One at a Time De Witt's famed focus praised
The article recalls De Witt as a great statesman who accomplished much by concentrating on one task at a time. It quotes him saying he thinks of nothing else until necessary despatches are finished and domestic affairs are arranged. An advertisement then urges Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for cleansing waste from the body, price 30 cents for 60 pellets.
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de Witt
Senate
Miss Perkins
Sloan
Lewis
Washington
General Motors
G. M
Federal Labor Relations Board
Murphy
Michigan
Flint
Wallace
Roosevelt
Franklin
Frankfurter Boys
Cordell Hull
Hugh S. Johnson
Donald R. Richberg
Richberg
Mr. Roosevelt
Louis D. Bran
Joseph T. Robinson
Brandeis
Cary T. Grayson
Philadelphia
America
Arthur Brisbane
Mussolini
Stalin
William Jennings Bryan
Calvin Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Rvice
Securities Commission
PWA
WPA
House
Congress
White House
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Sympathy for Others Quotation Preceded by Moral Reflection
A brief quotation extols sympathy as a seed of virtue and honor, arguing that humane thoughts move a person to compassion for the neighbor's woes. The reflection quotes Kakhshabi and frames sympathy as a moral ideal.
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Kakhshabi
Why Laxatives Fail In Stubborn Constipation
A fragmented line says laxatives fail on stubborn constipation and that a carminative acts on the stomach. The ad notes Adterika salt as a remedy and mentions a diet to relieve discomfort with druggists promoting the product.
Three Quarter Wife Ad Warns Against Domestic Strain
An old advertisement targets women urging not to be a three quarter wife. It touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for menstrual, pregnancy, and menopausal discomforts. It emphasizes enduring marital stress with a cheerful mask and frames the product as a solution.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Quotations on life and art from notable figures
A collection of sayings on living, war, government, film, genius, and echoes of the heart. Notable voices include Maxine Elliot A A Milne Ida Tarbell H G Wells Aldous Usley and Boyes. The varied remarks touch on purpose, power, creativity, and emotion.
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Maxine Elliot
A. A. Milne
Ida M. Tarbell
H. G. Wells
Aldous Usley
Boyes
Flood threat spurs large scale evacuation along Mississippi
President and General Malin Craig marshal evacuation plans from Cairo Illinois to New Orleans as floods threaten the lower Mississippi. Army Civilian Conservation Corps and Red Cross aid, with millions in relief funds, mobilize gear including boats, lanterns, and burlap sacks.
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Ohio Valley
Mississippi
Malin Craig
Cairo
New Orleans
Jackson
Miss
Eugene Reybold
Memphis
Secretary of War
Civilian Conservation Corps
National Guard
Red Cross
Craig
Vicksburg
War Woodting
Washington
Missis OS
Louisville
Congress
American Red Cross
Roosevelt Showmanship Drives Inaugural and Bonds Shift
Washington notes showmanship in Roosevelt rituals from Philadelphia notification to inauguration. Critics discuss the president’s grip on power, the bond selling system, and potential reforms. The piece weighs legislative waste and GOP and Democratic cross support for preserving executive functions.
Household Tips and Maintenance Advice
Practical kitchen and home care hints from salt and vinegar to wax usage. Do not overapply wax on floors and keep measuring cups clean to prevent sticking. Suggestions include making prunes, pie crust fat, and dressing table decor with chintz.
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Lucen
Perast
Rheneeeen Lees
Perkins
Edward W. Pickard
Western Newspaper Union
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Frankfort
Evansville
Ohio
Mill Creek
State Reformatory
Indiana
Townsend
Alfred P. Sloan Jr
John L. Lewis
Bankhead
Joe Robinson
Libbey-Owens- Ford Glass Company
Sen. Guffey
Joseph F. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Guffey
United States
Judiciary Co
A. P. Sloan
National Capital
Carter Field
Associated Newspapers
Hamlins
Epictetus
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