Debunking Myths on Child Labor and the New Deal
The piece argues against the notion that child labor declined only with the New Deal, noting long-term progress since 1900. It cites census data showing declining employment among under sixteen across 1890 to 1986, with especially sharp gains 1920 to 1990, while acknowledging some postwar continuities and cautions against overstate.
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Ballyhoo
Roosevelt
Iearst
United States
Chamber of Commerce urges cutting relief to 2000 million
A Timely Warning urges rigid attention to the United States Chamber of Commerce recommendation to slash the president’s work relief program to 2000 million dollars. It warns against government expansion and calls for a balanced budget and tax cuts to protect private business from a looming financial catastrophe.
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Congress
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
LaFollette
American citizens and foreign decorations ban urged
An appeal cites the U S constitution Article 1 Section 9 to bar US citizens from accepting titles or gifts from foreign states without Congress consent arguing decorations can be a cheap form of bribery and urging a law with citizenship forfeiture for violations reflecting early American distrust of foreign honors.
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United States
The
Congress
The Youth Culture’s Clash With Married Life in 1903 to 1935
An Elsie Robinson column excerpt contrasts early 20th century marriage norms with modern expectations. It follows a young wife’s longing for dance and fashion, the shift toward calling husbands “Baby,” and the pressure on women to balance youth, work, and motherhood amid changing social ideals.
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California
Roman
Pit
Elsie Robinson
Ferev
Prostate Gland Ills and Care From 1938 Medical Note
An old medical piece by Royal 8 Copeland M D stresses that neglect harms health more than disease in prostate issues. It outlines anatomy, common enlargements, urinary obstruction risks, and treatment paths from drainage to gland removal and high frequency electric knife methods, urging timely physician consultation.
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Royal
Copeland
King Fearndyn
Dionne quintuplets legal control sparks dominion dispute
Stars and Stripes reports Stars and Stripes Papa and Mamma Dionne seek custody of their quintuplets while Canada asserts dominion over them. The piece notes looming oil industry tensions, Mussolini’s sizable army statement, Byrd’s uncertain return, and a cautious forecast on improving prospects before any return to civilization.
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Papa
Mamma Dionne
Canada
Wandering thoughts and notices from a New York day
A fragmentary column by C. McIntyre reflects on shaving flair and city life. It surveys contemporary writers including Gene Fowler and Mizner, notes social circles around John Boettnger, and recounts a personal routine shift and early morning reflections. Edna Ferber’s new book Come and Get It is praised for lively dialogue.
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C. McIntyre
New York
Mickers
Shimmer
Rue de Lepae
Ilka Ghase
Gardest
Errous Adrabat
Heywood Braun
Warner Olaud
Barrymore
Ultrasound Waves and Their Potential Effects on Life
A speculative overview describes ultrasound creation via high frequency electrical currents in crystals and its effects on matter. It discusses vibrations driving pistons, potential medical and industrial uses, and even controversial ideas about influencing chromosomes and unborn development. The piece weighs scientific possibility against ethical concerns.
Gold nugget unearthed during public works dig in 1915
Laborers digging near the old courthouse site uncover a gold nugget valued at £44, while city officials trim taxes with the council cutting the city rate to 1.52 and the school tax from 66 to 5 cents. Technical Sergeant Chester Fy Cathy sustains injuries in a DH 5 crash on a return flight to Brooks Field. County officials gather at McKenzie Construction's new county home project site.
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Dale~ Dad Street
Olf
Chester Fy
Cathy
Brooksfield
Waco
Georgetown
al McKenzie
McKenzie Construction Company
Sunshine Shafts Babe Ruths New Title In War Effort
A garbled item references Babe Ruth with a claimed title related to a war effort and mentions Grace of Bethlehem, a $412,000,000 bonus over 18 years, and comments on opposition to the war stance. The text appears fragmented and unreadable in parts, with unclear attributions and context.
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Babe Ruth
Grace
Bethlehem Slee
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