Feng Yu-Hsiang The Christian General Of China's Turbulent Era
Feng Yu-Hsiang, known as the Christian General, rose from peasant roots to marshal rank and a controversial career. He supported Buddhists and Mohammedans in his army, clashed with Chiang Kai-shek, and reportedly masterminded the Big Swords Corps. His Christian conversion began with a missionary tract and a healing, shaping a legacy of persistence and political maneuvering amid Asia’s upheaval.
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China
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Feng
Chiang Kai-shek
Nanking
Marshal Chiang
Shantung
Kalgan
Peiping
Siberia
Russia
Henry Pu-Yi
Changte
Feng Yu- Hsiang
Second Wind and Steady Struggle for Hard Times
John Blake writes that conserving energy and maintaining a steady pace helps people endure economic hardship. He urges sacrificing luxuries, building reserve nerve, and learning fortitude as society advances uphill, noting past harsher conditions and ongoing resilience.
Trade Truce Proposal For World Economic Conference
The American plan calls for a general trade armistice pending the London world economic conference opening June 12. It would halt changes to rates and new trade restrictions to stabilize global trade and aid conference success. Abandonment of the gold standard adds complexity, but nations may view this with calmer zero. Representatives must rise above national interests to pursue universal economic recovery.
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London
Nho
America
Thankless Tasks on Local School Board Service
A former school board member laments the task of public service as repeatedly unsupported. He notes that half or more of the town remains opposed, criticizing efforts and deterring qualified individuals from seeking office.
The Bridegroom Said I Do Not Fear The Grief
A lyric exploring marital harmony and daily irritants. The bridegroom vows courage against great grief, but fears small misunderstandings born from careless words. The poem urges conquering minor quarrels to achieve lasting oneness.
Howell Powell Spark Happiness Debate
Howell questions happiness while Powell notes there is nothing to do until tomorrow as a green land night looms before morning.
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Howell
Powell
Greenland
Goggles Old Plankhunter Silent on Costs
The speaker known as Goggles Old Plankhunter focuses on money in a curious exchange, signaling a shift from talk of other topics to financial matters.
Witnesses accuse Kelly amid tense peace bonds
Hank notes Kelly remains under peace bonds for months while Bill laments missed chances to call him a liar and challenge his honesty.
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Hank
Kelly
Bill
Samson and Delilah Lesson in a Kid Joke
A lighthearted gag contrasts the tale of Samson and Delilah with a kid’s punchline about avoiding the lady barber. The exchange frames the story as cautionary humor about temptation and vanity.
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Samson and Delilah
Conversation at the club between Percy and Polly
Percy Pinfeather recounts meeting Harold Hollownut at the club and bringing him up to call. Polly Pickles notes the chain of events as a typical reaction to one prompt.
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Percy Pinfeather
Harold Hollownut
Polly Pickles
Poets and their Words Sparked by Truth and Doubt
The dialogue pairs a poet who loves verse with a critic who questions honesty. A character named Biffer challenges credibility while Sniffer admits a past lack of chance to speak. The quoted 1933 copyright hints at literary framing and era.
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Biffer
Sniffer
Photographer Sets Price for Pictures
The photographer charges six dollars per dozen. Eleven people remain, with plans to have more photographs made once twelve participants are present. A new tubercular railroad is to be constructed between Egeland and Exance.
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Egeland
Exance
Oil Control Clash Shapes U S Oil Policy Fight
Washington debates a government push for sweeping control of oil production led by Secretary Ickes and President Roosevelt. McAdoo allies push back as independents split, while the industry bill prospects shift with proposed market allocation and enforcement to curb hot oil crossing state lines.
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Washington
Roosevelt
William Gibbs McAdoo
McAdoo
Ickies
John B. Elliott
California
J. Edward Jones
Hoover
Alfalfa Bill Murray
Oklahoma
Ickes
House
Doughton
Ways and Means Committee
Essolene Launch Ties Fuel Plan to Jobs Growth
The Essolene rollout at Esso stations on June 2 marks a major marketing push by Standard Oil of Louisiana. The plan reallocates about 30 000 outlets from Maine to Louisiana and funds large ad campaigns, aiming to boost employment and showcase the new fuel’s higher anti knock quality and cleaner engine deposits.
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Esso
J. P. Luecke
Standard Oil Company of
Louisiana
Maine
Essolene
Luecke
Illinois Votes to Repeal Eighteenth Amendment in Wide Margin
Illinois becomes the ninth state to repeal prohibition with 1 075 414 to 281 758 statewide and Chicago 10 to 1 in favor. Cook County leads anti prohibition, with rural areas expected to balance the margin to about four to one. Indiana voters begin a key repeal test as results come in.
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Chicago
Illinois
Cook County
Indiana
Singing Convention Is Declared Big Success
The North Louisiana Singers association concluded a two day gospel singing meet at Louisiana Tech with 2000 attendees. President G T Kelly called it perhaps the best convention in the organization’s history as song leaders from Dallas to Birmingham performed over the weekend before adjournment Sunday afternoon.
