Old or Young at 49 in Howells corn earner essay
The writer surveys age labels and social roles from youth to old age, from a forty nine year old to a fading baseball pitcher. It reflects on how age is perceived by politics, work, wealth, and daily life, noting personal feelings during illness and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Chicago
Roosevelt
Provident
Rane
Asa
al Smith
Raskob
Ian Mere Infant
Duccessful Bank
Sda
Adonis
Rena
Radio Controlled Warship Test Impresses Off California
A radio controlled destroyer Stoddert off San Diego demonstrated full bridge control from the Perry. The ship steered, turned, and operated lights and whistle solely by radio, highlighting wartime potential for remotely steered vessels and auto torpedo delivery, amid concern over destructive uses of such tech.
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United States
Stodiert
San Diego
Calif
Ahi Perry
Bea Waku
Que Mineuver
Dewyee
Cerstain Koya
Deficit hits record high as government revenue falls
The federal deficit stood at 903 million dollars with public debt at 616 million, ending a highly unfavorable fiscal year. Revenue dropped by 881 million due to weak business conditions, while expenditures rose by 226 million, despite the government remaining in sound financial shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Coud
Walis Forspotten
Great Road Year Programs for Federal State and Local Road Work
The article outlines a total road program of 1.61 billion dollars with a federal share of 249.9 million, up from 1940. It notes unemployment as a key driver, farm to market road emphasis, and the need for full width weatherproof roads to support agriculture and economic progress. It argues road spending yields strong returns compared to other tax expenditures and stresses quick, economical transport vital for society and rural areas.
Whistler nostalgia fades in modern tunes
A Britt New-Tribune reminiscence recalls how old whistling tunes like Good Old Summer Time and Whistling Rufus sparked memories of a bygone Fair City era. The piece blames today’s songs for being too discarding, notes performers avoid public whistles, and cites aging singers and smoking as barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair City
Whistler
Rufus
Adeline
Genevieve
Britt New-Tribune
Wasteful daily time spent searching for belongings
The piece laments time wasted locating misplaced letters, documents, hats, glasses, and parked cars. It notes a reader’s praise for a useful article on organization and care, and briefly mentions unemployment among printers, the 1930 census publication, and a call for refurbishment of the Statue of Liberty’s status.
What Mr and Mrs Iowa Will See at the State Fair
Mr and Mrs Iowa will attend the forthcoming state fair opening August 26 for ten days. Highlights include The International Chinese Exposition and National Livestock Show with thousands of entries, Iowa 4-H Club Congress, a mid season motor show, auto gyro flights, and a $100000 entertainment program. Officials expect about 400000 attendees.
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America
Iowa
Towa (Ake
Lowa
United States
Hinal
Splie
Far East
Anilowa Women and Homes
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Peoples Savings Bank
Hardy, Iowa
Neil Hanson
Lewis Saverade
E. J. Stanson
Miller Wergeland
Alfred Ersland
W. Aniiker
Henry Erickson
Des Moines
LA Mat
Recres Allory
Briardale
Latch & Maurer
Washington
Radi
Renwick
Renwick Savings Bank
Ena
Renwick, Iowa
Wisconsin Lumber Co
G. S. Peters
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Leuthold-Lane Co
Humboldt
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