Securities Act caution from FTC chief on investor protection
Chairman March of the Federal Trade Commission explains that passing the securities act does not guarantee against loss. The act requires truthful seller representations and full information to the public, with fraud prohibitions. Registration sections take effect 60 days after enactment. Roosevelt signed May 27. Investors should still exercise caution to avoid undue risk.
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March
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Roosevelt
Divorces and Reno Highlight National Debate
The Philadelphia Inquirer uses Elliott Roosevelt’s potential divorce to call for nationwide uniform divorce laws. It argues Reno’s permissive system harms the presidency and urges Congress to enact a uniform standard, noting past attempts by Governor Pinckney and the need for consistent recognition of laws across states.
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Reno
White House
United States
Executive
Washington
Congress
Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Nevada
New York
Elliott Roosevelt
Philadelphia Inquirer
Laudable Pus and the Fight Against Suffering
A reflection on medical past and present, contrasting the idea of laudable pus with modern practices. The author argues doctors now aid nature and reject the notion that suffering is necessary for character. He wrestles with belief in misery as a virtue and affirms the resilient, joyful part of humanity.
Hints and Dints and a Fractured Union Tale
A string of odd observations notes sun times and wages, mocks paid praise for modest raises, and lampoons wrapped cellophane culture. A Union City Pennsylvania divorce case centered on sleeping with the dog, with a husband using the car for other women and a bizarre showman moment where a sword swallower’s weights explode like inflated balloons.
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Union City
Press Comment On Taxes And national finance
A compilation of syndicated editorials mocks legislative tax policy and federal lending to China. It cites The Charleston Evening Post The Roanoke Times and The Chicago Daily News. Also notes birth certificate advice from the federal statistics division and various light quips about bankers Belgians and Morgan decisions.
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Division of Vita Statistics
Butte Montana
Lowell Evening Leader
Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Chicago
Hartford Times
Rock Island Argus
Miami Daily News
Roanoke World-News
The
Houston Chronicle
Rockford Register-Republic
SAN Antonio Express
Providence
Topeka Daily Capital
A Needed Lesson on Municipal Financial Relief and Federal Role
President Roosevelt opposed extending Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans to cities, urging states take lead to avoid federal control over municipal politics. He supported applying bankruptcy laws to cities, allowing federal court reorganizations with creditor approval. The piece warns of impending reckoning for dying municipal finances and the need for caution in debt buildup.
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Roosevelt
Learn to Swim Campaign at Y M C A Pool
The article recalls older harsh methods of teaching boys to swim and contrasts them with modern confidence building. It notes the Y M C A in the city sponsors an annual campaign to teach youngsters swimming, starting soon at the association pool. It praises the program and its sponsors.
World Economic Conference Spurs Economic Debate
The article notes a shift in panhandler conduct and the broader push toward frugal street economy as American delegates attend a World Economic Conference, emphasizing tighter budgets and economic prudence.
Bible Thought For Today From Proverbs About Violence
A short biblical thought notes that a person who harms another’s blood must flee to the Lord for shelter, warning against staying to harm or oppose justice. The line references Proverbs and emphasizes escape from wrongdoing.
Dinner Stories Road Hog Policeman Dialogue
A humorous exchange follows a collision where a driver and a pedestrian dispute road space. The motorist defends his driving choices, while the officer notes the need for sharing the road as a lesson in cautious driving.
Satirical Volume of Snippets and Quips Headlines
A collage of jokes and short items lampooning crime, taxes, gender roles, travel, education, and politics. It includes a courtroom quip about defalcation, a pensioners wardrobe quip, New York bridge tolls, Percival’s Wild West misadventure, a courtesy lesson from a teacher, a Patiter's Day nudge, and multiple one to two sentence vignettes on society, work, and culture with playful irony.
Man With Iron Tongue Aims to Lift 500 Pounds
In Jackson Mississippi a circus barker promotes Erno the man with the iron tongue who is preparing to lift 500 pounds with his tongue. The act builds tension as the crowd awaits the spectacle.
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Jackson
Erno
Coin and flair in a busy city page of oddities
A collage of quips and comic riffs from a bustling street scene. Grannie teases Grace about a buttoned dress while Roger Babson warns of limited confidence despite money, and a barber jokes about snipping ears as a dog watches a haircut. The notes mingle local wit with light political grit.
Chicago Exposition Praised as Nation's Hopeful Lift
The Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago is hailed as a defiant response to the nation’s low mood. Cities and papers across the country laud its timing, scale, and symbol of progress, noting 85 buildings on Lake Michigan ground, $26 million spent, and the event serving workers, education, and entertainment for months to come.
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Chicago
Nashville
Pasadena Star-News
Abilene
Charleston
S. CC
Evening Post
Indianapolis News
NEW York Times
Cleveland News
Cleveland
America
Lake Ichigan
Buffalo Evening News
NEW York Sun
Louisville Courier Journal
Omaha World-Herald
Washington Evening Star
Arcturus
The
Atlanta Journal
Holland
Venice
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Morgan and Couzens Tax Controversy In Depression Era Figures
The Morgan investigation shows Mr Morgan paid no income tax during the depression era while Senator Couzens reportedly paid taxes only on his Ford stock profit. Papers claim Couzens and Morgan avoided income taxes and both are under scrutiny by the committee. Some observers note a common pattern of profiting from Wall Street amid public criticism.
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Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Will Rogers
Senator Couzens
Mr. Ford
Ford Automobile Company
America
Wall St
Price of Dishonesty Prompts Moral Warning Card
The reader is urged to resist dishonest schemes despite financial pressure. Emphasizing that dishonest gain brings punishment and family sorrow, the message warns how children would bear the stigma and taunts of community judgment. It cautions against rationalizing cheating to meet needs and stresses lasting harm over material gain.
Pioneer Spirit by Edgar A Guest
A portrait of a restless independent spirit who rejects conventional safe paths. He shuns counsel and comfort to seek unknown dangers, laughing at fear while risking life and limb. Though often hurt, his energetic drive draws him again toward perilous quests, away from tranquil safety.
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