Prodigy quintuplets and a country doctor remembered
A portrait of Dr. A. R. Dafoe of Callander and Corbeil, famed for delivering the Dionne quintuplets. He treats poor patients, charges modestly, and earns respect as a steadfast physician. The piece also reflects on armament trends and a hopeful forecast for American higher education, with notes on future college enrollment and societal growth.
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A. R. Dafoe
Callander
Corbeil
Toronto
Ontario
Dr. Dafoe
Cafoer
Father Dionne
Dionne
Stuart
Dafoe
Tribute to American planes praised by famed pilot
Col James Fitzmaurice commends American aircraft and motors as superior in long distance speed planes. He plans to fly an American plane in the London Melbourne race under British auspices, noting U S progress surpasses other nations. The piece also comments on law enforcement, a boxing match featuring Max Baer, and a jab at Station WOS.
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James Fitzmaurice
Fitzmaurice
Twe
United States
Editorial urges decency drive to curb indecent films
Missouri column praises Archbishop Glennon and the Legion of Decency for mobilizing church members to indorse a movement against vulgar movies. It argues audience abstention alone fails and that united religious opposition could force producers to reform, predicting stronger industry backlash if decency gains momentum.
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League For Decent
Glennon
Legion of Decency
Prine
Paib
N& Stand
Fllme Comns
Son of Decency
Raven Picture
Bb. Louis Star-Times
Trempe
Roosevelt not a popular in the corn belt
The New Deal shows shifting support in the nation with 625,920 votes tallied in The Literary Digest poll. It reports administration favor in 23 of 25 states, Maine and Vermont opposed, with notable Midwest declines and industrial-state gains.
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Literary Digest
Roosevelt
Maine
Vermont
Wek
Harvard
Yale
Texas
Arkansas
Illinois
Indiana
Town
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Watt
Towa
Massachusets
Sant
Miss
New Deal In Washington First Lady and Tugwell Canning Reform
Eleanor Roosevelt and Rex Tugwell push for standards in the ten billion dollar canning industry. They secure a White House order to create labeling and quality standards to be incorporated into the NRA code within 90 days, with A B and G grade labels to be used. The action reflects consumer pressure and a shift against canners while rival officials and industry leaders react.
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Rodney Dutcher
Post-Tribune
Washington
Eleanor Roosevelt
Rex Tugwell
White House
Roosevelt
NRA
Department of Agriculture
Canada
AAA Consumers’ Counsel Office
NRA Consumers’ Advisory Board
Mrs. Roosevelt
NBA
Johnson
Tugwell
National Association of Detail Grocers
Romantic Runaway to Havana and a Boxer’s Return
Pablito, a handsome youth branded a fugitive, plans to return with Estelle to Havana after years of pursuit by creditors and a rival. Detective Billings believes Pablito is Aubrey’s innocent son, while Estelle endures turmoil as Pablito confronts love, fortune, and a boxing career through to a tense reunion with Lottie and Beau in a changing Florida-Cuba arc.
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Towpay Padlito
Rey Weet
Uavana
Bead
Lottie
Pablite
Marcia Theadwat
Estelle Field
Field
Im Waenna
Joanite
Henna Bean
Audrey
Exhilto
Estelle
Cuba
France
Alec Davids
Este Neton
Havana
Pablito Returns to Havana and Dreams of Estelle
In a rambling Havana scene, Pablito revisits a familiar streetscape beneath a blue sky, recalling home among stalls, tins, and a loving but distant mother. He imagines riding a taxi along Obispo and O’Reilly, then longs to share Cuba’s beauty with Estelle as memories fade and hope lingers.
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Havana
Estelle
Jim Field
Hatana
Field
Pablito
Lottie
la Senora Parra
Obispo
O'Reilly
Cosmopolita
la Union
Cerra
Vibora
la Calle San Anastasia
Cuba
Republicans Seek House Control In Unified GOP Campaign
Chicago June 38 AP The Republican party aims to seize control of the House with a coordinated nationwide drive. National chairman Henry P Fletcher says many seats can be won, as all party committees unite to oppose the Roosevelt New Deal. A western manager will direct West strategy from Chicago while national HQ stays in Washington. Fletcher to meet key officials on party funds ahead of announcements next week.
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Scott
Ufe
America
Chicago
Congress
Henry P. Fletcher
Executive
Pletcher
Ie Roosevelt
House
Washington
Fletcher
Pennsylvania
Republican State Committee
George F. Getz
George DeBheim
National Committee
Schweitzen Withdraws From U S Senate Race in St Louis
Former prosecuting attorney Albert Schweitzen withdraws as Republican nominee contender for United States Senator in St Louis causing a sudden shift in the race. Schweitzen's exit leaves the party seeking a new candidate with weeks to fill the vacancy.
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Schweitzen
ST. Louis
Albert Schweitzen
United States
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