Peter Liebman WPA story shows costly lie and hope
Peter Liebman came to the United States in 1909 from Hungary and later worked on a WPA project. After losing his job due to new citizenship rules, he lied to his wife about pay and daily work, took poison tablets when despair grew, and survived. Officials say he can return to work once citizenship entry is certified, highlighting themes of immigration, hardship, and the need for support.
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Peter Liebman
Hungary
United States
Suah
Europe
Peter
America
Cleveland
Katherine
Liebmans
WPA
Katherine Liebman
Flaming Autos Movement Gains National Spread
A Chamber of commerce stunt burning old cars has grown nationwide spreading to Detroit driven idea of burning cars five years old to cut street hazards. Dealers donate vehicles or sell cheap. burning removes junk from streets and prevents unsafe driving by aging autos, improving safety on highways.
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Chamber of Commerce
Detroit
United States
Measles Prevention: Convalescent Serum and Immune Globulin
The article explains early ideas to protect children from measles by injecting convalescent blood serum from recovered patients, noting protection lasts months and must be given immediately after exposure. It also discusses maternal antibodies and the development of human immune globulin, and clarifies measles varieties including the distinct German measles.
Raising a Family by Olive Roberts Barton chapter on rocking baby
In this installment Olive Roberts Barton counsels mothers on infant care focusing on soothing routines and rocking, noting frequent colic and parental worry. The piece emphasizes comforting the baby through lullabies and close contact, while advising patience during the six months of early infancy.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Stand-In Dilemma in Fashion House Drama
Constance Maidwell finds herself mistaken for a model in a high pressure fashion show run by Mr Anton. Elsa O Dare confronts her about the coat sale and engagement rumors as Constance plans a short stint modeling while her postponed wedding looms. The pair discuss risks of publicity and the bruising industry, and Constance agrees to try.
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Papa Anton
Constance
Lucille
Elsa O'Dare
Elsa O'Dere
Leo
Miss O'Dare
Janas G
Constante
Elsa O’dare
Danforth
Dispatch
Derek Manthon
Inn
Con~stance
Miss Maidwell
Cone Xlance
Bartlett’s
Toomorrow
Borner
Hampstead Dem primary declares Beardens sheriff and collector
The Star announces Hampstead county Democratic primary candidates for Sheriff and Collector Reginald Bearden. The notice reads as an official party slate to be voted on August 9, 1988.
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Star
Hampstead County
Reginald Bearden
Flapper Fanny by Sylvia on Commodore Vanderbilt fortune
A fragment notes a 1928 column about Sylvia E COPA and NEA GERVECE on Flapper Fanny. It mentions Commodore Vanderbilt and a purported 100,000,000 impact to his fortune between 70 and 83. The readable text is garbled and unclear.
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Flapper
Fanny
Sylvia
NEA Gervece, Inc
Pat
Commodore Vanderbilt
Hollywood snow sickness and Ritz whisker mystery
A quirky Hollywood tale connects artificial snow on a Warner Brothers set to illnesses among stars. Dr Paul Mac Williams attributes headaches and colds to snow dust, while the Ritz Brothers joke about horse hair beards causing skin reactions and reveal they have never bet on horses in their careers.
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Raleto
Ondiumry
Klee Eye
Grosdear
Igeone Slow
Mekineholia
Warner Brothers
Paul Mac Williams
Mare Mizards
MacWilliams
Ritz
Fox
Kentucky
Hollywood
Jimmy
Ele
Drakeup
Tharry Ray
C. A. Sesforth
Sticha
Br. Seyforth
Shetland Islands
Harry
J.M. Barrie From Roy Jets On Barrie Appreciation
A review notes an appreciation of J M Barrie by Roy Jets, praising Barrie’s tender tone and mellow philosophy. The essay quotes Barrie’s works and focuses on biographical details, though it hints at scarce discussion of his marriage and its failure.
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J. Mel Barrie
James
Roy
J. M. Barrie
Scribner's
Barrie
Barrrie
Incomplete Pupils of Barrie in a Thrum of Poetry
An odd fragment reviews a piece about J.M. Barrie and his influence. The author references Kipling, Carlyle, and the Missed “Tidy Us” work, noting a close friendship with W. S. and a desire to draw near to kin. The tone hints at tones of whimsy and memory, with lines about light that has gone out and tender sentiments.
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Murry
Angell
Yashimi
Barrie
Aul
Carlyle
D. S.E
Columbus Home Demonstration Club Notes March Meeting
The Columbus Home Demonstration club met at Mrs Allen Dawn's home with 16 members. The president led at 2 pm, devotion by the hostess, roll and minutes, history of the month’s song, guest Miss Posey spoke, cookies served. They plan to meet with Mrs Caldwell in April in Melrose. The Melrose club met March 14 at 2 pm, reading from St Matthew and discussing Arkansas schools with visits from Mrs Henry and others. Bruce Chappel organized a Home Demonstration club with officers named and project groups set. A guest from the district, Miss Posey, spoke on farm use opportunities to 4-H clubs and home demonstrations.
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Celpnhus
Columbus Home
Allen
Devolena
Tostess
B.C. Stuart
Eli
Posey
RF. Caldwell
Melrose
Melrose Club
la. Sasser
St. Matthew
C. Po
J. M. Perryman
Arkansas
Bruce Chappel
MM Melvin Bullington
Lane
Bruge Chappel
Bruce Chappel Shore
L. Stephan
AL White
Tony Fed
EF Tay
Dotson
Curry
Mes
Finger
Hotiie Management
Collins
Art Erat
Creation
BR. L
Teralin
Tusqlion
Bullington
Iandecapang
Eley Webbs
W. J. Kossinger
Kila Posey
Dem- Han Apent
Southwest
Ai Kunis
Washington
Columbus
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the Health Magazine
Heegieca
Mrs. Brown
Aly
Baby
Eulig
Sam
Jackie
Elinore Cowan Stone
Constance Malidwell
Rt. If
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Derek
Drr. Roghrs
Urban
Connie
Dick Haie
Tm Binton
Paul Norrison
Bruce Catton
Thave
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