Landon Chosen as Republican Presidential Nominee
The Republican party names Governor Alfred Mossman Landon of Kansas as its presidential nominee. He is portrayed as a liberal yet practical leader who respects labor and capital, embodies American traditions from humble origins, and offers a balanced stance between radicalism and conservatism.
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Landon
London
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White House
Maine town preserves 200 year old maple against highway plans
C. V. McGregor of Maine New York saved a 200 year old maple tree standing in the path of a new highway by persuading engineers to alter the blueprint. Experts say the tree could live another century and a half if not harmed, a rare win against progress.
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New York
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Plymouth Rock to Tour? Selectmen Say No
A Cleveland promoter proposed sending Plymouth Rock on a national exhibition. The Plymouth selectmen rigidly reject the idea, framing the decision as community will. The piece notes historical fears from past exhibitions like the Liberty Bell journey and civic reactions.
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New England
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Massachusetts
Bunker Hill Monument
Philadelphia
Ashbridge
Popular Indoor Game Bridge Makes National Craze
The article notes bridge as the most popular indoor game, evolving from whist and its variants auction and contract bridge. It describes the hobby’s spread, especially among women, its study and money invested, and the mental benefits while urging balance and courtesy at the table.
Movie Star Privacy Wish Raises Few Eyebrows
A film star seeks privacy, a stance that only fuels interest among those who crave attention and headlines. The public figure avoids public events, prompting speculation about motives and image management in entertainment circles.
Education and leadership begin with self effort says educator
An educator tells New York students leadership must be self driven and learned by doing not taught. Edward VIII becomes king and performs royal duties in scarlet and gold Seaforth Highlanders uniform riding in a gilded state carriage as four footmen accompany him.
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England
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London
All Of Us By Marshall Maslin Moods Aren't Permanent
The piece argues moods influence social ease and pay respect to mood as partly controllable. It contrasts fixed temperament with the ability to shift mood, noting acts like a cold bath or making amends can alter feelings, while some moods are deep seated but often superficial. It ends urging choice and consequence.
Bible Thought For Today Faithful witnesses tell truth while false ones lie
A meditation on Proverbs 14 5 stating that a faithful witness does not lie and a false witness utters lies, offering a concise moral reflection.
Etiquette Rules for Theater Outings
A guide advises that a man should not abandon his date during each intermission yet may step out for a brief smoke at least once during the performance. The guidance reflects social norms of courteous companionship at the theater.
Words of Wisdom by Giethe
A quotation attributed to Giethe warns that imagination without taste is a source of great fear. The line emphasizes restraint and discernment in creative thought.
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Giethe
Unemployment Cuts Chewing Tobacco Use Says Warehouse Reports
A local note says unemployment reduces tobacco consumption while rag chewing persists. A bank clerk joke about a lost check book and a note on alley parking issues highlight comical and everyday city concerns.
Conscience Bell Aims to Rouse Worshippers
A Central European inventor unveils an electric bell attachment for church collection plates designed to awaken consciences. The device is praised as novel though some people remain unmoved and would not be compelled by any bell, even a large 16 inch model.
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White House guard halts artist with easel joke
A White House guard stops an artist with an easel claiming no animals allowed. The piece notes the quip about the guard, WPA involvement, and broader jests about Roosevelt, the GOP convention, and public figures. It also mentions the Dionne quints entering Britannica and a political quip about choosing a banjo strummer.
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President Roosevelt
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Stolen Cars and Tax Truths in a Wry Column
The column riffs on car thefts and daily realities as it notes about 170 autos are stolen daily in the U S A. It then mocks lying, tax burden, and the Townsend boom with sharp, humorous comparisons reflecting the era’s voice.
What Clothes to Wear at a Country Club
A reader asks for attire guidance for club activities. Outdoor sports call for sports clothes and flat shoes. Luncheon attire stays plain and tailored with sensible shoes. Dinner dances require dinner clothes. The advice reflects practical, non flashy dress rules for club life.
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Markel
Prominent statesmen seek vice presidential nomination
In ancient times leaders retreated to monasteries after renouncing the world. Today they accept the nomination for vice president, entering the political arena with renewed visibility and ambition.
One Night at Resort Ends With Quick Train Ride
A city dweller spends a night at a summer resort and demands immediate transport to the nearest railroad station. The manager jokes that mosquitos are all married with large families, implying they are not a problem.
Prudish observers and the under dog in public life
The piece mocks moral posturing and social roles. It contrasts summer attire for youths with debt repayment pressures and jokes about Liberal hypocrisy. It closes with a vignette about a North Hill family and a stout woman on a streetcar.
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North Hill
Hoover a problem for the Republican convention
Central Press reports from Cleveland describe Herbert Hoover as a defining problem for the GOP as it navigates post election politics. The piece argues Hoover’s capitalist beacon and defeat cast a long shadow over the party, while questioning whether the New Deal era can steer away from his legacy.
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Central Press Bureau
Leslie Eichel
Central Press
Cleveland
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
United States
Mr. Hoover
Blunt counsel Our quiet guide taught debt and duty
The poem describes a plain blunt man who valued self discipline and honest payment of debts. He advised hard self-rule, simple speech, and avoiding favors while urging others to settle what they owe. He lived without excess and urged us to see our own faults. He died maintaining his strict code.
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William Jennings Byron
Roosevelt
Pelf
Today Is The Day By Clark Kinnaird 38
Notable Nativities list Charles L. McNary Anthony Eden and Sir Oliver Lodge. Today in history June 12 marks foundational democratic ideas from Virginia to the U S Constitution and notable historical snippets from 1776 to 1905.
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Roosevelt Brain Trusts and Communistic Leanings Debated
The piece reports on accusations that President Roosevelt's brain trustaries Felix Frankfurter and Henry Wallace Tugwell advocate a Collectivist system where business is to be absorbed. It frames the conflict as a death struggle between industrial autocracy and Democratic discipline.
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Felix Frankfurter
Brain Truster No. 1
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Frankfurter
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