National debt discussion and spending critique in 1930s article
A Washington article analyzes the national debt after a new $1 billion issue, arguing debt growth threatens taxpayers. It traces debt from 1917 to 1933, critiques Roosevelt spending as a cure that compounds debt, cites monthly expenditures by recovery agencies, and predicts looming new taxes to balance the budget. It cautions that repeated borrowing risks repudiation and urges fiscal brakes.
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Washington
Treasury
Uncle Sam
Tom
Barry
United States of America
United States
Roosevelt
General Treasury
Civil Works Administration
Public Works Administration
National Recovery Administration
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Farm Credit Administration
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Tennessee Valley Authority
Federal Land Banks
Federal Insurance Corporation
Congress
Western Newspaper Union
My Mother's Wedding Shawl
A nostalgic poem by Anne Campbell about a mother’s wedding shawl as a memory bridge to past eras. The shawl symbolizes family heritage, pioneer wives, and enduring faith through hardship, linked to a mother’s stories and a daughter’s remembrance.
Shrimp Dishes and Salad Ideas From Canned Shrimp
Fresh canned shrimp tips and several serving ideas including Shrimp Salad and Shrimp Fricassee. Rinse chill and drain shrimp before use. use crisp lettuce wedges, tomato, and parsley as garnish. Dress with celery, Worcester sauce and a dash of Tabasco. arrange around mayonnaise on lettuce or top with green pepper and capers.
Shrimp Wiggle on Toast with Peas
A vintage recipe describes heating two cans of shrimp in white sauce and pouring over buttered toast rounds. Each serving is topped with hot seasoned peas, with toast arranged around a central pea mound for presentation.
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Western Newspaper Union
Reddy Fox Trails Jerry Muskrat’s Food Habits
Reddy Fox pretends not to hear questions about Jerry Muskrat’s diet and learns Muskrat eats mussels lily roots garden vegetables and carrots. Billy Mink suspects ulterior motives as Reddy heads home to plan further, while Jerry chases a varied menu in the Green Forest.
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Fox
Jerry
Tye
Billy
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Billy Mink
Farmer Brown
Green Forest
Reddy Fox
T. W. Burgess
WNN Service
Fashion predicts colored sandals for men
A quirky quote attributed to Katie from 1933 via Bell Syndicate notes fashion trends and social mischief. The snippet mentions bold predictions about sandals and a playful line about eyebrows and chins, plus a joke about a chauffeur ending in hospitalization.
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Bell Syndicate
Short Shafted Club For Lofted Putts In Golf
A graphic note describes using a short shafted club for a lofted putt style shot. The ball is lofted about one third distance then allowed to run to the pin. The star golfer prefers mashie though average players should use a gentler implement for safety.
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Bel! Syndicate
WNT Service
Panama Canal Toll Revenue Through 1932
Tolls collected from all commercial vessels using the canal are based on tonnage and cargo class. For 1931 32, 5 073 ships paid 20 707 856 dollars in tolls. Since opening 1914 08 15 through 1932 06 30, 69 466 toll paying vessels passed and gross tolls reached 292 864 830 dollars.
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Panama Canal
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