European crises shape US political prospects in 1930s tone
A Western Newspaper Union release argues international tensions will heavily influence US presidential politics next year. It notes isolationist sentiment, policy debates on agriculture and industry, and the potential impact of a European war on campaigns, Roosevelt’s fortunes, and possible congressional actions.
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Washington
Wilson
Democratic Party
League of Nations
Warren G. Harding
James M. Cox
America
Roosevelt
Hitler
Stalin
Russia
Europe
United States
Orient
China
Pacific
Tokyo
Congress
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Western Newspaper Union
Disobedience Often Sign of Forgetfulness
Impulsive acts of a child are made without thought of obedience or disobedience. Help in remembering may be more necessary than any form of punishment.
How to guide children toward reliable habits
A discussion between Mary Lance and Mrs. Jaynes offers practical, compassionate advice for parents. They emphasize remembering over punishment, using gentle reminders and natural rewards, shared chores, and praise to foster habit formation and responsibility in children.
Ben Jonson Buried Upright in Westminster Abbey Legend
The legend says poet Ben Jonson was buried in a sitting position because the grave plot on the north side of Westminster Abbey’s nave was too small. King Charles I supposedly allowed Jonson to choose any spot and, finding the space occupied, buried him with his head pointing to the sky. His grave bears the inscription O Rare Ben Jonson, and a bust later joined the Poet’s Corner.
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Ben Jonson
Westminster Abbey
Charles I
Jonson
Legal Notice Warns on Tobacco Tax Stamp Destruction
The article reports widespread noncompliance with federal cigarette tax stamp destruction rules in the United States and Canada. Authorities note that hundreds of thousands daily violate the law by not destroying tax stamps on cigarette packs.
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United States
Canada
Miss College Girl Draws Attention of Fashion Designers
Fashion critics spotlight Miss College Girl as lead figure in fall style, highlighting bustle dresses inspired by 1880s silhouettes, velvet jackets, plaid wool skirts, vivid striped wool ensembles, and military-influenced trims. Designers showcase campus chic for going-away-to-school wardrobes.
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Style Creators of
Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
High Color Tweed Suit Adopts Bold Yellow Black Weave
A smart costume suit blends plain wool with yellow and black tweed in a diagonal weave. The set includes jacket swagger coat and skirt with matching color scheme and a black felt saucer brim hat as a practical coordinating piece.
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Paris
Just-below-waist coat styles praised for many figures
A fashion note discusses the popular under-the-waist coat length and a monotone wool jacket over a bright print dress. It suggests a swallow-tail version may be more flattering for fuller figures while noting the style suits slender, streamlined shapes.
Two Skirt Outfit Real Money Saver for Bride
A two skirt suit uses a fitted jacket with a sheer wool or crepe fabric. The street-length skirt worn with the jacket and a printed blouse creates a smart day outfit. The floor-length skirt with the jacket and a chiffon blouse forms an elegant evening dinner ensemble.
Paris Designers Reveal Intricate Coat Silhouettes
Paris fashion houses showcase coats with refined cuts and details moving beyond boxy or fitted styles. Designers emphasize sculpted lines, layered textures, and tailored silhouettes in the latest collections.
Patterns Youll Use Repeatedly With Joy
Bright season sewing notice describes 1768 style jackets with hourglass silhouette in faille wool crepe or velveteen. Details include dart fitted slip with underarm darts and built up shoulders or ribbon straps. Instructions note sizes, yardage, and order address in Chicago pattern dept. 15 cents each.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Malaria Relief
Don’t endure malaria symptoms. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic relieves chills and fever by fighting the malaria infection in the blood. Pleasant to take and trusted by thousands, it’s available at drugstores in a larger size for better value.
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Grove
Worth the Wait For a Good Dinner and Gentle Wife
A reflective saying highlights patience as a virtue in marriage and domestic life, suggesting that waiting yields a worthwhile dinner and a considerate partner. The line emphasizes traditional gender roles and the value of restraint in relationships.
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Bruckart
Washington Digest
U. S
William Bruckart
National Press Blog
Washington, D. C
Georgia Lott Selters
Mary Lance
Mrs. Jaynes
Lucy
Henry
Father
By Cherie Nicholas
Cervantes
Leonardi
B. Leonardi & Co. Inc
New Rochelle
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