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Buston
G. T. Kelly
North Louisiana Singers Association
Dallas
Birmingham
J. J. Holder
Louisiana Tech
Local Movers Move Into Hudson Lane Home
Sixteen years ago on June 6 1917 Mr and Mrs E L Neville moved from apartments with Mrs S A Davis to a new home in Hudson lane A church meeting of the Women s Presbyterian Auxiliary was held with Mrs E P Lipscomb presiding The study titled Man s Redemption and a report on the annex completion pleased attendees A summer committee was named Visiting committee Mrs J Collens Mrs A Abbington Mrs Neuwirth and others The city high school student Julia F Stubbs daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy P Stubbs earned 100 for patriotic merit and invested it in Liberty bonds
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E. L. Neville
S. A. Davis
Hudson Lane
Women’s Presbyterian Auxiliary
E. P. Lipscomb
M. W. Stroud
Board of Trustees
John Collens
Annie Abbington
Neuwirth
Lee Ellis
O. W. Cosby
W. E. Allen
Illingworth
J. K. Briggs
City High School
Liberty Bonds
Julia F. Stubbs
Guy P. Stubbs
German bear licenses cancelled amid cruelty ruling
The Ministry of Agriculture in Germany has cancelled all licenses for leading performing bears. The decision follows a ruling that the bears endure unhappiness and cruelty in this role, ending a long standing public display across the country.
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Ministry of Agriculture of
Germany
Radio Program Note Coast to Coast Listings
Radio schedule details coast to coast with time blocks east west and central zones. Lists call letters networks NBC CBS and program slots from 2:45 to 12:00 with orchestras, singers, plays, and talk segments across regions. Includes coast repeat and time adjustments for daylight saving.
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Nbc-Weaf
Weaf
Wiw
Wee Wiic
Wijar
Wtag Wesh
Wfi
Wilt
Wiber
Wre
Wey When
Weae
Wtam
Wwj
Wiai
Midwest
Wmaq
Wefl
Ksd
Woo
Wdaf
Northwest & Canadian
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Wiba
Nate Webo
Wday
Kfyr
Ckgw
Cfef
SOUTH
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Wptf
Wwne
Wis
Wiax
Wiia
Wsun
Wicd
Wsm
Wmeo
Wsb
Wapi
Widx
Wamb
Kwoo
Wky
Kgo
Kfi
Schirmer Schmidt
Mme
Frances Alda
Jimmy Melton
Mountaineers
Don Hall
The
Goldbergs
Sketch
Sanderson and Crumit
Wayne King
Ben Bernie
Lads
Ed Wynn
National Heroes
Radio Forum
Don Bester
Ralph Kirbery
Harold Sterf
Eddie Lane
Cbs-Wabc
BASIC
Wade Wice
Wade Woko
Weao
Waab
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Wkbw
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Whk
Ckok
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Wip
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Wibm
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Kmox
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Whee
Wibz
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Wore
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Ckac
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Whre
Wgam
Wdod
Wnox
Kla
Wrec
Wlac
Wdsu
Wtoc
Krid
Wrr
Ktrh
Ktsa
Waco
Koma
Wdbo
Wodx
Wht
Wdae Whig
Whas
Wtar
Wcbj
Wwva
Wmbe
Wajs
Whern
Wsbt
Weah
Wmbdd
Wtaq
Wkbh
Kfab
Wisn
Kscj
Kfh
Wmt
Wnac
Wkbn
Wel
Mountain
Kvor Kiz
Kob
Pacific Coast
Khj Koin
Relsh Dunn
Don Bester Orch
Geo, Sherban
Cent
Plain Gil
Gypsy Nina
Buck Rogers
Jack Dempsey
the Devil Bird
Boake Carter
Mary Eastman
Magic Voice
Johnny Hamp
Kate Smith
Bassic
Dictators Orches
Dixie
Abe Lyman Orch
John Kelvin
West
Tommy McLaughlin
Nino Martini
Calif
Edwin C. Hill
Barlow
Charles Carlile
Lombardo Orch
Glen Gray Orches
Leo Belasco Orch
Wiz Whz
Whza
Kdka
Wear
Wjz Whw
Wsyr
Wmal
Weky
Kyw
Kfkx Wear
Kwk
Kwer
Koll Wren Wmag
Kso
Wtmj
Kstp
Webe
Ckgew
Cfof
Wiaz
Wfia
Wiod
Wme
Web
Wsmb
Wfaa
Wbap
Kpre Woai
Ktbs
Kths
Koa Kay Keir
Kghl
Kgw
Komo Kha
Kpo
Kfsd
Ktar Cent
Harold Stokes’ Orchestra
Orches
Singing Lady
East
Teddy Black
Monty White
Lowell Thomas
Amos
Andy
Radio In Education
Floyd Gibbons
Gladys Swarthout
Sigmund Spaeth
Pickens
Lizziers
Amos 'N
Ray Heatherton
Alao Ce
Duke Ellington
Mark Fisher
Oldest clock shop in New York charms crowds with perpetual motion
Fred W. Jensen runs a West Street shop famed for "perpetual motion" clocks and musical gadgets. The 50 year family business houses centuries old timepieces, including a 200 year old Copenhagen clock, while Jensen enchants visitors with live demonstrations and histories rather than sales.
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New York
Fred W. Jensen
Jensen
Docks
West Street
Henry Ford
Copenhagen
Farm life and human emotions on stage in simple living
The text muses on how a backwoods farm can host a great play through handling emotions rather than dramatic events. It contrasts parental roles, education, politics, aging, and urban magnetism with advice about ideals, idle time, and the burdens of social judgment.
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Bell Syndicate, Inc
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George Elliston
WISE
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England
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Hambone’s Meditations
J. P. Alley
NBC
WJZ
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Yehudi Menuhin
Paris
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Leonard Keller
University of Wisconsin
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