Bible as Source of Courage and Strength
Observance of Bible week grows with plans for a second annual event starting the second Monday in October. Howard Chandler Christy’s widely seen painting of Uncle Sam praying frames the effort, invoking the Lord's Prayer and a plea to remember the faith and courage of American forefathers guiding the nation.
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Howard Chandler Christy
Christy
Uncle Sam
Christ
America
Speftich
Americana
Endeich
Dave Bel
School reform zealot letter urges practical courses
A letter from a Wisconsin high school principal argues that American mothers push daughters toward Latin music and art while neglecting home arts, shop and practical subjects. He cites enrollment figures, a new plant, and calls for more home economics and related training to avoid waste in education. He notes no democracy of brains and that many capable youths lack practical training.
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Appleton
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Claily
By Elsie Robinson tilettes on practical education value
By Elsie Robinson argues that girls and boys should be required to take practical shop and home arts courses with thorough training. He warns against superficial instruction and says even talented students need a solid foundation. He asserts national progress depends on cooperation and practical adjustment rather than mere degrees.
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King Feax
Dandruff and Scalp Dermatitis Pains and Treatments
A historical note on scalp disorders including ordinary dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It discusses possible causes from germs or parasites to hormonal factors, and stresses general health, fresh air, sun, exercise, and diet in treatment. Emphasis on scalp-focused care and weekly topical applications.
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Frederick Amshel
Pittsburgh
Fonda
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Doctor Bundesen outlines treatment mix for skin conditions
The text describes a dermatology routine with bichlorident mercury lotion, alcohol, and occasionally an acidic additive. It notes that physicians specify the exact lotion, warns against stopping treatment early, and mentions X ray therapy with salicylic acid and sulfur ointment. It references weekly scalp washing and distribution by King Pharmaceutical.
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Phyatesan
Amshel
Senorhele
Peaturrn
10 and 20 Years Ago From L. A. Light Files
Suly 21, 199% Five large insurance firms that left Trxmy after the Robertson law passed will reconsider if eliminating the compulsory investment feature is enacted, per Claude V. Birkhead at a gathering of the Association for Modification of the Hobart aon Law. Two notable races loom in the forthcoming election with Buck 4. Weat and AL Museey opposing Dan Hill for sheriff, while Frank FR Williams seeks to topple District Attorney D. Ay Mer Askin.
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Trxmy
Claude V. Birkhead
Association For Modification of
Lomogrew
Buck 4
Weat
AL Museey
Dan Hill
Sherif
Jean W.tobin
FR Williams
D. Ay Mer Askin
Tom Geraghty Joins Los Angeles Film Board of Review
In a March of Events piece, Tom J. Geraghty of Hellysooh New York and London is named to the Los Angeles film board of review by Byron Price the censor director. The text recalls Geraghty’s early Hollywood days with Douglas Fairbanks and Tom Geraghty’s sharp script editing, plus a note on British information minister Bracken barring English lecturers from America, labeling them propagandists and asserting Americans prefer native talent and literature.
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Tom J. Geraghty
Hellysooh
New York
London
Byron Price
Los Angeles Film Board of Review
Geraghty
Bennett
Herald
Hollywood
Douglas Fairbanks
Tom
Charlie Chaplin
Plavera-Leaky Corporation
Long Island City
Charrie
Iris al
Long Island
Tom Geraghly
Jesse Lasky
Adolf Zuker
Bob” Kane
Walter Wanger
Waldemar Young
Peace
Brendon Bracken
House of Commons
America
Buttinskys
Brackent
Congress
Harold Laskis
HR. G. Wellses
John Straeheys
Jian Bayleys
Braken
Commons
Mr. Bracken
Johnny Bull
King Fens
Synd,. Inc
Roosevelt’s Wartime Forecast of New Secret Weapons
A wartime column lauds American inventiveness and fighting spirit amid Allied plans for a second front. It highlights land based torpedo planes, novel weapons under contract, and bold air and sea actions against Nippon and Nazi forces. The piece extols resilience of U S troops and cites dramatic battles in the Aleutians and Java Sea as proof of American effectiveness.
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Roosevelt
Hitler
Aleutian Islands
Fighting
Army Air Corps
Alestian
Japa
Inventors Council
Congressional
Army
Navy
Massing Corps
Army Fo
Tinker
Java Sea
Becmne
Bunker HM
Federal lottery proposal for service families relief debated
Congressman Harold Knutad of Minnesota backs using federal lottery proceeds to aid veterans families and old age relief. He plans a revised bill to replace H R 6587, arguing the plan could raise millions, cover wartime needs, and possibly outlast the war. He notes existing gambling forms and horse racing taxes as broader public gambling activity.
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Harold Knutad
Miunnesota
Tne
House of Representatives
Ma. Kratson
Congress
J. Edgar Hoover
Yarbun Focn
Those Texans By James Farber Lee Hall in Corpus Christi
In Corpus Christi Lee Hall faced the new gun control law as a lawman unsure if he could enforce it. The piece recalls a tense scene in a theater where Hall displayed resolve, grabbing attention as he started enforcing the measure and collected a payment for each suspect brought in.
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James Farber
Lee Hall
Corpus Chriati
Les
Tee Hall
Texas
Rey
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