Baldwin's Famous Victory
A sharp critique of Prime Minister Baldwin and Eden praising two so called victories. The piece argues Haile Selassie’s ousting and Edward VIII’s abdication were forced by political pressure, portraying Baldwin’s government as Lilliputian and accusing them of sacrificing a loyal king for political gain. It labels the abdication a famous victory for Baldwin and his circle.
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England
H. G. Wells
Ethiopia
Baldwin
Eden
League of Nations
Mussolini
Haile Selassie
Italy
House of Commons
Edward VIII
Great Britain
Ireland
India
Oliver
Cromwell
Lilliputs
Commons
Villa
Neurotics, gourmets, and a grand duke breakfast tale
A reminiscence on neurotics and nerves argues against the era’s trendy notion of neurosis as refinement. The piece then recalls a lavish New York breakfast for the Grand Duke Boris of Russia, where Beluga caviar, wines, and endless cold dishes spanned a dozen courses as guests indulged beyond measure.
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New York
Bristats
John Drew
Vegetarian Turn After Horse Meat Revelation
In a fragment from 1818, a first person narrator recalls a shock upon discovering a gilt horse head over a door and the revelation that Monty had been feeding them horse meat. The shock leads to a four week vegetarian period, with lingering fatigue and a tongue in cheek reflection. The text notes an abrupt transformation in appetite and identity as a result of the discovery.
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Boucherie Chevaline
Monty
McNaught
Ear Itching Causes From Local Skin Irritation To Systemic Toxins
A reader asks about persistent ear itching and sleep disruption. The article reviews multiple causes including local skin irritation such as eczema, moisture in the ear canal, buildup of earwax, and possible systemic disorders like diabetes or circulatory changes, noting women may experience it more due to skin sensitivity and sun exposure.
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Royal S
King Meas. Synd., Inc
10 and 20 Years Ago From the Files December 4 1926
San Antonio tax figures show taxable valuations rose by 12 955 060 with total value around 203 982 00. Christmas sing program announced under Community Chest direction. Elks club initiates new members in December 1916. Free garage service in Bexar courthouse basement suspended due to space limits.
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San Antoro
Frank H. Bushick
Garo
San Antonio
Community Chest
Dorothy Morris
Ne Song Communities
L. A. Light
Sever
Elks Club
W.G. Lockland
J. W. Richardson
A. G. Wheeler
Peter P. Hoetgen
M. G. Talbot
E. A. Wickenmeier
H. C. Thorman
J. F. Kline
Bexar
J. HH. Covington
Blarney Stone Legend Stirs Irish Tale of James A Farey
A rambled account recounts James A Farey visiting Blarney Castle near Cork and kissing the stone to gain eloquence. The piece sketches origins of the Blarney myth with MacCarthy history and a tale of a gallant rescue, noting the famed upside down ascent and the crowd below.
Blarney Castle Praised as Ireland's Most Celebrated Stronghold
The article extols Blarney Castle as the era's finest ancient fortress in Ireland. It notes current ownership by Sir Gooves Colthurst, described as the seventh bayonet of Bis One, reflecting a boasting tone about its legendary status.
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Blarney
Ireland
Gooves Colthurst
Castle Legend Ties Family to Irish Home of Mac Garthy
By Edwin C Hill the family acquired it through marriage. The Mac Garthy line, tied to the castle, is spoken of in legend as whispering secrets on death beds. A peculiar line references Copyt 946 by King Poaw Synd.
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Garthy
Poaw-Synd
Security vs. fear in modern life and pensions debate
Elsie Lien comments on security in public policy, opposing blanket welfare for able-bodied people while supporting pensions for the elderly and protection for the sick. David Grayson’s view on safety and inner fortitude is cited, arguing true security lies in personal resilience rather than machine reliance.
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David Grayson
Cosmopolitan
France
Stas
King Fras. Synd
Ima
Baldwin's Victory One and the Empire's Fragile Unity
The piece critiques Baldwin and the British empire amid global totalitarian threats. It argues Britain risks internal division over royal marriage and loyalty as Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini eye the empire’s wealth. It warns a fractured realm cannot stand united against peril.
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England
Baldwin
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