Rotary Enjoys Fine Program
Rotary members praised Las Vegas as a southwest hub with unmatched advantages and noted about 18 million dollars spent in southern Utah for publicity. District figures and local clubs welcomed guests while a Kingman to Las Vegas highway project was forecast to finish within a year.
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Boulder Dam
Utah
Fred Sutton
Fresno
Calif
Las Vegas
Ray Germain
Tonopah
al Short
Hermosa Beach
Wm. S. Park
Ha DeGroot
Sumner
Kingman
Bob Russell
Splinter Traveres Finger to Toe
Eighteen years after a steel fragment pierced A. J. Morris’s finger during work at a Lithgow blast furnace the fragment emerged from his foot during a bath, recalled by a shocking coincidence. The report notes enduring pain and unusual medical recall.
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A. J. Morris
Lithgow
Australia
Australian Press Bureau
Literary Digest Poll Reference Echoes Past Greeting
A reader recalls the familiar morning salutation from the era of the Literary Digest poll. The line captures a period vibe of political surveys and newspaper-driven public opinion tracking.
Hollander bets on football cheerleaders to beat windmills
The Grand Island Independent quips that Americans can rival Dutch windmills by showcasing football cheerleaders, suggesting a game day show as proof of national pride.
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America
Grand Island Independent
Applesauce crop of 1936 tops prior years
Reports indicate the cranberry crop is down this year, while the 1936 applesauce harvest sets a new high mark. The note contrasts two fruit crops with applesauce outperforming past years.
House Warming at Cahlan Home
Christmas day visit marked the Cahlan home warming with many friends calling to felicitate John and Julia Cahlan. Guests praised the new house and wished the couple a long, merry life.
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John
Julia Cahlan
Chance for Revenue Tax on Straw Votes in View
The Burlington Hawkeye Gazette reports a proposal that federal debt might be reduced if a tax on straw votes is enacted. The idea envisions raising revenue by targeting nonbinding polls to cut national liabilities.
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Burlington
Emergency Declared Over Says Prominent Politicians
A query into what prominent New Deal politicians and statesmen mean when they say the emergency is over. They address the timing and implications of declaring the emergency ended, with reference to November 3 as a milestone or turning point.
Governor Landon Deluged by Letters at Topeka
Reports say Governor Landon faces a flood of letters at Topeka. He is relieved the writers are not asking for political jobs.
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Landon
Topeka
Florida work seekers deterred by winter season shifts
Florida officials aim to curb a winter influx of unemployed moving into the state. They emphasize nonstorm factors and caution against relying on a hurricane as a remedy. Across Kansas, a different jolt hits when savings run out and rheumatism slows travel plans.
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Florida
South Bend Tribune
Youthful Spaniard Shines With Guitar and Moonlit Songs
A nostalgic note recalls a youthful Spaniard who, as a pleasant young fellow, strummed a guitar and sang romantic tunes beneath the summer moon, evoking memories of simpler nights and serenading moments.
Weather Readings Show City Temperatures
Las Vegas weather station records list the day’s high and low temperatures. Thermometer data from the government cooperative station in the city details the temperatures observed.
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Government Cooperative Weather Station
Political bed making wit from the Kitchener Record
A witty columnist notes a politician’s bed making quip and remarks the official often avoids consequences by shifting positions. The piece uses a playful tone to question accountability in politics.
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Kitchener Record
County infirmaries spared by old age pension plan
The piece argues infirmaries may not be needed under the new pension plan but could still serve as a savings for taxpayers, suggesting a defensive role in county finances.
Doctor cautions cold baths and calisthenics
A New York physician warns cold baths are harmful and, bluntly, a chorus of doctors denounces calisthenics and vegetable plate dinners. The stance suggests life will be 100 percent perfect only if such regimes are abandoned.
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New York
Sacramento Bee
Nevada Journal Publisher and guests stay at Sal Sagev
F W McKechnie Jr president and publisher of the Nevada State Journal traveled with his mother and Clark Petticer and were guests at the Hotel Sal Sagev during a visit.
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F W. McKechnie Jr
The
Nevada State Journal
Clark Petticer
Sal Sagev
Bulls and Spaniards Compared in Arkansas Gazette
The Arkansas Gazette notes a remark that humanitarians may admit Spaniards treat bulls no worse than they treat each other, reflecting on attitudes toward bullfighting and animal treatment.
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Arkansas Gazette
Racial insult quoted in Kansas newspaper fragment
An excerpt from a Hays Kansas newspaper features a demeaning racial stereotype about Black men at a Louisiana depot. The speaker responds to a cigar drummer asking him to carry grips with a quip about already having a quarter.
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Darky Dock Walloper
Louisiana
Hays
Kansas
Election commentary on GOP support cited by millions
The remark suggests broad backing for the Republican Party with a claim that 17 million Americans cannot be wrong. It reflects a confidence boost rooted in perceived voter support.
Boy asks mother if he is descended from monkeys
A boy in Altoona asked his mother if he is a descendant of a monkey. She replies she cannot know without knowing his father's ancestry, reflecting a humorous local note from the Altoona Tribune.
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Altoona
Monkey
Altoona Tribune
The Farm Problem on Urban Highways
A Fort Worth Star-Telegram observation notes the farm problem for city residents is dodging cows and hay wagons on highways, highlighting rural transport hazards for urban drivers.
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Fort Worth
Gas Victim Overcome by Gas in Garage Broadcast
A Chicago resident listening to a broadcast in a closed garage suffocated by gas. Rescuers arrived just in time and unplugged a nearby dial potentially connected to a political figure. Geneva Times notes the incident occurred as responders acted swiftly to save the person.
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Geneva
N. Y
Times
Election Wrap Promises Change in Radio Advertising Tone
After the election, commentators note a shift toward more toothpaste ads and less banana oil on the radio. The remark suggests a return to consumer products presence and lighter more straightforward messaging.
Gone With the Wind Misread as Summer Wages
A wary office questions whether the popular book Gone With the Wind resembles references to last summer’s wages. The statement notes earlier danger from chimneys and urges caution in interpreting literary titles as financial terms.
Perfect Harmony in Polka-Dot Dress Leads Coach Dog
A freckled faced girl in a polka dot dress leads a coach dog in a scene captured by the Topeka Capital. The image emphasizes playful charm and youthful energy in a simple street setting.
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Perfect Harmony
Topeka Capital
Notable quote on aging from Atchison Globe
A reflective line states that realizing one’s peak is near and cautions prioritizing old age comforts over youthful ambitions. The quote emphasizes self awareness and prudence in life’s later years.
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Atchison Globe
Tugwell Joins Molasses Firm Seen as Smart Move
Report notes Professor Tugwell joins a molasses company and faces sharp opinions yet his choice is viewed as a clever career step by insiders and observers.
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Tugwell
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