Tariff Reform in 1933 Addresses Foreign Dumping Threats
In 1933 the tariff question dominates the national debate as currency depreciation makes the U S a more attractive sale market and a harder target for imports. The piece argues for compensatory tariffs or production-cost based duties to shield the home market, urging Americans to buy American and protect domestic employment while preserving selective foreign trade for noncompetitive goods and essential imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chamber of Commerce of
England
Japan
Listen World! A plea and a risky marriage offer
Elsie Robinson recalls a man who advertised for a wife offering a home and support in exchange. He drew hundreds of responses from educated, working women, while many readers condemned the proposal as lacking moral character. The column wonders what such a request says about romance and modern courting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Roore Jeffers
America
St. Louis
Bud Tunney
Janey
Andere
Men
Werner
Thoughts on public figures and curious anecdotes from New York
A stream of observations and musings on Mayor O'Brien, Walker, and a gallery of figures including Elmer Davis Christopher Morley and H L Mencken. The writer riffs on culture, humor, knitting mishaps, and memories from journalism and politics, with asides about Radio City and notable personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mayor O'Brien
Walker
Rhodes
Elmer Davis
Christopher Morley
Marshall Nielan
Richard Bennett
H. L. Mencken
Mark Sullivan
Avondate
Betty Indie
Mra
Kent Cooper
Grave George
Wellington Cross
Rids
Isaac Marcosson
Dick Berlin
Harvard
Horatio Algler Jr
Harvard Gradiate
Ragged Dick
Jack Haley
Bob Reid
Radio City
Smart Alec
Emile Gauvreau
Napoleon
Ethel Barrymore
Temple Hailey
Kathleen Norris
Mc&ee
Ami
Etiquette by Kathrin de Peyster Acknowledging Condolences
A reader seeks help drafting condolence replies after many sympathetic letters received for a recent loss. Guidance emphasizes expressing appreciation, acknowledging kindness from a Christian Science contact, and using ready cards while personalizing the message. The piece includes example phrases and a sample signature from Mary Wells Smith and Arthur Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss de Peyster
Christian Science Lady
Preciahon Calinal Hr
Alan
Maily Wells Smith
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland in Gay Nineties tone
A fragmentary verse piece recalls romantic fantasies and social manners of the 1890s. The text references Don Juan figures, courtship rituals, and changing norms as it reflects on love and marriage patterns of the era. The garbled lines hint at a satirical, theatrical style with clipped nostalgia and social observation.
And I Remember When D E Kellee Integrative Sergeant
D E Kellee recalls arriving in San Antonio in 1910 to oversee a trunk fleet for government delivery. He details Pershing’s punitive expedition into Mexico and a Locomobile truck line named the Biker. About 600 trucks from Morrison and others moved to old Camp Trains. few were used. San Antonio served as Pershing’s anti Viex base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Kelle
San Antonio
Ate
Pershing
Mexico
Pancho Villa
Locomobile Company of America
Biker
Haas
Phven
Teorks
Orlyen
Chicago
Fort Bend
Indy
Morrion
Ind
Morrison
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THE
U.S
Seven Seas
Elsie Robinson
By Hatlo
U. S. Government
Castoria
Rover
Mene Bot
Udit
Ben Arl Hagelin
Aubrey Eads
Harry Heanister
Hotenpanx
Gary
Mark Twain
Niagara Falls
Hills
Neukbi
Manghani
Y Glenn
Aled Intchkey
Stetsogied
Jamie Haceison
Pacific Coast
War Department
Unis Parilentor Projret
Hin
Indea
Tor Sayalry
Thea
Etiquette
Kathrin DE Peyster
Mary Wells Smith
Arthur Snytth
van Welt
Tim
Nvaitiod Warner
Atthur Smith
Mmesgn
hAvs
Helen Rowland
Viale Prin
Kellogg
Passhun
Don Juans
Patuer
Ardoairis
Kleshig
York
Tennent
Mons
Mee
Ela
Warinn
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