization.
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Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
HOLC
Charles A. Jones
TOLC
Distribution of Savings Bonds in United States
Distributed Wealth reveals that one in every 110 Americans holds U S Savings Bonds, with over a billion dollars in the hands of 1,200,000 holders. Most purchases are 50 and 100 dollar bonds, signaling growing small-holder ownership and potential fiscal policy influence.
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United States
The Family Doctor Itm On Vaccination For Disease Prevention
Dr Fishbein discusses vaccination as a preventive measure and weighs benefits against discomfort, cost, and risk. Smallpox remains essential, diphtheria toxoid is established, and typhoid vaccination is no longer routine in well controlled cities but advised for travel or poor water and sanitation areas.
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Dr. Fishbein
United States
Chicago
Orient
War disrupts narcotic trade in China and surrounding regions
Scattered reports describe narco smugglers facing shortages as fighting in China hampers shipments from China and Java. Smugglers struggle to obtain opium in profitable quantities while central cocaine supplies have dried up amid wartime disruption.
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Calcutta
Chin
Dmieil
China
Java
Chine Hazgan
Care of Invalid in Home Pays Dividends in Child Character
Olive Roberts Barton reflects on illness in her family and the impact of caring for a dependent mother after brain thrombosis. She describes gratitude for a mother's quiet influence, the role of children as helpers, and the shift in family dynamics during wartime.
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Mary Roberts Rinehart
Cohen
France
Thal
Paco
Christmas Revels and a Planned Rumor of Barry Trent
In a small town Miranda Trent and Linda Lenton help prepare for Christmas as Barry Trent recovers from adventures abroad. A staged public marriage announcement sparks gossip, while Miss Chattam and others weigh the town’s interest and the couple’s impending nuptials.
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Arry
Miss Chattam
Linda
Barry
Miranda
Book a Day By Bruce Catton on Gertrude Stein Autobiography
Bruce Catton reviews Everybody's Autobiography by Gertrude Stein. He notes the candid celebrity tone and scattered oddities, praising clarity and interest while acknowledging uneven passages and quirky anecdotes about Stein’s travels and encounters with literary figures and American life.
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Bruce Catton
Inside Hollywood studio rumors and rising payoffs
A fragmented profile of Hollywood production culture exposes writers like Henry Johnson and George Middleton debating titles, payoffs, and the ethics of the studio system. It highlights key figures, including Irving Molfman and Dick Baldwin, amid talk of market pressures, contract tricks, and advertising pressures shaping film storytelling.
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Len
Ilayay
Siniav
Bury
Tel Peview
Henry Johnson
Fox
George Middleton
Lynne
Weltie
Gene Murkay
Ibelie
Torew
Stanwyck Taylor
Fusture
Zabuck
Irving Molfman
Veryi Hellywacel
Studi
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Bavi
Remembering a Sister’s Quiet Strength and Family Care
A vivid reminiscence of daily life with ailing family members, detailing routines, shared tasks, and the tender support of children and loved ones. The narrative reflects on patience, humor, and the dignity of caregiving within a close household. It contrasts hardship with warmth and communal effort to ease suffering.
Smart Afternoon Costume With Double-Duty Blouse
Pattern 930 two piece dress with faring skirt and fitted bodice offers slim lines. Silk or rayon print fabrics, jeweled trim, and a draped blouse allow dual wear with separate skirts and suits. Pattern 8140 fits sizes 14 to 20 and 40 with yardage details. Winter Pattern Book offers 32 designs, 25 cents per pattern, 16 cents for the book.
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Alhrough
Bridge
Pattern Bureau
Sterling PL
Brooklyn
N. Y
Pickets End After Uncle Dispute in San Josе
In San Jose California two youths age eight and eight tied up a family dispute with a peaceful protest outside their uncle’s place. The uncle M J Fitive faced demands for prunes as compensation. The scene concluded when $5 bills changed hands ending the picketing.
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Calif
Brung
Frantie Lieu
M. J. Fitive
Rodin the Sculptor A Life of Fame and Controversy
A compact biographical note on Auguste Rene Rodin, his Paris origins, early talent in drawing, apprenticeship with Camille Bely, and rise to fame amid controversy. It mentions his long partnership with Rose Beuret, a later formal marriage, and his enduring legacy through major works like The Thinker and The Kiss, as depicted on a 1937 French stamp.
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Rene Rodin
Paris
France
Rene
Rodin
Pere
Curriercy Belyuse
Brussels
Auguste Rene
Rose Beuret
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