Too Much Pomp for UN Home Like a Realtor Dream
A critic argues UN seeks grandiose housing for its world peace project, contending a fixed location is unnecessary. He cites Philadelphia’s Constitution and Lincoln’s envelope note as examples of simple venues delivering historic results, insisting real achievement, not a monument, should be the measure.
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Florida
United States
Philadelphia
Lincoln
League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
Chicago Gangland Memoir of Capone Era Reporter
A Chicago underworld journalist recalls covering Al Capone era figures and gangland violence. He details lavish mob leaders, their influence, and a tense exchange over a photo and upcoming funeral coverage, revealing the era’s brutal publicity and personal risks.
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Modern Ratketeering
Capone
al Brown
Brooklyn
Colosimo
Vic
Jim
Victorie
Stelly
Lvelihood
Dale Wilter
West Baden
Tnd
Chicago
Coloajing
Ike
Tle
Dim
Ted
Pegler Says Today: War loans tied to Roosevelt kin reviewed
New York column discusses wartime financing schemes linked to Henry Garsson and Hall Roosevelt. It outlines letters to the War Department on Sopal Safq and Lock stationery, $1,000,000 loans, and ties to Segal company promotions. It notes Hall Roosevelt's involvement with Elliott Roosevelt as loans were brokered, and mentions Harwood, Harford, and Jones in related fabrications, with Roosevelt family associations and public roles scrutinized.
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Garsson
Henry Garsson
War Department
Sorel Campning
Erto Basin
Brooklyn
G. Hall Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Segal Company
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Sali
Hall Roosevelt
Alaska
Segal
Tigil Roosevelt
John Hartford
Charles Harwood
Virgin Islands
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Elliott Rooseveltt
Joh Kanter
Hull
Elliott
Chile
Harwend
Ulo
Jesse Jones
Jones
Harwood
Fliott
Hall
Hartford
Llttle
Treasury
Poperty
Roosevelt
United States
Panama
Barwood
Charles Ross
Truman
Hall ‘Roosevelt
Garrson
Detroit
Meyer Murphy
John Kantor
Roosevelt Hotel
Blott
Cony
SOM
Real Syd, Inc
Mirror of Your Mind: Psychology and Etiquette Reflections
LAWRENCE GOULD discusses etiquette as fashion and its social as- pects. He argues manners reveal self-confidence, not strict rules, and notes a child learns via play, reflecting parental behavior. Dr Mittelmann cites nitrous oxide anesthetic effects on patients during analysis.
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Ishmente
Hele Mittelmann
Wag King
Byw
Loc
Help For Heart Failure And Its Dangers
The article explains cardiac decomposition or heart failure, detailing symptoms such as labored breathing, neck vein distension, irregular racing heartbeats, leg and facial swelling, wheezing, and possible cyanosis. It advises urgent hospital care, morphine to ease distress, oxygen therapy, and digitalis to slow and strengthen the heart, noting treatments depend on lung fluid, blood pressure, and overall condition.
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Phowhola
Arnold S. Anderson
Florida
Heart Failure Care and Early Doctor Consultation
Dr H N Bundesen outlines emergency heart failure care emphasizing bed rest and prompt medical treatment. Mercury-containing drugs and ammonium chloride may be used to reduce fluid buildup, with digitalis dosed carefully under a physician. Early doctor consultation can prevent deterioration and support circulation.
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Hay
Alowio
Icing Fst. Syn. Inc
Let the past bury its dead and start anew
A reflective essay by Elsie Robinson urges readers to abandon grudges and avoid quarrels. It argues that revenge harms both sides, and lasting peace comes from letting go, shaking hands, and choosing a calm, disciplined response over provocation. The piece emphasizes inner strength and self respect as defenses against conflict.
Pattern 9276 and Marian Martin patterns offer easy sewing
Pattern 9276 promises perfect fit easy to use and quick ironing with illustrated Sew Chart. It lists sizes 14 16 48 20 32 34 36 3B 40 42 and yardage 314 for 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents and include size name and address to Pattern Dept San Antonio Light Texas. Orders filed in New York. two weeks delivery.
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San Antonio
Texas
Marian Martin
New York
Two Historical Snapshots from August 12 Listings
A 1996 note reports William R. Ernst shot in the head and in serious condition as police question a suspect. A 1926 item recalls Valley residents traveling to San Antonio for a day-long celebration of the Southern Pacific railway extension through the Valley.
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Yaxi
William R. Ernst
San Antonio
San Antonians
Southern Pavitic Railway
Faltuy
Tias
Billion Dollar Baby to Star Vera-Ellen in Sam Goldwyn Musical
Hollywood gossip from San Antonio Daily Light highlights Sam Goldwyn securing Vera-Ellen to star in Billion Dollar Baby with an eight figure budget while Irene Sharas for costumes is under contract. The column teases era style revival, mentions Bob Hope joking about Bing Crosby ownership and notes other celebrity sightings and fashion tidbits from Hollywood.
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Samal Goldwyn
George Abbott
Sam
Vera-Eilen
Irene Shasalg
Movie, Inc
Bob Hope
Bing Crosby
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bob
Hope
Tony
Crosby
Cleveland Indians
Alonzo Stagg
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