Knights appeal to Roosevelt over Mexico Catholic persecution
The Fanizghis of Columbus claim 400000 US citizens are affected by Mexico’s Catholic persecution. They urge President Roosevelt to withdraw opposition to the Borah resolution, calling government inaction tantamount to acquiescence. Supreme Knight Carmody and Bishop Kelley press the case, warning Mexico risks governance without US support.
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New York
Columbus
Mexico
Supreme Council of the Order
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
Luke E. Hart
St. Louis
Supreme Advocate
Isler
Prancis C. Kelley
Oklahoma City
Roosevelt
Flathop
Bates
Karpis Telegram Labeled False by DOJ Agents
August 22 1939 the Alvin Karpis telegram sent to J Edgar Hoover is declared a false alarm by Department of Justice agents. The telegram claimed to warn of threats from the Kidnappers CF men.
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U. 8
Karpis
Priladslpaia
Alvin Karpis
J. Edgar Hoover
Department of Justice
Kidney Aids Promise Quick Kidney Relief
A dubious ad claims certain acids poison blood and harm kidneys while promoting a remedy called Sinetex. It vows to restore kidney and bladder function within 45 hours and offers a guarantee with a short return period and a price note for a drugstore purchase.
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Lek Paige
Swollka
Cystoria
Drugeiste
Guaranten Protecin Vou
Aees
Mosquito Insect Powder Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts BUHAC INSECT POWDER as a fast, lingering remedy to bite and pest problems. It claims easy application at stands and drugstores, promising relief from mosquitoes and related pests with bold, urgent language.
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Hope Woods
Sifter Cros
le C. Mertex
Ktoten
Deng
Kulaks Victims Of Soviets By Adam J Twadul
A critical profile of the Soviet kulak campaign arguing the kulak myth was used to justify collectivization. It recalls selective cases, including Sulimo the village cobbler, and Serko, detailing expulsions, confiscations, and famine driven by state grain seizures and forced labor. The piece links Hitler’s scapegoating to Stalin’s policy.
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Adam J. Twadul
Bob Stalin
Hitler
Stalin
Russia
Novy Bug
Sulimo
Su Limo
Sutimo
Sel
Bulimo
Gulimo
Red Army
Toulak
Corlle
Nos Pilal
Archi
Kilaks and raids spread fear among village peasants
The report describes how officials and informers branded peasants as kulaks, raiding households for minor grain or goats. Families were torn apart and sent to prisons or dispersed to harsh conditions as authorities enforced grain laws near Kharkov. A traveler recounts observing a Lunotino village case of another kulak, showing widespread abuse.
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Kinla
Jann
Kharkov
Vilage
Lunotino
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Malaria Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a cure for malaria with claims it destroys malarial infection in blood and fortifies against future attacks. It warns of chills fever and states the tonic is safe for children and pleasant to take. Available in a dollar size with a money back offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Iran
Mississippi governor runoff tops political chatter
In the Mississippi gubernatorial runoff, candidate Paul Johnson awaits a response from President Roosevelt on whether he is personally involved. The race is heated by Huey Long's alleged support for Johnson and Theo Bilbo's stump tour boosting Hugh White, as Meridian figures urge a rally to Back Roosevelt.
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Sackson
Hiss
Paul Johnson
Mississippi
Roosevelt
Huey Lang
Johnson
Theo G. Bilbo
Hugh White
Hilba
Ai Meridian
Reign of siege in Albania reported from Tirano
Reported from Italy that Albania remains in a state of siege after a revolutionary movement. About 800 people are under arrest in Tirano including 20 senior officials and many government functionaries. Courts will try those suspected of revolutionary activities. Chevket Bey Veinass is named as the movement’s leader, with his daughter once betrothed to King Zog.
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Bari
Italy
Vine Iual
Albania
Tirano
Tartal
Chevket Bey Veinass
Ito Klig Zog
Revolutionary Movement
Raskob Sees Rapid Recovery via Investment Push
New York August 22. John J. Raskob, former head of the Democratic committee and ex GM chair, argues cutting building costs and taxes will spark prosperity. He favors investment in capital goods, sees no need for immediate market forecasts, and urges steady policy to return to normal employment. He is a director at General Motors and Du Pont de Nemours and Company.
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New York
John J. Raskob
General Motors Corporation
FL. 1
Dpont de Nemours
CcoMpAny
Oracle
Raskov
Stelke
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Wen
Sammy Foverale
U. S. Department of Labor
Goviet
Serko
Serlko
Serika
Qheliabingk
Lubolina
Soviet Alcohol Trust
Dentjr
Cheliabinsk
Ige
Alganta
ATS
Bolton
Wales
Joske
Mem
Val
Manhattan
van Heusen
Lord Pepperell
Zeske’s
Aagech
Jermia
West Mulberry
Iracy
Ureot Flees
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