Messages of good cheer glow in holiday greetings
A sermon in a message notes how hundreds sent simple expressions of hope this year. H L McKnight of the Ruston Chamber of Commerce praises love beauty joy and worship as building forces and urges living by high values despite economic pressures. Miss Chloe of Chicago sends a simple wish that happiness cannot be bought but can be wished upon others.
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Beck Proposal Seeks Thirds Majority for Constitutional Amendments
Congress may be asked this session to consider a Beck plan requiring a three quarters majority from state conventions or legislatures for amending the constitution. Rep James M Beck argues it would curb hasty changes like the 18th amendment, though critics fear increased gridlock and reduced popular control.
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New National Economy League joins Washington lobbying scene
The article describes a fresh lobby in Washington the National Economy League. Its sole aim is cheaper government and lower taxes for all opposing wartime bonus payments and other treasury grabs. It argues big public spending fuels extravagance and seeks to reduce influence of organized minorities in shaping policy.
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Uncommon Sense: Forgive and Refuse to Harbor Hatred
John Blake argues hatred poisons the blood and damages the hater more than the target. He cites revenge as gloomy and counterproductive, urging readers to forget injuries, hate evil deeds not people, and pursue happiness rather than bitterness.
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the Bell Syndicate, Inc
Old King Cotton Faces Oil Trade Pressure and Tariffs
The piece argues cottonseed oil, once eclipsed by other products, suffers most from retaliatory tariffs. It calls for economic talks and reciprocity treaties to remove barriers. Exports have collapsed since 1922, with losses estimated around 150 million dollars, harming southern buying power.
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The Glee Club "Lovely Fighting" Poem
A verse praising the heroism of fighting hearts over passive living. It declares life worthy only through bold struggle, noting that without such fighting, humanity would remain in caves and unseen in history.
Bargain Hat Sparks Dispute Over Outfit Costs
Mrs. Pester praises an $18 hat as a wonderful bargain while Mr. Pester complains about four outfits this season. The exchange hints at budgeting tensions and wardrobe expenditures in a domestic setting.
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Soiled Sylvester Say Bo I’m Clean Broke
The speaker laments unexpected financial ruin masking the depths of poverty and hints at strained relationships amid hardship.
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Everett Wrest
He Loved Fame Yet Fell From Great Promises
A fragmented reminiscence muses on a man of wealth fame and admiration torn between ballplayer glory and pugilistic identity. The noir voice recalls a life filled with love power and public praise ending in tragedy or loss.
Jimmie and Bill Face Off in Quick Complaint Duel
A terse exchange has Jimmie accusing Bill of striking first. Bill denies the blow. Jimmie warns that if Bill knew what was coming he would have struck first. The pair argue over the initial contact.
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Squashtown Fire Chief jokes about rapid fire response
A comic exchange from 1932 features a doctor pressing a patient about his worries, a fire chief boasting a swift extinguishing of a blaze in ten minutes, and a drummer’s quip about the fire's progress while it left only the cellar intact.
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Squashtown
Boners and Baffling Brain Teasers in a Rationed Note
A collection of humorous misstatements and silly trivia such as Nelson defeating Napoleon at Gettysburg and Francis Scott Key inventing door keys. The list lampoons exam humor with odd attributions and odd questions about Cossacks and judicial combat.
Health in Focus for Yaw Readers in 2024
Health survey highlights need for nutrition and exercise routines tailored to individual needs. Experts emphasize regular checkups, mental wellness, and accessible community programs to support proactive care.
Status lymphaticus described with thymus impact risks
The term status lymphaticus refers to a constitutional type with a small head, flat chest, weak muscles, and low blood pressure. It notes the thymus may fail to regress, making surgery risky and injuries prone to scar tissue, advising hygiene diet and exercise to build the body and caution in treating children to avoid shock.
Hand of Fate Restores Wallet With $16 in Falmouth
Tony Ferriera found a moldy wallet in a field and returned it to its owner. Two years earlier he had lost the same wallet while plowing corn and badly needed the money for winter. The good deed came as luck for Ferriera who had another need for funds this year.
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Mass
Lady Luck
Tony Ferriera
Tony
Dietrich’s Next Film Marks New Director and Style
Hollywood reports Marlene Dietrich will star in Songs of Songs under Rouben Mamoulian marking her first screen work not directed by Josef von Sternberg. von Sternberg’s Paramount contract ended and he plans a vacation abroad leaving Dietrich to a distinct directing approach. The project tests whether different direction reveals new facets beyond her established Mystery Mold persona.
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Actress's serene poise anchors decades of screen grit
In her career from The Blue Angel to Blond Venus, she remained a calm heroine through adversity. Her expressive close-ups and cryptic smiles defined a trademark approach to dramatic storms and emotional turmoil.
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Mamoulian's Motion Pictures Marked by Distinct Style
Films from New Angles notes Mamoulian's early triumphs with Applause and subsequent successes like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. It praises his camera innovation in Applause and compares his artistry to Lubitsch in Love Me Tonight while mentioning Dietrich's uncertain plans after Songs of Songs.
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Local Notes From December 15 Years Ago 1917
Lieutenant L S Rolleigh visits family on furlough. Mrs J Arthur Smith hosts sister Katherine Fulkerson from Rogersville Tennessee. Mr and Mrs R M Drew visit relatives in Louisville Arkansas. Roberta Ferguson heads to Versailles Kentucky for holiday. Lieutenant Pinkey Weaks returns from Christmas with parents. Lytle Whitfield and H H Blanks hosts guests. Mrs J M Munholland hosts luncheon with Eva Scott Mildred Scott Shirery Mattie McGhee and Sergeant Muller. Oua chita parish officials invited to Baton Rouge January 12 to discuss school finances.
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E. C. Rolleigh
J. Arthur Smith
Katherine Fulkerson
Rogersville
Misses Johnson
Eva Scott
Mildred Scott
Shirery
Mattie McGhee
Sergeant Muller
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Ouachita Parish
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Baton Rouge
Tariffs Said to Hinder Cottonseed Oil Exports
A 1932 observation notes tariffs likely suppressed export trade, arguing cottonseed oil shipments might have risen without tariff barriers. The remark emphasizes impact on trade and producer incentives during the period.
Old Lady and Boy Dialogs in Quirky Pathfinder Bits
A string of brief quips centers on a cheeky boy and an old lady. The jokes pivot on miscommunication and literal interpretations of phrases. A neighbor serves as a light touch in a barter tale involving an auto and piano.
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Outs and ins clash in Argentina as radical leaders face upheaval
Editorial notes upheaval in Buenos Aires with two former presidents Marcelo de Alvear and Hipolito Irigoyen amid a coup plot targeting President Augustin Justo. It describes Uriburu era exile, Justo's election, and the radicals' bid to seize power, framed as a failed attempt at a Bolshevik style dictatorship.
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Quotations of figures on society and politics
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Barbs and Broadway Bravado as New Year Sparks Change
A Broadway performer notes the end of costly spectacles and urges political halls to seek fresh inspiration. The piece reflects on New Year resolves, license plates for the aging bus, and a mood of renewed hope. Wry musings blend with playful throwaway questions about childhood games and friendship.
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