Muscle Shoals Bill Great Victory
President Roosevelt signs the Norris Hill bill granting federal completion and management of the Muscle Shoals project and broader Tennessee Valley development. The move marks a pivotal shift toward public ownership, ending years of conflict with private power interests and signaling a new era of federal public works to curb unemployment.
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Labor Converted to Sales Tax in National Debate
The nation faces a strong push for a soundly conceived manufacturers' sales tax as a revenue source and unemployment relief. President Roosevelt signals openness to a tax, while William Green of the AFL shifts to support a modified sales tax. Chamber of Commerce leaders back it as a means to fund public works and reemployment programs, arguing it could reduce burdens and boost productivity.
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Norris and Harned in a life filled with art and wit
The piece surveys Charles and Kathleen Norris amid California ties and New York return visits, praising their fiery but affectionate couple dynamics. It recalls Frank Norris’s literary prominence and Kathleen’s stature, notes a dramatic critic’s reminiscence of William Courtenay, and ends with vivid vignettes of social scenes, manners, and a Chinese immigrant anecdote, all set against a bustling New York backdrop.
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Listen World! A 1938 essay on guns and humanity
Elsie Robinson presents a long reflective piece arguing no person or thing justifies violence. A Brooklyn judge’s remark prompts meditation on character, happiness, and the futility of shooting as a solution. The essay urges self-improvement over hatred, urging readers to renounce firearms and seek constructive living.
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First Aid Methods By Royal 8s Copeland M D
Practical guidance on common injuries for mothers and households. Bruises from blows or falls cause pain swelling and skin discoloration as blood vessels are damaged. If the bruise is shallow swelling appears quickly and the area reddens and inflames.
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Etiquette and First Aid: Hostess Tips and Wound Care
A 1920s guide advises on evening hospitality with simple snacks and coffee, stressing neat sandwiches and careful serving. It also gives basic first aid for bruises and wounds, including cold compresses, boric acid solutions, sterilization, and when to seek a doctor.
And I Remember When- Dy 7 MARNITH and the Mine
A fragmented reminiscence describes a voyage through a watery night in a Mexican setting with mentions of a mine, auditors, and a tense chase. It references a convoy, a Wille dlatuner, and a Test matibor who checked a canduetar, all amid vague criminal and political overtones.
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There’s Always a Romeo in the Spring Romance
In a reflective essay Helen Rowland discusses cyclical love in spring, noting that many women chase romances while men pursue the next affair. She argues most seek one lasting, true love, yet few achieve it as “there’s always Romeo” around, and many men remain hopeful for the next, brighter prospect.
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Ten and Twenty Years Ago in The San Antonio Light
A jumble of past San Antonio items notes plans for city campaigns under Tobin administration and a May 24 event. Mentions a regular bus line from Lille oil fields, AVA MeDankiarik project, and opposition with union bargaining. References to San Antonio interurban and pool hall patrons appear amid scattered local details.
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