Small Independent Telephone Firms Face Wage and Hours Rules
The column warns that applying the Fair Labor Standards Act to 12 461 small independent telephone companies could force many to raise rates or close. It argues the law, championed by Miss Perkins, burdens rural exchanges, and cites state counts from Iowa Illinois Alabama Arkansas Indiana Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri and Texas to show widespread impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Elmer F. Andrews
Andrews
United States
Sam
Iowa
Illinois
Alabama
Arkansas
Indiana
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Texas
Bell Telephone Company
Bell System
Herring
Harrington
House
Senate
National Economics Committee
Bell
Miss Perkins
Mr. Andrews
Assunine
New York City
New York State Labor Board
National Labor Relations Board
Western Newspaper Union
Prince Albert Tobacco Makes Easy Roll Your Own
George E. Wood promotes Prince Albert tobacco as the easy choice for hand rolling. He demonstrates quick, neat makings with the crimp cut, claiming cooler smoke, mellower taste, and a strong tobacco bite with rapid preparation.
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Prince Albert
George E. Wood
P.A
P. A
Wood
Red. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
N. C
What to Eat and Why Digestive Truths Explain
A health piece argues against fear of foods, stressing digestion hinges on timing and emotions. It notes that normal digestion handles most foods in a balanced diet, while distress often stems from fatigue worry or anger, not the food itself.
Menu planning and food dislikes across family meals
A narrator recalls a contented husband who can eat nearly anything except horseshoes and contrasts this with a homemaker balancing family tastes. The piece notes individual differences in digestion, allergies, and prior distress shaping food choices and cautions against accepting friends’ dietary advice.
Velvet rose motifs and blue linen luncheon set instructions
Mrs Spears shares a method for making velvet rose motifs from common materials and describes a blue linen luncheon set with four mats and a long runner. She notes stitching steps, materials, and references Sewing Book No 2 Gifts Novelties and Embroideries, plus ordering details for Book 1 SEWING for the Home Decorator.
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Spears
S. Desplaines St
Chicago
Food and Rest Improve Digestion After Fatigue
The text advises taking a brief rest before meals when tired to improve digestion. It notes that heavy meals while exhausted are unwise and that pleasant surroundings and flavorful, well cooked food increase the likelihood of satisfactory digestion for normal people.
Mindful mealtimes for homemakers in 1939 guidance
The passage advises homemakers to avoid discussing unpleasant topics during meals to preserve tranquility of mind and improve the dining experience. It urges not to nag children about eating, and to postpone finances or grievances with a spouse until after digestion, promoting more wholesome table talk.
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WNU
Houston
Simple Bayer Aspirin relief for colds shown as fastest cure
The ad promotes AYER Aspirin as a fastacting remedy for cold discomfort and fever. It claims the simple method provides rapid relief backed by scientific authority and advises consulting a doctor while urging use of genuine Bayer Aspirin.
Sin’s Handle Quote From Holmes Cited
A quotation attributed to Oliver Wendell Holmes discusses sin and truth noting that a lie is the tool that fits all temptations. The saying highlights the power of deception in moral choices and ethical testing.
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Sin
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Check Constipation Cause With Bulk From All Bran
An old promotional piece explains constipation often stems from lack of bulk in the diet. It recommends Kellogg's All Bran as a non medicine cereal to add fiber and keep regular, with daily breakfast and ample water. Produced in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.
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Kellogg's
Kelloge’s
Battle Creek
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Bruckart
Washington Digest
Act
William Bruckart
National Press Bldg
Washington, D. C
George Wood
C. Houston Goudiss
By C. Houston Goudiss
Ruth Wyeth
Gargie
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