Roosevelt Resolves Tariff Policy Lines on Stability
Roosevelt argues for sound international economics from Lausanne, urging debt repayment through rebirth of trade, tariff reform, and reciprocal deals while opposing unilateral cancellations. He warns against high tariffs that block wealth flow and emphasizes credit faith and growth through sane policies. The piece ends with a lyric interlude about a mother and her son.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
Great Britain
France
Germany
United States
The Attus dreamer and the high table of lovers
A narrator recalls being overheard reading intimate youthful love letters by family and friends. Laughter turns to shock as overheard lines provoke mockery. The mood shifts to defiance then resignation, ending with a resolve to endure the scorn.
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Emma Detwiller
Alaska
Bombay
Singapore
Chicago Bill Targets Crime Magazines in Public Debate
A city council bill in Chicago proposes banning magazines that print detective crime and racketeering stories. Proponents argue such reading fuels murder, while critics cite evidence from Nick Carter tales and authors like Shakespeare and Robinson Crusoe to argue fiction does not cause real violence.
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Chicago
Nick Carter
Gladstone
Woodrow Wilson
Bertrand Russell
G. K. Chesterton
Mr. Shakespeare
Careless of Life Occurs in U S Accidents
A year summary from the National Safety Conference reports shocking U S accident figures. It cites 83 500 motor deaths 29 000 home fatalities 20 000 public accidents and 17 000 industrial deaths plus 10 000 009 non fatal injuries and large direct costs exceeding 2 226 000 000, noting widespread tragedy and damage to American life.
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United States
Srfdy
Cosié
Tribey
Dhia Terrific
Listen World Grief Gift Opens Doors to Life
A 1932 prose piece by Elsie Robinson urges readers to embrace grief rather than hide from it. It portrays mourning as a path to wisdom, connection, and deeper humanity, arguing shared tears unite hearts and heal both the bereaved and others.
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King Feasaru
Tao
Memories of public favors and wedding rumors
A fragmentary column recalls past social quirks and public chatter about weddings and proposals. It mentions a wedding remembered for its size, a boast about a double engagement, and rumors of future events. It hints at quarrels and reconciliations among acquaintances, with playful notes on old favorites resurfacing.
Hearst Papers Advocate Proposes Tax Cuts and Liquor Reform
Advocate outlines three measures to boost economy. A five billion dollar stimulus to relieve unemployment and spur circulation. A B percent sales tax adoption with income tax cuts to finance industry. Modifying the Volstead Act to permit light wines and beers to revive industry, raise government revenue, curb racketeering, and restore personal liberty.
Marry-Go-Round by Helen Rowland
A light essay on marriage and male fear of commitment. The piece humorously critiques male excuses and the social pressures shaping romantic choices, contrasting notions of beauty, convenience, and compatibility with marital bonds.
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Helen Rowland
Etiquette How to Eat Olives and Bread in Dining
A humorous 1920s style Q and A by Kathryn DePeyster on proper table manners. It covers olive etiquette including pit disposal, forking French fries, breaking rolls, and a playful pronunciation guide for a difficult word, with coy commentary on social expectations.
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Misé de Peyster
Yor Plesse
Lillian
Care of Skin in Summer by Royal S Copeland
Summer skin care topics include sun exposure dangers and benefits, prevention of sunburn, ringworm as a common summer infection, hygienic bathing practices, and the importance of daily cleansing. The article covers skin disorders like hives and dermatitis, plus general tips for healthy skin and diet during hot months.
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New Jersey
Royal S. Copeland
Karoor
Poataren
Remembering the Bertilloni measuring system in city history
A reminiscence recalls twenty years ago when the city detective department used the Bertilloni height and body measurement method in the old elf hall building. Detective Dearon Miller led the effort though understanding was limited and colleagues practiced with makeshift sessions. The Bertillon system faded as fingerprinting and new tools emerged.
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City Detective Department
Elf Hall
City Attiefala
Dearon Miller
Miller
10 and 20 Years Ago From the Files of The San Antonio Light
The San Antonio Light recalls events from August 6 1924 and August 4 1912. It notes James B Ferguesa ex governor candidate for the United States senate resuming travel to San Antonio, Master Sergeant Louis Dorn returning to duty with the Organized Reserves, and Corporal Joseph W Davieripart among service members. It also mentions former Dallas mayor Captain Frans P Holland visiting San Antonio with J C Roberts and F Speer, and Milton Everett of Farm and Ranch attending the event. The piece references public attention to a municipal question and a planned meeting tomorrow night.
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James B. Ferguesa
Taxus
United States
Bergeant
Louis Dor
Tormer
Une Wer
Wil
Bon An
Organized Reserves
Mayerlek Milaing
Wesldes Ser
Geant Dorn
Ila Personne
Catone
Frans P. Holland
Dallag
Texas Farm and Ranch
Bon Antonia
J. C. Roberts
F. Speer
Dallas
Milton Everett
Nlatt
Farm and Ranch
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Dejetombe
George Bratt
Regcoon Creek
Chi
Pt. Plessant
SteSaught
Elsie Robinson
Nevody
Tom
Pele
Ter
Grandson Kextel
Hearst Papers Advocate
Christines
Reno Rath
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Hing Fautrray Bem
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