Forbidding New Foreign Loans Denounces U S Spending Abroad
A Senate battle over a proposed increase in foreign loans via the Export-Import Bank sparked sharp questions about U S policy. Senators George and Johnson warned the plan would tie U S fortunes to other nations, echoing fears of distant entanglements and potential dangers to American interests. The rejection of the bill was praised as preserving neutrality and shielding America from foreign wars.
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Senate
Hiram Johnson
California
Johnson
South America
Washington
New Deal Administration
Export-Import Bank
United States
George
America
Partridge
Country Lawyer by Bellamy Partridge
A critical note on the book Country Lawyer by Bellamy Partridge. The author praises its faithful village portrait of a western New York lawyer, drawing parallels to country doctors and the old time lawyer. It highlights the book’s clear moral outlines and engaging episodes from the Partridge family saga.
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Country Lawyer
Bellamy Partridge
Whit- Vesey House
Sities
America
Sual
Bugsy
Partridge
Samuel Selden Partridge
Phelps
New York
Maron
Milgatton
Alness
Country lawyer fades from the old day to new era
A reflective piece by Edwin C. Hill contrasts a country lawyer’s fading role with a changing era. It recalls a father figure from the nineteenth century, whose intangible traits linger as roads, buses, and mass media transform daily life in a small town’s evolving landscape.
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Mr. Partridge
Lils
Abraham Lincoln
Calvin Caoldelge
Kins Fea. Synd., Inc
Asthma and bronchial triggers found in foods and dusts
Dr. A H Rowe reports analysis of 1443 asthma patients over 15 years. He notes inhaled substances and certain foods can trigger attacks, with skin tests using extracts from foods and dusts guiding treatment. Results show excellent to poor responses across cases.
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AH. Rowe
San Proncisco
Callt
Sair
Allergic Sensing Tests and Diets for Attacks
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen outlines skin and intradermal pollen tests to detect sensitivities to pollen and dust. He describes elimination diets limiting foods to single types to identify triggers and notes progressive pollen exposure can aid treatment alongside available remedies for asthma.
Quiz of Classic Book Titles Matching Authors
A list matching ten correct book title and author pairs from a mixed set. Options include authors like Pearl Buck, Rudyard Kipling, John Steinbeck, James Hilton, Sinclair Lewis and titles such as The Nile, The Stars Look Down, It Can't Happen Here, Grand Hotel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Kidnapped, The Catered Lads, The Open Sky, Beware of Pity, and more.
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Damen Deyd
Anne Lindbergh
Karl Marx
Capital
Gilbert Chesterton
Pearl Buck
Rudyard Kipling
Strong
Tnomus Mann
Gronin
Roosevelt third-term musings spark party power plays
Paul Mallon argues Roosevelt may seek to control the Democratic convention by backing a chosen candidate rather than seeking the nomination himself. He weighs health, political will, and factional risks, noting internal White House visits and the absence of a clear Rooseveltan backup with sufficient support to rally delegates.
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Washington
Aus
Roosevelt
White House
Lawn
Texas
American Medical Association
L Asso
Garner
McNutt
Mark
Intra
Democratic Party
Roosevelt Hay
Hyde Park
Hopkins
Dougina
Jackson
King Features Spne Mrate, Inc
Why Poles Should Treat Parents With More Respect Now
A dated column argues that young people undervalue aging parents, urging mutual respect between generations. It laments that youth often view parents as mere mechanisms for personal convenience, urging readers to see parents as equal people with hopes and fears. The piece stresses empathy, shared dreams, and kindness to bridge the generation gap.
Stars and Stripes Boat Incident Sparks Rescue Effort
A rescued crew worked to pull a boat ashore after it ran aground near a coastal office. The incident prompted officials to mobilize responders while bystanders watched. No serious injuries reported.
Ten and Twenty Years Ago From L A Light Files
A look back at August 4 1920 reports planners mapping roughly one million dollars in back faxes during a city council session led by Mayor G M Chamberg attorney Henry Dielmann to begin investigations. Also notes new film openings at San Antonia theaters and August 9 plans as Gen John Biddle returns to command Camp Travis with reorganization talks.
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G. M. Chamberg
Henry Dielmann
Alty
John Biddle
England
Camp Travis
United States
General Biddie
J. H. McRae
Washieton
Ainty
Marry Go Round Woman and the Modern Bride
A dated reflection on gender roles urges a wife to soothe her husband’s ego and morale while noting a modern wife must be strong and capable yet may reveal vulnerability after marriage. It argues wives should balance duty with personal dignity, contrasting old and new expectations for women.
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Dano
Tiittary Ao
Pla
Wordplay and Witty Skit by Helen Rowland
A humorous slice from Helen Rowland describing women’s social foibles and flirtations told in a satirical skit voice. It blends playful references to romance, beauty, and the era’s courtship rituals with witty quips about marrying, aging, and social scenes.
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