Hoover South America trip branded a colossal blunder by Italian editors
Italian editors call the Hoover administration’s South America visit a colossal blunder yet acknowledge Latin nations seek commercial progress. They claim Europe is overburdened by debts and war costs, while the United States prospects in South America appear solid with the Hoover excursion advancing regional open-market potential.
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Wwoover
South America
United States
Europe
South
Aerica
Gas lift and fuel for dirigibles discussed
The article explores using high lifting gas to boost aviation safety and notes a by product fuel gas from Monroe field as a practical dirigible fuel. It highlights global effort in England, Germany, and the United States and Louisiana's interest in gas driven air travel and lighter than air craft.
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News-Star
Monroe
England
Germany
United States
Louisiana
Louisiana highway plans call for minimal curves and crossings
An editorial argues for a highway system reroute program over the next decade to reduce unnecessary curves and railroad crossings. It notes rising travel by tourists and everyday drivers and urges Louisiana to align its permanent highways with practical modern needs within budget limits.
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Rayville
Louisiana
Leap Year Proposals Limited to 1932 Officials
The article notes that as the old year ends and Leap Year passes, the traditional right for women to propose marriage remains limited with official opportunity not returning until 1932.
Tune in on the Joy of the World
A 1928 King Features syndicated column urges readers to tune in to beauty and joy in life. It extols music, love, heroism, and positive character, urging selflessness and the Golden Rule as guiding ideals.
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Nietzsche
Henry Drummond
Galilee
King Features Syndicate, Inc
A New Year Thought on Time and Resolve
The author reflects on time and the calendar as 1928 ends and 1929 begins. Time’s relentless advance is a reminder to set daily resolutions, improve oneself, and help others rather than waste moments. A greeting of Happy New Year closes the piece.
The Strange Visitor at the Cabin Night
A hooded stranger visits the Cabin and boasts of a life filled with murder trials, elections, sports, and war news. He laments ingratitude of the public while recounting his varied exploits from baseball to politics, ending with a sharp rebuke and a bizarre act of tossing pests into slippers.
Better Health Advice on Preventing and Managing Colds
The article urges avoidance and strong personal hygiene to prevent colds. It emphasizes limiting contact with infected people, washing hands before handling food, and avoiding shared objects, along with maintaining robust body resistance via adequate sleep, fresh air, regular meals, hydration, and moderate activity. It also notes cold weather is not the cause but can lower vitality, and advises cold showers with medical guidance, nasal care by a specialist, and seeking medical help for fever or persistent symptoms.
Leap Year and the changing role of women in marriage
The piece argues against women becoming Leap Year matchmakers and predicts limited change in 1982. It notes the era of female independence yet asserts men will retain the traditional suitor role while women avoid the title suitoress.
Old Man Sends Word About Scythe Under Bush
An elderly, discouraged man on the road directs a passerby to tell a young man on the highway to look for his scythe hidden under a hueckleberry bush. A youthful figure then appears, wearing a white shirt with the year 1929 in silk letters, dancing merrily along.
Local Visitors and Residents Return Across Parishes
A string of social notes lists visitors to the city from Gallion Vicksburg Collinston Bastrop Shreveport and Delhi plus residents returning home from Alexandria Meridian and Tu lane engagements. Names include Max Brodnax George Parker Frank McCormick T C Newton Lila Moore Drew Pritchard Jack Cadler Hunt and Daisy Matzner among others.
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Max Brodnax
Gallion
George A. Parker
Vicksburg
Frank McCormick
Collinston
W. D King
Little Rock
King
Florence
T. C. Newton
Bastrop
Monroe
Monroe Hotel
Lila Moore
Lake Charles
Drew Pritchard
Shreveport
John Breard
Fairbanks Schenck Golf Match Up at Lakeside Club
Hollywood gossip notes Doug Fairbanks and Joe Schenck golfing at Lakeside Club with Fairbanks posting a score in the seventies for 18 holes. The piece lively describes The Iron Mask production chaos between Marguerite de la Motte and Dorothy Revier, Mary Pickford’s updated hair, and Warner studio expansion with new sound stages and offices under construction.
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Premier Syndicate
Hollywood
Doug Fairbanks
Joe Schenck
Lakeside Club
Doug
Lulu
Marguerite de la Motte
Dorothy Revier
Dorothy
Miss Revier
Miss de la Motte
Tex Rickard
Mary
Radio Program Schedule for New Year's Eve 1929
Radio listings show December 31 programs across stations including WJZ WIRS WSK WSM and WEAF at 6:20 7:00 7:30 and 9:00 featuring Roxy and His Gang Voice Firm songs Frieda Hempel and New Yorks Welcome to 1929 with stations WOR WABC KMBC and more.
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Roxy
Lew White
WJZ Wir
WSK
WMC
WSM
KOA
WLS
Firm
WEAF
WRC
WGY
WWJ
KSD
Wow
Wbar
KWOO
WFAA
KPRC
WOAI
WEBC
WTMJ
WHAS
WSB
Wiss
KYW
WTAM
KSTP
WOC
KSL
KPO
KGO
KFI
KGW
Frieda Hempel
WGN
WTM
Kwoo Wow
WDAF
WJAX
KOMO
KHQ
New York
WOR
Wabc Wane
WKRC
WGHP
WMAQ
KMOX
KMBC
KOIL
WSPD
WHK
Wwow
Little Busters
Jubilee Singers
Royal Canadians
WENR
Chicago
Farmer Rush
WLIB
Nighthawks
Almanak
Floorwalker
Roxy and His Gang
WQJ
Voice
Family Party
WOC Davenport
Broadcaster Club
World Today
WCX
WJR
Detroit
Air Boys
WOWO
Wayne
KFAB
WCCO
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Walter Mallory
National Grand Opera
WSM Nashville
Orchestra
San Antonio
KWKH
Shreveport
Radio Network Schedules Amid New Year’s Eve Listings
A detailed listing of Central and Eastern time radio programs across major Chicago and New York stations plus assorted regional outlets. The schedule covers hourly shows from Uncle Bob and Live Orchestra to New Year’s greetings, with numerous local programs and chain broadcasts noted by station and frequency.
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Associated Press
May Be I'm Wrong by John P Medbury
A collage of satirical witticisms and faux headlines from 1928 humor column by John P. Medbury. Jokes touch cannibals, efficiency experts, gender norms, automotive tricks, social aims, and a quip about a gambling themed calling card.
Jolson sorts, Ruby Keeler sails for Honolulu holiday
The article notes Jolson postponing a film project and heading to Honolulu with his wife Ruby Keeler for Christmas. It mentions her home life, Ben Lyon's shifted money mindset, and his stock market gains. Rod LaRocque is said to have earned about $200,000 in stocks as part of the Hollywood money scene.
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Chile
Bolivia
Jolson
Ruby Keeler
Honolulu
Jolsons
Ruby
Ben Lyon
Ben
Hollywood
Exchange
Rod LaRocque
Rod
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Lee George
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M—Voice
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