Wall Street reminiscences and old-guard journalism
By Hatlo reflects on a faded Wall Street era and the change in public thought toward bankers and honesty. He recalls the New York World article by Frank I Cobh, praises the elder Pulitzer, and notes current mores as journalism shifts. The column weaves in quirky vignettes from Mississippi and Missouri, with touches of Hollywood and aging press figures.
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New York
Wall Street
America
Rome
Scientific Tax Law Foremost Job for Congress
Congress must reconvene to replace the hodge podge tax system with a scientific tax law. The current excise and income taxes underperform, widening the federal deficit. Investment Bankers urge broadening the tax base while cutting spending, proposing a general sales tax and a beer impost, to stabilize the budget and revive industry and employment.
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Congress
Treasury
Reconstruction Finance
Edward Hopkinson Jr. Morgan
Federal
Investment Bankers Association of America
Investment Bankers Committee
Bankers Committee
Lake Garda flight tragedy recalls Catullus voyage
A 19th or early 20th century account recalls Lake Garda as a scenic stretch in upper Italy where the poet Catullus was rowed to Sirmio. It then notes a modern seaplane voyage by Lieutenant Neri reaching 470 miles per hour before the craft vanished in the lake.
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Lake Garda
Italy
Catullus
Sirmio
Catallus
Neri
Nori
The Houdon Bust Ignorance and Art Theft Parable
A cautionary tale warns that too little knowledge invites mischief as a stranger attempts to steal Houdon’s bust of Washington and the Remington sculpture The Broncho Buster. The real crime is ignorance, not larceny, as the piece Washington Crowning the Delaware also faces theft.
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Houdon
Washington
Delaware
Listen World Aims at Adventure Beyond Prohibition
Elsie Robinson argues prohibition cannot alone explain youth drunkenness and loss of hardship. She warns modern machines and industrial life suppress adventurous urges, urging creative expression and alternative outlets instead of blaming prohibition for society’s ills.
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Hearst Papers Advocate Proposes Tax, Loans And Prohibition Reform
Hearst Papers Advocate outlines a five billion dollar loan to relieve unemployment and boost immediate circulation. It calls adoption of a five percent income tax and reduction of income taxes to spur industry, plus immediate modification of the Valetead to permit light wines and beers, revive employment, and provide government income while addressing criminal racketeering and personal liberty concerns.
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland
A witty column explores romance and marriage, noting women as optimistic and men as bound by tradition. It argues two way marriages with independent careers fail when not balanced as a team and reflects on enduring faith in love amid practical realities.
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Helen Rowland
Etiquette guidance on engagement announcements
The letter asks how to structure a formal engagement notice. It discusses whether a standard announce ment is acceptable when the couple has little direct contact, suggests using spellings over abbreviations, and recommends avoiding titles not needed. It also asks how to phrase invitations and announcements for a reception and wedding.
Marriage notice for Gertrude Jones Lang and Anthony Worthy
By Kathryn Depeyster announces the marriage of Gertrude Jones Lang to Anthony Worthy. The ceremony is set for Tuesday December 1, 1930 at four o'clock in Buffalo New York, with Mr and Mrs Thomas Wells Alpine Haye as hosts. The couple to reside at 4432 King Penn, Rynd., NY.
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Rik
Onik
Lala
Jnl
Thomas Welle Allen
Gertrude Jones Lane
Mn Anthony Worthy
Mm Thesday
United Charen
Buffalo
New York
Thomas Wells
Gertrude Jones Langtre
Anthony Worthy
Copurlaint
King Fenn, Rynd
Remember When A Wild Car Ride Made A Marshal
In 190 I was city marshal of San Benito an infant town. Two friends asked me to ride with them to Brownville. The driver had been drinking and slept, leaving me to take the wheel. With no prior driving experience I steered a narrow country road into town as the car lurched, I struggled with the gadgets and finally used the brake in a memorable ride.
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Mmist de Peyster
Eleanor A. Leonard
B. Leonard
Blank City
Tom Rose
Federn Court
San Benito
Dine
Brownville
Fallow
Tally
Theo T
Stan
10 and 20 Years Ago From The San Antonio Light
A November 1 1922 note recalls division maneuvers under Major General John L. Hines and training disruptions due to rain while 1932 payroll and clothing comparisons are cited. A 1912 item discusses changes in Democratic ballots printed for Bexar County elections and a 20 000 ballot printing plan under C W Taylor.
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The
San Antonio
John L. Hines
Highthrea
Aen Aiong
Median Records, Inc
Aga Urigan
O. W. Taylor
Velrt
Aubslitn
van Averefer
Bexar
Nox
Tne
IMB
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New York World
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J.P
Cee
Frederick Sullens
Bill Hardlick
Pegash
Mississippi
Crossroads
Missouri
Adela Rogers
Percy Hammond
Burns Mantie
Old Guard
Comricht
McNavent En. Ine
Hoover Dougan
Elsie Robinson
Hingeizht
Kiew Fean
Ayn
Mos
Ak Utey Dan
Hearst Papers Advocate
Charity
Bhut
There
By Kathryn Depeyster
Oroe
Navarra Atroeta Wassim Hia
J. OM. Nix
Ats Ferney Gacernitn
C. W. Taylor
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