National Defense Week in the United States
Under the Reserve Officers Association leadership, National Defense Week runs from Lincoln's birthday to Washington's birthday for the fourth year. The observance urges Americans to remember history, prepare for war as a peace measure, and support defenders with unity and resolve to keep America secure on land sea and air. The piece urges citizens to train in peace and back strong defense to preserve independence amid a shifting global arms landscape.
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Reserve Officers Association of the United
Congress
America
Washington
Lincoln
Taxes rising beyond historic levels in twentieth century
The report of the twentieth century fund argues taxes are higher now than ever, averaging 100 dollars per person each year. It breaks down into 44 dollars federal, 36 local, and 20 state taxes per person, with everyone paying regardless of work status, while debt and deficits climb. It questions the logic of such rates amid growing national debt.
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Twentieth Century Fund
Modern marriages" price tag and the divorce debate
A social column voices strong opinions on marriage today versus 1837. It argues women gained financial independence but face new burdens, urging limits on divorce and criticizing working wives. Jimmye Melchor and Doris Mosebach share views on divorce, independence, and gender roles with bold, rhetorical analysis.
Contest invites youth letters on American youth morals
Elsie Robinson presents a contest promoted by Mrs Ella Nixon of Mount Holly North Carolina urging letters on topics affecting American youth. Prizes totaling twenty five dollars require entrants under 30 years old, up to 500 words, with full name address and age, and postmarked by the prior Saturday noon.
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Ella Nixon
Mount Holly
N. C
Ella
Crusade
Young America Boys
Young America
Elsie Robinson
King Feas
Early Training By Royal Copeland M D
Early training for children is crucial to prevent physical ailments and bad habits. Parents should foster self reliance from ages two to four, teaching dressing, mealtime skills, handwashing, and tooth care. Overpampering harms development. balanced affection and consistent discipline help children grow confidently and independently.
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Royal S. Copeland
M.D
Lee
King Feas
San Antonio Pastors Confer Approves Moral Reform Plan
In 1927 Rev Jesse L Yelvington reports the San Antonio Baptist pastors conference passed a resolution urging closing of roughhouses and building of new ones to safeguard local youths morals. In 1917 city charter changes with civic service compulsory voting a recall and redefining official powers under commission government were drafted by the city attorney.
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Jesse L. Yelvington
Pasor
The
Baptist Temple
San Antonio
Commission
Fragmented Diary Fragment on Celebrities and Spring
A diary style piece imitates Arnold Bennet with rambling notes on odd phrases and memories. It references New York society figures such as Robert Rubin, Tyrone Powers, Will Rogers, and Edith Sitwell, plus local touches like Missouri head cheese and Kansas City. The voice meanders through food, fashion, broadcasting, and poetry, ending with spring imagery and a claim of authorship in 1997.
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New York
Arnold Bennet
Aliniel Bf
Ohio
Hannibal
Lottie Miles
Kansas City Union Station
Aiajor Bowes
Missouri
Robert Rubin
Will
Betty Rogers
Mary
Robert Taylors
Tyrone Powerses
Marc Wallace Beerys
Edith Sitwell
Pattry
Kin Hubbard
Pauvre Petite
McNaught Syd
Nations poised for war in Europe and Asia warned
Mesmerizing prophecies warn of war in Europe and Asia with leaders like Leon Trotsky and Lady Rhondda cited. Nations push military spending as France and Spain test modern warfare while the US debates staying out, echoes of 1914-17 diplomacy, and lessons from Ethiopia shape policy.
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Rhondda
New York
England
Europe
Germany
Antho Eden
Japan
Prune
Russie
Spain
Taldy Rhondda
London
Madrid
Asia
Inter
Iss
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Atlantic Ocean
France
Literary Quiz Answers Card from 1937 Feature Syndicate
A collage style quiz lists items from literature and history with prompts like The Constant Nymph and Life on the Mississippi. It asks to match authors and works such as Mark Twain Mary Shelley and Charles Dickens to questions about limericks Shakespeare and the Ring and the Book.
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Main Street
Mississippi
Sree
Polonius
Socrates
Ieee
Lady Sneerwell
Sheridan
Jack Tondon
Trithy
Zrowning
Mark Twain
Kennedy Mary Shelley Sinclair Lewis
Charles Dickens
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T. E. Powers
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Gaa Allen
Seco Labor
George Fost
Supreme Canay Bench
Fok
Broworn Resintey Creuse
Gupfey
Svpr
Gratmena
Stampa
Grandpa
Gramma
de Jong Jament
Wes Tommie
Eisla Robinson
Ameritas
Huband
John
Jimmye Melchor
Decatur
Jimmye
Wiss
Doris Mosebach
Doris
Doris F. Moshbagh
Queens Village
Sam
Asher
G. O. McIntyré
Howard Mughes
Ole Rupert Hughes
Snyerera
Hughes
Ins
Gallrude Lawrence
Martia Deane
Marthe
Kathleen Norris
Booth Tarkington
Future Wars
Edwin C. Hill
Leon Troteky
Mexico
Nichi Nichi
Dokto
Éays
China
Seaboard
Jefferson
Bnd. Ine
Anatole France
Macdutt
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