A Comparison of Landon and Roosevelt Temperaments
Malcolm W. Bingay contrasts Alf M. Landon and Franklin D. Roosevelt, two presidential contenders, highlighting their opposed temperaments, political styles, and personal traits. Landon is practical, direct, and fact driven while Roosevelt is theatrical, elusive, and charm oriented.
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Malcolm W. Bingay
Detroit
Free Press
Landon
Roosevelt
Alf. M. Landon
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Groton School For Boys
England
Eton
Harvard
Hyde Park
America
Old England
Kansas
Union
New York
Landon and Roosevelt Contrast in 1936 Rivalry
The piece contrasts Alf M Landon and Franklin D Roosevelt describing Landon as a practical humane leader and Roosevelt as witty but aloof. It frames a stark choice in the 1936 election with vivid personal portraits and a call to discernment by the voters.
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Kansas
Roosevelt
Landon
London
Jackson
Cleveland
Tammany Hall
Hyde Park
Heat Lingers With 100 Degree Forecast Across Kansas
Topeka reports unsettled conditions giving way to more 100 plus degree days. Meteorologist S D Flora says Kansas not the hottest or driest belt, moisture lacking in northwest and southeast. Heat belt spreading, cooler weather unlikely. high yesterday reached 104 in multiple cities.
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Topeka
S. D. Flora
Kansas
Farm Belt
Northwest
Flora
Phoenix
Indianapolis
Moorehead
Minn
Weekly Excelsior Society Items
La Wanda and Mary Lou Enyart visited their grandparents Mrs. Mary Peffly and Mr and Mrs Harry Flory. The Haas family and daughters called on Mr and Mrs L W Haas. They spent Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Rose Simmons home in Centropolis.
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la Wanda
Mary Lou Enyart
Mary Peffly
Harry Flory
L. W. Haas
Rose Simmons
Centropolis
Carl Schwarz
Lawrence
Glen Flora
Gale
Independence
George Bechtel
Hillis
Ottawa
Lucille Disque
Charley Disque
Donard Gastrock, Jr
Vera Belle
Naomi
John Gibson
Ed Johann
Mary Lou
Ralph Pohl
Kenneth Montgomery
Henry Pohl
Gus Blom
August Skoag
Harold
Jack Snyder
Louise Nelson
Anna Dahline
Kansas City
Walter Pohl
Kenneth
Patti Koehler
Fairview
Ernest Pohl
Lauriné and
Marvin Vis
Cave Sturm
Wellsville
Lucille
Eldon Disque
Homer Disque
Alvin Johanning
Pleasant Hour circle notes and neighborhood gatherings
Community events fill the week with visits to Homer Disque and large gatherings. Social activities include entertainment led by Mrs. Ike Thomas, a guessing contest won by Mrs. Walter Dyer, and ice cream served to members and visitors. Families travel to Kansas City and Ottawa for meetings and threshing, with numerous neighbors sharing meals and attending Fourth of July celebrations.
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Orville Puckett
Homer Disque
Pleasant Hour
Ike Thomas
Walter Dyer
Clarence Martin
Elizabeth
Willard Huling
Theodore Glaser
Dave Heffner
L. W. Haas
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Harry Flora
Lester Schwalm
Andrew Elm
Roy Shuler
Albert Schwarz
Eva
Mabel Haas
Homer
Mr. Brand
Charley Kirchner
Elmer Rappard
Margaret Mae
Williamsburg
Mr. Bechtel
Eldon
Ike Montgomery
Ethie Shuler
Pues
Big Mirrors
Lewipe
Iter
Arge Broilar
Parton
Leonard
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