Song Origins From Armentieres Damsel Inspires War Ballad
An American composer in France reveals how the infamous Armentieres song emerged from a real incident with a proper young woman at a cafe. He notes soldiers across wars sing their own tunes, often forgotten by anthologies, while the allure of a flesh and blood origin remains tantalizing.
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Armentieres
Mademoiselle
France
Enaf
Moisette
Lalage
Ypres
Chickamauga
Waterloo
Saratoga
The Home Economics Survey and Its Implications
A survey reports 56,640 students in 584 higher education institutions studying home economics. Of these, 37,619 pursue two degrees and most intend to teach rather than practice. The piece argues home management improves homes, suggests home economics will become a profession, and stresses scientific housekeeping beyond unskilled labor.
A Change For the Better in Baseball Fisticuffs
A Chicago White Sox brawl with umpire George Moriarty at Cleveland shows how rare on field fights have become. The piece notes that physical confrontations were common in the past, but today umpires are protected and players are less inclined to fight.
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Cleveland American League Baseball Park
Chicago White Sox
George Moriarty
Wise Uncle Sam on Shanghai Neutral Zone Debated
The article argues US policy opposes foreign zones in China and insists Chinese representation in any Shanghai neutral zone conference. It criticizes Japanese proposals and warns against inviting foreign influence, citing Washington’s aim to protect China’s interests and Shanghai’s safety.
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Sam
Shanghai
Washington
Oriental
United States
China
Orient
Agricultural Statesmanship and Odd Reflections
A front page blend critiques for agricultural policy urging stronger farm cooperatives to prevent corporate farming. It argues scientists aid production distribution but an economist must elevate farmers to parity with industry. The piece also wades into quirky asides about acting, seats, and language play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riral America
Traffic accident study credited with cuts in Evanston
Evanston police, famed for their accident investigation method, report a 40 percent drop in city crashes in 1930. The unit documents speed by skid marks, photographs damage and obstructions, and records witness statements on the scene to prosecute violators.
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Evanston
Saveds
Chicago
France to Destroy Cars Under Government Plan
France approves a plan to destroy cars over ten years old via government agents. A fund financed by about 5.40 dollars per new car sold would support the program, with estimates for 45 000 destroyed. Paul Painleve, former premier, comments on the Hague annuity. Joseph Hergesheimer quotes conclude.
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France
National Motor Car Chamber of Commerce
Paul Painleve
Helpful Hints For Summer Campers at Water Water and Milk Supply
Dr Morris Fishbein warns city dwellers on vacation safety during camping season. He stresses safe drinking water from streams is dangerous and boiling rinses dishes, advises against milk from farms with lax dairy controls, and urges proper camp sanitation and screened quarters. He cautions against swimming in stagnant water and highlights insect bite prevention.
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Morris Fishbein
Journal of
The
American Medical Association
Hygeia
Health
Moiling
Changes in tax rates to take effect June 21
Washington reports partial enactment of new tax structure with income tax rates returning to 1921 levels for 1932 incomes, first payments due March 1, and excise taxes on electric power cosmetics automobiles and candy effective June 21. Also new rates on gasoline checks postage tariffs on oil coal lumber and copper, with collection methods to be announced by the Internal Revenue Bureau.
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Washington
Pectin
Internal Revenue Breau
Fliers Plan Himalayan Flight Over Foreign Airspace
Lieut. Alford J. Williams and Capt. Ashley McKinley filed at the state department for permission to fly over foreign territory as they prepare for a Himalayan ascent. Williams, former navy pilot and Mercury racer designer, will pilot while McKinley, Byrd expedition aerial surveyor and South Pole flyer, will conduct aerial photography.
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Washington
Alford J. Williams
Ashley McKinley
Himalayas
State Department
Williams
Navy
Great Britain
McKinley
South Pole
Wiliams
National deficit named lawlessness by Wickersham member
Frank J. Leesch, Chicago attorney and Wickersham Commission member, tells Tusculum College’s 138th commencement that America’s greatest defect is its people’s inclination to lawlessness. He urges graduates to seek strength in Bible study meditation and prayer.
