The Bureaucratic Bludgeon in Trade Policy
In a sharp critique drawn from Hearst papers, the piece condemns delegation of tariff and trade treaty powers from Congress to the president and then to obscure subordinates. It warns that reciprocity treaties are now controlled by unelected bureaucrats, risking a drift toward free trade danger and bureaucratic dictatorship.
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Buereaucrney
Hearst
George Rothwell Brown
Washington
Mr. Brown
Congress
Hull
Francis Sayre
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Sayre
House of Representtatives
Senate
Dawn
Who's Boss Debate Sparks Laughs Amid Wisecracks
The article mocks idle speculation by scientists about sex and power. Dr William Moulton Marston, an eastern psychologist, foresees a feminine national dominance in 1000 years. Dr W A McKeever of Oklahoma City replies that mate eve will keep men safe from female rule.
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William Moulton Marston
W. A. McKeever
Lovers’ Church
Oklahoma City
Dr. Marston
All for Charity Dances Raise 8000 Milk Cans in City Benefit
The 20 30 club hosted charity dances at three downtown San Antonio hotels to support baby clinics. Admission was canned milk, with about 8000 large cans collected and distributed. Jerry Knippa announced the milk drive will be an annual project.
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San Antonio
Jerry Knippa
Marry Go Round and Modern Love in The Home Stretch
A humorous riff on modern courtship and marriage, contrasting the eager engagement era with classic domestic ideals. A quirky narrator sketches the male lead’s awkward push toward conventional roles while the female pursues independence and charm.
By Helen Rowland about life’s great gamble and youth
The piece by Helen Rowland discusses the balance of youth and experience as essential to life. It reflects on the paradox of eternal youth and the costs of losing either youth or wisdom, framing life as a cautious gamble.
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Elernal
Leacher
Cruth
King Bens, ‘Synd., Inc
Knowledge Quiz Questions From A Vintage Comic Page
A garbled list of quiz prompts asks about historical events and figures such as the Spanish American War, Elizabeth I, the Antipodes, Iraq, Henry VIII’s wife, Caesar, Paul Revere, the Russo Japanese War, and the Archduke’s assassination. The text blends misprints and partial phrases, reflecting a comic page style with prompt questions.
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France
Iraq
Henry VIII
Ann Boleyn
Balkan States
Asi Minor
Babylonia
Caesar
Rubicon
Paul Revere
King Fonturen Byndlente
Broadway play boy Manville shows wear of time
The last of the Broadway play boys Tommy Manville, now in his early forties, is described as a gray haired boulevardier with a lavish lifestyle. He owns millions and entertains a rotating cast of young guests, feeding gossip-column chatter with truffles, caviar, and vintage wine.
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New York
Tommy Maneville
Manville
Congress
Asebestos
Santa Claus
Dido
European cycling champion shifts from Australia and cinema musings
The narrator recalls a European bi cyclet champion who migrated from Australia and favors photography. In Cincinnati he stays at The Gerdes, a vaudeville hub, where performers gather after shows to discuss New York and the Palace. The piece notes social quirks and theater world hoax parodies.
Glassy stage chatter and touring stars in comic banter
In a breezy, overheard style a lively group discusses theatrical life. O O McIntyre and a noted actor couple enjoy domestic ease allowing playful onstage banter. The scene touches on celebrity names, witty asides, travels of the Rob Wagners, and light punchlines about pneumonia and shaving rituals.
Courtesy School Seeks Courteous Skilled Leaders
Courtesy School in New York City trains 42000 youths in manners as essential as technical skill. It offers personality classes to curb "homely" virtues such as patience, tolerance, honesty, and sportsmanship. Director Morris E. Siegel sees future leaders among pupils, aiming for college-bred standards.
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New York City
Morris E. Sigel
Tabor
Ses
Democracy by robots in labor and personality
Edwin C. Hill argues in a 1937 column that industrial democracy requires self starters who act with individual intelligence and discipline. He praises Mr. Siegel’s 92,000 pupils while noting cartoonists will mock him and predicting a need for courtesy in master and worker relations.
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Mr. Siegel
A. F
Siegel
King Feas
Synil
Unopposed candidate wins city election in 1927 vote
In a December 2 1927 report O M Chambers won 7066 votes in a special city election to choose a successor to the late Mayor John W Tobin. The outcome was described as complimentary to the future city leadership. Separately an estate valued at 250000 was left by Charles A Krause, vice president of Ullman Stemn and WKriusse wholesale grocery. The late Krause’s will named Gus A and Charles McKee Krause as sole legatees. Vaccination policy in schools was noted, with vaccine supply considered safe and vaccination enforcement discussed. Government leased about 460 acres of Salado land near Camp Travis for maneuver grounds. Twenty owners agreed to lease the land for military use. DECEMBER 2 1917. A telegram was received by the San Antonio board of education from the U S Army surgeon general.
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O. M. Chambers
Iate
John W. Tobin
Charles A. Krause
Ullman, Stemn and Wkriusse
Gus A
Charles McKee Krousse
Salado
Camp Travis
Fork Sam Houston
San Antonio
Lung Collapse Treatment for Tuberculosis Described
A physician explains the pneumothorax method for tuberculous lungs, creating a pleural cavity collapse to allow healing. The expert details inserting air into the pleural space via chest wall puncture to compress the lung and seal the cavity, outlining the collapse technique and its intended healing effect.
Odd Facts About London Police Force
A historical note shows 74 women in London's police force with roles ranging from policewomen to inspector and superintendent. The force totals 28,845 officers of all ranks.
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London
Bnelure
Tuberculosis Treatment by Royal Copeland Endorsed
By Royal S. Copeland M D describes a TB treatment involving lung collapse and staged rest. The procedure, though unpleasant, is said to be easily accomplished and lifesaving in certain cases, with effectiveness depending on physician assessment.
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Syd
Wisdom Fragments On Face Saving And Public Debate
Disjointed notes discuss Adnan and tactics of face saving by losing. Mentions large mouths and secret keeping, and a caution about men with many wives. References to districts, plagues, and caterpillars with city sounds like caterwaulers.
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