Another Appeal To Uncle Sap
A London speech by Prime Minister Chamberlain urges food rationing and weighs American participation in Europe’s war. He cites the pope’s message and warns that U.S. aid could shape Britain’s fate, noting Johnson act and cash and carry limits. The piece urges clear American policy as neutrality frays and Britain seeks self sufficiency.
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Chamberlain
Lord Mayor's
London
Great Britain
Europe
New World
United States
Seekers of Light
Britain
Uncle Sap
Glamour Girls and an Elephant Guest at New York Ball
The Republican club of the Fifteenth assembly district in New York plans a February ball at the Waldorf Astoria with an elephant named Minnie as glamour girl of 1940. The piece recalls a playful tale of a sleigh ride with Miss Rose La Harte and Alice the elephant, causing a commotion from Fifth Avenue to Macy’s as paparazzi and police react to the extraordinary spectacle.
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Republican Club
New York
G& Clayn
Marceline
Rose la Harte
Roman palace of Cleopatra found near Caesar's garden
Edwin C Hill reports in Eternal City that workmen unearthed frescoes mosaics and marble fragments from a Roman palace identified as Cleopatra's in Caesar's gardens near Rome. The fanciful tale contrasts with historian Carcopino's view of Caesar and Cleopatra, but preserves the glamour of the Nile queen in ancient Rome.
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Tiber
Cleopatra
Egypt
Calys Ju- Tais Caesar
Ancient
Rome
Carcopina
Caesar
Signor Carcoping
The Modern Woman and the Male Courtship Trap
A satirical critique questions romantic norms as marriage, virtue, and modern flirtation collide in a cynical view of relationships. It contrasts old fashioned respect with the new sophisticated woman who seeks both roles, while noting social pressures and anxieties around romance and commitment.
Quote on love and Hollywood marriage wisdom
The passage quotes Helen Rowland praising the clever girl over the easily fooled and notes a Hollywood marriage’s success hinges on avoiding gossip for six months. It references a 1940 King Features Syndicate publication.
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Hollywood
Cony
King Fess: Synd. Inc
Knowledge Test Word Match Puzzle
A reader confronts a garbled word puzzle linking ARY terms to definitions and names. The column lists various thematic words with mixed spellings and seeks correct matches, referencing an amanuensis, house of correction, hospital, and other historical terms, all under a dated puzzle format.
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Amanuensis House of Correction
Washington News Behind the News on Reciprocal Trade and Hull
The piece analyzes Democratic battles over reciprocal trade policy led by Hull and Roosevelt, noting opposition in the Senate to permanent measures and the strategic use of a three year extension. It reflects Borah’s influence and the state department’s struggles with trade disputes and Britain-Turkey tobacco shifts.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Hull
Senate
Roosevelt
Hut
Congress
Tariff Commission
State Department
Britain
Turkey
Senator Borah
Warner
Forever Through Pain We Live On and Remember
A reflective piece urges readers to accept ongoing pain from loss and betrayal while choosing to endure and grow. It quotes Edna St Vincent Millay and champions memory over forgetfulness as a path to resilience, arguing life persists despite heartbreak and cynicism.
Turn That Grave Into a Shrine by Elsie Robinson
A tribute praising Lou Gehrig and the idea of turning a grave into a shrine. It extols Gehrig for choosing to teach men to live by minutes, rejects pleas for personal pain relief, and urges embracing hardship to help others, urging readers to transform sorrow into service. References LaGuardia and others implied in a reverent portrait.
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Lou Gehrig
Gallan
América
King Fras
Symi
Ine
Stomach Ulcer Facts and Dietary Guidance
A wide range of authorities report ulcer rates around one in eight, with emphasis on diet as a key to management. The article notes ulcers recur after treatment, stresses protecting the stomach lining, and warns against overuse of medications that can increase secretions. It recommends a nonirritating, complete diet and individualized plans rather than a single cure.
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Atrop Yy
Clare FG Brown
Henry Dolkart
Northwextern Watvenstly Medical School
Des. Brown
Dolkart
Doctor’s Advice On Stomach Ailments And Perspiration Care
Dr Herman N Bandesen cautions relaxation and reduced emotional excitement for stomach disorders, noting constant physician care for chronic cases. A Q A column addresses facial perspiration, advising against facial antiperspirants due to irritation risk and possible skin rash.
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Ater
Ten and Twenty Years Ago January Twentysix 1930
A reminiscence page notes Rev. PF Nichol returning to St Anne's Church from illness, with administrator Rev. PB Feeney continuing as pastor. It lists San Pedro Playhouse and Municipal Auditorium plans under Jean Wildenauer, and local movie listings. Also mentions 1920 Baptist Institute trainin g school events with Dr J Frank Norrell as a speaker, plus talks on commerce and an exposition project.
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PF. Nichol
St. Anne's Church
Fredericksburg
Road
Se Antonio
Chicago
Ives
PB. Feeney
Baptist. Institute One
First Baptist Church
J. Frank Norels
Fort Worth
Ome
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England
British
Macmillan Commission
Glamour
Alice
Tiffany
O ‘Tiffany
Sixth
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Tiffany
Thirty-fourth Street
Broadway
Macy's
Rose
Arch
By Edwin C. Hill
King Fens
Syuu
Haif
Helen Rowland
Lfe
Mary
U. Lercenianiary
Obituary Yi
Prones
Yeasseneak
Paul Mallon
Lon
Guish
White House
Seaders
Borah
King Features
Ileate, Inc
Edna St. Vincen
Millay
Elsie Robinson
Dr. Herman N. Bandesen
Cuny'l
Oy King Bess
Send, Inc
CM. Chambers
San Pedro
Municipal Auditorium
Jean Wildenaema
Audlortung Sine Jta
Immess
Ini Tannot
Uneaters
Ohn Barrymore
Pt Tex
Rewind Lowe
Cone France Bonnet
Salled Love
Ruth Chatterton
Clive Braok
Laughng Lady
Agtec
Searge Ayusa
The
State
Tivste
Merchanty
Mirsia Association
Aight
Ini
Berger
Shaw Pit
Muithied
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