Pigeon Oscar Finds a Second Mate on Rockefeller Center Roof
Oscar the pigeon at Rockefeller Center gains a mate named Fifi, a leg-banded carrier, as they set up housekeeping on the Rainbow Room ledge. Oscar is described as lazy while Fifi often flies solo to survey the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Rockefeller Center
Fufi
Jack Rockefeller
Fifi
Rainbow Room
Mrs. Carlisle
Kitty
Eleanor Powell
Carl Randall
Name and Wilson Inquiry in Wartime Debates
A reflective column questions the Nye committee’s handling of Woodrow Wilson and the secret wartime treaties. It argues the inquiry aims to reveal how finance industry and patriotism intertwined to push the U.S. into WWI and warns stopping the probe mocks statesmanship and Wilson’s legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Woodrow Wilson
England
France
Russia
Italy
Wilson
Versailles
Gerald P. Nye
American Congress
Senator Nye
Nye
Home Crime's Waterloo and the Path to Reform
A Cleveland criminologist from Western Reserve University argues that all people are born with criminal impulses but can be steered toward honesty through education, environment, and example. He contends the home, with proper guidance, can fortify youth and regulate conduct for a law-abiding citizenry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
C. W. Btone
Western Reserve University
Edward VII and Edward VIII compared in royal duties
The passage contrasts the Prince of Wales and future Edward VIII with King Edward VII, noting their likability and restraint in public duties. It then shifts abruptly to a collage of unrelated, satirical, or garbled lines mentioning Newark, Alvin Karpis, Admiral Byrd, a Senkie munitions quiz, ventriloquism, a Swedish actress, and a forest products worker's diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Edward VIII
Edward VII
Lke
Behind Scenes in Washington Fights Over AAA Substitute
In Washington on January 23, farm lobbyists and the administration propose a substitute for the AAA as consumer protection slips from view. Wallace seeks guarantees of normal food supplies. critics fear higher processor taxes and a shift to disguised sales taxes to fund subsidies. Treasury plans tax on yachts and processors to finance soil conservation while aiming to preserve farm prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plan of Treasury
Washington
Farm Organization
Wallace
Congress
General Johnson
Roosevelt
AAA
Supreme Court
Treasury
Quotations on economic policy and war and hope
Quotes from Herbert Hoover Gilbert Murray and President Roosevelt comment on the New Deal, Italy and Ethiopia, and the risk of boondoggling through a low mood. The brief excerpt captures views on policy efficacy, international conflict, and national morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Italy
Ethiopia
League
Gilbert Murray
England
Hollywood Animal Land Stars and Salaries Reveal Studio Odds
Hollywood profile of John H. Kerr and his Animal Land colony detailing 1200 trained animals used in films, daily wages from $1 to $50, star performers like Bongo the monkey and Sammy the trained eagle, and the studio system paying extra trainers. portrayals of animal training methods and light social notes on nicknames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Flickersville
John H. Kerr
Kerr
Animal Land
Denver
Humane Society
Clark Gable
Clyde Beatty
Bongo
Sammy
Jack Benny
Universal
Bruins
Hawks
The Truth About Diet Fat and Health Advice in Winter
Dr Morris Fishbein explains avoiding both overeating and starvation to maintain health. He notes heat regulation depends on heat loss, not intake, warns against cramming the stomach, and stresses balanced nutrition while addressing fatigue and the dangers of fasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fishbein
Federal Theater Project to tour "Jefferson Davis" in 46 actors
The WPA funded traveling troupe of 46 actors will perform "Jefferson Davis" from New York to New Orleans beginning February. The tour aims to test traveling units for the Federal Theater Project, with 103.40 monthly wages, rail travel by train along the Gulf coast, and stops in towns with suitable venues. Part of the tour supported by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, prices kept low at $1.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Federal Theater Project
New York
Jefferson Davis
New Orleans
Washington
South
Guy Standing, Jr
Jefferson
Florida
Gulf
Baltimore
Richmond
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Chicago
Los Angeles
Star Signals for Everybody in May 1936
General indications warn of turbulent late morning and afternoon feelings. Stay calm to avoid being swept by emotional whirlpools. Birthdate insights suggest a smooth sense of harmony possible through singing or working with silks. Expect sudden changes in April and May 1936 and guard ankles and overexertion August 15–21. Socially favorable February 24–28, 1936.
Julia Craig on Evergreen Island Encounter
Julia Craig meets Tom Payson on Evergreen Island as Woodford's guests arrive. Payson offers help to escape and arrange radio contact via a yacht while Julia contemplates trust and secrecy. Cintra Lee comments on the party as others gather at the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Tom Payson
Evergreen Island
Mr Woodford
Payson
Julis Craig
Woodford
Ots Lodge
Tina
Jella
George Woodford
Din
Woodfords
Met
Jayson
T Fedge
Cintra Lee
Duliz
Tee Bee
Julis
Cintra
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arturo Toscanini
Philharmonic
Ned Irish
Garden
Lancaster Gazette
Gasette Pristing Co
Beach
Dick Mattox
Gaztte
Aber Audit Bureau
Postoffice
Lancaster
Pairfield Co
Devine Tenney
Corporation
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Home—Crime
Waterloo
Newark
Alvin Karpis
Karpis
Admiral Byrd
Morgan
Duce
Federal Forest Products Laboratory
President Roosevelt
BY Paul Harrison
Mickey
Peppy
Mae West
Felix
Nel ‘ Ne
Prema Kerr
Bela Lugosis
Animal World
Cerre
Alcers
Warner Baxter
Lambie
Helen Wood
Precious
Francis Ford
Mona Barrie
Twit
Arthur Treacher
Pit
Paul ‘Kelly
Chick
Astrid Allwyn
Chris
Sarah Haden
Queenie
Claire Trevor
Totey
Sy George Ross
George Ross
Uncle Sam S
Julia Craig
Ciptr
Nesbitt, Woodford
Hugo Nash
Mr. Joseph
Royal Nesbitt
Cittra
Oteause Hoyas
Dulia
DFB
Tom Papson
Paysons
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!