Roosevelt Opposes Sapping of U S Navy
President elect Roosevelt pledges a strong American navy and Congress to maintain a fleet equal to Britain in all classes. The piece recalls past GOP naval decline, praises Cleveland Whitney rebuilding, and Foresees Roosevelt and a Democratic Congress restoring naval strength to defend commerce and territory.
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Keeping in Practice for the Unemployed
A welfare worker notes that long unemployment erodes skill in many crafts though performers such as fiddlers painters dancers jugglers can keep finesse. He cites portable tools and the need to reestablish practice centers to maintain morale and ability for returning workers.
MacDowell Tribute Elevates New Hampshire Colony
The MacDowell Colony near Peterborough New Hampshire is hailed as America’s Bayreuth like shrine to Wagner. Founded twenty five years ago in memory of Edward MacDowell it has spurred U.S. arts with Ernest Schelling and John Erskine leading the effort. Writers Rossingen DuBose Heyward and Thornton Wilder found a productive environment here as two thousand music clubs from coast to coast joined the tribute marking MacDowell among the nation’s immortal composers in music.
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New Hampshire
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MacDowell Colony
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MacDowell Association
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John Erskine
Edward Arlington Rossingen
DuBose Heyward
Thornton Wilder
MacDowell
Caast Pe Cnant
Alaska
Texas
Maelnwell
Rubber milk cans spark late night invention dreams
A restless sleepless night unfolds in a diary voice as the narrator alternates between hunger, fatigue, and a comic burst of creativity. He muses about rubber milk cans as the Great Idea, imagines breakfast surprises, itinerant royalties, and a world of insomnia in America.
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Peru
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London
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Veried
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Listen, World By Elsie Robinson
The speaker reflects on being half mystic and half muddy, torn between lofty ideals and earthly flaws. After a struggle with pride and perceived betrayal by God, the speaker embraces weakness as a path to empathy and purpose, declaring acceptance of both stars and mud within. The poem argues that faults and failures teach tolerance and compassion, shaping a more complete self.
Hearst Papers Advocate Proposes Economic Rescue Plan
The Advocate outlines a five billion dollar loan to ease unemployment and boost circulation, a 5 percent sales tax with income tax relief to finance industry, and an immediate Volstead act revision allowing light wines and beers to revive industry, generate government revenue, curb racketeering, and restore personal liberty.
Baby's First Teeth by Royal Copeland M D
United States Public Health Service study of 12 900 school children shows dental decay common in seven to eight year olds and few receive dental care for temporary teeth. Regular brushing, milk, vitamins D and phosphorus, sunlight exposure, and early dentist visits are urged to prevent decay and ensure sound teeth through life.
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United States Public Health Service
Johnny
Pehool
King
Etiquette questions on escorts and attire
A reader asks if a girl should pay for her dance ticket and who should cover costs for an escort and gift exchange. Advice affirms the girl paid and the escort should accept hospitality later. Also guidance on informal dinner attire recommends a black velvet dress with sensible wrap for an evening event.
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Misa Ta Payater
Pavnright
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland and Love Takes a Holiday
A 1932 column by Ellie Feas cites jokes and musings on modern romance. It contrasts male and female attitudes, notes shifting standards in dating, and ponders love, sex, appearance, and alimony in a witty, observational tone.
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Helen Rowland
And I Remember When by Judge J A Brooks Falforrias Texas 1887
Judge J A Brooks recalls a 1887 Texas Ranger skirmish near Shine River against the Connor gang. He notes Capt Bil Seoth commanding, three Rangers lost or wounded, and Moore, Rogers, and a comrade killed. Citizens under orders stood by as the clash unfolded.
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Texas
Cere Keant
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Conner
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Fa Rogers
Missing aviators feared dead in Arizona crash search
Dec 10 1922 report says army officers doubt alive recovery of Col Prendia A Marshall and Lieut Charles Webber after they vanished while flying over desert wastes. Marshall, a San Antonio native and brigadier general in WWI, left Rockwell Field with Webber. no further trace found since. Dec 9 1912 note mentions Harding visiting San Antonio with Radstwill party en route to Russia.
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Charles £. Webber
Arizona
Catonet Marshall
San Antonio
Enim Cays
Rockwell Urtd
San Diego
Cnitf
Thoraday
Jdeutenant Weuber
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