New York Diary of a Broadway Observer in 1939
A fragmented diary style reminiscence describes evenings with editor Arthur McKeogh on a houseboat, encounters with Gene Buck, Rayoond Hubbell, and notes on Hubbell's Poor Butterfly. It wades through theater talk, plans for a James Cagney script, and social teas with Katherine Brusn. The piece muses on New Yorks legitimate theater and the shift to talkies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dwn
Arthur ‘McKeogh
Gene Buck
Rayoond
Hubbell
L Wilk
James Cagney
Katherine Brusn
Stanley Rinehart
Fey Yeatman
Watters
Dick Berlin
Long Island
Tom White
Joel Moors
Muriel Fin Jey
Dean Cornwell
Genevieve
Nation-Wide Sales Tax Scientific Solution
A commentary urging Congress to adopt a national manufacturers' sales tax as a fair, painless reform. It argues the income tax is weak in downturns, highlights expert testimony from William Duggan, and warns against state or municipal sales taxes that divert trade. The piece calls President Roosevelt to lead a national tax reform toward a broad, timely revenue source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Internal Revenue
New York City
William Duggan
Duggan
New York American
Canada
Douggan
Roosevelt
Americans in Spain cordial ties but tensions rise
In the wake of growing U S interest in Spain, five Americans were held in Majorca for weeks after an incident with gendarmerie and may not be tried. Alleged mistreatment of two others by Barcelona police drew consular protest, suggesting fault on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
United States
Therian Peninsula
New York City
Majorca
Aston Beil
Aime
Barcelona
Listen World! A dialog on money value and growth
Elsie Robinson presents a discussion on a young man named Bob and his parents debating the value of money. The piece explores whether money should be saved for future wealth or used to buy wisdom and growth under guided freedom, stressing growth of intelligence and character as the true goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodeo
Cain
Bob
Byb
Windom
Mother
Dad
Hob
Will of Chandler probate sets age home trust plan
From the files in San Antonio Chronicle dated August 7 1923 the will of BB Chandler was filed for probate naming independent executors Dudley Tate Gus Groos Stumberg and Guy McFarland With a estate valued over 650 000 The major bequest provides for an old Chandler homestead to serve as a home for aged gentlewomen Trustees may admit aged gentlemen if expedient and the home funded from a trust fund Also noted is an August 7 1928 kennel show and a brief report on a new talking moving picture device adopted by the Southern Picture Film association shown in San Antonio at the Royal theater The machine claimed to be eight feet long and run by a crank driven by the project operator
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BB. Chandler
C. Taterant
Gus
Groos
Stumberg
Guy
McFarland
Chandler
Georgs Greenbaum
Southern Penture Film Association
San Antonin
See America First Parks Drive Inspires Adventure
A nostalgic ode to national parks urges travel by car to Yellowstone Glacier Zion and Yosemite. It praises the Park Service director, the vast playgrounds, and the affordable two to three week trips with Uncle Sam backing conservation and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Slogaheern
National Park Service
Sam
Great
Yellowstone National Park
Great Katmat National Park
Canadian
Glacier
California
Yosemite
Jésus
Rome
Utah
Zion
One
Bam
Senate
Thera
Marry-Go-Round and War Beset by Famine Foes
A reader column blends a grim WWI era scene with social essay on marriage and gender roles. It contrasts vast doomed armies poisoned by bran with the fragility of human institutions. The piece uses stark images to question resilience and the appeal of modern marriage norms.
Medicine Chests From Royal Copeland M D Urge Cleanup
Maryland health department urges cleaning and reorganizing the family medicine chest. discard unlabeled bottles and hazardous pills, separate poisons, label clearly, and keep medicines out of children reach. Stock essential first aid items for quick access after accidents. Ensure shelves allow easy visibility of labels and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Health
State of
Maryland
Medicing
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Mannie Chapelle
Bat Masterson
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Jack Johnson
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Japaca
Rhombods
London
Agg
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Uttle Christiane
Sarah
Thompenn
Dewolf Hopper
Casey
Bridge
Oork
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George Bellowes
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Maroon
Edwin O. Hill
Aurora
Ind
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Ivy
James Barstow
Bowery
Chinatown
Gi Bong
Amsterdam
Palnd
Charles Macarthur
Gene Fowler
Nyack
Favole Hurst
S Town
Miss Hurst
Spade
Zola
McNaurht
Ney
Taxer
Elsie Robinson
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Yarloua
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Blonda
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Carland
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