200 Million U. S. Stake in Philippine Islands
The Institute of Pacific Relations reports America’s investment in the Philippines totals about 200 million dollars, below 1932 bureau figures. The study notes shifts toward mining ventures, reduced government bonds, and growing Philippine mining activity tied to gold prices, with broader American interests in utilities, refineries, and trade.
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San Francisco
Calif
America
Philippines
Institute of Pacific Relations
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Islands
United States
Malay Peninsula
East Indies
China
Japan
Institute
Commonwealth
Cleaning and Food Prep Tips From a Historic Notebook
The note advises removing lobster intestine and discarding the shell while eating. It suggests stain removal steps for peach stains on linens by boiling water through a bowl. It also covers grass stain treatment for canvas shoes using ammonia and peroxide, plus garden spray guidance to cover both leaf surfaces and address black spot spores on undersides.
Vicarious Living and the Cost of Selfish Success
In this essay Leonard A. Barrett argues that modern materialism promotes every man for himself with the devil take the hindmost creed. He contends vicarious suffering rarely drives economic gains and that taking blame for others’ errors often leads to personal failure.
The Rise of Vicarious Living in Love and Labour
The piece argues that personal sacrifice and motherhood exemplify true vicarious living. It contrasts ruthless social competition with selfless devotion, praising a mother’s love as humanity’s strongest force. It reflects on how ambition can be eclipsed by altruistic, enduring care.
Silver Gray Wallpaper With Walnut Furnishings
Home decor notes suggest silver gray wallpaper paired with burl walnut furniture in sunny rooms. A light palette includes gray walls, pale powder blue alcoves, and accents in yellow, pink, or lavender through fabrics, curtains, and chair coverings. For a nautical summer feel, use fishnet cloths and bright color contrasts to set a breezy tablescape.
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Mabel F
Curious lines reflect a mother's enduring love
A poem fragment from the Western Newspaper Union speaks of a mother’s unwavering care. The speaker imagines death and peril but trusts a mother’s love, prayers, and tears to endure beyond life. The verse centers on maternal devotion as a guiding, healing force.
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Western Newspaper Union
Sane Reducing of Weight and Mind Affects Body
The article outlines weight loss through diet reduction, noting excess food fuels fat. It cites Dr. Blum on caloric balance, lists foods to limit and those to emphasize, and mentions complementary methods like exercise and baths. It ends with a reflection on medical science and a calm life philosophy.
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Sanford Blum
Blum
Baskets of Lace For Chair Set Pattern 1437
Crochet stitch guide offers filet pattern for a chair set and buffet piece. Includes charts, directions, materials, and stitch illustrations. Send 15 cents for pattern 1437 to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft, 82 Eighth Ave New York. Include name and address.
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Needlecraft
Eighth Ave
New York
Favorite Ice Cream Recipe For Freezer Methods
This weekly feature presents a basic freezer ice cream method using one quart milk and an ice cream powder flavor. Follow gradual milk addition, pack the can with cracked ice and salt, then churn three minutes slowly and finish rapidly until frozen. Variations include substitutions with cream or evaporated milk and optional sugar with chocolate flavor.
True Eloquence as Necessity in Speech
A concise principle attributes eloquence to uttering only what is necessary and nothing more. The quote by La Rochefoucauld emphasizes restraint and precision in expression over verbosity.
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Ralph Guldahl
Chicago
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Birmingham
Mich
Sam Snead
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WNU
Arnold
WNU Service
Vicarious
By Leonard A. Barrett
Wade Brown
Baltimore
Retail Tobacconists
Emmy
Betty Wells
WNN Service
National Inventors’ ‘Congress
Emil Kulik
Brooklyn
James W. Barton
Bell Syndicate
Dr. Barton
Daisy
S. S. Shean
Optician
Doans
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