Button confusions plague party pins before election
A Washington observer notes mass usage of Willkie and Roosevelt buttons in Philadelphia and Chicago, with crowds wearing varying designs. He reports counterfeit and mixed pins causing confusion, a surge in demand for distinct lapel ornaments, and hints at button sellers’ schemes.
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Willkie
Chica
Roosevelt
Political button trade and ownership notes in Hope Star
A fragmented discussion on campaign badges, color copying, and button designs. The piece also includes a publisher’s statement of ownership for Hope Star dated October 1, 1940, listing publishers, editors, owners, and security holders, followed by observations on campaign display tactics and a large 40-foot highway sign opposing a third term in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Hope Star
Hope
Arkansas
of Hempstead
Alex. H. Washburn
The
Alex H. Washburn
Paul Jones
Hope Arkansas
Star Publishing Co., Inc
Hope, Arkansas
C. E. Palmer
Texarkana
Texas
Alex, H. Washburn
Peoples National Bank of
Edwardsville
E. Palmer
Hope, Ark
X. H. Washburn
Paul H. Jones
Washington
Alexandria
Fans debate shaping of major football all star games
An old editorial fragment discusses promoters and players shaping all star games in football while noting baseball's control by leagues. It highlights Detroit and Green Bay as exceptions with Lions and Tigers related scheduling issues forcing home games elsewhere and hints at stadium rental as a leverage point in pro sports.
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Detroit
Green Bay
Lions
Brigas
Tigers
Briggs Stadium
University of Detroit Stretium
Grayson's Scoreboard on Baseball Parks Use
Grayson's Scoreboard reports baseball owners plan to bar parks next fall unless the National League of Professional Football Club begins its season later. They say late August and early September games conflict with coverage and would limit publicity from newspapers. The issue reveals baseball magnates resisting long schedules and seeking to curb cross-sport competition.
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Is A
Tis
Harry Grayson
NEA
National League of Professional Football Club
The Shell Can Be Broken From The Cold Fish
An essay argues many capable people fail to advance due to a reserved shell that masks warmth. It urges breaking through with warm smiles and direct conversation, stressing that openness helps others know their value and builds equal ground despite initial politeness.
Untitled fragment hints at trust and self keeping
Fragment discusses gestures toward someone named fherih and the risk of losing friends. It suggests not revealing too much outside family, and weighing what to tell others to avoid later regret. Tone implies caution in keeping matters private.
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Uncle John
Eleanor
Willkie
Fherih
Beck
Wal
Governor Publishes Censored Story Shocks Richmond
Richmond Daily Register reports editor Celia Johnson, co-publisher Jobson, and President Roosevelt discussed censorship. The by-line covers Johnson claiming Roosevelt spoke on several topics including destroyers and what Jobson should know. The piece highlights self-censorship in publishing.
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Bii
Celia Johnson
Register
Roosevelt
Erhor Jobson
Johnson
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