The Floundering Tugwell
A critical reprint of Ralph G. Bray’s letter to Dr Tugwell lambastes Rexford Tugwell and the Resettlement Administration. It cites failed farm programs in Greensburg Pennsylvania Reedsville West Virginia Elkins West Virginia Crossville Tennessee Groveton Texas and Hightstown New Jersey and accuses the Roosevelt aide of utopian science over practical policy. Bray urges Tugwell dismissal and safe passage to the communist camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexford Guy Tugwell
Greensburg
Reedsville
W. Vai
Elkins
W. Va
Crossville
Tenn
Groveton
Texas
Hightstown
N. J
Resettlement Administration
Ralph G. Bray
Tugwell
Cincinnatus
Columbia University
Denver Post
Washington
Bray
Pleiades
Einstein
Roosevelt
National Defense and Navy Strength in Global Power Balance
The piece argues three main reasons for liberal navy funding. It criticizes the Washington and London naval limitations treaties as ineffective, notes decades of neglect of authorized naval strength since 1920, and warns that other nations, especially Britain Japan and Germany, are building stronger fleets while the United States lags. It emphasizes gross tonnage over blueprint counts and warns Japan may outperform the U.S. in fast, powerful ships shaping future Pacific battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
London
Russia
Germany
British Empire
Japan
Pacific
Politicians Sev n Plagues Like Biblical Locusts
Opinion piece likens politicians to swarming locusts and mosquitoes draining finances and stalling growth. It argues the nation suffers under bloated payrolls and wasteful spending, estimating millions of workers support one fat office holder. The writer calls for a true mosquito killer to end the low mood and restore prosperity.
Listen World Listen World By Elsie Robinson
A reflective piece on pity as a social force. The author examines how well intentioned pity can become a racketeering habit that drains others and self alike. She questions motives, asks if helping is truly generous or a form of self aggrandizement, and urges honest self review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Robinson
Pitty
Henrt
Mort-gage
Fean
The Crape Hanger and Buzzard Star Boarders Endure
The Crape Hanger, always first at the table and last to leave, and his bosom pal the Buzzard are described as the star boarders on every farm in America in this vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Buzzard
America
Declaration on judges tenure and pay under the Constitution
The piece cites Jefferson and notes the Constitution guarantees judges hold office during good behavior and their salaries cannot be diminished. It argues neither Congress nor the president may remove or coerce judges for upholding the Constitution, protecting courts from tyranny. It references a July 4 1776 declaration and a 1436 copy by King Fean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Berns Deperden
Supreme Court
Congress
Ute
Jefferson
Fean
Wise Words and Quoted Wit From Historical Fragments
A mosaic of aphorisms and quotes appears, contrasting Cicero and Whitman with Lowell and Spencer. The fragmentary text pairs mused maxims on sincerity, education, and personal freedom with scattered references to figures like Baroness Von Sultner and Paul Secundis, all presented as a curiosities page.
Meat in the Diet of Children from early years to growth
An article by NOVAL and COPELAND discusses meat in a child’s diet. It advises small amounts for younger children with gradual increases, emphasizing high quality fresh meat. It recommends liver, chicken, lamb, beef, and bacon, noting nutritional value, digestibility, and the importance of proper cooking methods for healthy growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOVAL
Copeland
Anzious Mathers
Bert
Baron
King Fean
Solitary waters inspire a New York writer’s reflections
O O Melmore narrates a stream of introspection from water’s edge to Atlantic City. He recalls river solace, city art losses, encounters with a watchmaker, and the fading of vaudeville style as he reflects on captions, painters, and minstrel clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Melmore
New York
Fires of the S A Lights June 27 1926 Ordinations
On June 27 1926 at Christ Episcopal Church lay ordinations to the diaconate were led by Rt Rev William T Capers with his sons William T Capers Jr and Samuel Capers. The piece notes related film funding and a 1916 customs sale as part of the historic roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A
Wiliam 'T. Capers
William 'T. Capers Jr
Samuel ©. Capers
Christ Episcopal Church
San Antonio Customs House
H. G. 4. Stith
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Defense
Moses
Aaron
Pharaoh
United States
United State
Pharoah
Daily Constitutionals
Kine
Wade Indmes
Cicery
Lowell
Walt Whitman
Baroness von Sultner
Pauls Secundis
Herbert Spencer
Atlantic City
Thad
New York Arists
Leon Gordon
George Gray Barnard
Upper Broadway
Joseph Conrad
West Fifty-seventh Street
Sulut Street
Paris
National Gallery
Madame Moltes
Sier
Charles Becker
Picatne
Grand Concourse
Gillespie
Shine” Bell
Shine
Shen le
Pudlig
Sousa Marchould
McNaught Syad
Met
Joe Goldwyn-Mayer Company
Fort Sam Houseton
Zefering Dominguez
Mexico
Princess Theater
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