U S Ships May Use European Flags to Avoid Neutralities
The weekly analysis notes U S ships may sail under European flags to skirt neutrality limits after prior openness to registering vessels abroad. It cites opposition from Ireland and Belgium, plus Secretary Hull’s caution, as Roosevelt shifts stance on this strategy amid wartime tensions.
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U.S
Black Diamond Lines, Inc
U. S
Maritime Commission
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Eire
Belgium
Robert Brennan
State Department
Count Robert van der Straten
James Monroe Smith Sentenced for Forgery and Misuse
James Monroe Smith, ousted president of LSU, received 8 to 24 years in prison for forgery, obtaining money under false pretenses, and misuse of funds. Other items note Al Smith Jr. becoming New York City councilman and Murry Guggenheim's death in New York. Ex-Kaiser Wilhelm II reportedly builds a bomb-proof cellar at Doorn. Moses Annenberg announces quitting the horse-race betting operation after a U S crackdown.
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James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State University
al Smith Jr
New York City
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Doorn
Netherlands
Quiz on Historic Headlines Blends Trivia and Courtesy
Readers tested on past events including Lagunillas Venezuela misdirection Neva River flooding Finland blame New England hurricane disposal methods and a California senator’s Roosevelt third-term stance plus a German royal’s fate. Answers noted at column bottom.
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Lagunillas
Venezuela
Neva
Leningrad
Russia
Finland
New England
California
Roosevelt
Prince Frederick Wilhelm
Adolf Hitler
Western Front
Congress considers voluntary annuity plan for self employed
Congress may introduce a government sponsored voluntary annuity plan allowing payments to secure an annuity of 1200 dollars per year at age 60 or 65. Wagner argues lower cost than private insurers, while critics say savings are limited by mortality tables. Tax revision looms as major issue. Thurman Arnold prosecution expands in Los Angeles. 41 oil firms indicted for gas price fixing on the Pacific Coast.
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Wagner
U. S
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Washington
California
Arizona
Nevada
Homemade Yeast Bread Recipes From A Vintage Kitchen
A homemaking article celebrates bread as the staff of life and shares practical yeast bread methods and variations. It presents multiple recipes for yeast bread, coffee rolls, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, muffins, and tips on yeast forms, dough temperature, rising times, and baking temperatures.
Oil Terminal Explosion Shocks Lagunila City
A major Lagunil as oil terminal exploded amid fire and smoke disrupting operations. The blast triggered emergency response and raised questions about safety at the facility. Authorities investigated causes as crews containment efforts proceeded.
Better Baking Recipe Book The Low Cost Collection
Advertisement touts a cookbook with new easy to make inexpensive recipes. Offers the guide for 10 cents postpaid to Better Baking care of Eleanor Howe at 919 North Michigan Avenue Chicago Illinois.
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Eleanor Howe
North
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
Gay Scottie Pattern For Pillow or Toy
Ruth Wyeth Spears presents a red and black striped Scottie pattern for a pillow or appliqué for Sonny’s pillow praised as a modern nursery favorite. The pattern can be scaled by grid size and can be mailed with sewing books. orders to Mrs Spears, Bedford Hills NY.
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Sonny
Spears
Bedford Hills
New York
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin
This old ad proclaims constipation relief that also pepsinizes the stomach. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein in the stomach while Senna laxative wakes lazy bowels. It highlights stomach relief and easy taste for children, urging purchase at the druggist.
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Dr. Caldwell
Best Friend Quote on Duty by Emerson
A quoted maxim from Emerson notes that a true best friend is one who compels you to act on what you know you should do. The saying frames friendship as moral leverage guiding personal conduct.
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Emerson
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