Whose Ox Is Being Gored
A critical editorial questions reconstruction finance loans to railroads and banks. It argues the Missouri Pacific bailout favored private bankers while Baltimore and Ohio seeks public funds, warning such moves may erode public trust and banking standards. The piece urges reformed finance, with focus on private capital construction and job creation.
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Reconstruction
Missouri Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore and Ohio
New York
Baltimore
Morgan
Struction Finance Corporation
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Doles
Peter
Paul
Modern Miracles in Cottonseed Oil Chemistry
A historical note extols cottonseed oil beyond its juice substitute, detailing its potential to yield over 50 percent high grade gasoline, heavy Diesel fuel, furnace coke, and eighteen gases. It lauds modern chemists for practical, demonstrable progress versus political wishful thinking, contrasting alchemists with actual scientific results.
Sad, Not Amusing as Ann Harding Becomes Head of Household
The piece discusses Harry Bantister and Ann Harding, noting Bantister’s earnings drop in status as his wife rises to fame. It describes their divorce amid tensions caused by Ann Harding’s money and public image, framing the situation as both humorous and troubling and touching on equal rights debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bantister
Ann Warding
Antreee
Mr. Ramiister
Willy-Nilly
Ann Harding
Equal Rights
Women’s National Party
Conpresa
Mr. So Nndfo
Rainy day taxi tale from a weary columnist
A bustling New York City rainstorm stalls a writer stuck on the curb. He laments failed taxi hops, dripping attire, and comic social misfires as he recalls theater invitations, old jokes, and a lifelong love of travel misadventures, closing with a rueful note on finishing his column.
Listen World Explores a Strained Modern Marriage Tale
A dramatic piece by Elsie Robinson discusses Emma and Dan, a once-happy young couple torn by economic strain. Emma's decision to work privately to support them drives a rift as Dan must confront pride and shifting gender roles in 1932 society. The tale asks readers whether traditional male breadwinning or shared labor better sustains a marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Emma
Whves
Fragmented OCR item on music and plans with unclear names
The readable text shows a garbled note about a plan or plan proposal and mentions better tunes and a ban tied to creditors. Details are incomplete, making the main action and entities hard to confirm.
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland in 1923
A fragmentary piece by Helen Rowland discusses love and marriage with humor and sharp social observations. It contrasts women who believe men with those who doubt them, reflecting on flirtation, fidelity, and social expectations of the era. The text hints at gender roles and relationship dynamics from the early twentieth century.
Examination Panic By Royal Copeland M D
Royal Copeland M D discusses examination panic among school pupils as promotion tests near. He describes inferiority complex symptoms such as loss of morale fear and despair, noting that missed study can worsen chances. Physical causes may underlie the condition and medical exams can reveal functional or organic defects. Poor personal hygiene and neglect of health further impair students preparing for promotion or graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea
Wong
Paul
Gasoline Drops Amid Political Rumblings in San Antonio
The San Antonio Light from April notes a gasoline price decline of about 18 cents as major companies reduce prices. It reports on political shifts toward restoring convention nominating methods for state offices and mentions discussions by a San Antonio attorney.
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San Antonio
Terrell Election Law
Submarines Move From Fiction to War and Exploration
A short history notes Jules Verne's undersea voyage imagination and shows how submarines now serve in war and research. It cites a British submarine lost with its crew and envisions future uses such as oil exploration and deep ocean science with flying craft to reach ocean peaks.
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Jules Verne
Alexander the Great
Aryl
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Gare
Clarence
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Niagara
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Bill Geppert
Bob
Bobbin
Radiolog
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Los Angeles
Bublit
Eapyeteal
Hy Elsie Robinson
Lola Dan
Emme Tate
Thio
Stara and Stripes
Helen Rowland
Jean Barlow
Coperien
ROYAL
Copeland
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Flye Ag
Aransau Pags
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Kirkpatrick’s
Pierce-Arrow
Packard
Aulok
Hudson
Bloddard-Naytons
Stearna-Knights
Chalmers
Mlandera
Courier
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Stavers-Chicago
Oerplin
Benke Radiatoy
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