Roosevelt record called bad scrapes in Cromwell letter
James H. R. Cromwell writes to Hearst papers endorsing Roosevelt for re election citing his record in pulling us from the last bad scrape. The piece questions which crisis is meant and lists unemployment, rising public debt, higher taxes, and defense concerns as ongoing scrapes under Roosevelt's tenure. The author urges specificity and notes continued economic hardship and deficit spending.
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James H. RB
Cromwell
Hearst
Roosevelt
National Industrial Conference Board
Board
Hoover
Atlantic
Washington
Getting Breaks and Narrow Escapes in Odd Ways
A humorous parade of near misses and improbable rescues from across the United States. Tales include Bobby Dunn escaping a baby buggy crash in Cleveland, Catherine Boedenbeck's umbrella mishap in Missouri, Edna Burdick surviving a viaduct crash, Otis Cleveland's mid air scare, and various dramatic incidents cited by the National Safety Council.
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Cleveland
Bobby Dunn
Bobby
Tony Galento
Catherine Boedenbeck
St. Charles
Catherine
Providence
Edna Burdick
Polo Grounds
Edna
Otis Cleveland
Boston
Earth
Otis
Draft measures and bandit chase update from the era
A reflective critique mocks the new draft measure and taxation, recalling Grover Bergdoll and shifting fears as authorities chase bandits at high speed. The piece hints at aging perspectives and calls for revising well worn beliefs amid unfamiliar poetry reflections.
America is a hunger and a dream
The piece urges readers to see America as a shared human hunger and dream. It contrasts hollow patriotic images with a vivid city crowd and emphasizes people, not borders, as the true American essence. Two million strangers become a united public, raising the question of what America truly is.
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America-as
Colonia
Coney Island
Groddie
Coury Island
U. S
Lincoln
Liefayette
Valley Forge
America
Prieda
Abe
Atlantic
Pacific
What Do You Know The Knowledge Test Filler Names
Fragmented OCR lists names tied to First Ladies and spouses of U S presidents with garbled context. Reads like a quiz of names such as Martha Skelton and Mary Todd Lincoln, Eliza McCarthy, and others, scattered with errors and partial titles. The piece resembles a knowledge test prompt lacking coherent narrative or dates.
The Light Publishes Opinions On 1940 Campaign Issues
The Light presents impartial columns with opposing reader views on 1940 campaign topics. Letters are invited, though space limitations may prevent publication of some. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect The Light's stance.
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The
Light
Why I'll Vote For Willkie by John Erskine
Eminent educator John Erskine argues for Wendell Willkie over Franklin Roosevelt. He praises Willkie as capable and younger, notes Roosevelt’s overlong term could harm democracy, and urges cautious stewardship of power, warning power can distort leadership and public trust.
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John Erskine
Willen
Roosevelt
Archangel Gabriel
Willkie
Wilkie
Defense
Army
Navy
United States
Why I'll Vote For Roosevelt By Adolph J Saratil
Democratic Congressman Adolph Saratil argues for F D Roosevelt's re election, recalling 1933 hardships and 1940 gains. He claims banks stabilized, unemployment fell, and military strength rose under Roosevelt, contrasting with Willkie. He urges continued support for the president.
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Adolph J. Saratil
Sivots
House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
Franklin Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Willkie
Pollen extract oral hay fever treatment trial
Dr. J. G. Schwartz of El Paso reports exploring an oral pollen extract to prevent hay fever. Using Bermuda grass, Russian thistle, and carelessweed pollen in a one percent solution, patients swallowed drops daily with gradual dose increases. Results varied. some improved after three to four weeks, while others worsened or caused mild hives or stomach upset.
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G. Schwartz
el Paso
Texas
Treatment contrasts pollen extended by mouth in anemia care
The article discusses a month form treatment by Dr Herman N Bundesen noting no serious reactions and ease of use without frequent physician visits. It compares this method to injections and mentions suitability for patients unable to attend regular office visits.
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Parsons
The Constitution of a Born Bachelor Explained
A satirical piece arguing that constitutional bachelors are unreformable and will remain misoygynistic wives when married. It contrasts born bachelors with conscientious and counterfeit variants and warns that such men never truly become husbands. The essay notes their habits, preferences, and stubborn rigidity, ending with the notion they stay bachelors even in heaven.
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King Feas. Syn., Inc
Lecture on Stock Market Crash by Dr Cameron in San Antonio
Dr Kennet Cameron of Houston leads a business lecture in San Antonio on the stock market crash and avoidance techniques. The event, part of a Junior Chamber of Commerce series, is held on the Milam building's second floor with plans for broader participation and related civic activities noted.
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Kennet Cameron
Houston
Milam
San Antonio
Junior Chamber of Commerce
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