Personal musings on culture and critics in 1954 columns
A reflective, fragmentary reminiscence by Ted McNail about writers, editors, actors, and figures in New York and Chicago circles. The piece names Vicki Baum, Josephine Aull, Alexander King, Woolcott, Dorothy Parker, and others, interweaving anecdotes, preferences, and faded memories. It reads like a personal column from The New Yorker style era, with sharp, humorous asides. The author recalls venues, hotels, and public figures, noting theater, cinema, and literary tastes, ending with a dated attribution to 1954 and McNawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vicki Baum
Ody
Old Rye
Ginglebaugh
Josephine Aull
James Barrell
Alexander King
Alexander Woolcott
Joe Moore
Gene Crawley
Fannin Hurst
Tugwell Bill Sparks Debate Over Federal Controls
The Tugwell bill aims to replace the 1906 food and drug act with sweeping federal control, raising fears of dictatorial regulatory power. Critics warn it could grant any agriculture secretary wide discretion, threatening manufacturers and public health with vague standards and mandatory formula disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Department of Agriculture
NRA
Washington
R. G. Tugwell
Secretary of Agriculture
Listen World Fresh Starts and Reluctant Change
Elsie Robinson urges readers to seize fresh starts despite doubt and fear. She warns against clinging to old comforts and questions if readers will truly begin again, highlighting self-blame, social pressures, and the need for decisive action to remake life.
Thanksgiving prices and harvest notes from 10 and 20 years ago
A imperfect clipping recalls Thanksgiving themes with mentions of early election results, turkey prices, and holiday forecasts. It notes Maing and various towns preparing for Thanksgiving week with debates over independent candidates and consumer prices around 16 cents per unit.
Roosevelt visit would mark first U S president land in Philippines
Enthusiasm runs high in the Philippine Islands at the prospect of an official visit by President Roosevelt next summer. A Roosevelt trip would showcase a strengthened administration record and potential for closer ties, with Manila awaiting his study of local issues before further legislation.
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Philippine Islands
Roosevelt
United States
Philippines
Mr. Taft
Mr. Coondeo
Taft
Philippine Civil Commission
McKinley
White House
Philippine
Islanda
Rooewell
Cummings
Port Ofolia
Senator Walsh
Montana
Murphy
Michigan
Manila
Pbiir
Congress
Navy
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Panama Canal
Caase
Hawaii
Potomac
Phlippines
Senate
Quezon
Fam
Washington
Etiquette Qs On Invitations And Table Manners
The item discusses proper etiquette for early morning arrivals in armed uniforms with yell, whether invitations are needed and verbal forms acceptable, and dining customs about plate passing with a guest of honor. It references Clara Illinois and mentions hosts, the guest on the right, and who arranges the table setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland
Column reflects on marriage and love in modern times. It critiques men chasing wealth, women’s choices, and the quirks of romance with a witty, period voice. The piece laments scarce suitable husbands, warns against gold‑digger reform, and treats divorce as a brief intermission between honeymoons.
Psoriasis not contagious explains skin inflammation signs
Dr Royal S Copeland reassures a neighbor’s psoriasis is a chronic, noncontagious skin condition not spread through contact. He notes psoriasis differs from eczema, discusses diet myths, emphasizes protein balance, and warns against unprescribed ointments while urging medical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robesh
Ling
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Theodore Roosevelt
London
Frank Harris
Lewis Wolheim
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Thames Williamson
Sam Goldwyn
Jim
Dorothy Parker
Morley's
Dover
England
Albion
Eskine Gwynne
Ae &B
Shepheard’s
Cairo
Radio City
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Boston
Imon
Will H. Rays
Gertrude
Carnera
Dempsey
Cat Maka
Jim Woods
San Francisco
Tim
Kay Francis
John Anderson
Jo John
Rudy Vallee
Mae
West
Bub Mk
Bomeday Lm
Quecculiaie
New York Board of Trade
al Thee Industries
Secont
Elsie Robinson
Davis
Magelhig
Novemeri
Blyrence
L. Griswold
Altubia
Yylaor
Dua Yguna Pud-Am Menotn Eauimitier
Lee
Vets Af Alito Lietghits
Ahan Wlsurigh
Ty Seve
Uhaehaal
Gea
W. Maverick
Albert Steves
Narwr
FF. Doyle
A. M. Mie Tert Yaylot
Willin
Hitety
Miu
Behalz
EL Rau
James T. Williams ,Jr
Katunryn Depryster
Witten
Constant Reader
Acemia
Helen Rowland
Isaye
King Feas
Ayn
Ine
Royal S. Copeland, M.D
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