Halt the folly of our gold policy and sterilization
Cornering Gold argues the 1934 policy raised the gold price, left the US with vast holdings, and drained securities to hoard metal. It condemns sterilization as deflationary, cites negative exports versus 1929 levels, and notes unemployment as high as 12,600,000 while gold-rich districts prosper.
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Oime
Roosevelt
Union of South Africa
H. C. Chalkley
Washington, D. C
United Kingdom
South Africa
Dear Miss Robinson Letters Stir Youth Opinion
Elsie Robinson invites readers to critique the younger generation and discuss whether schools teach real problem solving. The page features letters from Mary Mihalakis and Margie Keberlein, plus a prize contest with winners William Volk ers and others, outlining rules and eligibility for under 30 writers.
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Mary Mihatoils
San Francisco
Cali
Elle Robinson
Mika Elsie Robshisany
Gemernia
Wea
Tan
Closets and economy in housing projects reveal urban gaps
A reader laments high costs in New York housing programs and praises low cost closet doors as a model of thrift. He argues mass production could cut housing costs, while noting slum clearance and reform have yet to reach the poorest residents in the South and urban cores.
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Reg Hook
Queensbridge
New York City Housing Authority
New York
Eliles
Mural Shana
Housing reform and affordable homes for the South
The writer argues for urgent social housing measures citing lower cost prefab homes as a path to reduce urban decay. He notes early 20th century England has reduced slums through sanitation improvements and suggests a $1800 two thousand square foot four room house could be produced locally. He links housing to health, crime, and morale.
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England
Hias Pond
Abyas
King Feng
Synd
The Honest Friend Who Feeds Fearful Truths
A reflective essay criticizes people who cloak venomous honesty as friendship. It contrasts encouraging words with those who sow discouragement and mistrust, urging compassion over blunt, corrective truth that harms others’ spirits.
Poison Droppers and Hellish Truths in Witty Verse
In this witty clipped piece Helen Rowland warns that false witnesses and poison droppers may think they escape judgment, while reflecting on the dangers of mental poisons that corrupt the heart and soul. The author cites notorious fables and figures to illustrate moral peril and social caution.
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Abbere
Besters
Tke Anamax
Baron Munchsusen
Cory't
Kink Feu. Synd., Inc
Rat Bite Fever Breaks Anew In Rats And Other Animals
Historical overview notes rat bite fever once widespread in regions with poor rodent control. It details transmission by bites from rats and other animals, incubation of weeks, intermittent fevers, muscle pain, nausea, and general illness, with emphasis on eradicating rodents to prevent outbreaks.
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Japan
China
Donuts as Signs of Disease in Patient Care
The text notes marked nausea and vomiting leading to weakness and undernutrition, with lowered resistance raising risk of complications. It mentions first aid for rat bites and cauterization with carbolic or fuming nitric acids, then references continuing symptoms.
Public Health Message From Royal Copeland Doctor
Royal S Copeland M D warns disease is contracted and requires intravenous medicine given only by physicians. He says communities have equal responsibility to remove carriers and filth to protect health and curb disease spread, urging collective action across towns.
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King Feqs
Quiz on Psiaed Answers for Epicures
A reader challenge tests culinary knowledge with quirky questions about terms, origins, and dishes. Questions cover entrees, garnishes, soups, and wine terms, mixing correct answers with playful misdirections, all from a 1938 syndicated quiz page.
Remote control car dazzles San Antonio engineers
June 6 1028 report notes radio and automotive engineers operating an auto by remote control in downtown San Antonio. The car moved through traffic, paused at signals, and sounded its horn as chosen by attendees in a second vehicle.
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San Antoniono
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