Philippines independence hurts American exports says tariff panel
The United States tariff commission concludes that Philippine independence will reduce the islands as a market for American goods. Exports to the Philippines likely fall as export taxes begin, curtailing imports and diminishing favored tariff status after 1946. The piece warns the bargain may fail for both sides and notes strategic military considerations.
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Philippines
United States
United States Tariff Commission
Washington
Tariff Commission
Industrial reserves fund expansion and jobs, says Atlantic Refining
The Atlantic Refining company illustrates how cash reserves, built from $3000 per employee spent on improvements, fuel industry growth and employment. It argues federal taxes on undistributed profits and capital gains penalize reserves, risking further unemployment.
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Atlantic Refining Company
Congress
No League Traps In European affairs Pan American union stands firm
The Pan American Union board representing 21 American republics declares cooperation with the League of Nations in political activities would violate its basic principles. The decision reaffirms Monroe Doctrine and Washingtonian no entangling alliances, noting the United States has kept out since the start and criticizes others who mixed with European fault lines.
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League of Nations
Atlantic Ocean
Pan-American Union
League
United States
Warning Signal Dysmenorrhea Warns Health Risks
Doctors describe dysmenorrhea as a warning signal for serious female health issues. The article warns many women regard period pain as normal, stresses early attention to treat causes like anemia and general weakness, and discourages patent medicines. It links neglect of menstrual problems to chronic diseases and even cancer, urging medical examination and rest.
Early medical attention urged for glandular disturbances
Royal S. Copeland warns that signs of stature change indicate glandular system upset. Modern therapies offer remedies not long ago available, urging prompt care to benefit from advances in science. Copyt 198 by Klug Wena Sytil Mig.
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Klug Wena Sytil
Mig
Fragmented Cute Reflections on Quilts and Figures
A fragmented reminiscence surveys old quilt names and family memories, noting patterns like the Log Cabin and Rail Fence. It wittily references a department store display of Emerson quotes and briefly mentions Helen Keller and a past cosmetic question about a blemish.
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New York
Ebi
Elizabeth
Dora
Patience
Kenneth Collins
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Josson
Suggestion and glamour taint in early cinema and theater
A fragment describes film advertising and public perception in a past era. It notes that directors favor a staged suggestion over pure artistry, cites a striking movie star image, and contrasts this with the era’s theater wealth embodied by Frank Vance Storrs and his luxury car. The piece hints at shifting entertainment dynamics and faded theater prominence.
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Genthe
Steinlin
Movic
Frank Vance Storrs
Rialto
Storrs
Wacky hotel linen theft shocks guests at country retreat
By C O McIntyre a tale of Yst, Gag, Frank and Barthé Case invited to Percy Waxman’s country place. Linen from Algerquin Hotel marked towels and sheets were borrowed by Waxman with an assistant manager to shock guests. The crowding at Grand Central terminal frames a broader comment on modern travel life.
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Gag
Frank
Barthé
Percy Waxman
Magi Nine
Cast
Algerquin
Waxman
Grand Central
Pennsylvania
McNaught Spi, Inc
Rights and liberty are earned, not given
In a reflective talk with Harry E Owens of Sacramento, the narrator argues that rights and freedom cannot be handed to people. Democracy demands individuals forge liberty through personal effort, self-discipline, and resilience, shaping themselves from struggle, failure, and aspiration.
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Harry E
Owens
Harry
Sacramento
Harry Owens
Living Truth Then and Now by Elsie Robinson
A 1938 essay reflection on core American ideals of liberty and equality. It argues individuals shape their lives through living truth rather than external guarantees, warning against political manipulation and shifting taxes or rules. The piece laments complacency and urges personal responsibility in pursuing freedom and integrity.
Romanoffs and Rasputin in a century of turmoil
The piece surveys Romanoff kin spread from London to America, recounts the Rasputin murder by Grand Duke Dimitri and Prince Youssoupoff, notes Stalin’s purges and Trotzky’s trial, and invokes Will Durant on industrialism and despotism. It blends royal gossip with historical upheaval and contemporary Soviet terror.
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Caar
Czarina
Cyril
London
Dimitri
Audrey Emery
New York
Tryinskain
Prince Youssoupotf
Rasputin
Romanoff
Youssoupoff
Nicholas
Alth
Russia
Bb. Petersburg
Ninteen
Grand Duke
Prince Wousenwolf
England
Petersburg
Dimitri Nui Folix
Hage Board of Gold and Jewels
Alexander
Yaoussoupofé
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Youssoupolf
Neva
Will Durant
Rosia
King Fens
Western National Fire Insurance Company of San Antonio Formed
The 1328 item notes organization of a company to be known as the Western National Fire Insurance Company of San Antonio with a capital and surplus of 400,000. Ken ath Wimner named president, Theodore M Webb vice president. details include a San Antonio fire department chief change with August J Geetz succeeding the late WSP Bishop at age 34, and a Scottish Rite honor ceremony for San Antonio’s Rite bodies to be presented with a public display coordinated by Po D. Mathis.
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Western National Fire Insurance Company of
San Antonio
Kenath Wimner
Theodore M. Webb
Camp Waldemar
Mise Ora Johnson
J Geetz
WSP
Bishop
Goetz
San Anstonio
Po D. Mathis
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Gondor
Camp Street
Camila Rega
Aconveight
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Helen Keller
Council of Friends
Gelett Burgess
C. O. McIntyre
Elend
Trason
Elsie Robinson
Romanoffs
Motion Picture Company
Nixter London
Eneliah Norntes
Homnalis
Stalin
Robcepierre
Tirling Squad
Leo Karakhan
Holshe
Nicolai Lenin
Trotzky
Regis Seerch
Soviet
Massa
Trokzky
Sta UN
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