Congress seeks gold standard revival to restore world economy
The article argues that the United States must restore a free gold market and return gold to circulation. It notes the 1934 off gold standard policy, massive government gold holdings, and warns that hoarded gold risks becoming idle. It cites Senator Wagner and Winthrop Aldrich pressing the senate banking committee to investigate monetary policy and push for a stable international monetary system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Robert F. Wagner
New York
Senate Banking Committee
United States
Winthrop W. Aldrich
Chase National Bank of New York
Great Britain
Kentucky
Mr. Aldrich
Aldrich
No War for America Sympathies and neutrality in the European war
A Forthright editorial cautions against excessive sympathy or antagonism for Finland and warns the United States to avoid entanglement in European war. It cites Washington on neutral conduct, notes propaganda and events as risks, and emphasizes that war is evil and states harus careful not to set dangerous precedents for involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
United States
Moscow
Washington
Cynical Hymie on human nature and organized crime
A speaker riffs on human nature and society as he compares the urge to profit from others with the rise of organized systems. He cites gambling, corruption, and the police, noting how organized crime and organized society shape behavior, while skepticism about catching powerful entities lingers throughout the discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymie Augen
Mark Twain
Hadleyburg
Augen
The Trouble With Organizations
Aull criticizes organized groups as reflections of their members and warns that wars arise from greed and power. He recalls district teacher Whiley Schultz urging aggression and notes Mr Augen’s indignation at women’s gambling. He argues for moral change before peace and brotherhood return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
You
Whiley Schultz
Augen
Hester Street
Pasce
Brotherhand
King Feas, Synd., Inc
Listen World Teachings Against Pity and Self-Destruction
A stark exhortation warns readers not to accept pity from others or themselves as emotional charity. It argues pity weakens resolve, encourages self-harm, and undermines pride, urging reliance on inner strength to recover after hardship.
Remembering Henley and the unconquered soul literary fragment
A compact miscellany of lines and echoes reworks from William Ernest Henley and a modern voice urging resilience. The piece invokes fate, courage, and inner strength, urging readers to guard their soul against life's blows and to stand tall despite wounds and uncertainty.
What Do You Know The Knowledge Test Quiz
A quirky knowledge quiz with clues about geography and language from a clipped page. It references the Strait of Dover, a small color or material, an agony column, Maryland’s largest city, and a banyan tree, among others. The text is garbled but presents a puzzle style prompt with a comic page vibe.
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Ming
Strait of Dover
England
Mie
Maryland
Is & & Silhouette
Ecco
Meirmish Jg
Brie’ Co
Atlantic
Washington-Ideas on a Latin American all American bank
News Behind The News reports on secret talks about a proposed all American bank to fund Latin American industrialization with US capital and influence. The piece notes by-laws being drafted by the Federal Reserve Board and Treasury, possible Mexico backing, and political maneuvering around Roosevelt and Wheeler with skepticism on passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iteas
South America
South
Federal Reserve Board
The
Treasury
United States
Americas
Uncle Sam
Mexico
FRB
Decayed Teeth and Body Health Link Highlighted by Dentist
A dentist explains that tooth decay in children stems from poor formation and mineral supply during tooth development. Enamel defects, habits, and glandular issues such as thyroid and pituitary secretions can affect teeth, with x rays showing low jaw salt deposition. Regular dental exams help detect systemic problems and improve child well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herm
3. F. Starr
Portland
Ore
Uae
King Fees, Synd., Inc
Rooster Bosses Barnyard Crowd as Opera Star
In a humorous note, a rooster is hailed as the grand opera star of the barnyard making a ruckus at every turn. A bachelor criticizes wedding customs such as tossing old shoes at the couple, fearing it may influence the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onele Bi
Abolition of Poor Houses Policy Advocated Nationwide
In San Antonio Charles J. Ghenn urges an old age pension bill as the solution to poverty among the elderly during a nation wide tour. A memorial for Ben Milam is planned at the Texan Histories and Landmark association meeting with Katherine Hart as chairwoman. Also noted is a 1926 San Antonio crime/penal policy critique and an orchard project at the Memorial Home for Girls with construction upcoming.
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Charles J. Ghenn
Sacramento
Calif
Order of Eagles
San Antonio
Cheng
Ben Milam
Lanl
Muirk Association
Ben Milam Memorial Fund
Me Menger Hotel
Katherine Hart
Doxke Memorial Home
Lie Home
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America
British South Africa
Finni
Second Avenue
Lepke
Tegs
Monk Eastman
Gyp
Juncheon
G-men
Better Business Bureau
Edwin C. Aull
Hanelogts
Elsie Robinson
William Ernest Henrey
Himictus
Shade
King Poan
Syn, Inc
Paul Mallon
Buarez
Inter
Mexico City
Nea
Venezuela
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Lee Call
Burt
Mr. Roosevelt
Ed McGrady
Civitan Conservation Corps
McGrady
Miss Perkins
Ishor
Radio Corporation of America
Robert Feehner
Senate
Jimmie Burney
South Carolina
House
Sam Rayburn
King Featural Syndicate, Inc
L. A. Light Files
Celina
Phil Wight
Wright
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