The Pendulum Swings Across a World in Turmoil
A reflective essay argues that global society faces a testing time of character and outlook as the postwar pendulum swings from prosperity to recession. It warns against rash destruction of systems and urges a balanced, moderate path centered on inner values and a steady middle course. The piece cites widespread debt, easy credit, unemployment, and social anxiety as drivers of current turmoil and stresses that wiser reconstruction must avoid extreme reforms.
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Fone
Agai
Mannermasrauy
Traie
Ure
Milborn Heart and Nerve Pills Improve Health Claims
A speaker recalls a seighor praising Milborns Heart and Nerve Pills and providing a sample. The writer reports noticeable benefits and purchases two boxes, describing the remedy as wonderfully helpful and effective.
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Milborn
Britain Must Fight For Survival With Armament
A historical editorial argues Britain must match armament with other nations to preserve its life and missionary influence. It claims England and its colonies have done most missionary work and printed most Bible translations, urging statesmen to continue this policy to safeguard the nation for generations.
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England
Britain
Car Thefts In Chicago Report Three Summer Months
Automobile thefts in Chicago during the summer topped car purchases for the same period. The Chicago Automobile Trade Association reports 10,199 autos stolen versus 9,058 bought, with many recoveries after vehicles had been stripped.
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Chicago
Chicago Automobile Trade Association
Association
Kruschen Salts Proclaimed Relief For Neuritis Claims
An advertisement claims Kruschen Salts ease neuritis and other pains by dissolving uric acid crystals and improving kidney elimination. It asserts two months of use eliminates suffering and keeps the body free from toxin buildup, urging regular use at home. Also mentions rent cuts by King George and promotes Persian Balm as a skin enhancer.
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Kruschen
George
England
Sandringham
Puna Beggar and Old Lady Dialoguet in Alley Tone
A beggar thanks a passerby for sixpence and the old woman questions his sight. A medical ad touts Miller's Worm Powders claiming to cure digestive issues and expel worms to end a child's suffering.
Hoover recalls boyhood slides and old time fun
In a reminiscent mood the president recalls sliding down hills on his tummy as a boy. The rest of the text promotes Douglas Egyptian Liniment for cow care, claiming it treats caked bags and gorget, saves time and expense, and prevents diminished stock.
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Hoover
Lead soldiers fascinate retired Wisconsin musician
Frank Beucha of Racine built a paying business painting lead soldiers after losing his job with the coming talkies and the Depression. Each piece is hand painted with a magnifying glass, brighter than factory figures, and he hopes to market them for military training.
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Usician
Frank Beucha
Racine
Wisconsin
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George Scribner
Saumigevaak, NB
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Micke
Eeli
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London
Dr. Thomas
F. J. Holder
Coley Place
Reading
Canada
Phillips
Phillips’ of
Magnesia
Phillips’ Milk
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