Dinner party owls and the awkward guest
A shy guest at dinner parties recalls dressing in nerves and social misfires. He endures strange conversations about Vitemiox and bears rugs, faces rude remarks, and awkward exchanges with Chicago, Boston, and Ashton Stevens. He jokes about being a newspaper writer while avoiding the smart set and exits with a wry, resigned tone.
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Mit
Alta
Peema
Seth
Will Hays
EA Nolan
California
Mrn
Astor
Sean Gordon
Chicago
Boston
Peycholestcal Association of Ideas
Europe Should Not Be Paid to Disarm by Debt Cancellations
Calvin Coolidge asserts against United States paying foreign nations to disarm by canceling Europe’s war debts. He argues the Versailles disarmament pact was not ratified by the U S, and the U S has no obligation to enforce it. The piece calls for an official U S ultimatum to signatories and rejects European debtors’ pressure.
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Europe
United States
Calvin Coolidge
Seattle Post-Intelligenter
White House
Hoover
Hoover's Chance to Call Congress for Prosperity Loan
President Hoover urged to summon a special session and push a five billion dollar prosperity loan for public works. Proponents say it would end unemployment, revive the economy, and boost Hoover's political standing amid austerity pressures and calls for reelection.
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Hoover
Congress
William Randolph Hearst
Mr. Hoover
Santa optimistic on bigger gifts for Christmas 1931
Santa Claus readies a larger toy pack for December 25, 1931, as F D Dodge of Chicago notes rising advance sales of children’s favors. The toys are touted as better than ever, and optimism about the season is strong.
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Santa Claus
F. D. Dodge
Chicago
National Toy Manufacturers Association
Santa
Listen World! Refuting the Fatal Forties in Echoes of Age
Elsie Robinson argues against the idea of a doomed fortieth year and urges readers over 40 to reject fatalistic aging. She recalls societal myths, recalls personal experience, and asserts that maturity and experience empower continued vitality rather than decline. She frames the forties as a phase to fight, not surrender to, and signals resolve to pursue another half century.
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Forco
Weill
Chelac
King Fas
Which Roosevelters Do Nevada Papers Refer To
Fragmentary notes from Nevada show scraps of paper marriage certificates prompting confusion over which Roosevelt family member is implied, reflecting era naming conventions. Limited readable facts point to ambiguous references rather than a clear identity.
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Nevada
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland
A dated excerpt critiques vanity in men and women, exploring how self image shapes behavior and social polish. The piece lampoons efforts to cultivate charm, decorum, and outward virtue as vanity drives appearance and conduct.
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Helen Rowland
Rheumatic Fever overview by Royal Copeland M D
An overview of rheumatic fever noting uncertain causes and lack of hereditary link. Highlights the relationship between diseased tonsils and rheumatic heart disease, urging early detection and medical consultation to protect child health. Advises timely tonsil assessment and regular physician follow ups for feverish children.
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Met
Ceming
Reneval
Travel Difficulties for the President Cited
A letter to the editor discusses the challenges of presidential travel and the loss of privacy. It notes the public’s supportive reception of the president and the broader benefit to citizens from visible engagement. CALVIN COOLIDGE is referenced amid a description of political travel life.
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Republic
Calvin Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
San Antonio
Never Worked Yet The Damaged Lives Of Two Young Americans
A critique contrasts Starr Faithfull and Elliott Hathaway, two privileged youths who avoided work and hardship yet faced ruin. Both born into luck and wealth, they pursued thrills and evaded real responsibility, with Faithfull murdered under tragic circumstances and Hathaway facing potential legal consequences.
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Lucky Stara
Starr Faithfull
Elliott Hathaway
Bey
Gie
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