National Highways and Public Works Demand for Useful Roads
A Cleveland speech by Postmaster General Farley urges rejecting wasteful public works and champions three vast transcontinental highways from Atlantic to Pacific plus north south routes. He argues such networks would boost defense, relieve congestion, create jobs, stimulate demand for road materials, and strengthen ties with Canada and Mexico while uniting the western hemisphere in durable amity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Cleveland
Atlantic
Pacific
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Detroit
New Orleans
Gulf
East
Middle West
Pacific Coast
America
Western Hemisphere
Cold Spells and Winter Ills in Workplace Health
Early 20th century note on colds, weather, and disease incidence among municipal workers. Findings show 400 of 1000 workers sick yearly due to indoor ventilation and heating, with humidity and precipitation having little effect. Emphasis on clothing, insulation, heating, and fresh air to prevent colds andflu, plus improving work and transport conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlaical
Roxy and New York Nights Spark a Busy Bowery Diary
A fragmentary diary style sketch traces New York social and artistic circles from the Ritz breakfast to Herald Square memories. It notes figures like Minnie Vesex Esmond O’Brien and Frank Crapmisn, with sightings of John McCormack, Walter Damrosch, Bernard Gimble, and Edward Mulgooney. It paints a nightscape of Fifth Avenue, the Bowery, and media life, praising producer Roxy and chronicling other luminaries such as Howard Christie, Jacob Ruppert, Hal Skelly, and Roy Howard in quick vignettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. O. McIntyre
New York
Sinclair Newls
Albert Keller
Ezes Floren
Ritz
Acress
Minnie G. Vesex
Esmond O'Brien
Frank Crapmisn
Margaret Afoore
Tre
Karl Kitchens
Mary Pickford
Jane
Lawrence Tipbett
John McCormack
Joan Trskine
George Arms
Walter Damrosch
Mark Vine
B.D. Coblentz
Denige
Frank Masons
Bagatelles
Jacob Ruppert
Hal Skelly
Kenyon Nicholson
Meredith Nicholson
Paraguay
Roy Howard
Andrew Mellon
George Middeton
George Lamaxe
Brown
Women as Presidents Debate From 1974 Essay
Elsie Will argues women possess brains and bravery but lack balance to be presidents. The author cites Miss Zara Douglas and Brie to question female leadership while noting men train for teamwork and broad view, and women focus on details and personal aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
United States
Zara Douglas
Australia
Miss Douglas
Brie
Eve
Kink
Syn. Inc
10 and 20 Years Ago in the Republic Party Club
The 1924 note lists Mrs. J C Griswold as Republican national committeewoman and president of the organization with a full slate of state officers and directors. Antonio Alvarez was named judge of the corporation court. County officials James Davin and Charles Girtzlet return from Fort Worth after inspecting Tarrank County roads and permanent roadways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¢. Griswold
Republian
Téx
Toray Woinni
Republican Elub, Inc
Byte
Z. Noyes Evans
Mra. J
Peter
Vic
G. Tiedell Moore
Mary
A. L. Wright
Alexander Boynton
McCire
Peank Davis
Onion
Firi Antonio Alterney
Corporation Court
So Ha Wilkins
City Commission
Jamex . Davin
Charles X. Girlzlet
Fort Worth
Davis
Tarrank County
Sunshine Shafted: Weather Talks Dismissed in Congress
Fragmentary OCR notes reference endless weather chatter in Congress and confusion over figures. Mentions Roosevelt, TEPC, and a puzzling $850 amount amid garbled text. No coherent event is clear.
Monetary Program of President Berens
Article details President Roosevelt’s monetary program aiming to stabilize the dollar through three pillars: nationalizing monetary gold, devaluing the dollar by lowering gold content to a target range, and creating a 2000 million dollar stabilization fund from gold revaluation profits. It discusses congressional power, the gold standard history, and the political debate over a 40 to 60 percent gold basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul G. Berens
Congress
United States
Federal Reserve System
Roose- Welt
Rongevelt
Digestion and Smart Eating for Ulcers and Dyspepsia
A King Feas Syn note urges slower chewing and calmer meals to ease indigestion heartburn and dyspepsia. It explains saliva's role in digestion and warns against hurried eating while noting some cases need medical exam and special treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opeland
King Feas
Marry Go Round on Predatory Velvet and Modern Femininity
A fragmentary excerpt discusses female allure and the male gaze, noting how evening gowns shape perception. It comments on how dieters and fashion influence desire, claiming women strive to maintain appeal while men face pressure to avoid self-sabotage.
And I Remember When by a Civil War Troop Memoir
A fragmentary reminiscence of Roosevelt era volunteers and a soldier named Hamilton Fisher. The narrator recalls joining the Rough Riders at a fairground and a comrade who died in Cuba, shot in battle. Details mix recollection with unclear names and dates, reflecting wartime memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Fisher
Solan
Roosevelt
Rough
Fim
Cuba
UNAM
Las Cqaghman
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Highways and Public Works
By Harding
Roxy
Music Hall
Jack Whiting
Jork Whitney
Whiting
Whitney
John Hertz
Herald Square
Pieht
Maes
James Gordon Bennett
Peros
Herald Sonne
Benison
Trbohy
Frisona
Canmry
Fifth Avenue
Ohio
Howard Chandley Christy
Chiristy
Ikx
Ulinets
Efles
Sant
Blige Hata
Albrowt
Goltn
Wald Traey
Evan Falter
Robinson
Aries
San Antonio
Avlonis
Rnics
Alka
Helen Rowland
Garbo
Harlow
Mae West
Kine Seas
Yaa
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