Rugged individualism is taken seriously established in iles
An editorial about a cooperative farming experiment in Mississippi's cotton belt led by Sherwood Eddy. Twenty four Southern families from sharecroppers and tenants aim for self sufficiency by purchasing land at five dollars an acre, building homes, and developing dairy, hogs, poultry, and weaving capacity. The piece argues rugged individualism remains viable when people are given a chance to work out their own salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Dole
Sherwood Eddy
South in Clover David Lawrence on New Deal subsidies
National columnist David Lawrence argues that the Confederacy’s constitutional ban on treasury bounties contrasts with the South receiving large federal subsidies under the New Deal. He cites WPA, FERA, CCC, AAA and CWA totals for twelve southern states amounting to about 1.99 billion dollars, excluding other federal relief and public works funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lawrence
United States
Confederated States of America
South
Mr. Lawrence
Virginia
Kentucky
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
WPA
CO. C0
Stop the national spending and renew confidence in business
A reader argues that federal relief funds show the nation spends too much and that singling out the South is unwarranted. The writer urges voting for leaders with courage to cut spending, restore confidence, and spur private enterprise across all regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawnende
Confederacy
End of the gangster era invites sober self-critique
A reflective piece argues that the gangster era from 1920 to its end with figures like Alvin Karpis and Lucky Luciano was born from American society itself. It blames neglect of vision, slums, crooked politics, and wealth-at-any-price culture, while noting a wartime awakening that ended the period and left a cautionary moral for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Karpis
Lucky’ Luciano
Nemievaie
Too Young to Drive in Virginia Fatal Crash
A wreck near Richmond, Virginia killed six and involved an automobile carrying all occupants under 21. The incident highlights defects in state driving rules that allow youths to drive without examination or certification, urging stricter or new checks to reduce adolescent driving hazards.
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Richmond
Virginia
ENOUGH MR ZIONCHECK LOSES TEMPER IN NYC INCIDENT
A Washington congressman Marion A Zioncheck has sparked controversy after wading in a New York City park fountain and smashing a cocktail glass over a stranger. The episode drew police indignation and heightened scrutiny of his conduct as the voice of 280000 Washington citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marion A. Zioncheck
New York City
Washington Merry-Go-Round summary of 1936 political clashes
A Washington bulletin outlines Roosevelt's posture on court conflicts and taxes, Cleveland GOP preparations, and unfinished New Deal measures amid a June political scramble. It notes Supreme Court adjournment without ruling on key acts, naval retirements, and Townsend and labor era debates shaping the convention scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Lendon
John Hamilton
Supreme Court
J. Edgar Hoover
Florida
South Dakota
Senate Munitions Investigating Committee
Sevsenty
House
Senate
Weather forecasting Baltimore cat dies in winter
A Baltimore cat famed for accurate weather forecasts has died, likely from a broken heart after a harsh winter. The text mocks political slogans and odd phrases about Longs, Huey, and a 60 a month king, then shifts to a Knoxville divorce claim accusing a husband who hasn’t bathed in a year, noting a controversial ground-saved divorce comparison and a broader enigmatic “Legion” reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Knoxville
Han
Fragmented speech hints at cross city crime chase plan
A garbled monologue references reciprocity with mayors, chasing crooks from out of town, and a jab at New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia. It mentions James G. Card Jr a former Cleveland student, and混ters about leadership and fame with scattered names and odd phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florelino la Guardia
