Rockefeller portrait shows both wealth and ruinous power
The piece argues about John D. Rockefeller era Standard Oil, noting public fear of monopolies yet praising wealth's potential social value. It discusses balancing judgment of a man who built vast power while enabling scientific progress and philanthropy.
Italy to Build Ocean-Going Navy for Atlantic Reach
Rome reports a policy shift in Italian naval design toward long cruising ranges and ocean operations. Previously focused on speed and armament for Mediterranean defense, the fleet will be capable of distant operations, signaling a move toward an offensive posture in wartime strategy.
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Confederate States of America
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Arthritis and rheumatism in children and adults
The article explains arthritis also called rheumatism, distinguishing it from rheumatic fever and noting many possible germ causes from gonorrhea to pneumonia. It covers acute versus chronic arthritis, and describes how rheumatic arthritis often begins with swelling in the middle fingers, with other joints inflamed in some cases.
Early diagnosis key in infection spreading arthritis
The text notes how infection in distant body parts can trigger arthritis that worsens with movement. It points to common foci such as tonsils and teeth and sometimes the prostate, appendix, gallbladder, or sinuses. It urges prompt diagnosis and active treatment to halt progression, then mentions a Civil War battle in Rockcastle County Kentucky in 1861.
The Fourth Wise Man and a Gift Forgotten
Olive Roberts Barton recounts Henry Van Dyke's tale of a fourth wise man who journeys to gift the newborn Jesus but is worn down by sorrow and poverty. He travels with jewels but gives away his wealth to help others, dying with nothing left to present to his Lord.
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Witty melodrama of Pats and Don in Avalon hotel
Patricia Warren faces a sudden police inquiry while Don Monteray tries to shield her. A detective questions her atop a hotel case, the district attorney presses for truth, and Don bursts in to claim she is his wife as they plan an urgent exit to safety.
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Johnson
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Raine
Patricia
Dallow
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Generosity in silent acts from parents to children
A reflective piece on two kinds of generosity, one praised publicly and the other quietly selfless. It argues that true generosity stems from example set by parents, shaping children to give without recognition. Vignettes show Easter baskets to orphans and unnamed acts for Harry, questioning credit versus impact.
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Eagles Blow No More by Downey A stark Confederate soldier portrait
Bruce Catton reviews Clifford Downey’s Eagles Blow No More set in Richmond during the Civil War. Downey portrays Lee’s fighters as hardboiled, roughsoldier heroes amid civilian hardship, avoiding Lost Cause romance while delivering a stark, forceful image of endurance and grit.
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Clifford Downey
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Richmond
Downey
Hollywood Short Takes on Taxicabs and Tempers in Tinsel Town
A parade of Hollywood notes spans strikes at the Chinese Theater to Universal deductions for animal performers. Gypsy Rose Lee, Frank Shields, Jane Withers, Shirley Ross, Betty Grable, and Clark Gable figure in varied gossip and career bumps. Wages of sobriety rise for Lee Trach. The Marx Brothers plan separate radio runs, while Preston Foster dabbles in private silent-film dubbing for entertainment.
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Mminor
Jane Withers
Grace Bradley
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Nobad
Ernst Lubliseh
Cecil DeMille
Napoleon
Little Emperor
Peter Lorre
Ony Ater
Shirley Ros
Metro
Miss Ross
Hough
Buddy Rogers
Betty Grable
Leigh Jason
Richard Dix
Devalle Squadron
Arthur Houseman
Crosby
Houseman
Paof
Lee Trach
All Studio
W. C. Fields
Ltd
Marx Brothers
Kate Smiths
Clark Gable
England
Simple summer dress pattern 4089 for young look
The pattern 4089 offers a comfortable round neck and cap sleeves with a slightly fitted waist and button down bodice. Available in sizes 14 to 44, it requires 418 yards of 39 inch material for size 26 and 214 yards of edging. Order via mail with 15 cents per separate pattern or 25 cents for pattern plus instructions.
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Voile
Saersucker
Uday
Sterling Place
Brooklyn
Hope Star Centennial Edition Offer Ends Soon
Limited copies remain of the $1,700 Centennial Edition presenting the history of 20 Southwest Arkansas towns. No reservations. first come, first served. Bound copies priced at 0 cents each. unbound at 25 cents per copy.
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