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Greenville
Tent
Frank J. Leesch
Chicago
Wickersham Commission
Tusculum College Today
America
Loesch
Ramsay MacDonald Returns to Downing Street After Illness
London June 7 AP Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald returned to Downing Street after convalescence at his Lossiemouth Scotland home following eye surgery He said he feels physically fit though his eye still bothers him slightly
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London
Ramsey MacDonald
Downing Street
Lossiemouth
Scotland
Hoover Garner Grudge War Sets U.S. Campaign Tone
Washington June sees a growing public feud between President Hoover and Speaker Garner. The adversaries trade harsh rhetoric over debt, relief, and budget policy as Congress considers a flood of measures, while both sides claim credit for economic moves.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Congress
Hoover
Oace Garner
United States
Garner
White House
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Locksmith Sails for Europe to Salvage Sunken Ship Treasure
Charles Courtney master locksmith and president of the American Master Locksmiths Association sails from New York aboard the Bremen to Europe to salvage sunken treasure from a World War II era wreck. The project aims to recover about $2,000,000 in gold. Details show he may land in England France or Germany with an agent awaiting at Southampton Cherbourg or Bremen. Three steel chests have been removed from the hulk and landed in Europe.
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New York
Europe
Charles Courtney
Smiths’ Association
Bremen
England
France
Germany
Southampton
Cherbourg
Courtney
Chicago Stadium tidied for G.O.P. convention June 14
Associated Press reports Chicago Stadium undergoes a deep clean and setup days before the Republican National Convention. Workers prepare vast two acre main floor, with seats and banners not yet in place as delegates await seating arrangements and recognition.
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Chicago Stadium
G. OF
Associated Press
Chicago
June T
Democrats Fail to Bar Negroes in Tennessee Primaries
In Nashville a June meeting of the state primary board ended without action on a resolution to exclude all but white Democrats from participation. The board adjourned after moving on to other business, allowing Negroes to vote in Tennessee Democratic primaries for now.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Financial skies brighter on Wall Street bankers view
New York June 7 AP financial leaders grow cautiously optimistic after a long lull. A prominent banker who opposed tax measures in February now backs taxation to balance the budget. He cites Congress action, France’s conciliatory stance on German reparations, and strong early support for the 100 million dollar American Securities Investing Corp plan.
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New York
Wall Street
Washington
Congress
France
American Securities Investing Corp
Prime Corporation Securities
Horsemen Willing to Meet All Others
By Tom ONeill New York June 7 The Four Horsemen hold six of nine national titles in contract bridge and offer to play any combination in the country to prove supremacy. They invite challenges and say they will visit other cities to arrange matches, noting regional limits have limited participation.
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Tom O'Neill
New York
Four Horsemen
Ely Gilbertson
Horsemen
Northeast Seaboard
Susan and Denise in a Web of Arranged Marriage
Susan faces a love triangle with Ege Dunmah and Ernest Heath as suitors old Dunbar schemes to force a marriage for his son Bob. Denise plots to compel a quick union with Bob while awaiting his return from the club, then learns he plans to marry. Denise declares revenge plans as she confronts the stalled match.
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Hegin
Susan Garey
Ege Dunmah
Ernest Heath
Heath
Bob
Dunbar
Geander
Susan
Denise
Ackroyd
Ray
Puppy Faye
Mr. Dunbar
Ski
Huboe
Netling
Miss Ackroyd
Enise
Paris
Hon
South America
Bob Dunbar
Denise Crose
Robert Dunbar
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Novelist
Ramsay MacDonald
Garner Hoover
Tad
Texas
House
Jack
Treasury
Moan Hunters
Mabel McElliott
EF & Darrow
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