James G. Card, Jr
Cleveland
Heideberg University
Washington wiring and world affairs mix in 1934 debate
A collage of 1934 Congress and WPA notes covers Zioncheck's modest bio, Borah's radio challenge, TVA criticism, and WPA theatre work in New York. It notes radio telegrams to Borah, the Tennessee Valley Authority debate, Sirovich on Canada, and foreign officials urging tours to boost Europe, plus Hopkins on adult education classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wit
Preslaee
Ming
Actia
Aubrey
Capitol Mill
Marion
Atockholdera
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tupelo
Miss
TVA
United States
WPA
Federal Theatre
Hanning
New York City
Bill Sirovich
Harry Hopkins
San Francisco
United Feature ‘Syndicate, Inc
Todays of Other Years and Weddings Notes 1696 to 1931
A historical column lists 1696 social guests at Miss Sara Owens party on South Seventh Street and early 1900s weddings in nearby towns. It also notes school records by Prof. Trainer and long attendance averages, then moves through decade summaries 1906 1916 1926 1931 with weddings deaths and events and a meat market opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Owens
Elliott Owens
South Seventh Street
Misa McNaugher
Blairaville College
Robertson
Prof
the Normal
Robert Young
McKeesport
John ‘Donaldson
Pittsburgh
Albert C. McCoy
Apollo
Annie M. Reed
Center Township
John Fleming
New Kensington
Cora Marlin
Willéet
Robert M. Mahan
Barbara EH. Saltsgiver
Buffington Township
Herbert Adama
Margaretta S. Meanor
Marion Center
J. M. Little
Mattie O. Jewart
Plumville
Trainer
Third
Fourth Ward
Stuart Mamed
Penrose
Cornelius James Shea
Buffalo
Florence S. Hap
Inger
Indiana
William A. Allshouse
Creekside
Misa L. Mae ‘McMillen
Ambrose
John P. Little
White Township
Katherine Baker
S. Merle. Mabon
White, Township
John Truby
J. M. Cameron
J. §. McGara
Greeley, Colls
Memorial Day Visitors Across Several Homes
Mr and Mrs Levi Bartlebaugh and family from Cleveland Ohio visited the Bartlebaugh home of Freemont and his wife. Edgar Fyock, patient at Cresson Sanitarium, spent two weeks with his father Frank Fyock near Montgomery Church. Memorial Day visitors to Charles Biss home in Hillsdale included Mr and Mrs Fred Wertz of Derry and Mr and Mrs Charles Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Bartlebaugh
Cleveland
Ohio
Freemont Bartlebaugh
Edgar Fyock
Cresson Sanitarium
Frank Fyock
Montgomery Church
Charles Biss
Hillsdale
Fred Wertz
Derry
Charles Stewart
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Iles
Indiana Printing and Publishing Co
Hudiane Evening Gazette
In RK. &L
Frank M. Smith
Vincaet C. Neese
Me DawWitt Ray John Woods
Indiana County
Reese Bog Bally
Mall Gut
Sangaareenepeenenns
Wisiteraapeesseny
Carrier
Bally
BOO
Associated Press
Associated Preas
DE Lisser
Boyd & Terhune
ING Sho
Avenue
N. Y
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Clark Building
Penna
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Postoffice
Pennsylvania
Indiana Evening Gazette
MR. Zioncheck
By Herblock
Drew Pearson
Preme Court
Roosevelt
Arques- Washington
Ice House
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
White House
GOP Brain Trust
GOP
Charles McNary
McNary-Haugen
House Printing Committee
Fletcher
Hilles
Roraback
The
American Legion
Walsh Healy
Long
Huey
Denver Decorator
Legion
NEA
Ing
Ads Schneiderman
Woman's Trade Union
John
Faink
Hearthyssk
Drinewall
Gogllab
ORB Tva
Terihesaee Vale
Paraguay
U.S
Alfred
Busk Codas
Ti Able Awarthy
Dag Talk
Chaco
Ruth Bryan Owen Wentan
Herbert d. Drang
Blorda
Wederal
Bower
Department of Agricul
Iture
Trenton
Spencer Tracy
Workers Alliance of America
Ray Cocke
Europe
Mohamed Amine Youssef
Mra. ‘Renie Thompson
James Speedy
Evening Gazette
Scottish
Lord Kitchener
Russia
Orkney Islands
Pius
Haltan
Capone
Scarface
Josephine May
William F. Burkey
Lucerne
Stainer
Farmers: Bank and Trust
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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